Best Brazil Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Looking Ahead at Brazil’s Foreign and Domestic Policies 1:09:56

25d ago1:09:56

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At the halfway mark of his third term, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reoriented Brazil’s foreign policy and restored its role as a leader in the region and on the world stage. But he has failed to deliver tangible results for the country. And despite important strategic and policy differences, Brazil and the United States have deepened co…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: The Reverse of Climate Migration: Should There Be a Right Not to Be Displaced amid Climate Change? 24:25

1h ago24:25

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The international humanitarian protection system that was built in the aftermath of World War II does not offer protection for people displaced by climate change. In this episode, former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, who is now Executive Dean of The New School for Social Research, calls the refugee system “broken…

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The Reverse of Climate Migration: Should There Be a Right Not to Be Displaced amid Climate Change? 24:25

14h ago24:25

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The international humanitarian protection system that was built in the aftermath of World War II does not offer protection for people displaced by climate change. In this episode, former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, who is now Executive Dean of The New School for Social Research, calls the refugee system “broken…

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India - A Flowering Tree with Saraswathi Ranganathan and Bill Gordh 36:53

3d ago36:53

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Send us a text In a tiny village, sisters Gitika and Lalitika are on a mission to save their struggling mom by selling blossoms from Gitika, who can magically transform into a flowering tree and back to herself again - but only with very careful preparations. The blooms catch the eye of Neela, the king’s daughter, who wants to keep all of the beaut…

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Washington Summit: 100-Day Report Card 40:53

9d ago40:53

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Geopolitical uncertainty and a looming United States election formed the backdrop for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s July summit in Washington, DC. The gathering marked the third summit since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Burden sharing, support for Ukraine, and deterring Russian aggression, main topics of the previous two summ…

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Left Out in the Cold? Reviving US-Canada Relations 53:01

9d ago53:01

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Some Canadian pundits argue that structural trends in the United States’ domestic politics, which in turn influence US foreign policy, create disproportionate risks for Canada. They suggest that Ottawa needs to be more deliberate about its relationship with Washington to avoid being left out in the cold. However, for a quarter century, Canadian pol…

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At the Edge of Empire: A Discussion with Edward Wong 1:00:42

10d ago1:00:42

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Journalist Edward Wong’s new memoir At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning explores the intersection of family, identity, and the rise of China as a global power in the current geopolitical landscape. The book covers the Wong family’s journey from rural China to urban America amid shifting United States–China relations and Wong’s experiences a…

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Navigating GPS Vulnerabilities: Implications for US Economic and National Security 1:31:23

10d ago1:31:23

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Beyond merely guiding Americans to their destinations, the Global Positioning System is essential to the United States’ electricity grid, financial markets, and wireless networks. First responders rely on GPS to locate individuals in distress. Many US military systems rely on the position, navigation, and timing (PNT) functions of GPS, and systems …

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#16: Innovation labs uncovered: Bridging academia, industry & creativity in media. A talk with Ana Cecília (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) 39:28

10d ago39:28

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In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn speaks with Ana Cecília, a researcher and professor specializing in innovation labs within the media sector. They explore the concept of innovation labs, their interdisciplinary nature, and the role they play in fostering creativity and problem-solving in media. Ana shares examples of variou…

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What the US Election Means for the Middle East 1:03:45

13d ago1:03:45

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris offer vastly different visions of United States foreign policy, particularly toward the Middle East. What are the key distinctions in their approaches? What are the implications of the upcoming election for US allies in the region? And how might each candidate alter the US-Israel relati…

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Countering Authoritarian Regimes’ New Tactics in Latin America 49:44

13d ago49:44

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Latin America’s authoritarian regimes have evolved, and so have their methods of controlling their societies and silencing dissent. Autocrats in the region are increasing their use of arbitrary detention and imprisonment, deploying new forms of transnational repression, and adopting a range of technologies, often in cooperation with other authorita…

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10/24/2024 Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga—Voices for Change: Pro Bono Advocacy for Social Justice in Brazil 25:29

