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A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon has been extended to mid-February. But when peace returns, what is the future of Lebanon's fractured political system? For 30 years, sectarian parties representing Sunni, Shia and Christian communities have carved up power.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon has been extended to mid-February. But when peace returns, what is the future of Lebanon's fractured political system? And, veteran feminist and writer Susan Hawthorne discusses her memoir 'Lesbian.'

The Cold War liberals of the 1940s and 50s thought they were upholding the best ideals of Christianity. But Yale historian Samuel Moyn explains how their good ideas went grievously awry.

Veteran feminist and writer Susan Hawthorne discusses her memoir Lesbian: Politics, Culture, Existence.

After WWII, how did a group of mainly Jewish intellectuals, come to believe their mission was to uphold certain Christian ideals? But historian Samuel Moyn explains how the good ideas of this group, known as the 'Cold War liberals,' turned grievously awry.

A fragile peace now exists in Gaza, after a six-week ceasefire began. The uncertainty complicates the enormous task of rebuilding Gaza, and the UN estimates that 92 per cent of housing units have been hit. 

Donald Trump is picking fights on many fronts — China, Canada, and even Greenland. But his tough policies on immigration have raised the ire of another world leader, Pope Francis.

Religion has shaped a lot of Indonesia's democracy. But how is a new powerbroker — the social media influencer — shaking up politics in the country?

Trump's tough policies on immigration have raised the ire of Pope Francis, 92 per cent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed, and how social media influencers are shaking up politics in Indonesia.

In a revealing book, historian Neil J Young details the 70 year effort by gay and lesbian Americans to cultivate support among Republicans.