The Best of Analysis: Global Politics
Analysis examines the ideas and forces which shape the world we live in - this collection of programmes explores political issues from around the world.
Maskirovka: Deception Russian-Style—Analysis
Lucy Ash explores maskirovka, the Russia strategy of military deception.
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Edward Snowden: Leaker, Saviour, Traitor, Spy?—Analysis
Are state secrets doomed by an emerging alliance of the anti-state right and liberal left?
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What Does Putin Want?—Analysis
Edward Stourton investigates the Russian leader's geostrategic vision.
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China's Battle of Ideas—Analysis
As China changes leadership, Mukul Devichand probes Beijing's hidden battle of ideas.
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Obama: Peacemaker or Vigilante?—Analysis
Mukul Devichand asks what President Obama has actually achieved on the world stage.
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Syria and the New Lines in the Sand—Analysis
Does the Middle East any longer recognise the 'lines in the sand' imposed by the West?
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Why Did They Fail?—Analysis
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won at the polls but failed to keep power. What went wrong?
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Hague's Middle East—Analysis
Investigating Foreign Secretary William Hague's vision for the Arab world.
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War Gaming Iran—Analysis
Could a hot war with Iran be about to start? Analysis probes the West's options.
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Middle East: Too Soon for Democracy?—Analysis
Edward Stourton explores the prospects for post-revolution government in the Arab world.
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Turkey: Staying Secular Insha'Allah—Analysis
Edward Stourton investigates Turkish politics and the nation's place in the world.
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A New Iraq?—Analysis
Bronwen Maddox considers the prospects of lasting peace for the Iraqi people.
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Small States—Analysis
Bronwen Maddox of The Times asks if small nations can survive as independent states.
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Do Leaders Make a Difference?—Analysis
Michael Blastland explores how far individuals really change what happens in the world.
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No More Wars?—Analysis
Philip Stephens investigates British foreign policy.
America: The Right Way—Analysis
Justin Webb explores what the primaries tell us about the state of the right in the US.
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Obama's Pentagon—Analysis
Mark Urban asks if the Obama presidency will see substantial reform at the Pentagon.
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Cultural diplomacy—Analysis
How effective is cultural diplomacy as a weapon of soft power?
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Rethinking the Middle East—Analysis
Maha Azzam examines the long term implications of the recent uprisings in the Middle East.
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