Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Eternal Putin?
Episode 138
In January, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced sweeping reforms to the country's constitution, resulting in the surprise resignation of his e…
6 years, 4 months ago
Saudi Arabia's Perfect Storm
Episode 137
The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with a massive reduction in global demand for oil, has left Saudi Arabia in a dire economic state. MBS has been for…
6 years, 4 months ago
Protests, Polarization, and the Pandemic
Episode 136
Managing the coronavirus has been a challenge for both democracies and authoritarian regimes. In particular, the pandemic has further exposed the ine…
6 years, 5 months ago
It's Showtime: Meet Laura Lucas Magnuson
The global landscape is always evolving — and so are we. We're excited to introduce you to our new host, Laura Lucas Magnuson.
Whether trying to mitig…
6 years, 5 months ago
On the Front Lines With America's Ambassadors
Episode 135
Jen talks to longtime diplomatic correspondent Paul Richter about his book, The Ambassadors: America's Diplomats on the Front Lines.
Paul talks abou…
6 years, 5 months ago
Is Violence Sometimes the Answer?
Episode 134
During the past several years, large-scale protests by citizens against their governments have erupted all over the world. Jen talks to Kai Thaler ab…
6 years, 6 months ago
Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Defining Rivalry of the Middle East
Episode 133
In her recent book, Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle …
6 years, 6 months ago
Bill Burns on Coronavirus, The Back Channel, and the Future of U.S. Diplomacy
Episode 132
Guest host Jarrett Blanc talks to Carnegie President Bill Burns. They discuss how the coronavirus pandemic will impact foreign affairs and how to dep…
6 years, 7 months ago
What's Next For Germany?
Episode 131
In October 2018, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced she would not run again. Since then, her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has …
6 years, 7 months ago
The Show Goes On
Episode 130
This week, we're saying goodbye to Jen and our executive producer, Lauren, as they both move on to exciting new opportunities. But don't worry—the sh…
6 years, 8 months ago