Unspun World with John Simpson Episodes Episode guide
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How could Gaza be governed in the future?
John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin negotiate over a ceasefire in Ukraine
John Simpson analyses the call between the United States and Russia.
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How will Donald Trump’s tariffs affect global markets?
John Simpson looks at whether an economic downturn is on the horizon.
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Can Ukraine continue to rely on US support?
John Simpson examines whether a European army could provide a bulwark against Russia.
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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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Where do the US-Russia talks leave Ukraine?
John Simpson examines what happened at the negotiating table.
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Is Western support for Ukraine holding firm?
Examining the EU’s imports of Russian oil and gas.
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Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second term
John Simpson examines Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office
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How could a second Trump presidency affect the war in Ukraine?
John Simpson reflects on how the collapse of the Soviet Union has shaped Putin’s Russia.
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What's behind the growing tensions between China and Taiwan?
John Simpson is in Taiwan for a special episode of Unspun World.
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Could Russia's war with Ukraine escalate?
John Simpson examines the risk of nuclear escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine
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What can the world expect from a second Trump term?
John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy
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What does the US election tell us about America?
How the US presidential campaign highlighted the deep divisions in the country
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What will Iran do now?
This week John Simpson looks at how the Iranian regime might respond to Israel’s attack.
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The Middle East: The regional perspective
Analysing attitudes of other regional powers towards Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon
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Israel's Middle East strategy
This week John Simpson analyses Israel’s long-term strategy in the Middle East
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The Middle East: A year on from 7th October attacks
Analysing the prospects for the Middle East after a year of fighting
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What will Iran's strategy be?
We look at the debate inside Iran in the wake of Israel’s assault on Hezbollah.
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon intensify
Israel’s war with Hezbollah intensifies, and what's the state of the US election?
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Will a new government save the UK?
Plus, the impact of extreme heat on the planet
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Is Ukraine preparing for a deal?
Plus, what is the future of Nato?
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Israel's war cabinet fragments
Plus, why isn't economic growth having a greater impact on the US presidential election?
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The new threats to global peace and security, 80 years after D-Day
Plus, why did the ANC fail to win a majority in South Africa?
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Will the UK's election change its place in the world?
Plus, can Iran's governing elite win back popular support?
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How has the Russia-China relationship changed?
Plus, what an assassination attempt tells us about Europe's politics