The Quarterly Review: How Did We Get Here?
A long-form documentary tracing the first 25 years of the 21st century, examining the political, technological and cultural forces that shaped the world we now inhabit. “The Quarterly Review” observes world events to answer the question: How did we get here?
Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right
Journalist and writer Victor Mallet joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his new book, “Far-Right France.”
How Estonia Became the Front Line in the New Cold War
Russia is waging a covert war against NATO, with Estonia, a member state that was formerly a Soviet republic, now on the front line. In Tallinn, the fear is that Putin could make the cost of protecting the country too high for its allies to bear.
Christmas Celebrations Are Returning to Bethlehem
Festivities have returned to the place of Jesus’ birth after a two-year pause, but the shadow of Gaza, occupation and genocide was never far from the muted celebrations.
After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelans Now Live in Fear and Uncertainty
Images of Venezuelan migrants celebrating Maduro’s capture have featured extensively across social media and news outlets. But in the country’s capital, the atmosphere was more subdued, as citizens feared repression from the remaining government forces, and what the future might bring.