The Explanation Episodes Episode guide
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Unspun World: War-weariness in Russia
John Simpson explores war-weariness in Russia and the problem it poses for the Kremlin
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Unspun World: Vladimir Putin’s game plan
John Simpson analyses Russia’s current strategy in Ukraine
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Unspun World: US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
John Simpson analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf
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Unspun World: US pauses strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
John Simpson analyses Donald Trump’s decision to halt attacks against Iran’s power plants
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Unspun World: Trump's return, one year on
Caroline Hawley looks back at the first year of Donald Trump’s second term
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Unspun World: Trump's immigration crackdown
John Simpson analyses the US president’s decision to deploy troops to California
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Unspun World: Trump's exit strategy from Iran
John Simpson looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the Iran war
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Unspun World: The UK's new EU deal
James Landale analyses the UK’s new deal with the EU
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Unspun World: The UK election
Plus, what impact is extreme heat having on the world?
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Unspun World: The new threats to global peace and security
Plus, why did the ANC fail to win a majority in South Africa?
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Unspun World: The Middle East: The regional perspective
Analysing attitudes of other regional powers towards Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon
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Unspun World: The Middle East, a year on from the October 7th attacks
Analysing the prospects for the Middle East after a year of fighting
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Unspun World: Tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border
What are the chances that Lebanon will get involved in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
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Unspun World: Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year
John Simpson explores the mood in Ukraine after four years of war
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Unspun World: Protests hit France as new PM takes office
Is France's latest political crisis a signal of long-term decline?
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Unspun World: President Trump’s second state visit to the UK
John Simpson examines the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump
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Unspun World: Israel's war cabinet fragments
Plus, why isn't economic growth having a greater impact on the US presidential election?
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Unspun World: Israel's Middle East strategy
John Simpson analyses Israel’s long-term strategy in the Middle East
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Unspun World: Israel declares war on Hamas after deadly attack
Israel starts 'a prolonged and powerful campaign' in Gaza. What will be the consequences?
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Unspun World: Is Western support for Ukraine holding firm?
John Simpson examines whether Western support for Ukraine is holding firm
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Unspun World: Is Ukraine's counter-offensive a turning point?
Ukraine prepares a renewed offensive. Plus, what is a pangenome and how will it help us?
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Unspun World: Is Ukraine preparing for a deal?
Plus, what is the future of Nato?
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Unspun World: Is Ukraine losing Western support?
Plus, how might the International Court of Justice’s ruling affect the war in Gaza?
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Unspun World: Is time running out for Iran's supreme leader?
John Simpson looks at the dangers facing the Iranian clerical regime
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Unspun World: Is the war in Gaza slipping away from Israel?
Plus, the implications of Iran’s missile strike on Pakistan
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Unspun World: Is the US preparing to invade Cuba?
John Simpson analyses the possibility of the US forcing regime change in Cuba
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Unspun World: Is Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing an endgame?
John Simpson analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame
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Unspun World: Is Putin's time up?
The editor of the BBC’s Russian service, Famil Ismailov, analyses Vladimir Putin's future
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Unspun World: Is peace in Gaza now possible?
John Simpson analyses whether peace in Gaza is now possible
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Unspun World: Is it time to return looted art?
What should we done with stolen treasures? Katie Razzall confronts colonialism's legacy
