Best Compromiso Podcasts (2026)

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Is This an Existential Moment for the United Nations? | To Save Us From Hell 23:05

33m ago23:05

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The Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Monday in response to American military operations in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife— forcing dozens of countries to publicly respond to one of the most audacious U.S. actions in recent memory. Anjali and Mark break down what unfolded in the chamber: which countries issued t…

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The U.S. Just Toppled Nicolás Maduro. Here Are the Major Risks 27:59

2d ago27:59

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In a stunning U.S. military operation carried out in the early hours of Saturday, January 3rd, American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. As of Saturday afternoon Eastern Time, the two were en route to New York, where they are expected to face criminal charges tied to a U.S. indictment issued roughly five years ago. …

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How to Revive a Global Plastics Pollution Treaty | When Treaties Work 28:20

8d ago28:20

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In 2022, countries agreed to negotiate an international treaty to end plastics pollution. They gave themselves a two-year deadline to finalize the treaty text — and needless to say, that deadline has not been met. The conventional wisdom is that these treaty negotiations are hopelessly gridlocked, with some countries pushing for a wide-ranging agre…

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How to Prevent Ecological Collapse | Global Catastrophic Risks 27:23

15d ago27:23

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Today's episode is produced in partnership with the Global Challenges Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of global catastrophic risks and strengthening global governance to address them. Global Challenges Foundation's 2026 Global Catastrophic Risks report outlines five of the biggest risks facing humanity today, including …

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To Save Us From Hell | Anjali Addresses the Security Council! Plus: Rafael Grossi Gets "The New Yorker" Profile Treatment 23:17

21d ago23:17

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Your very own To Save Us From Hell co-host Anjali Dayal briefed the United Nations Security Council on Monday! She was paired with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a special meeting of the Council dedicated to examining the role of the Secretary-General and the process for selecting Antonio Guterres's successor. Anjali gives co-host Mark…

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When Treaties Work | The Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court 39:33

22d ago39:33

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In 1998, 120 countries came together to adopt the Rome Statute, creating what would become the International Criminal Court. Four years later, that treaty entered into force, and the ICC officially opened its doors as a permanent court tasked with prosecuting individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Now, looking around the wor…

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Atreverse cambia destinos: una historia real que que lleva al Mundial FIFA Sub-20 25:49

25d ago25:49

25:49

Envía tu mensaje (clicando aquí) y te contestaré. Me alegra recibir opiniones y comentarios. En este episodio de nuestro podcast recibimos a Carlos Gálvez, profesional chileno del mundo del deporte y exalumno del Máster en Gestión Deportiva de la Universidad de Barcelona. Su historia es una de esas que demuestran cómo una decisión valiente —salir d…

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2025 Was a Year of Global Protests 22:34

26d ago22:34

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2025 was a year of global protests. More than 70 countries across every region of the world experienced anti-government demonstrations. Some of these movements — such as those in Nepal and Madagascar — led to the toppling of governments; others emerged in countries with little history of protest, like Tanzania. Many were youth-led, with Gen Z prote…

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Inside the Search for Syria's Missing Persons 18:58

29d ago18:58

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Over the course of Syria's fourteen-year civil war, around one million people went missing, presumably killed. Among them was the father of my guest today, Maryam Kamalmaz. Maryam's father was an American psychotherapist who traveled to Syria on a humanitarian mission when he was detained and disappeared by the Assad regime. She campaigned for his …

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The Security Council Goes To Syria | To Save Us From Hell 29:29

1M ago29:29

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On December 4, the entire United Nations Security Council made an unprecedented trip to Syria. It is hard to overstate what a significant turning point this represents — both for the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole. For thirteen long years, the civil war in Syria was the largest and most brutal conflict in the world, and one that…

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What Happens When America Withdraws? | Live From The Halifax International Security Forum With Justin Ling 40:06

1M ago40:06

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The Halifax International Security Forum always includes a sizable and bi-partisan group of United States Senators who were suddenly put on the spot: Did they think Ukraine should accept this ultimatum? By Saturday afternoon, several senators issued a joint statement condemning this plan. Then something extraordinary happened. A couple hours after …

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The Last of Syria's Political Prisoners are Still Languishing in Lebanese Jails 19:23

1M ago19:23

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When Damascus was liberated in December of last year and Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, thousands of the regime's political prisoners were released from jail. Around the region, Syrians who had fled the country began returning home. It was a joyous occasion for so many who had lived as refugees in neighboring countries — including in Lebanon, whic…

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Live From Kabul — The World's First Capital Facing Total Water Collapse 24:07

