The Inquiry

BBC World Service

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

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602 episodes
Updated July 28

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Feb 2, 2023 · 24 min
Can the Taliban tackle Afghanistan’s terror problem?
Afghanistan is no stranger to insurgencies, but do the Taliban have the means to end one?
Jan 26, 2023 · 24 min
Will international support for Ukraine last?
A year into the war, how long will international support for Ukraine last?
Jan 19, 2023 · 22 min
Are we running out of microchips?
Has the pandemic and supply shortages revealed fragility in the production of microchips?
Jan 12, 2023 · 22 min
Can microbes feed the world?
It’s being claimed precision fermentation technology can feed the world. But what is it?
Jan 5, 2023 · 24 min
Should other countries adopt Canada's immigration model?
Will Canada's attempt to bolster its ageing population encourage others to imitate it?
Dec 22, 2022 · 24 min
Who is the true Zulu King?
Why is there a family feud over who should be King of the Zulu Nation?
Dec 8, 2022 · 24 min
Will rising sea levels wipe countries off the map?
By 2100, many small island nations will be underwater. But is their fate inevitable?
Dec 1, 2022 · 23 min
Can digital currency replace the cash system?
What is digital currency, how do we use it and do we even want it?
Nov 24, 2022 · 24 min
Is it too late to avoid famine in Somalia?
Aid agencies in Somalia say there is famine, so why has the government not declared it?
Nov 17, 2022 · 24 min
Can a country live on renewable energy alone?
Can renewable sources provide enough energy to eliminate our use of fossil fuels?
Nov 10, 2022 · 24 min
Will computers put managers out of work?
Could office managers be replaced by the kind of slick AI software behind online shopping?
Nov 3, 2022 · 23 min
Is China’s economy in trouble?
President Xi says China's economy is his “top priority”– but how severe are its problems?
Oct 27, 2022 · 24 min
Is it time for Britain to return the Rosetta Stone?
After 200 years, is it time for Britain to return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
Oct 20, 2022 · 24 min
Will the protests in Iran bring change?
More than 200 people have died in weeks of protests in Iran - but will anything change?
Oct 13, 2022 · 24 min
Is Putin’s war in Ukraine at a turning point?
Is Russia’s ability to win the war in Ukraine slipping from President Putin’s grasp?
Oct 6, 2022 · 22 min
What’s the future of the Commonwealth under King Charles III?
King Charles III now heads the Commonwealth, but will it thrive under his leadership?
Sep 29, 2022 · 24 min
How can Brazil’s next president unite the country?
Who are the main presidential candidates in Brazil and can they unite a divided country?
Sep 22, 2022 · 24 min
How close did Iraq come to civil war?
Political tensions in Iraq have led to violence – but how close did it come to civil war?
Sep 15, 2022 · 24 min
Why did the French leave Mali?
Nine years after arriving in Mali to fight Islamist militants, French troops have left.
Sep 8, 2022 · 24 min
What next for Imran Khan?
The former Pakistan PM faces terrorism charges. Will he be prosecuted, or regain power?