21d ago25:29

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Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga has been a trailblazer in advancing access to justice in Brazil, dedicating its pro bono efforts to some of the most pressing social issues. Their work addresses racial discrimination, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and refugee protection, leaving a profound and lasting impact on both individuals and …

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Duty to Deter: American Nuclear Deterrence and the Just War Doctrine 38:21

25d ago38:21

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The United States is in a new cold war with two nuclear-armed adversaries—Russia and China—that regularly threaten to cross the nuclear threshold to break the US-led international order. In her new book Duty to Deter: American Nuclear Deterrence and the Just War Doctrine, Hudson Senior Fellow Rebeccah L. Heinrichs makes the case that, in the curren…

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Relearning Escalation Dynamics to Win the New Cold War 1:00:30

25d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

A new axis of authoritarian powers comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is using nuclear coercion and the threat of uncontrolled escalation to dissuade the United States from supporting its allies, undermining the credibility of the American security commitments that undergird the US-led world order. In a recent collection of essays, Rel…

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Strengthening the Allied Industrial Base 2:06:33

25d ago2:06:33

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Wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and the rising threat of conflict in Asia demonstrate that American and allied militaries need to increase the scale and adaptability of their defense production. Deployed forces are emptying their munitions magazines, and allied demand for ships and aircraft far outstrips supply. Meanwhile, technology pro…

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Why Taiwan Matters to the US and the World 48:09

25d ago48:09

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China’s menacing behavior toward Taiwan should terrify the international community. First, the island is indispensable for world’s tech industry, and according to a Bloomberg Economics estimate, a Chinese blockade of Taiwan could cost the global economy $10 trillion—about 10 percent of global GDP. Second, a conflict over Taiwan would create geopoli…

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Africa in the New Cold War 1:27:33

1M ago1:27:33

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With a civil war tearing apart Sudan, terrorist threats escalating across Africa, tensions growing between Ethiopia, Somalia, and Egypt, and Russia deepening its involvement in the Sahel, Africa remains a hotbed of geopolitical turmoil. The United States military’s recent withdrawal from Niger and the Russia-China-Iran axis’s rising influence furth…

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AI for Economic Growth: Strengthening the US-India Innovation Partnership 54:57

1M ago54:57

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The US-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the Hudson Institute, is pleased to present a panel discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the US-India economic relationship. As AI continues to reshape industries and drive innovation, it presents unique opportunities for deepening collaboration between…

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Brazil's Municipal Elections: Lula's Administration, Next Presidential Race, and Polarization - What's at Stake 18:59

1M ago18:59

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In this episode of the Brazil Institute podcast, Bruna Santos talks about upcoming municipal elections in Brazil with Thiago Vidal, Director of Political Analysis at Prospectiva Public Affairs Lat.Am. With 5,570 municipalities and over 156 million voters deciding on new mayors and city council members, the results are critical and often overlooked …

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October 7 One Year Later 59:17

1M ago59:17

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On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust, marking a profound shift not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. At the time, Iran and its proxies viewed the attack as a strategic opportunity to increase pressure on Israel and other American allies. How have things changed since then? How has the October …

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: How We Talk about Climate Migration Shapes Treatment of “Climate Refugees” 23:15

1M ago23:15

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The ways in which people talk about climate migration can affect how individuals are treated. While many activists frame climate migrants as blameless victims of circumstance and even refer to them as “climate refugees,” this approach does not always lead to public sympathy. Moreover, highlighting the role of climate in displacement can unintention…

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How We Talk about Climate Migration Shapes Treatment of “Climate Refugees” 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

The ways in which people talk about climate migration can affect how individuals are treated. While many activists frame climate migrants as blameless victims of circumstance and even refer to them as “climate refugees,” this approach does not always lead to public sympathy. Moreover, highlighting the role of climate in displacement can unintention…

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#15: The power of video storytelling and the need to own your platform. A talk with Silver Laadoga (Founder and CEO of Videolevels) 27:35

