Best Amlo Podcasts (2024)

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The view from '68: Bill Ayers on the Chicago DNC 24:56

8h ago24:56

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It's a presidential election year, and a deeply divisive imperialist war has split the public. As the Democratic National Convention gathers in Chicago, anti-war organizers vow to be in the streets to protest US responsibility for a genocide overseas. No, this isn't 2024. It's 1968. And the police riot that follows in the city of Chicago has effect…

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Appalachia uprising: Why MAGA doesn't have answers for America's poorest region 33:14

2h ago33:14

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J.D. Vance's rise to the GOP ticket has opened up scrutiny into the junior senator's past and roots. Before he entered politics, Vance entered the public spotlight as the author of a best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. While often marketed as an authentic glimpse of Appalachian working class life, what Elegy really offers is a portrait of a man w…

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12. How The Taliban Smashed Opium - With Hollie McKay 38:15

6d ago38:15

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I talk with bad ass journalist Hollie McKay who reported in Afghanistan about how the opium was trafficked massively under the Allied occupation and how the Taliban destroyed it. You can check out Hollie's Subtsack on: https://holliesmckay.substack.com/ To read more CrashOut stories and support the Chronicles go to: www.crashoutmedia.com Support th…

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A Palestinian and an Israeli fight together—for peace 28:34

7d ago28:34

28:34

The images of members of US Congress giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu multiple standing ovations during his recent visit to Washington DC are certain to go down in history. While Netanyahu spoke of "finishing the job" in Gaza, to raucous applause, peace activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon also recently addressed members of Congre…

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11. The True Story of the Arrest of El Mayo? 14:28

14d ago14:28

14:28

I get into the seismic detention of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. For my full story please go to: https://www.crashoutmedia.com/p/exclu... You can also see more of my pieces and support my work at: www.crashoutmedia.com Support the Show.By Ioan Grillo

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'We will return': A look back on University of Toronto's People's Circle for Palestine 45:37

14d ago45:37

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At the University of Toronto, students, faculty, and community members successfully staged one of the longest-standing encampments on any campus, holding out for a total of 63 days. While the People's Circle for Palestine ultimately dismantled itself in response to a court injunction, the movement successfully brought the issue of divestment to the…

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Who Is the Real JD Vance? 1:11:36

20d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Independent journalist Zaid Jilani joins host Arif Rafiq to discuss the political evolution of JD Vance and his transition from being a Never Trumper to Donald Trump’s running mate. They assess Vance's heterodox political beliefs, how they clash with his personal life, and whether he represents the future of MAGA and the broader conservative moveme…

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The Trump-Biden Race and Its Impact on Latin America with John Feeley 38:48

26d ago38:48

38:48

Join us on the Americas Today podcast with former U.S. Ambassador to Panama and Univision analyst John Feeley. We discuss the U.S. election, including Biden's debate performance, the assassination attempt on Trump, the GOP Convention, and Panama's recent election. Don't miss it!By Global Americans

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The Trump assassination attempt changes everything 36:20

29d ago36:20

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John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and now Trump. America is no stranger to attempted and successful political assassinations, but something feels different about this time. On July 13, former President Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, PA, that left one bystander dead and two othe…

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The Abiy Ahmed Paradox: Meet Ethiopia's 'Pentecostal Putin' 1:03:49

29d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

The Economist correspondent Tom Gardner discusses with host Arif Rafiq the enigma that is Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed, who would preside over a civil war roughly a year after being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. The conversation is wide-ranging and covers Abiy's childhood, the role of religion in his life, his rise through the Ethiopian syst…

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Brazil Divided: Understanding Lula’s Third Term with Richard Lapper 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

Join us on the Americas Today podcast with Richard Lapper, former Financial Times Latin America editor and author of the acclaimed book, "Beef, Bullets and Bible: Brazil in The Age of Bolsonaro." We explore Lula's free trade agreement with Palestine, animosity with Milei, polarization in Brazil, and the arm's length relationship with the US. Don't …

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France's elections: Can the NFP hold its ground against the right? 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

The twists and turns of France's recent election have ended with a surprise majority for the New Popular Front, a hastily cobbled together left coalition running the gamut from the Communists to the Greens. The NFP's unexpected triumph turned the early success of the far-right National Rally in the first round of the election on its head. But the r…

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In the West Bank, a rabbi fights to defend Palestinian land 57:06

