Human progress is in decline. The UN says life expectancies, education levels and living standards have fallen in nearly every country. So, what's behind the change?

Join host Adrian Finighan.

Guests: 

Luis Felipe López Calva - UN Development Program's Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Dr Jemilah Mahmood - Professor and Executive Director of Planetary Health at Sunwan University. 

Charles Businge - Middle East and North and East Africa Director for Plan International.

Human progress is in decline. The UN says life expectancies, education levels and living standards have fallen in nearly every country. So, what's behind the change?
Join host Adrian Finighan.
Guests: 
Luis Felipe López Calva - UN Development Program's Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. 
Dr Jemilah Mahmood - Professor and Executive Director of Planetary Health at Sunwan University. 
Charles Businge - Middle East and North and East Africa Director for Plan International.

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What's behind the decline in human progress?

What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?

In this episode: 
Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve?&nbsp;Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region.&nbsp;But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research</li>
<li>Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London</li>
<li>Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan
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Why does the US have a large military presence in the Gulf? 

International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide? 

In this episode: 
Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC
Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London
David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC</li>
<li>Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London</li>
<li>David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan&nbsp;
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Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern? 

Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So what's at stake for one the world's youngest populations? 

In this episode: 
Robert Kabushenga, Host of The Bad Natives Podcast
Alex Vines, Africa Programme Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations
Joseph Ochieno, Commentator on African affairs

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So what's at stake for one the world's youngest populations?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Robert Kabushenga, Host of The Bad Natives Podcast</li>
<li>Alex Vines, Africa Programme Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations</li>
<li>Joseph Ochieno, Commentator on African affairs</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan&nbsp;
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What's behind the decline in human progress?

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