Best Internationalrelations Podcasts (2024)

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Reporting on Infrastructure Investment

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[WEEK IN REVIEW] Illegal Chinese Miners in Ghana Have Been Warned 1:01:00

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China's new ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, spoke out forcefully this week to condemn the ongoing problem of illegal mining in the country and issued a fresh warning to his compatriots that if they are caught breaking the law, the embassy will not be there to bail them out. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto traveled to Germany where he was once a…

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation at 20: Progress and Prospects

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Panelists reflect on the past, present, and future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) having reached its twentieth anniversary of operation, as well as the future of economic diplomacy and the challenging landscape of global poverty.This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative o…

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Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture With Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine

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Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discusses Ukraine's strategy in the war against Russia, the country's economy and energy resilience, and Ukraine's objectives to join NATO and the European Union. Inaugurated in 1969, the Russe… C. Leffingwell Lecture was named for Russell C. Leffingwell, a charter member of the Council who served as its president fro…

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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy

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Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.…

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John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy Snyder

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Historian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally.The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in i…

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A Conversation With President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala

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President Bernardo Arévalo discusses anti-corruption in Guatemala, the state of democracy in the region, migration, and the country's foreign policy under his new administration.For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the even…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] How Persian Gulf Countries Are Responding to the U.S.-China Rivalry 35:07

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For much of the past thirty years, since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been largely unrivaled in its power in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Today, that is no longer the case as the U.S. faces new challenges both from regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia as well as international competitors, including China and Russia.…

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Accelerating Solutions at the Intersection of Climate Change and Food Security

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Panelists discuss the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), a 5-year joint initiative launched in 2021 and co-led by the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and the importance of investing in climate-smart agriculture and food system innovation. For further information, please see www.aimforclimate.org.This event wil…

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Can China Help Africa Become the Next Factory of the World? 46:25

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For decades, African governments have tried to lure Chinese manufacturing companies to set up factories in their countries with the promise of an abundant supply of low-cost labor. Other than a few high-profile companies, Chinese companies, for the most part, have balked — preferring instead to offshore production closer to home in Southeast Asia. …

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Reporter's Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

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Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from dangerous areas of the world discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.By Council on Foreign Relations

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Navigating Europe’s Challenges: A Conversation With Josep Borrell

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Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States.For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event…

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A Conversation With General CQ Brown, Jr.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown, Jr. reflects on his first year as chairman and discusses his vision for the joint forces over the coming years. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those…

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A Conversation With President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador

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President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador discusses the country’s foreign policy priorities and security challenges in the region. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting.

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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy

10d ago

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Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.…

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2024 Stephen C. Freidheim Symposium on Global Economics: Keynote With Janet Yellen

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The first session of the Stephen C. Freidheim Symposium on Global Economics will feature remarks and a discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen. Secretary Yellen will discuss different perspectives on U.S. international economic policy, including arguments that the U.S. should withdraw from the global economy, efforts to deliver …

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[DOUBLE EPISODE] The China-Africa Summit Debrief 1:31:40

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The three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit wrapped up in Beijing on Friday. The big headline from this year's gathering was the announcement that China will provide $50.7 billion in financing to African countries over the next three years. Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the customary mega pledge as part of a ten-point act…

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A Conversation With President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo

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President Vjosa Osmani discusses security challenges in Europe, Kosovo's foreign policy priorities amid regional instability, and the future of the country's relationship with the United States.Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.…

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Reporter’s Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

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Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from warzones and conflict areas discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.

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CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: What’s at Stake for U.S.-European Relations?

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The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program are collaborating to convene a panel of experts to discuss the foreign, security, and economic policy challenges facing democratic governments in Europe and the United States; how key issues are playing out in elections and their aftermaths; and what is at s…

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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Lael Brainard

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Lael Brainard, White House National Economic Advisor, shares an updated assessment of the U.S. recovery.The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by …

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A Conversation With President Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen

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President Rashad Al-Alimi discusses Yemen’s foreign policy priorities, regional security, and the country’s humanitarian situation.Please note this event will be livestreamed through CFR’s website. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will also be posted on the CFR website.

