The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK

Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate

• 28 mins

Russia: State of the Nation

How tight is Putin's grip on power in Russia?

• 28 mins

How is technology changing warfare?

What have we learnt from recent conflicts and how might things change in the wars to come?

• 41 mins

India: Is democracy under threat?

Prime Minister Modi is expected to win a third term, but what does that mean for India?

• 29 mins

Election special 2. Elections without democracy

In some countries election outcomes are predetermined, so why bother holding them at all?

• 28 mins

Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa

The ANC has been in power for 30 years, but as its popularity wanes, what happens next?

• 27 mins

What's the future of the state pension?

David Aaronovitch and guests ask whether the state pension is sustainable in the long term

• 28 mins

What's happened to Hamas?

What do we know about Hamas after 6 months of war with Israel?

• 28 mins

What does Iran want?

What the short and long term aims of the Iranian regime?

• 27 mins

Are Britain's missing workers really a problem?

1 in 5 people in the UK are not in paid work, but they're also not looking for a job.

• 29 mins