2M ago24:07

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Kabul is running out of water. If present trends continue, the capital of Afghanistan could run completely dry by 2030. There are several reasons for this. The first is climate change: there is less snowmelt to feed the city's aquifers. The second is aging infrastructure: pipelines are decrepit or, in some cases, non-existent. The third is manageme…

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A Brilliant New Biography Tells the Story of the Cold War Era UN Secretary General U-Thant 34:36

2M ago34:36

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U Thant was a Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations. He assumed the role following the death of Dag Hammarskjöld in a plane crash in the Congo in 1961, and soon became one of the most consequential players in international affairs for over a decade. Thant's contributions to some of the key global challenges of the e…

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Sobre los limites del humor 15:50

2M ago15:50

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How the UN General Assembly Can Get Its Peace and Security Groove Back 25:48

2M ago25:48

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My interview guest today, Axel Marschik, is a veteran Austrian diplomat who has thought extensively about how the General Assembly can play a more robust role in peace and security when the Security Council fails to do so. In a paper that was widely discussed around the UN, Ambassador Marschik proposed that the General Assembly craft pre-authorized…

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How Tanzania's Fraudulent Elections Sparked an Unusual Protest Movement 35:37

2M ago35:37

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On October 29, Tanzania held national presidential elections — and lo and behold, incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan "won" with a staggering 98% of the vote. Everyone knew what was going on. The election was a sham from the start: her main rival is sitting in prison awaiting a treason trial, and the election commission that certified her lands…

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When Treaties Work: The Biological Weapons Convention 29:09

2M ago29:09

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2025 marks 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention. Back in 1975, the treaty entered into force, and by banning biological weapons worldwide, it became the first global treaty to prohibit a particular weapon of war. The Biological Weapons Convention is widely adopted — 189 States Parties have pledged to never develop, produce, stockpile, or u…

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A Genocidal Massacre is Underway in Sudan 24:47

2M ago24:47

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About a year and a half ago, I published an episode of Global Dispatches titled "A Genocidal Massacre Is Looming in Darfur." At the time, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had conquered nearly all of Darfur, in western Sudan, except for its largest city, El Fasher. The RSF was laying siege to the city in preparation for an assault, and everythi…

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El deporte con propósito: el poder transformador del deporte inclusivo 33:05

2M ago33:05

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Envía tu mensaje (clicando aquí) y te contestaré. Me alegra recibir opiniones y comentarios. En este inspirador episodio conversamos con Gabriela Acevedo, egresada del Máster en Dirección de Empresas del Deporte de la Universitat de Barcelona, hoy profesional en Chile dedicada a promover el deporte femenino y el paracanotaje. Un episodio que combin…

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Live From Cameroon: What's Driving The Political Unrest 25:49

2M ago25:49

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Cameroonians went to the polls earlier this month in national elections, and on October 27th, a constitutional commission packed with loyalists confirmed that 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya had won an eighth consecutive term in office. If he serves out his term, Biya will be 99 years old. After 43 years in office, Cameroonians are used to the elec…

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North Korea is Getting Even More Repressive 26:06

2M ago26:06

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North Korea has been extremely repressive for a very long time. But over the last several years, the crackdowns have gotten worse. New reporting from The Economist shows how the regime is clamping down on South Korean cultural influences, strengthening its border to prevent escape, and sharply curtailing what were already limited free markets. My g…

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Can the UN Charter Be Reformed? | To Save Us From Hell 22:31

3M ago22:31

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The Security Council is deep into negotiations around authorizing an international stabilization force for Gaza. But even if the Council approves such a mission, will it actually deploy? In this episode of To Save Us From Hell, Mark and Anjali share their doubts. Also up: the Trump administration blew up a global deal to put a price on carbon in in…

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Is the US About to Attempt Regime Change in Venezuela? The View From Caracas 27:30

3M ago27:30

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Rhetoric and actions from the Trump administration suggest that the United States is seeking to forcibly oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela Is the U.S. really going to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and what would that even look like? Joining me from Caracas is Phil Gunson, Senior Analyst for the Andes Region at the International Cris…

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What Comes Next For Israel and Gaza | With Matt Duss 27:56

3M ago27:56

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A ceasefire is holding in Gaza. Aid is beginning to flow. The remaining Israeli hostages have been released, as have nearly 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli detention. This has been a truly remarkable day in the Middle East. But can this positive momentum be sustained? I recorded this conversation with Matt Duss of the Center for International Polic…

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Did The Gaza Ceasefire Emanate From UNGA? Plus: A New "Gang Suppression Force" for Haiti and our Nobel Predictions | To Save Us From Hell 19:18

