Best UnderCurrents Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond the Conviction: Policy Considerations & Compliance 51:11

12M ago51:11

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Examine the broader implications of the marine hose cartel case. Dive into policy concerns surrounding corporate recidivism and antitrust enforcement, including Leniency Plus and Penalty Plus; explore the increased importance of robust compliance programs; and consider how effective compliance programs may help mitigate antitrust risk and prevent f…

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Episode 4 Trailer 1:33

1y ago1:33

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Stay tuned for the stunning conclusion of this four part series on November 9.By New York State Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

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Restitution and Repair: Civil Actions for Victims of the Marine Hose Cartel 1:02:44

1y ago1:02:44

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Explore the aftermath of the marine hose cartel’s actions as we delve into the follow-on civil action taken to make victims whole. Uncover efforts to seek restitution and compensation for those affected by the cartel’s anti-competitive behavior as we provide insights into the legal process and challenges involved. Elai Katz of McDermott Will & Emer…

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Episode 3 Trailer 1:27

1y ago1:27

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Stay tuned for the continuation of the Marine Hose Cartel Odyssey. Its next episode drops on November 2.By New York State Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

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Accountability on the Dock: Courtroom Drama and Verdict 52:11

1y ago52:11

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Step into the courtroom as we recount the dramatic proceedings and legal battles surrounding the marine hose prosecution and defense. Follow the case’s twist and turns, delve into discovery-related issues and the pursuit of individual accountability, and experience the climactic moments of the court case as told by the lawyers at the tables. This e…

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Episode 2 Trailer 1:25

1y ago1:25

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Stay tuned for episode 2 dropping on October 26By New York State Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

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Cracking the Case: Unraveling the Marine Hose Conspiracy 49:44

1y ago49:44

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Journey into the secretive world of the marine hose cartel as we shed light on the intricacies of this antitrust conspiracy as told by some of the attorneys who investigated and ultimately prosecuted the case. Explore the applications of the DOJ’s Leniency Program and uncover the challenges of cross-border coordination between and among internation…

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Undercurrents Unveiled: The Marine Host Cartel Antitrust Odyssey Full Trailer 4:16

1y ago4:16

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A full 4 minute trailer detailing the new four part series on the Marine Hose Cartel Case. The first episode premieres October 19, 2023.By New York State Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

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Undercurrents Unveiled: The Marine Hose Cartel Antitrust Odyssey Trailer 1:06

1y ago1:06

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Trailer for new four part series detailing the Marine Hose Cartel Case. First episode will premiere October 19, 2023.By New York State Bar Association Antitrust Section

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Reflections at 100: Women in international affairs 56:44

2y ago56:44

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The last episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, looks at women’s contributions to international thought, and how they have been erased from the discipline of International Relations. Isabel and Krisztina speak to Dr Katharina Rietzler about women’s contributions to the journal and international relations, esp…

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Reflections at 100: Empire and decolonization 47:01

2y ago47:01

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This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at how empire and decolonization have been discussed in the journal. Isabel and Krisztina speak to Meera Sabaratnam about how thinkers and policy-makers from the 1920s to 1970s understood both empire and then decolonization. Meera…

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Reflections at 100: Refugees and migration 42:08

2y ago42:08

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What drives refugee movements and how should policies manage them? This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at refugees and migration. Isabel speaks to Emily Venturi about the movement of refugees, the development of global humanitarian systems and the change in thinking…

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War in Ukraine: Rebuilding Ukraine 27:09

2y ago27:09

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In this final episode of our special series, we speak to Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and Professor Georgiy Kassianov. How can Ukraine rebuild while coexisting with Russia? What is needed to rebuild a stronger country efficiently and effectively? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko (Ukrainian diplomat currently serving as Ukraine's…

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War in Ukraine: How Russia and its oligarchs avoid sanctions 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

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How have western financial institutions created loopholes for the Russian elite? Are sanctions truly enforceable on oligarchs with a strong foothold in cities like London? What is Putin’s role in all of this? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Thomas Mayne (Chatham House Visiting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme), Oliver Bullough (author of Butler to t…

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War in Ukraine: Impact of ongoing food shortage crisis 21:42

2+ y ago21:42

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In this episode we follow up on the food shortage crisis we looked at in the beginning weeks of the war on episode two. What long-term problems can we expect because of the disruption to agriculture in Ukraine? Is there any hope for a solution? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests :Marianne Schneider-Petsinger (Chatham House Senior Research Fellow, Global Eco…

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War in Ukraine: The UN and EU response 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

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What can the UN do on the ground to help the people of Ukraine? Does the war bring the EU a greater sense of purpose or does it mask underlying issues? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests :Saviano Abreu (Head of Communications at The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) Pepijn Bergsen (Research Fellow, Europe Progamme) This episode was pro…

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Episode 107: Transformative diplomacy in peace talks 23:35

