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This week, we look at Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned politician who, since August 2018, has been the Prime Minister of Pakistan. We dive into his entrance into politics, his policies so far, and his long-term challenges and prospects, as well as the country's military-democracy complex and what this means for Khan's presidency.

Continuing our series on the Subcontinent and ahead of Indian elections in just a matter of weeks, we dive into the successes and failures of PM Modi and examine what the biggest challenges for the new administration will be.

The first in a series on the Subcontinent, we dive into the economics of partition, the status of Kashmir and the economic benefits ruling over it brings both India and Pakistan, and bilateral trade ties between those two countries.

This week, we're staying in the former USSR, following on from our episode last week looking at a couple of mostly unrecognized, breakaway states, namely Abkhazia and Transnistria. This time, we look at South Ossetia, Chechnya, and Novorossiya.

Breakaway and mostly unrecognized states often struggle economically, not through any wrongdoing of their own but as a result of the geopolitical pressures exerted upon them. In the first of a 2-parter, we look at Abkhazia, which broke away from Georgia, and Transnistria, which broke away from Moldova, to learn more about the quagmires they find themselves in.

This week, we delve into a series of exclaves and other autonomous entities across the former USSR, examining their economic progress and the geopolitical quagmires surrounding them. Get ready to learn all about Kaliningrad, Nakhchivan, and Gorno-Badakhshan!

Continuing our series looking at the economic and political developments in newly independent countries, this week we put Eritrea, East Timor, and Kosovo under the microscope.

South Sudan and Montenegro are two of the newest nations on earth, albeit with wildly differing stories of independence. But how have the two fared economically and politically since they went it alone?

In light of the recent resignation of Jim Yong Kim as President of the World Bank, we take a look at the past, present, and future of the institution. We kick things off by looking at its switch in focus from the redevelopment of Europe post-World War Two to the eradication of poverty in the developing world, then move on to current operations through the eyes of World Bank executives interviewed by The Business Year, and finally to the race to succeed Jim Yong Kim, and the top names currently under consideration at the White House.

This week, we dive into the growing problem of allergies, examining their root cause, differences around the world, the latest research on the subject, and the size of the treatment market.

In light of Brexit developments, we decided to dive into the very concept of referendums, looking at examples from the US, Switzerland, Pakistan, and more. We also examine the EU's own history of referendums, from the re-running of referendums in Ireland and Denmark to Greenland's own vote to leave the European Community.

As US, Mexican, and Canadian leaders sign off on NAFTA 2.0, we examine the extent of the changes and the reaction in Mexico. We also catch you up on the latest developments in the US-China trade war.

Roasted cricket, anyone? The edible bug industry is on the rise, as is the use of creepy crawlies in our cosmetics, medicine, and even as a waste-disposal hack. This week, we discuss what this all means for our daily lives, the ecosystem, veganism, and more.

With Rwanda making headlines recently for its high number of women MPs, as well as the strong performance of women candidates in the recent US midterms, we look at the two countries, as well as Turkey and Ethiopia, to see how the presence of women in politics has changed over the years.

This week, we look at the UAE oil and gas sector and French hydrocarbon giant Total's role within the industry. With comments direct from President of Total E&P UAE, Group Representative for Total Hatem Nuseibeh, we examine what has made Total such a success in the country, region, and world.

On this episode we look at the history of cancer, the latest developments in treatment, and the disparity in cancer care and costs around the world. Did you know cancer was once believed to be contagious? Or that leading medications are available at a fraction of their US cost in India? All this and more in The Business Year Podcast this week.

Following Donald Trump's (false) claim that the US is the only country in the world to offer citizenship as a birthright, we took it upon ourselves to dive deeper into the issue. From the UK to Pakistan, we examine citizenship rules around the world.

From drone-delivered coffee to high-tech agricultural aids, military UAVs, and "drelfies," drones have become a big business, with applications impacting nearly all aspects of our life.

What is the most expensive place to buy cigarettes in the world? What's the price elasticity of tobacco products? And is vaping really any better for you than the real thing?

This week, we dive into the economic and health impacts of vegetarianism, veganism, or more flexible alternatives, examine India as a case study of mass lacto vegetarianism, and discuss how soybean could save the world.