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Oleksandra Matviichuk on Justice, Dignity, and the Power of Ordinary People
Season 1 Episode 13
What does justice look like in the midst of war? On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize l…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hiba Husseini on Staying the Course in the Pursuit of Peace
Season 1 Episode 12
Peace is rarely linear and often pursued under the most difficult conditions. Drawing on decades of legal and negotiating experience, Palestinian law…
5 months ago
Laura Chinchilla on Leading with Passion, Empathy, and Integrity
Season 1 Episode 11
As democratic norms feel increasingly fragile, Laura Chinchilla argues that political leadership can still be a force for good. The former president …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Naomi Chazan on Democracy, Division, and the Work That Never Ends
Season 1 Episode 10
What does it take to sustain democracy in times of crisis? Naomi Chazan joins Amanda and Nathalie to remind us that democratic systems, like gardens,…
6 months ago
Rory Stewart on Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction
Season 1 Episode 9
What happens when political ideals collide with reality? Rory Stewart speaks to Amanda and Nathalie about the challenges confronting democracies on b…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Sylvie Goulard on Success, Failure, and Resilience
Season 1 Episode 8
What does resilience look like in public life? Sylvie Goulard joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore the political pressures, personal trials, and unex…
7 months, 1 week ago
Sigrid Kaag on Straddling Divides and Withstanding Political Violence
Season 1 Episode 7
Reflecting on her experience in diplomacy and government, Sigrid Kaag discusses the leadership skills, values, and resilience she employed across her…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Bridget Brink on Leading in a War Zone & the Importance of Diplomacy
Season 1 Episode 6
Drawing on nearly three decades in diplomacy, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on principle, resi…
8 months, 1 week ago
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Belarus, Ukraine, and the Cost of Freedom
Season 1 Episode 5
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, widely acknowledged as the winner of the August 2020 election, joins Amanda and Nathali…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Susana Malcorra on How to Fix Multilateralism
Season 1 Episode 4
Susana Malcorra reflects on the challenges facing the UN, the threats to democracy, and why women’s leadership matters for global governance. From fa…
9 months, 1 week ago