2+ y ago23:35

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Why are some peace talks more fruitful than others? Why do negotiations break down? What role can mediators play in sensitive discussions? To answer these questions, Mariana is joined by Isabel Bramsen, who discusses her recent article in the International Affairs journal. In it, Isabel draws on her research and first-hand experiences as a neutral …

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War in Ukraine: Military doctrine 28:40

2+ y ago28:40

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What has the war revealed about both the Russian and Ukranian military capabilities? Was the Russian military surprisingly unprepared? What impact is the course of the war having on the global military industrial complex. Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests :Andrew Dorman (Chatham House Editor of International Affairs, Professor of International Security at …

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War in Ukraine: Ukrainian identity 27:52

2+ y ago27:52

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How has the war impacted Ukranians' sense of identity? How has Ukrainian language, culture, and politics changed after fall of the Soviet Union. Are Putin’s views on Ukrainian identity shared by others in Russia? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Orysia Lutsevych (Head and Research Fellow, Ukraine Forum, Russia and Eurasia Programme); Professor Georgiy Ka…

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Reflections at 100: China in international politics 51:58

2+ y ago51:58

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This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at China’s role in the world over the past century. Isabel Muttreja and Krisztina Csortea speak to Evelyn Goh, who provides a whistle-stop tour of Chinese history. They also discuss how China has been understood in the journal ove…

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War in Ukraine: The world reaction - the United States 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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How has the relationship with the United States and Putin changed from president to president? When did the relationship sour and what, if anything, could have been done to send warning signals to Putin? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri (Director, US and the Americas Programme Chatham House), Dr Charles Kupchan (Professor of Internati…

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War in Ukraine: The world reaction - Brazil and Africa 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

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How have Brazil and Africa reacted to the war in Ukraine? With impending elections in Brazil, how is President Bolsonaro’s relationship with Putin received by the public? How will food insecurity affect African nations' response to the war? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Oliver Stuenkel (Associate Professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation), Samuel Ram…

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Episode 106: China's economic perfect storm 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

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The war in Ukraine and global cost-of-living crisis are exerting pressure on economies across the world. With ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns and food supply chain issues on top of this, China is facing a particularly severe challenge. In this episode Ben speaks with Dr Yu Jie (Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House) about the economic 'perfect storm' pr…

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War in Ukraine: The world reaction - India and ASEAN 26:32

2+ y ago26:32

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How has India and Southeast Asia reacted to the war in Ukraine? Are they aligning with western sanctions or strengthening ties to Russia? What do they have to gain or lose in involving themselves in the war. Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Dr. Shruti Kapila (University of Cambridge), Ben Bland (Chatham House Director, Asia-Pacific Programme), Hunter Mar…

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War In Ukraine: The reshaping of the NATO alliance 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

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What was NATO’s original purpose and what is its role in the war in Ukraine? Will Finland and Sweden join NATO and what significance does this have? What is Russia’s historical relationship with NATO and how did it sour? Host: Ned Sedgwick Clips used: BBC News Guests: Jamie Shea (Former NATO official, Chatham House associate fellow), Dan Sabbagh (T…

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Episode 105: EU-Turkish migration and borders 57:41

2+ y ago57:41

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Six years after the EU-Turkey Joint Statement, domestic changes in Turkey and international developments such as the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan have ensured the border between Greece and Turkey remains a hotspot for migration flows. Today, Turkey is one of the world’s biggest refugee-receiving countries and hosts four million refugees. In this…

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War in Ukraine: Disinformation and the cyber war 26:29

2+ y ago26:29

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How does Russia use disinformation and who are they targeting? How are social networks shaping the war in Ukraine? What can be done to stop the spread of disinformation? Host: Ned Sedgwick Clips used: BBC News Guests: Emily Taylor, Keir Giles, Damian Collins MP This episode was produced by David Dargahi and Anouk Millet of Earshot Strategies on beh…

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Power for refugees: Cooking 56:03

2+ y ago56:03

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Power for refugees is a new two-part podcast on the Undercurrents podcast feed. Over two episodes Ben explores an often-overlooked aspect of humanitarian assistance: access to energy. From Afghanistan to Ukraine to Sudan - the world is grappling with the consequences that emerge when people are forced to flee from their homes. One factor that does …

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Power for refugees: Electricity 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

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Power for refugees is a new two-part podcast on the Undercurrents podcast feed. Over two episodes Ben explores an often-overlooked aspect of humanitarian assistance: access to energy. From Afghanistan to Ukraine to Sudan - the world is grappling with the consequences that emerge when people are forced to flee from their homes. One factor that does …

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War in Ukraine: How is the invasion impacting China? 28:44

2+ y ago28:44

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Examining China and its relationship to Russia and Ukraine. What is China’s role in the war in Ukraine? What is the state of the relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin? Should they serve as mediator or do they have an active interest in a particular outcome? Host: Ned Sedgwick Clips used: South China Morning Post Guests: Professor Rana …

