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Tellis and Emmott on the Challenges Facing Western States
Episode 29
The West has long been a font of stability, prosperity, and security. Yet when faced with global instability and economic uncertainty, it is tempting…
9 years, 4 months ago
Ülgen and Brattberg on Turkey's Future
Episode 28
Where is Turkey heading? Last month president Erdogan narrowly won a referendum to give his presidency sweeping new powers. What does this portend fo…
9 years, 4 months ago
Chayes and Teachout on Corruption
Episode 27
Millions of people in the developing world encounter corruption every day, in the form of bribes they have to pay to go about their daily lives. But …
9 years, 5 months ago
Tellis on Afghanistan’s Taliban problem
Episode 26
As the recent horrific bombings show, there are no easy solutions in Afghanistan. The conflict is the United States’ longest-running war, and despite…
9 years, 5 months ago
Sadjadpour on Iran's Presidential Election
Episode 25
On May 19, Iran elected a new president. Centrist incumbent Hassan Rouhani won by a comfortable margin in a high-turnout election, defeating hardline…
9 years, 5 months ago
Vaishnav, Kapur and Mehta on Rethinking Indian Public Insititutions
Episode 24
18 million people are estimated to work for the Indian national government, and that number doesn’t include India’s regional and state governments. Y…
9 years, 5 months ago
Youngs on Europe's Relationship with Russia and Ukraine
Episode 23
Europe’s relationship with its eastern frontier is at a turning point. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, and the ensuing…
9 years, 6 months ago
Brattberg and Vimont on the French Presidental Elections
Episode 22
The French presidential elections have captured attention around the world as the populist firebrand Marine Le Pen faces off with political newcomer …
9 years, 6 months ago
Toby Dalton Reviews the 2017 Nuclear Policy Conference
Episode 21
As tension grows on the Korean peninsula, dissension simmers over the future of the Iran Deal, and conflict brews on the India-Pakistan border, the g…
9 years, 6 months ago
Hamzawy on New Activism in Egyptian Politics
Episode 20
Egypt is going through an unprecedented period in its history. In the space of a few years, the most populous country in the Arab world witnessed hug…
9 years, 6 months ago