1M ago27:35

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In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Silver Laadoga, an expert with 20 years of experience in video and audio streaming. Silver shares his journey as the founder of Videolevels—a company that helps businesses to launch their custom streaming platforms. They delve into the future of video content, the i…

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Prioritizing China’s Vulnerable Children after the CCP’s Suspension of International Adoptions 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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The Chinese Communist Party made a seemingly sudden decision to end its international adoption program in late August. Then, in September, the State Department told American families who were matched with children in China that they would likely never be united with the children they were pursuing for adoption. The news was a devastating blow to th…

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Mobile Technologies and Patent Licensing: Official Perspectives 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

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Technologies for advanced mobile communications are key to our global innovation economy, and the patents that protect these technologies are critical drivers of innovation. Patents create incentives to invest in development, and these public legal documents make it possible for companies to contribute their technologies to the creation of the tech…

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Preserving a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Conversation with Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Any successful strategy to deter the People’s Republic of China from invading Taiwan will involve American military and diplomatic power. And the lattice of partnerships among partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific is playing an increasingly important role in the competition between Washington and Beijing. Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) will join …

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Defense Innovation and the New Cold War 1:44:05

2M ago1:44:05

1:44:05

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea present a pressing threat to the United States and its allies. Russia’s war against Ukraine seeks to break the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s unity and render US defense commitments unreliable. Iran is waging a proxy war to destroy Israel and force the United States out of the Middle East. And China and No…

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October 7 and the Coming Wars for Freedom 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Join renowned philosopher and author Bernard-Henri Lévy for a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Liel Leibovitz on how the attack of October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza are likely to shape geopolitics for decades to come.By Hudson Institute

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A Conversation with Eric Edelman and Mariah Sixkiller of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

The Commission on the National Defense Strategy released its bipartisan and unanimous report in July 2024. The commission concluded that the threats to American national security and interests are greater than at any time since World War II. The nature of the threats facing the United States also makes the security environment more complex than the…

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Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series | The United States and India: Milestones Reached and the Pathway Ahead 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

For nearly 25 years, the United States and India have achieved historic progress in deepening bilateral ties across domains. But important work that could shape global prosperity and security in remains ahead. Join Hudson’s Dr. Aparna Pande and Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, the former US ambassador to India, for a conversation on the …

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Democratic Resilience, Economic Security, and Sanctions Enforcement in Europe 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

As Russia continues its criminal war against Ukraine, Europe should urgently deploy all the tools at its disposal to dismantle the Russia-linked state capture networks that have facilitated the Kremlin’s corrosive influence on international economic and political affairs. Europe’s lackluster sanctions enforcement mechanisms, the patchwork of weak a…

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Episode 129: Brinae Ali - Building Bridges to the Ancestors 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

This week we are joined by the force behind the Baby Laurence Legacy Project, and star of The Mars Project debuting October 4th-6th, 2024 at Fall For Dance North in Toronto, internationally renowned Tap Dance artist Brinae Ali. In this conversation we discuss balance, artistic inspiration, community impact through art and how you can support the BL…

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Can American Politics Solve the Federal Debt Problem? 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

The United States’ federal debt has nearly doubled under the last two presidents. It now equals America’s gross domestic product, and the Congressional Budget Office projects that it will reach as much as 138 percent of US GDP in the next decade. America spends more on annual debt service than national defense, and debt service obligations threaten…

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The Implications of Climate Lawsuits for Energy Security 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

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In recent years, more than 30 states, counties, and municipalities have filed lawsuits against energy companies under state public nuisance and consumer protection laws. These lawsuits, which seek damages for the alleged effects of climate change, have attracted the attention of the United States Supreme Court—particularlyHonolulu v. Sunoco. In the…

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#14: Harnessing data and innovation in the film industry. A talk with Alex Stolz (Founder and CEO of Future of Film) 40:08

2M ago40:08

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In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn interviews Alex Stolz, the founder and CEO of Future of Film. They discuss the current dynamics in the European film industry, the role of data analytics in connecting films with audiences, and the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry. Alex also talks about the Future of …