1M ago57:06

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In the West Bank, the Palestinian struggle to defend land from the clutches of settlers is a daily battle. Rabbi Arik Ascherman is one of the few Israeli Jews who has dedicated his life to assisting Palestinians in defending their land. Ascherman returns to The Marc Steiner Show to discuss the work of his organization, Torat Tzedek, and the increas…

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From AMLO to Claudia: Mexico Elects a Woman President: A Conversation with Leila Miller 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

In this week's episode of then & now we explore a landmark moment in Mexican politics: the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as the country's first female president at the beginning of June 2024. Environmental scientist Sheinbaum secured a decisive victory, succeeding the current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Joining us is Leila Miller,…

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'I don't...consider Israel a real place': Upstart candidate challenges arch-Zionist Debbie Wasserman Schultz 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Jen Perelman challenged incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz once before for Florida's 25th congressional seat in the 2022 Democratic primary. Now, Perelman is back, and this time her staunch anti-Zionism is front and center in her campaign to unseat Wasserman Schultz, one of the most dedicated Zionists in Congress. Perelman sits down with The Marc S…

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'It was petrifying': An aid worker's account of life in the West Bank under apartheid 38:34

2M ago38:34

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The genocide in Gaza has captured the attention of the world, but nowhere in Palestine is safe from Israel's onslaught. Israeli repression, land grabs, and deadly raids in the West Bank have increased dramatically since Oct. 7. Long subjected to a brutal apartheid system and routine attacks from settlers and the IDF, Palestinians in the West Bank n…

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The AMLO Legacy and Mexico’s Future Under Claudia Sheinbaum | Juan David Rojas 1:23:50

2M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

Juan David Rojas (@rojasrjuand) of Compact magazine and host Arif Rafiq discuss the historic victory of Claudia Sheinbaum in this month’s Mexican general elections. They take a deep dive into the record of her mentor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known as AMLO, and explore his heterodox, anti-neoliberal politics. They also assess what the future ho…

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A Libertarian Argentina? Finances and Foreign Policy under Milei 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Argentina’s Senate has passed key overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Milei. Join us on the Americas Today podcast with Hugo Alconada Mon as we explore Milei's first 6 months and what his presidency means for Argentina's finances and foreign policy under Biden or Trump.By Global Americans

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Under the Heat Dome: A Conversation about Thermal Inequality with Bharat Venkat 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

2023 marked the hottest year recorded in human history, with predictions indicating a worsening global trend. In early June 2024, southern California experienced an extreme heat dome, with temperatures rising into the triple digits. Currently, heat alerts affect over 16 million people across California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. This e…

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AMLO, Sheinbaum, and the legacy and future of Mexico's Morena 32:53

2M ago32:53

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The June 2 election of Claudia Sheinbaum made history for two reasons: Sheinbaum will be Mexico's first woman president ever, and the progressive Morena party will now control the executive and both houses of the national legislature. Morena's rise to power has brought an enormous historical shift to Mexico, which for more than a century prior was …

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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's First Female President – AMLO's Shadow or Independent Leader? 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

Join us on the Americas Today podcast with Arturo Sarukhan, former Mexican ambassador to the U.S., as we explore Claudia Sheinbaum's victory as the first female president of Mexico. Can she emerge from AMLO's shadow, and what does this mean for the U.S.? Tune in for expert insights!By Global Americans

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India's Big Election Surprise 4:15

3M ago4:15

4:15

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is returning to power for a third consecutive term, but with a slimmed-down mandate delivered by an electorate weighed down by economic precarity. India's surprising election results will have a profound effect on how Prime Minister Narendra Modi rules and who succeeds him. LEARN MORE: https://globelynews.com/sou…

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Uni. of Toronto's People's Circle for Palestine holds for a month with community solidarity 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

On May 2, students at the University of Toronto organized under the banner of UofT Occupy for Palestine seized King's College Circle at the university's St. George Campus, establishing what has come to be known as the People's Circle for Palestine. The People's Circle has now held its ground for over a month, withstanding threats from university ad…

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10. Claudia Sheinbaum Decimates The Opposition 14:17

2M ago14:17

14:17

Mexico's first female president smashes the election 2024 Check out: www.crashutmedia.com Support the Show.By Ioan Grillo

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South Africa's New Political Moment 4:34

3M ago4:34

4:34

It’s a new era in South Africa. In last week's general elections, the African National Congress (ANC), which led the country’s freedom struggle, failed to win a National Assembly majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid in 1994. The party will now have to form a coalition government. Its choices may have profound effects not just on …

