Turkey has a controversial president in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He represents a conservative, authoritarian streak in a complicated young and old country. Let's talk about it.

The war in Syria has forced around half of the country's people from their homes. Although many dream of returning as soon as the war is over, in reality it may take years.

UBS chairman Axel Weber discusses resurgent inflation around the world and what it means for business, markets, politics and the economy.

Jared Kushner, ​Senior Advisor to the President, aims to rally the resources of the U.S. government around an ambitious set of priorities.

Cryptocurrency traders are now turning to gold to draw investors from Muslim nations. Reuters reports that many Gulf states don't consider cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum as compliant with Sharia law, which emphasizes economic...

The Trump administration set an ambitious agenda for America's role in the world, recrafting the country's approach to China, Iran, NATO, and other nations and alliances. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo grades the results.

The Trump administration has reset the European relationship, with a tougher position on military spending and trade. What will the outcome of the election mean for America's place in the world? Former NSA adviser John Bolton discusses.

Today, to celebrate Halloween, we’re going to look at the folklore staple the vampire! Let’s look at the spooky story of how the vampire went from medieval legend to sparkly heartthrob.

This video explores the ancient grain bulgur and its significance in various cultures throughout history. It highlights how bulgur is made, its versatility in different dishes, and its long shelf life. The video emphasizes how this...

Cannabis is going to be Legal on October 17th 2018 in Canada. In the leadup to this historic moment, let's talk about our long history with this plant.

Many have been sceptical of Freud's claim that unconscious desires control our lives. Yet recent studies show the conscious brain processes only a tiny fraction of the brain as a whole. Are hidden desires and secret thoughts driving our...

The Assassin's Creed story-line is (kinda) based on some real history. Let's talk about it.

Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. The 2008 financial crisis pushed Toni to leave her career in...

The business of fake medicines is said to be worth $75billion a year. Developed world health systems have been targeted but life-saving drugs in the developing world are now being faked, with fatal results. We gained exclusive access to...

Who was the famous Lawrence of Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is spending half-a-trillion dollars on coastal resorts and an entertainment complex to try and attract more tourists. It's part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the country's economy away from oil. Will it work?

Western values have been extraordinarily successful. Yet now, we seem on the backfoot unsure of ourselves and sometimes embarrassed at our own past. Beset with postmodern doubts, do we need to revive belief in the value and importance of...

North Korea, Chinese militarism, Venezuela's collapse, the inevitable black swan - we look at forces that could upend global growth and corporate planning.<br/>

Iflix's Patrick Grove talks to WSJ Asia Editor Andrew Dowell about China's live-streaming revolution and the company's plan to capitalize on the fast-growing number of Chinese who pay for online content.

Is the West's colonial past in the Middle East shameful? Yes, says Rory Stewart. And what does that mean we should and should not do in terms of our foreign policy.

Lisa Martin teaches in Amman, Jordan. She is the founder of the Online Model United Nations.

This is the story of Ali ibn Abi Talib, passed over thrice for the caliphate, thrust into the First Fitna, really a guy who drew a very short straw in life.

This Week in Global Health covers everything you wanted to know about MERS-CoV and the MERS outbreak. We do the digging and answer your questions; What is MERS? Where is the MERS outbreak happening? How is the MERS-CoV transmitted and...

Norman Lamont: "This deal with Iran is our best hope"