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Blueprints for a Greener Tomorrow: A Conversation With Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados

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Despite contributing less than 0.01% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country of Barbados faces dangerous vulnerabilities due to climate change. Prime Minister Mia Mottley discusses the need to support developing countries in addressing climate change, including global financial reforms such as the Bridgetown Initiative, and solutions for cr…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Why the U.S. is Struggling to Compete in the Global Competition for Critical Resources 56:54

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U.S. officials have spoken at length about the urgent need to end their country's dependency on China for the critical resources needed to power next-generation mobility and technology. Part of the solution, they say, is to compete directly with the Chinese for lithium, cobalt, and other critical mineral mining rights around the world. The problem …

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[BONUS EPISODE] Chinese, African Perspectives on the FOCAC Summit 59:00

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This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit comes at a critical time for governments in both regions. While China is embroiled in an increasingly contentious great power duel with the United States, African governments are under mounting economic and social pressures. These challenges are prompting Chinese and African scholars to w…

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David Monyae on the Politics of FOCAC 29:01

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Final preparations are underway for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, which begins on September 4th in Beijing. This year's event comes at a particularly fraught time amid wars in Europe, the Middle East and the simmering Great Power rivalry between the United States and China. David Monyae, director of the Centre for Africa-Ch…

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A Conversation With International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol

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Dr. Fatih Birol has served as Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) since 2015. He has overseen a comprehensive modernization program making the agency the global hub for clean energy transitions and broadening its energy security mandate.In this discussion, Fatih Birol shares his perspectives on the current state of global en…

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DD Test - In-Person NY Roundtable

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] View From Israel: China's Growing Influence in the Middle East 33:26

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In September 2023, just weeks before Hamas' devastating terrorist attack on October 7th, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his foreign policy advisors were preparing for a summit meeting in China with President Xi Jinping. There were even whispers Beijing would help facilitate a rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia much as it did betwe…

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Energy is Going to be the Hot Topic at Upcoming China-Africa Summit 44:58

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African leaders will soon travel to Beijing to participate in the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, which will begin on September 4th. Many of those heads of state will arrive in the Chinese capital with a rather long wish list of infrastructure development projects they're hoping to pitch to Chinese financiers. Many of those initi…

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A Conversation With Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar of Nigeria

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Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar of Nigeria discusses emerging issues in the sub-region and across the continent, including Nigeria's foreign policy initiatives and challenges to economic and regional security amid ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation at 20: Progress and Prospects

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Panelists reflect on the past, present, and future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) having reached its twentieth anniversary of operation, as well as the future of economic diplomacy and the challenging landscape of global poverty.This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative o…

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A Conversation With Lina Khan: Antitrust, Innovation, and China’s Competitive Challenge

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FTC Chair Lina Khan discusses anti-trust, innovation, and U.S.-China competition. This meeting is part of CFR’s .

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African Priorities at the Upcoming China Summit 54:31

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African leaders and their delegations are making final preparations to travel to Beijing soon for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit that will begin on September 4th. This year's gathering comes at a critical time in the relationship between these two regions. African leaders are looking for ways to move their economies up the val…

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A Conversation With Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

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Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General, discusses his role as the nation's doctor, including addressing the loneliness epidemic, the importance of social connection, and combatting the youth mental health crisis.Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be post…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Westlessness: A New Era Where the West Still Matters, Just Not as Much 51:30

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has long touted the East's rise and the West's decline, the kind of thinking that's triggered his supporters to fantasize about a post-Western geopolitical order. While it's indisputable that U.S. and European countries, which represent the foundational pillars of the Western system, have seen their power diminish in th…

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China-Africa Summit Preview: What’s on the Agenda for FOCAC 9? 39:12

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The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit is now less than a month away. Chinese President Xi Jinping will host dozens of African leaders in Beijing in the first week of September for the triennial gathering that comes at a critical time for African countries and China. Africa needs China's support for continued infrastructure financing …

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John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy Snyder

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Historian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally.The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in i…

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