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Vote Uncommitted’s plan to push Biden on Gaza ceasefire 32:33

2M ago32:33

32:33

Across the country, Democrats are organizing campaigns to vote uncommitted in the primary elections. Yet the aims of this movement are to do more than simply register dissent against Biden's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. The Uncommitted Campaign will pick up delegates in every state and congressional district where more than 15% of voters …

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Why Venezuela’s Maduro Is Saber-Rattling With Guyana 3:34

3M ago3:34

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Venezuela is in the midst of a military buildup along its border with its smaller neighbor Guyana, a tiny South American country home to the world’s fastest-growing economy — driven by oil. CONNECT WITH US: Web: globelynews.com X: @GlobelyNews | @arifcrafiq Facebook: facebook.com/globelynewsweb YouTube: youtube.com/@GlobelyNews…

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Claudia Sheinbaum Could Become Mexico's First Jewish and Woman President 0:58

3M ago0:58

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Mexicans head to the polls on Sunday to choose their next president. If the pre-election surveys are correct, their next president will be Claudia Sheinbaum — who would make history as Mexico’s first woman and first Jewish president. CONNECT WITH US: Web: globelynews.com X: @GlobelyNews | @arifcrafiq Facebook: facebook.com/globelynewsweb YouTube: y…

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Land, Endowments, and Ethics: Unpacking the Historical Legacy of UC Real Estate Investments. A Conversation with Samuel Feldblum, John Schmidt, and Abbie Cohen 49:16

3M ago49:16

49:16

Recent campus protests have focused new attention on university investment policies. The call for greater transparency and divestment from Israel has led to questions about the growth and composition of large university endowments, including that of the University of California (UC). How did the UC system achieve its robust financial position? One …

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Lula 2.0: Navigating an Uncertain World with Brian Winter 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

As Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva navigates a vastly different Western Hemisphere in his third term as president, join our conversation with expert Brian Winter, Editor-in-Chief of Americas Quarterly, as he shares his views on the new Lula administration and Brazil's place in the world.By Global Americans

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U.S.-China Green Metals Race Heats Up in Central Africa 1:00:48

3M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Cobus van Staden of the China in Africa podcast and host Arif Rafiq discuss two competing corridors that are at the heart of the great power race for green metals in the Central African Copper Belt: the Western-backed Lobito Corridor from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia and the China-constructed and potentially soon-to-be reva…

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Answering Your Questions About Gaza: A Dialogue with UCLA Historians 1:24:40

3M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

In this episode of then & now, we present the recording of an event held at UCLA on May 13, 2024. This event, sponsored by the UCLA History Department, featured a conversation between UCLA Professors David Myers and James Gelvin about the history and context of the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Gaza. The brutal attack on Israeli citizens by…

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Venezuela’s Election and Opposition Lessons with Deputy Miguel Pizarro 34:52

3M ago34:52

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Tune in to "The Americas Today" with Miguel Pizarro, Venezuelan congressional deputy and key player in the opposition's negotiation process. Hear his insights on the crucial July 28 elections and the fight for democracy in Venezuela.By Global Americans

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9. Why Did They Kill The Surfers in Baja? 12:53

3M ago12:53

12:53

In another tragic case, three surfers - two Australian and one American - took a trip to Baja California and didn’t make it back; their bodies were found in a well with bullet wounds. Baja California authorities were quick to find them and arrest suspects. But questions remain. How did they get to the alleged perpetrators? If it was a robbery why w…

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Hezbollah and Israel: The State of Play 59:40

4M ago59:40

59:40

Guest Ali Hashem (@alihashem_tv) of Al Jazeera English and host Arif Rafiq (@arifcrafiq) discuss the prospects for a full-blown conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The episode looks at the history of conflict between the two belligerents, including the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, assesses how both parties have adapted and evolved since then in an…

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Rethinking Regional Safety and Public Security in Latin America: Strategies with Lucia Dammert 35:17

4M ago35:17

35:17

Amid new security legislation in Chile and ongoing crises in Ecuador, how can Latin America address its public security challenges? Join our conversation with expert Lucia Dammert, who will challenge conventional approaches and provide new insights.By Global Americans

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Free Speech and Academic Freedom in the University: A Conversation with Michael Meranze 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

As the war in Gaza rages on, discussions surrounding free speech and the right to protest have surged across the United States, particularly on college campuses. When a pro-Palestine encampment at Columbia University was raided by police, leading to dozens of arrests in late April 2024, university students around the country set up their own protes…