3M ago19:18

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UNGA is over. But its legacy lives on. We recorded this episode as news broke of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and so we look back at UNGA80 to trace the ways in which the world's largest diplomatic gathering may have provided some key momentum for a breakthrough on Gaza. Mark and Anjali also go deep on a new Gang Suppression Forc…

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Del banquillo a la dirección: convertir la pasión por el balonmano en carrera 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Envía tu mensaje (clicando aquí) y te contestaré. Me alegra recibir opiniones y comentarios. Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a la séptima temporada de este podcast de gestión deportiva, con más de 40 episodios y miles de oyentes. Arrancamos con un episodio centrado en el balonmano, un deporte que aglutina a más de 100.000 personas federadas en nuestro pa…

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When Treaties Work: The High Seas Treaty 30:09

3M ago30:09

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On September 16th, Morocco became the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, triggering a countdown to January, when the treaty will officially enter into force. The High Seas Treaty establishes a kind of "rules of the road" for international waters that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single country—particularly around conservation and th…

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Sudan's Civil War Takes an Even Deadlier Turn 25:01

3M ago25:01

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A genocidal militia called the Rapid Support Forces has been laying siege to the city of El Fasher, in Darfur, for nearly 500 days. But in recent weeks, the situation has grown far worse. Some 250,000 people are now trapped in the city and are enduring relentless bombardment from drones and artillery. Food is scarce, and an untold number of people …

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"Women's Rights Are Human Rights" — 30 Years On 29:41

3M ago29:41

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In 1995, there was a landmark meeting on gender equality in Beijing: the Fourth World Conference on Women. The conference produced the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a highly influential blueprint for advancing women's rights. It was at this conference that then–First Lady Hillary Clinton famously declared, "Human rights are women's r…

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Is America Suddenly at War With Venezuela? 22:06

3M ago22:06

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Over the last two weeks, the United States has at least twice bombed boats in the Caribbean that the White House claims were smuggling drugs to the United States, killing an unknown number of people on board. This is extraordinary. Under normal circumstances, the United States Navy or Coast Guard would interdict alleged drug smugglers and turn them…

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"Your countries are going to hell" -- Trump Unleashes at the UN 44:32

3M ago44:32

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It was Donald Trump's fifth speech before the United Nations General Assembly. It was also his most rambling. For 55 minutes, the President of the United States riffed: on migration, windmills, hot air, London's mayor, offshore oil in Aberdeen, even the flooring and décor of UN headquarters. At one point, Trump told the assembled world leaders: "Yo…

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Immunizations Are One of Africa's Greatest Public Health Success Stories | Future of Africa, Episode 7 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

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Immunization has transformed the health trajectory of millions in Africa — but the job is far from done. This discussion moves beyond vaccines as a medical intervention, framing them instead as a trust-building exercise between communities and health systems. You'll come away with a clear sense of what it will take to protect Africa's health gains …

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Women and Girls Will Write the Future of Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 6 59:34

4M ago59:34

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Africa's future will be written by its girls and women — if they have the resources and rights to lead. Graça Machel calls for a generational shift in how girls' education and leadership are supported, while Françoise Moudouthe challenges donors and policymakers to back feminist movements with flexible, sustained funding. Satta Sheriff brings the v…

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These Are the Stories that Will Drive the Agenda at UNGA This Year | To Save Us From Hell 15:59

4M ago15:59

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Hundreds of presidents and prime ministers are coming to the UN for the annual opening of the General Assembly. UNGA officially kicked off on September 9, but the big events—including the parade of speeches from world leaders—begin on September 22. In this special episode of To Save Us From Hell, Mark and Anjali preview the key storylines, speeches…

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The UN and the Crisis of Liberalism | Rethinking Humanitarianism 59:38

4M ago59:38

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A few weeks ago, my To Save Us From Hell co-host Anjali Dayal and I joined Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian, for an episode of their podcast ReThinking Humanitarianism. The questions Tammam posed—and the topics we explored—were big-picture ones: how can the UN, a fundamentally liberal institution shaped by liberal values, function and su…

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How to Transform Education in Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 5 59:56

4M ago59:56

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Education in Africa must do more than keep up — it must leap ahead. Vimbai Masiyiwa champions entrepreneurship education that sparks job creation, while Minister Serigne Mbaye Thiam draws lessons from reforming Senegal's school system for a digital future. Tina Muparadzi links skills development directly to economic transformation, making the case …

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A Simmering Conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region is Suddenly Getting Worse 27:05

4M ago27:05

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Cabo Delgado is Mozambique's northernmost province, bordering Tanzania. Since 2017, it has been gripped by a violent insurgency, when Islamist militants began attacking villages, towns, and government forces. The region is also home to major natural gas deposits, in which the French energy giant Total has invested heavily. But after a wave of attac…

