We examine the resurgence of al-Qaeda in one of the world's most troubled regions and unpick the US' response.

What is Moscow and Washington's endgame in Ukraine, and how could their strategies affect global security?

After decades of tension and hostility between the two nations, has change finally come to US-Cuba relations?

Empire examines the rise and role of the new oligarchs and the decline of democracy in the United States and beyond.

Empire examines old and new forces dominating the political scene after the Arab revolutions.

Caught between competing powers to the West and East, how can Africa emerge from the race for its riches?

We examine the dominance of the US entertainment industry and its power to shape perceptions about culture and society.

Twenty-five years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, why is European democracy in flux?

Empire asks if the global fight against terrorism is eroding the democratic principles it set out to defend.

Empire goes to Washington DC to demystify the relationship between political power and the media in the US.

Empire examines the allure of Brand America as American soft power continues to be unrivalled anywhere in the world.