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How surgeons remotely assisted their colleagues in Gaza 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

Seven months of brutal Israeli genocide in Gaza have obliterated the local healthcare system, as the IDF has repeatedly targeted and destroyed hospitals and clinics in its military operations. When healthcare infrastructure was still standing, Gaza's healthcare workers faced the challenge of treating grave injuries requiring specialist care. To get…

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A Conversation with Paul J. Angelo 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

Join us on "The Americas Today" podcast with Paul J. Angelo as we explore his new book "From Peril to Partnership," discussing lessons from past U.S.-Latin America security partnerships for today's crises.By Global Americans

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Why History Matters: Gun Violence 1:05:02

4M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Gun violence has become deeply ingrained in the historical fabric of the United States, intertwined with the principles outlined in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which grants individuals the right to keep and bear arms. This amendment is frequently invoked in debates surrounding the implementation of stricter gun control measures. …

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Gaza: Famine, Genocide, and the Day After 1:06:09

4M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Khalil Sayegh of the Agora Initiative joins host Arif Rafiq to discuss conditions on the ground in Gaza, what kind of political future awaits the Palestinian people, and his views on the response of Christian Zionists in the U.S. to the mass killings of Palestinians. CONNECT WITH US: Web: globelynews.com X: @GlobelyNews | @arifcrafiq Facebook: face…

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Illegal real estate sales of Palestinian land are happening around the US 31:47

4M ago31:47

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Six months into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, there is little use denying that what is taking place before our eyes is an intended land grab. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have called for Gaza to be "resettled" and for the Palestinian population to be expelled. And in the US, the likes o…

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Uruguay & the US: Oddone's Insight on Economy, Politics, and Bilateral Ties as Elections Loom 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

Join a conversation with Gabriel Oddone, a top Uruguayan economist, as we delve into Uruguay's political and economic scene. Discover how U.S.-Uruguay relations are being shaped and the significance of the upcoming presidential elections.By Global Americans

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A Conversation with the Producers of 'The Mining Arc: Ecocide or Suicide?' 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Why should you care about Venezuela's Amazonia? 'The Mining Arc: Ecocide or Suicide?', produced by Cristina & Santiago Burelli, reveals the devastation from illegal mining endorsed by the Maduro government in Venezuela, with impacts for the environment, indigenous rights, and security across the broader region.…

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Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and Safe Spaces: A Conversation with David Cole 53:42

4M ago53:42

53:42

In the wake of the events of October 7th in Israel and the swift reaction by the Israeli government against Hamas, student protests have erupted on campuses around the United States, igniting fervent discussions about free speech, the First Amendment, and safe spaces. This week on then & now, we are joined by David Cole, the National Legal Director…

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The Narendra Modi Legacy 1:11:19

5M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

India’s general elections begin this month and are likely to bring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party back to power for a third consecutive term. King’s College London Prof. Christophe Jaffrelot and host Arif Rafiq discuss the fundamental features of Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist project developed in t…

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Deadly Borders: A Conversation on Immigration with Dr. Jason de León 42:34

5M ago42:34

42:34

As the U.S. primary elections unfold, the issue of border security, particularly along the US-Mexico border, has taken center stage. Concerns about the number of people crossing the U.S. southern border illegally have prompted extreme and sometimes fatal measures by U.S. officials to curb the flow of migrants. How effective are these measures at sl…

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8. Tyree "Colion" Moorehead 43:37

5M ago43:37

43:37

In Baltimore, Maryland, I interviewed teenage killer turned anti violence activist Tyree "Colion" Moorehead. In 2022, Colion was himself shot dead by a police officer while assaulting a woman and having a knife drawn. For more of my work, check out: www.crashoutmedia.com Support the Show.By Ioan Grillo

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The long roots of Pakistan's political crisis 34:50

5M ago34:50

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Since 2022, the politics of Pakistan have been rocked by a struggle for power centered around former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan, who was ousted from office by a parliamentary no-confidence motion in April 2022, has alleged that his removal from office was orchestrated at the behest of the US government. This January, Khan was sentenced to 10 y…

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Ethiopia, Somaliland and the Horn of Africa's Game of Ports 1:08:55

5M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

University of Maryland Professor Michael Woldemariam joins host Arif Rafiq to discuss the recent maritime access agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. They address landlocked Ethiopia’s problem of geography, its regional aspirations, the challenges of federalism and fragmentation in Somalia and Ethiopia, and the contest…

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