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How to Solve the "Trust Deficit" in Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 4 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

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When people don't trust their institutions, the social fabric of a society is weakened. But that "trust deficit" can — and must — be closed. In this episode of our Future of Africa series, we explore innovative and practical approaches to enhancing trust and cooperation between people and their institutions -- from grassroots communities to global …

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A New Study Finds Giving Pregnant Women Cash Massively Improves Children's Health 23:52

4M ago23:52

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A new study out of Kenya shows that one of the most impactful ways to reduce infant and child mortality is to provide cash—no strings attached—to pregnant women. A randomized controlled trial by economists from UC Berkeley and Oxford University found that unconditional cash transfers reduced infant mortality by 48% and under-5 child mortality by 45…

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How Global Development Finance Deals Can Actually Drive Local Impact | Future of Africa Episode 3 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

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Making promises on financing for development is the easy part. Following through on them is hard. Ambassador Chola Milambo speaks frankly about turning global financing commitments into tangible benefits for African communities. Chidi Okpala highlights the role of innovative private-sector partnerships, while Tumi Mkhizi Malebo offers a youth persp…

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Can a Series of Global AI Summits Actually Shape the Rules that will Govern the World's most Powerful Technology? 27:25

5M ago27:25

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In 2023, the United Kingdom hosted the world's first major international summit on the risks of advanced artificial intelligence. That Bletchley Park gathering kicked off a series of high-profile summits — in Seoul in 2024, in Paris earlier this year, and with India set to host the next in 2026. But here's the big question: are these summits actual…

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The Climate, Peace & Security Nexus | Future of Africa Episode 2 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

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What does it mean to make peace with nature — and why could that be the key to lasting peace between people? Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos shares the extraordinary indigenous mandate that shaped his leadership, while Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim explains how climate shocks in Africa are driving conflict and migration. Khouloud Ben Mansour…

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What We Can Expect from the Putin-Trump Alaska Summit 18:36

5M ago18:36

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The past week has seen a frenzy of diplomatic activity on Ukraine, culminating in Donald Trump's extraordinary announcement that he will host Vladimir Putin in Alaska for talks on the war. Setting aside the propriety of Putin visiting the United States (he launched this war of aggression and is wanted by the ICC for the systematic abduction of Ukra…

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Africa's Role on the Global Stage | Introducing: The "Future of Africa" Podcast Series 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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Africa is the world's youngest continent — and its future is everyone's future. By 2030, 70% of sub-Saharan Africa's population will be under the age of 30. By century's end, one in three people on the planet will be African. What happens in Africa will shape the course of the 21st century. That's why Global Dispatches is proud to launch a bold new…

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Famine in Gaza — A Political and Humanitarian Tipping Point? 24:20

5M ago24:20

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"The worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip." That was the conclusion of a July 29 report by the leading global authority on food security, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The report found that more than one in three people in Gaza (39 percent) are now going days at a time without eating. M…

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The Stark Demise of the Era of NGOs 24:09

5M ago24:09

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In 1997, Jessica Matthews' landmark Foreign Affairs essay "Power Shift" captured the growing influence of NGOs and other non-state actors in shaping global affairs. But nearly three decades later, that tide has turned. A provocative new piece in Foreign Affairs argues that the age of NGOs is over—and states are reasserting dominance. Joining me to …

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A New Study Shows that Sanctions Kill As Many People As War 18:43

5M ago18:43

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A groundbreaking new study published in the British medical journal The Lancet Global Health finds that unilateral economic sanctions—most of which are imposed by the United States—lead to approximately 564,000 excess deaths worldwide each year. Up to half of these deaths are children. While sanctions are often touted as an alternative to military …

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Comfort Ero on How Foreign Aid Cuts May Spark Conflicts Worldwide | Live from the Aspen Security Forum 19:27

6M ago19:27

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I caught up with Comfort Ero at the Aspen Security Forum last week. She is the President of the International Crisis Group, and in that role, she brings a truly global perspective on the drivers of conflict worldwide. Earlier in the forum, she participated in a panel on international aid—timely, given the massive scaling back of foreign assistance …

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Can Europe Stay Unified on Ukraine? With Thordis Gylfadottir, Iceland's Former Foreign Minister | Live From the Aspen Security Forum 19:01

6M ago19:01

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My guest today, Thordis Gylfadottir, served as Iceland's foreign minister until 2024. We spoke last week at the Aspen Security Forum, where she delivered a forceful case for the necessity of continued military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. However, that view—once broadly shared across Europe and the Atlantic—is no longer as ubiquitous as it o…

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