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How to Counter China’s Global South Strategy in the Indo-Pacific 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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While the United States and other advanced democracies are hardening their views of and position against China, Beijing is gaining ground in the developing economies of the Global South. In the Indo-Pacific, a region that will largely determine the future of the global strategic landscape, developing nations are absorbing Chinese norms and preferen…

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Shaping Brazil’s AI Future 33:23

2M ago33:23

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In this episode of the Brazil Institute podcast, Bruna Santos talks with Jennifer Prescott about the evolving tech landscape in Brazil. Jennifer highlights the economic impact of cloud computing and AI, collaborations with the Brazilian government on AI regulation, and the country's growing AI ecosystem. They also discuss efforts in digital trainin…

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What’s Next for Maduro’s Criminal Hybrid State in Venezuela 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Nicolas Maduro’s long struggle to strengthen his grip on power has created a criminal hybrid state in Venezuela. Kleptocratic patronage networks have plundered public assets, narcotrafficking has become a state enterprise, and the regime openly tolerates brutal criminal gangs in return for the gangs’ support. Now, Maduro’s refusal to concede defeat…

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Geopolitical Implications of the Crisis between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Somalia 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Egyptian and Somali relations with Ethiopia are at an all-time low, which has severe implications for an already unstable Sudan and the wealthier countries on the opposite side of the Red Sea. As Cairo and Mogadishu strengthen their bilateral ties, Ethiopia continues to antagonize the two countries by making progress on its Grand Renaissance Dam an…

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How Foreign Adversaries Infiltrate US Campuses 49:39

2M ago49:39

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Foreign adversaries have long understood that American cultural and educational institutions are fertile ground for both individuals and states to whitewash their reputations, acquire valuable intellectual property, and stoke societal divisions within the United States. The Chinese Communist Party’s engagement includes not only the controversial Co…

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Inside Venezuela: Lula, Maduro, and the Fight for Democracy 27:18

2M ago27:18

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In this episode, host Bruna Santos talks to Venezuelan journalist Paula Ramón for an insider's view on Venezuela's elections, the impact of Chavismo on citizens, and Lula's controversial stance.

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The Supreme Court’s Other Administrative Law Blockbuster: Corner Post 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court punctuated its recent revolution in administrative law by overruling Chevron USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. For 40 years, Chevron had been outcome determinative in a vast array of administrative law decisions because it required courts to defer to administrative actors’ inte…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: A Warm Embrace in the Cold North? Climate Migration in Nordic Countries 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

The Arctic region is warming much faster than other parts of the world. Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have a reputation for being at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. But does their track record also extend to helping people who have been displaced by environmental impacts, internally and internatio…

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A Warm Embrace in the Cold North? Climate Migration in Nordic Countries 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

The Arctic region is warming much faster than other parts of the world. Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have a reputation for being at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. But does their track record also extend to helping people who have been displaced by environmental impacts, internally and internatio…

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Stalemate in Colombia: A Conversation with Former Vice President Francisco Santos 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

At the halfway mark of his presidency, Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces resistance in implementing his populist vision for the country. The erosion of the coalition that brought him to office in 2022 has led him to consider implementing “people’s assemblies” to advance constitutional reforms, which would risk further exacerbating tensions in…

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AUKUS Pillar 2: New Partners and Opportunities 59:10

3M ago59:10

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In April 2024, the governments of the AUKUS (Australia–United Kingdom–United States) security partnership announced their willingness to cooperate with Japan on advanced capabilities projects as part of AUKUS Pillar 2. To date, the group has set up eight such working groups in areas including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and hypers…

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The Big SBN Interview With Martin Perry 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Welcome to today's episode, where we have the absolute honour of hosting a remarkable individual who epitomises resilience, determination, and the sheer power of the human spirit. Our guest today is none other than Martin Perry, a phenomenal Paralympian who is about to embark on yet another incredible journey—competing in the Paris Paralympics in t…

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