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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Feb 21, 2019 · 23 min
How do we stop young people killing themselves?
Innovative and unexpected ways to tackle youth suicide are emerging around the world
Feb 14, 2019 · 23 min
Why don't we care about Yemen?
Why is the world not focused on the death, destruction and famine in Yemen?
Feb 7, 2019 · 24 min
What’s so scary about Huawei?
Smartphones, sanctions and death sentences: what's going on with Huawei?
Jan 31, 2019 · 24 min
Why Can’t So Many Children Read?
With more children in school than ever, why have reading rates been so slow to improve?
Jan 24, 2019 · 24 min
Should We Fear ‘Designer Babies’?
The technology to edit our baby's DNA has arrived
Jan 17, 2019 · 24 min
What Would It Take to Impeach Trump?
Evidence of wrongdoing within Trump’s inner circle seems to be mounting
Jan 10, 2019 · 24 min
Can We Stop a Mass Extinction?
Meet the scientists trying to save rare species – and even bring them back from the dead.
Jan 3, 2019 · 24 min
Are We Heading for Another Mass Extinction?
Vanishing species prompt dire warnings about life on earth.
Dec 27, 2018 · 24 min
How Did We Get Hooked on Vitamins?
Millions of us take a vitamin tablet every day, but how did they become so popular?
Dec 20, 2018 · 23 min
What did #MeToo Really Achieve?
Has the movement moved away from its original remit as its founder fears?
Dec 13, 2018 · 23 min
Is this the Most Dangerous Time to be a Journalist?
Journalists are being hit with more violence and oppression – what is behind it?
Dec 6, 2018 · 23 min
Why Is Brexit So Hard?
A deal between the UK and the EU is on the table – but it’s a deal that few like.
Nov 29, 2018 · 23 min
Is the West at War with Russia?
Nato is accused of provoking Russia and breaking promises
Nov 22, 2018 · 23 min
Is Russia at War with the West?
The charge sheet against Moscow includes spy killings, hacks and election interference
Nov 15, 2018 · 23 min
What Makes A Pariah State?
Countries like Saudi Arabia can get away with murder - why not others?
Nov 8, 2018 · 22 min
How Did We Mess up Antibiotics?
We are moving towards a world where antibiotics no longer work.
Nov 1, 2018 · 22 min
Is the China-Africa Love Affair Over?
Investment is slowing, discontent is growing – is this the beginning of the end?
Oct 18, 2018 · 23 min
What Went Wrong in Indonesia?
Could the earthquake and tsunami that struck Palu, Indonesia have killed fewer people?
Oct 11, 2018 · 23 min
Can Delhi Clean Up Its Air?
Air pollution is suffocating Delhi – what can be done?
Oct 4, 2018 · 24 min
Should We Rethink the Ban on Child Labour?
Most countries have signed up to a ban on child labour – but is this the best approach?