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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Aug 11, 2015 · 23 min
Should Anyone Ever Talk to IS?
We test the argument that stopping the so-called Islamic State will mean talking to them.
Aug 4, 2015 · 23 min
What’s Behind the Anti-Vax Movement?
Looking at the origins and endurance of scepticism towards vaccinations in the US.
Jul 28, 2015 · 23 min
Why do Tax Havens Still Exist?
Politicians have promised an end to tax havens, so why are they still around?
Jul 21, 2015 · 22 min
What Does China’s Stock Market Crash Tell Us?
How China’s rollercoaster market hints at deeper problems
Jul 14, 2015 · 22 min
Is Streaming Good for Music?
How streaming is changing music and the music industry
Jul 7, 2015 · 22 min
How Easy is it to Dope in Sport?
An insiders’ take on who is winning in the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
Jun 30, 2015 · 23 min
Has Austerity Worked?
An examination of whether it is better to cut or spend your way out of an economic crisis
Jun 23, 2015 · 23 min
Would Greece Be Better Off Out of the Euro?
Exploring the possible economic and political consequences of a Greek eurozone exit
Jun 16, 2015 · 22 min
What Does China Want From Space?
China has sent an astronaut into orbit, and has plans to put one on the moon
Jun 8, 2015 · 22 min
Will Anyone Help the Rohingya?
Shocking images have brought the Rohingya to the world’s attention
Jun 2, 2015 · 22 min
Is Opposition to GM Crops Irrational?
A majority of US scientists say GM food is generally safe to eat
May 22, 2015 · 22 min
Who Can Fix Fifa?
Exploring the forces that could bring change to football’s troubled governing body.
May 19, 2015 · 22 min
Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
Activists claim 40% of unarmed men dying at the hands of the police are black.
May 12, 2015 · 22 min
Why is South Africa Still So Unequal?
Investigating the root causes of South Africa’s world beating levels of inequality
May 5, 2015 · 22 min
Is Cyber Warfare Really That Scary?
Four cyber warfare experts help us separate hype from reality
Apr 28, 2015 · 22 min
How Has Rwanda Saved The Lives Of 590,000 Children?
The lessons from one of the unexpected stars of the race to tackle child mortality
Apr 21, 2015 · 23 min
What Is The Yemen Conflict Really About?
Is the fighting in Yemen a sectarian conflict or a regional proxy war?
Apr 14, 2015 · 22 min
Is There A New Nuclear Arms Race?
Nuclear-weapon states are spending huge sums modernising their arsenals
Apr 7, 2015 · 22 min
Cuba: What Would Che Say?
Are warmer relations with the US a betrayal of Cuba’s revolutionary past?
Mar 31, 2015 · 22 min
Are We Tired Of Talking About Climate Change?
Climate change dominated the news five years ago but has dropped down the agenda. Why?