Protests in Georgia

Kate Adie presents stories from Georgia, Serbia, Colombia, Thailand and the Philippines

Georgians have been protesting for weeks about a draft legislation requiring organisations to declare foreign funding, which many see as a turning point in Tbilisi's relationship with Russia and the West. Rayhan Demytrie explores why the law has proved so divisive.

China’s President Xi Jinping has been on a tour of Europe this week, including a carefully timed visit to the Serbian capital, Belgrade. China is one of Serbia’s biggest foreign investors and has backed several infrastructure projects. Guy De Launey witnessed a growing courtship and considers what Beijing's broader agenda might be.

The Darién Gap, an expanse of inhospitable jungle between Colombia and Panama, is now home to the largest migration crisis in the Western Hemisphere. The 70-mile route is fraught with danger. But for many of those people fleeing war and persecution, the deadly Darién is the only passageway to the US. Peter Yeung crossed the Darién on foot.

Chiang Mai in Thailand's north is popular with travellers who enjoy the famously laid-back atmosphere. But last month, Chiang Mai had the worst air quality of any city in the world – it was so dangerous that Thailand’s prime minister came under pressure to designate it a disaster zone. William Kremer met people directly affected.

You may have heard of K-pop, Korean pop music – but have you heard of P-pop? Philippine pop, or Pinoy pop is hoping to get a share of K-pop's global success, but it’s determined to do so in its own, distinctly Filipino way. Hannah Gelbart has been to meet one of the most popular groups in Manila.

Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Bridget Harney Production Coordinator: Rosie Strawbridge