Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Road Back to the Iran Deal
Episode 158
While the Biden administration has signaled an openness to reviving the Iran nuclear deal, whether that is possible is far from certain. An alleged I…
5 years, 6 months ago
Europe Under Pressure
Episode 157
Europe’s vaccine distribution has come under fire in recent weeks, jeopardizing the continent’s recovery and its relationships with important partner…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Indo-Pacific’s Moment
Episode 156
As President Biden seeks to affirm America’s alliances and partnerships in Asia, countries in the region are jostling over maritime dominance in the …
5 years, 7 months ago
Beyond Arms Sales: Recalibrating US Security Assistance in the Gulf
Episode 155
Since his inauguration, President Joe Biden has put a hold on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, sanctioned Saudi officials for the murder of…
5 years, 8 months ago
Is This the End for Democracy in Myanmar?
Episode 154
The coup in Myanmar on February 1 took the world by surprise as the military arrested civilian officials, including Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung Sa…
5 years, 8 months ago
Poison, Protests, and Putin
Episode 153
On January 18, opposition leader Alexei Navalny returned to Russia following his near fatal poisoning. Immediately after his arrival, he was arrested…
5 years, 9 months ago
Elections and Democracy in Africa
Episode 152
Makila James was the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Swaziland and later served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa and the Sudans un…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Arab Spring at 10: Tunisia’s Unfinished Revolution
Episode 151
On December 17, 2010, a Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest corruption and poor economic conditions. His dea…
5 years, 9 months ago
2020 Unpacked
Episode 150
In a special end of year episode, Laura examines the most significant developments of 2020 in three key regions: Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
F…
5 years, 10 months ago
A Crossroads for US-Latin America Relations
Episode 149
Despite close proximity, Latin America is a historically overlooked area of U.S. foreign policy. Muni Jensen, who co-hosts the Altamar podcast, joins…
5 years, 11 months ago