In Context
US President Donald Trump expects to receive a broad range of military options on Iran from top Pentagon officials. This comes as the United States imposes more sanctions after blaming Iran for attacking Saudi oil fields, destroying half its oil...Sep 20, 2019 19:46- In Context is Russia's Today's week in review programme. Each episode focuses on major news stories, taking them further with in-depth analysis and commentary. Anchor, author & producer Peter Lavelle. Director Ludmila Bochkova. Executive editor & producer Olga Tarbeeva. Producer & video editor Viktoria Milovanova.
- Trump eyes ways to strike IranUS President Donald Trump expects to receive a broad range of military options on Iran from top Pentagon officials. This comes as the United States imposes more sanctions after blaming Iran for attacking Saudi oil fields, destroying half its oil...Sep 20, 2019 19:46
- Puerto Rico gov to resign soon – reportsPuerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosello is expected to resign today after thousands of people demonstrated against him and homophobic, sexist and degrading remarks that had come to light with the leak of his chat logs. He cites death threats against...Jul 24, 2019 20:32
- In Context: China's arrivalThis week we have a look at Sarah Palin's political exit, China's rise as an equal to the US, and some thoughts on the departure of NATO's Secretary General, as well as much more...Aug 2, 2009 19:45
- In Context: Biden's vicesThis week we have a look at US Vice President Joe Biden's visits to Ukraine and Georgia – is he resetting, or reloading relations? Also, did the Americans really land on the moon 40 years ago? Plus, a conversation with a Russian journalist on...Jul 26, 2009 23:31
- In Context: Cheney's dirty warThis week we have a look at allegations that former Vice President Dick Cheney ordered the CIA to withhold information about secret operation plans from Congress. Also, what to believe and what not to believe when it comes to North Korea? Then...Jul 19, 2009 23:31
- In Context: Obama’s Russian odysseyThis week we have a look at Barack Obama’s visit to Russia and the process of resetting Russian–US relations. Also, why unrest in China is a threat to global security, and a Russian journalist’s take on the Moscow summit.Jul 12, 2009 19:45
- In Context: Iraq – the illusory pull-backThis week we have a look at events unfolding in Iraq and the meaning of Washington’s so-called “pull-back.” Also, we examine the coup in Honduras and its impact on the Western Hemisphere. And the most recent move in the New Great...Jul 5, 2009 23:31
- In Context: Spinning IranThis week we have a look at events happening in Iran and the mixed signals coming out of Western capitals. Also, terrorists strike again in Russia’s Caucasus. What is the future for this troubled region? And much more…Jun 28, 2009 23:31
- In Context: Iran’s street democracyThis week we have a full program and we cover the globe – Iran, Israel, Belarus, the BRIC countries and a post-scriptum on South Ossetia and Abkhazia.Jun 21, 2009 19:45
