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Venezuela in crisis
Venezuela in crisis
Venezuela has become trapped in a downward spiral of economic decline, social turmoil and political unrest. Gideon Rachm... Read more
19 May 2017
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12mins
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The fate of the euro
The fate of the euro
With economic growth reviving in the eurozone, is the euro crisis now over, or is this just a lull before another euro s... Read more
9 Feb 2017
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The blockade of super rich Gulf state Qatar
The blockade of super rich Gulf state Qatar
Gideon Rachman discusses what's behind the siege of super rich Gulf state Qatar by its neighbours Saudi Arabia and the U... Read more
8 Jun 2017
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10mins
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Netanyahu under fire
Netanyahu under fire
Benjamin Netanyahu should be feeling on top of the world after a high profile visit to the White House last month. But a... Read more
10 Mar 2017
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15mins
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Iran-Israel tensions rise
Iran-Israel tensions rise
Tensions have been building between Israel, Iran and Hizbollah, Iran's Lebanese ally, over Israel's concerns that its re... Read more
26 Apr 2018
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10mins
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Populism and politics in Europe
Populism and politics in Europe
The FT's deputy editor Roula Khalaf chairs a panel discussion on the rise of the right in Europe, with the FT's Gideon R... Read more
21 Mar 2017
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29mins
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Macron close to victory in French presidential poll
Macron close to victory in French presidential poll
Polls predict an easy victory for Emmanuel Macron in the second round of France's presidential elections, but a lot can ... Read more
26 Apr 2017
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12mins
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Iranians count the cost of renewed sanctions
Iranians count the cost of renewed sanctions
Gideon Rachman discusses the impact on Iran's economic and political stability of the US decision to reimpose sanctions,... Read more
10 Aug 2018
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13mins
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Where does Huawei affair leave the US-China trade dispute?
Where does Huawei affair leave the US-China trade dispute?
What impact will the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzho in Canada have on the trade negotiations bet... Read more
12 Dec 2018
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12mins
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US launches bid to rewrite trading relationships
US launches bid to rewrite trading relationships
Gideon Rachman discusses what are the chances of success of Donald Trump's bid to rewrite US trading relationships with ... Read more
16 Aug 2017
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On the front lines in Yemen
On the front lines in Yemen
Dr Natalie Roberts has spent several years on the front lines of conflict zones as an emergency doctor for Médecins Sans... Read more
8 Dec 2016
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Why Sunday's German elections matter
Why Sunday's German elections matter
Angela Merkel is expected to win a fourth term in office after Sunday's elections in Germany, so what difference will th... Read more
21 Sep 2017
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Trump's dangerous war of words with North Korea
Trump's dangerous war of words with North Korea
Tensions between the US and North Korea are at their highest in years over Pyongyang's accelerating efforts to build a n... Read more
9 Aug 2017
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12mins
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Europe faces twin threats from Putin and Orban
Europe faces twin threats from Putin and Orban
Gideon Rachman discusses the growing confrontation between Russia and the west, and the re-election of Hungary's Viktor ... Read more
12 Apr 2018
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9mins
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The human consequences and market impact of Harvey
The human consequences and market impact of Harvey
What are the human and economic consequences of the hurricane and floods that have devastated Houston, the United States... Read more
31 Aug 2017
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11mins
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Trump win stuns America's allies
Trump win stuns America's allies
Donald Trump's momentous victory has stunned America's allies but also delighted populists and strongmen leaders around ... Read more
9 Nov 2016
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The European Union's new leadership team
The European Union's new leadership team
Gideon Rachman discusses the fraught process of selecting a new leadership team in Europe and the impact these choices w... Read more
5 Jul 2019
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11mins
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Hong Kong's democracy debate
Hong Kong's democracy debate
This week, Gideon Rachman talks to two leading pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong about the city's "one country, two... Read more
15 Mar 2017
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Trump's Mexico tariff threat
Trump's Mexico tariff threat
The US has threatened to impose levies of 5 per cent starting on June 10 on all Mexican products unless Mexico takes act... Read more
6 Jun 2019
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10mins
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Iran-Saudi split damps hopes for regional conflict resolution
Iran-Saudi split damps hopes for regional conflict resolution
The year has begun with a sharp deterioration in the relationship between the two major powers in the Gulf region: Iran ... Read more
6 Jan 2016
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10mins