Podcast Episodes

Moldova’s Moment

Episode 206

Since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last year, the Eastern European nation of Moldova has been one of the countries most vulnerable to the war spilling…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Türkiye’s Election: The End of Erdoğan?

Episode 205

On May 14th, Türkiye will have its presidential and parliamentary elections. It will be a pivotal moment in Turkish politics with implications for th…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Could Solar Climate Intervention Buy the World Some Time?

Episode 204

Last month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest assessment report. The news is not good, which makes it somber r…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Israel in Turmoil

Episode 203

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu currently leads the most right-wing government in the country’s history since returning to power after winn…

3 years, 6 months ago

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The End of TikTok?

Episode 202

While TikTok might be one of the world’s most popular social media apps, it has raised national security concerns among U.S. lawmakers and the Biden …

3 years, 7 months ago

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The Future of Nigeria: Africa's Wounded Giant

Episode 201

In Nigeria’s pivotal election, the so-called godfather of Lagos and Nigeria’s kingmaker, Bola Tinubu, snatched victory. This comes amid calls of elec…

3 years, 7 months ago

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The China-Russia Bromance: A Year Later

Episode 200

Days before Russia illegally and brutally invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a “no limits” par…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Lula’s Brazil: Encore Edition

Episode 199

On January 1, 2023, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in for the third time as Brazil’s president with the challenge of leading a deeply divided co…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Ukraine's Silver Tank?

Episode 198

The tanks are heading to Ukraine! After facing pressure from European and international allies, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced this week tha…

3 years, 9 months ago

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Grading Biden's Foreign Policy

Episode 197

Halfway through his term in office, President Biden has achieved significant accomplishments in 2022. The administration marshaled support around Ukr…

3 years, 9 months ago

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