The Iraq war started on 20 March 2003 when US forces invaded the country with the goal of “disarming it, freeing its people, and to defend the world from grave danger”. The US formally declared the end of the war on 15 December 2011.
As today is the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, we look at its long shadow, and how it still looms.
How has the war impac ... Show More
Jun 29
Beyond the Ceasefire: Iran, the United States, and a Changing Middle East
The recent confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global attention. While a fragile ceasefire may have eased immediate tensions, fundamental questions remain about the future of the region, the balance of p ... Show More
49m 22s
Jun 10
Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Conflict in the Middle East has implications that extend far beyond the region itself. For Europe, tensions involving Iran could affect energy markets, international trade, inflation, financial stability, and even the continent's environmental ambitions. Such a conflict could als ... Show More
9m 50s
Jun 1
The 10 Million Switzerland Debate
As Switzerland prepares to vote on the so-called “No to a Switzerland with 10 million!” initiative on 14 June, questions surrounding immigration, population growth, and Switzerland’s relationship with Europe have once again come to the forefront of public debate. Supporters argue ... Show More
9m 40s
Mar 2023
The Iraq War anniversary.
<p>This week marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War. On March 17, 2003, former President George W. Bush gave Saddam Hussein an ultimatum: Leave Iraq within 48 hours or face military action. On March 19, the U.S. began bombing Iraq, and on March 20 began a gro ... Show More
24m 2s
Mar 2023
Tony Blair & The Iraq War
March 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, seeing US and British troops enter the country - the legalities of which are still debated today. The legacy it’s left behind includes over 1 million Iraqi deaths, thousands of troops, and a power vacuum that allowed the rise ... Show More
39m 50s
Mar 2023
Iraq: 20 Years On Trailer
We mark 20 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq with a special podcast series, examining the era which shaped a generation. We feature stories, reflections and experiences from Iraq, 2003, the present and the future. 1d9287aa240487760d53c82e1f8c29945fd2ee6c
1m 9s
Mar 2023
Iraq War: The capture of Saddam Hussein
It has been 20 years since the start of the Iraq War.On 13 December 2003 the deposed president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was captured by US forces.Muwafaq al Rubaie was asked to help to identify the former dictator, face-to-face.In this programme, first broadcast in 2012, he share ... Show More
10m 11s