FT World Weekly

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Each week, we focus on one of the major international stories making headlines, drawing upon the Financial Times's team of foreign correspondents and analysts to make sense of world events. Presented by Gideon Rachman and produced by Hannah Murphy.

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Britain's referendum on the EU

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02/03/16 • 12 min

David Cameron, Britain's prime minister, announced the details of Britain's draft deal to renegotiate its relationship with the EU - but where does that leave the debate? Gideon Rachman discusses with George Parker, UK political editor and Alex Barker, Brussels Correspondent

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Merkel under pressure

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09/30/15 • 10 min

Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel is facing an array of problems ranging from the scandal at Volkswagen to the arrival of up to a million refugees in the country. Gideon Rachman discusses the extent of Germany's difficulties and whether it amounts to a crisis with Stefan Wagstyl and Andy Sharman.

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South Africa graft inquiry exposes ANC divisions

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07/17/19 • 13 min

The judicial inquiry into alleged graft under the presidency of Jacob Zuma is laying bare the divisions of the ruling ANC. Gideon Rachman discusses Mr Zuma's testimony with Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg and David Pilling, Africa editor.

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Italy's Salvini launches populist alliance in Europe

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04/11/19 • 10 min

Italy's Matteo Salvini is seeking to upend the traditional balance of power in Brussels by forming an alliance of anti-immigration European populist parties. James Wilson discusses whether he can succeed with Anne-Sylvaine Chassany and Miles Johnson.

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Can India and Pakistan step back from the brink?

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02/27/19 • 16 min

Pakistan and India are facing their worst conflict in almost half a century after an Indian military jet was shot down over disputed Kashmir territory and an Indian fighter pilot was captured by Pakistani forces. Gideon Rachman discusses what happens next with the FT's Amy Kazmin and Farhan Bukhari

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Can Transatlantic rifts be healed in Munich?

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02/13/19 • 10 min

Europe's pre-eminent gathering of the Transatlantic foreign policy elite gathers in Munich this week. Traditionally a show of affection between European and US officials, this year's event promises to be more divisive. Ben Hall discusses the rifts that have opened up and how they can be healed with David Bond and Michael Peel

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Europe's watershed year

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01/11/19 • 14 min

2019 will be momentous for the European Union, with all the top jobs up for grabs, elections in May that will test the strength of populist forces, and Britain's scheduled departure at the end of March. Anne-Sylvaine Chassany discusses how things could play out with Ben Hall, Europe editor, and Alex Barker, Brussels bureau chief.

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Global arms control arrangements under threat

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10/24/18 • 14 min

Anne Sylvaine-Chassany and guests discuss Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw from the so-called Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty, How much of a question mark does this put over what is left of the arms control arrangements that have helped the US and the Soviet Union contain the risk of nuclear confrontation.

Contributors: Anne-Sylvaine-Chassany, world news editor, Daniel Dombey, deputy world editor, Henry Foy, Moscow bureau chief and Michael Peel, diplomacy correspondent. Producers: Fiona Symon and Sam Westran

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Africa's rapid urban expansion

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09/13/18 • 10 min

Almost unnoticed, Africa has become the world’s most rapidly urbanising continent. Daniel Dombey discusses the implications with David Pilling and Barney Jopson

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Ukraine in turmoil

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04/13/16 • 11 min

How bleak is the outlook for Ukraine? The Prime Minister has resigned, the President is implicated in the Panama papers and the Dutch have rejected an EU-Ukraine trade deal. Gideon Rachman puts the question to the FT Ukraine correspondent Roman Olearchyk and the FT's Eastern Europe Editor, Neil Buckley.

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How many episodes does FT World Weekly have?

FT World Weekly currently has 433 episodes available.

What topics does FT World Weekly cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on FT World Weekly?

The episode title 'Hong Kong protests: what happens next?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on FT World Weekly?

The average episode length on FT World Weekly is 13 minutes.

How often are episodes of FT World Weekly released?

Episodes of FT World Weekly are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of FT World Weekly?

The first episode of FT World Weekly was released on Jun 10, 2010.

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