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The Global Jigsaw

BBC World Service
Russia
Ukraine
Iran
Islamic State
Syria
Yemen
Israel
Africa
Turkey
Iraq
Gaza
Sudan
Vladimir Putin
Hamas
Axis Of Resistance
Russian Presidential Election
Crimea
BBC Monitoring
Rapid Support Forces
Houthis

Looking at the world through the lens of its media. Think of us as your media detectives, helping you get past the propaganda and misinformation. The Global Jigsaw comes from BBC Monitoring, which tracks, deciphers and analyses news media in 100 languages.

We reach across multiple time zones, from China and India, to Iran, Africa and Latin America.

We watch Russian state TV around the clock, givi... more

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Latest Episodes

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Will Armenia opt for a “soft divorce” with Russia and realign its foreign policy in a pivotal vote in June? As pro-Western and pro-Russian forces gear up for a showdown, we explore the ideas, the pressures and the political visions that could shape t... more

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Recent Guests

Daria Mosulova
Correspondent from BBC Monitoring's Russia team, reporting from Yerevan
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Caucasus: Armenia’s new chapter
Grigor Atenezyan
BBC Russian in London contributor
BBC
Episode: Caucasus: Armenia’s new chapter
Gayane Alexanyan
BBC Monitoring in Yerevan contributor
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Caucasus: Armenia’s new chapter
Daria Mosolova
From our Russia team
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Russia’s 'nyet' to the internet
Gleb Borshchevski
BBC Monitoring's expert on all things military
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Russia’s 'nyet' to the internet
Evgeny Pudovkin
Colleague providing economic analysis
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Russia’s 'nyet' to the internet
Howard Gethin
Russia expert
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Russia’s 'nyet' to the internet
Barry Sadid
Iran team member covering media and censorship
BBC Monitoring Iran team
Episode: Iran's media at war
Mohammed Al-Jamaili
Iraq expert
BBC Monitoring
Episode: The women of IS: Part three

Host

Krassi Ivanova
Host of The Global Jigsaw; BBC Monitoring

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • BBC

    I absolutely love the BBC’s podcasts. They are so well , told by educated people! No messing around. You get u to the minute stories from around the world!

    Well done.

    Irish Listener.☘️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J mc G
    Ireland3 months ago
  • A model of the BBC I knew growing up in North-East Nigeria

    The Global Jigsaw exemplify the respectable journalism once associated with the BBC. I am not surprised that the program is led by someone who grew up in East Europe and still remembers that most of the world is still a dangerous place. And that the relative peace and prosperity the western world enjoys under the protection of the US naval world order is the exception not the norm around the world. Please keep up the good work. Hopefully, it will reach more ears in the West and help those who li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mshelia
    Canadaa year ago
  • Lack of substance

    There is very little substance to the reporting. Deeper insights and analysis would increase significance.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    vandenschmalz
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful, well-researched global analysis from diverse regions.
Guest expertise is often strong, with on-the-ground perspectives.
Respected BBC-style journalism with deep regional context.
The coverage of internet policy and censorship is particularly timely.
Some episodes were criticized for lacking substance.

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The rebels who retook Aleppo
Q: What is he hoping to achieve with such, as you said, controversial move for a jihadist?
He wants to carry himself as a de facto president, who can lead militant operations and participate in political negotiations.
The rebels who retook Aleppo
Q: So, tell me about Jawlani.
He's a Syrian and one of the most powerful jihadist leaders in the Middle East.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Global Jigsaw

What is The Global Jigsaw about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show analyzes global events through media, journalism, and intelligence insights, with a focus on how information warfare, propaganda, and censorship shape public perception. Episodes often combine on-the-ground reporting with expert commentary from BBC Monitoring correspondents and regional specialists, covering topics from authoritarian media strategies and internet governance to conflict reporting, repatriation policies, and jihadist narratives. A standout strength is its ability to thread together geopolitical context, historical background, and current campaigning to illuminate what media narratives are signaling across regions. The format tends to feature seasoned regional experts and journalists, offering depth for listeners who... more

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2. Grigor Atenezyan
3. Gayane Alexanyan
4. Daria Mosolova
5. Gleb Borshchevski
6. Evgeny Pudovkin
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