State of the World from NPR

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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus...

Episodes

Does control of the Strait of Hormuz set a worldwide precedent?

The U.S. track record for wars in the Middle East

Why China’s rust belt region has an outsized influence on Chinese culture

The U.S. Congressman detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank

The U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, will it change the war?

What does Iran stand to lose if the ceasefire with the U.S. collapses?

Israel expands its control of Gaza

Youth seeking political power in India

How is the U.S. relationship with NATO evolving?

How Hong Kong’s political opposition was silenced

Rickshaws in India celebrating America’s birthday

Rescue turns to recovery in Venezuela

Combatting Russian authoritarianism with comedy

What it’s like to be a healthcare worker at the center of an Ebola outbreak

As Venezuelans struggle to find earthquake survivors, many blame the government

Despite a ceasefire in Gaza, civilians don’t feel safe

Earthquakes cause devastation in Venezuela

The town where the latest Ebola outbreak likely began

Political change in Colombia and the U.K.

World Cup firsts for Iran and Uzbekistan