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Contentious politics: Libya's decade of upheaval 39:54

2+ y ago39:54

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The Contentious politics since the ‘Arab Spring’ project seeks to challenge the current prevalent narrative of a failed 2010/2011 series of revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa. The project does this by interrogating the events in the Arab region since 2010 in a critical light, and by introducing a more nuanced analytical lens to underst…

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Contentious politics: Authoritarianism in the Middle East 36:09

2+ y ago36:09

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The Contentious politics since the ‘Arab Spring’ project seeks to challenge the current prevalent narrative of a failed 2010/2011 series of revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa. The project does this by interrogating the events in the Arab region since 2010 in a critical light, and by introducing a more nuanced analytical lens to underst…

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Contentious politics: Change in Lebanon 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

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The Contentious politics since the ‘Arab Spring’ project seeks to challenge the current prevalent narrative of a failed 2010/2011 series of revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa. The project does this by interrogating the events in the Arab region since 2010 in a critical light, and by introducing a more nuanced analytical lens to underst…

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Contentious politics: Legacies of the Arab spring 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

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The Contentious politics since the ‘Arab Spring’ project seeks to challenge the current prevalent narrative of a failed 2010/2011 series of revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa. The project does this by interrogating the events in the Arab region since 2010 in a critical light, and by introducing a more nuanced analytical lens to underst…

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Episode 104: Elections in the Philippines 33:29

2+ y ago33:29

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As the Philippines are set to elect a new president and vice president on May 9, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte appear to be heading for victory at the polls. To better understand how the son of a past dictator and the daughter of the current president are set to win the presidential ticket, Mariana speaks to Philip Bowring about t…

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War in Ukraine: Can the EU survive without Russian oil and gas? 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

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How reliant is the EU on Russian oil? What would an all-out ban on Russian oil look like? Which countries would be most affected? Does this offer an opportunity for renewable energy? Clips used: Bloomberg News Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Helene von Bismark, Neil Quilliam, Antony Froggatt Producer: Anouk Millet from Earshot Strategies…

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Finding Hope in Health Difficulties and Limitations 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

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In this episode, I interview Leslie about how she finds hope in struggling with the repercussions of a brain bleed and hemorrhagic stroke.By Hannah Morrell

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War in Ukraine: Can the sanctions make a difference? 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

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Russia has faced an unprecedented level of sanctions by the West covering the government itself, financial institutions, oligarchs associated with the Kremlin, and much more. But are these sanctions working? Can they really change anything on the ground in Ukraine? Clips used: - DW News - C-Span Credits: Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Creon Butler, Chr…

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War in Ukraine: Is the war eating away at the world? 23:37

2+ y ago23:37

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After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we have seen an exponential increase in food prices around the world. In this second episode of our mini-series War in Ukraine, we’re trying to understand how and why a war in one part of the world risks causing famines in distant parts of the globe, and what can happen when people go hungry. Read Chatham House’s…

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War in Ukraine: Is enough being done to protect Ukrainian refugees? 27:49

2+ y ago27:49

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The war in Ukraine has caused the largest refugee crisis in Europe since WW2. In this first episode of our new War in Ukraine mini-series, we’re looking at what Ukrainians face when crossing the border, whether enough is being done to protect them, and the impact on the real lives behind the numbers. Guest-host Ned Sedgwick speaks to Joung-Ah Ghedi…

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Reflections at 100: War and conflict 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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To mark the 100th anniversary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, a new series of six archive collections will explore the past, present and future of current affairs issues. Each collection will be accompanied by an episode in this mini-series, where we explore what the research tells us about policy-making today.  This episode…

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Episode 103: Global Britain one year after the Integrated Review 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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A year on from the publication of the UK's Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Chatham House Director Dr Robin Niblett shares his assessment of how Boris Johnson's government has implemented its vision of Global Britain. Read the Chatham House research paper: Global Britain in a divided world: Testing the ambitio…

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Finding Hope in Uncertainty & Not Feeling Good Enough 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

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Amy Lien joins me to talk about how God brings hope even when your life doesn't look like you thought it would, and when you judge your appearance or adequacy as lacking. She reminds us of His shepherding and tender care through it all.By Hannah Morrell

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Episode 102: Cross-border conflict 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

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Protracted conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, Horn of Africa and parts of Asia, although usually arising from intra-state disputes, rarely remain contained within national borders. Through the XCEPT project, supported with UK Aid from the UK government, Chatham House explores the informal supply chains and economies that develop across …

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Reflections at 100: UK foreign policy 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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What has been going on in UK foreign policy over the last century, and how have leading thinkers approached it? To mark the 100th anniversary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, a new series of six archive collections will explore the past, present and future of current affairs issues. Each collection will be accompanied by an e…

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Episode 101: Feminist foreign policy, and adapting to an age of crisis 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

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The idea of feminist foreign policy has entered the political mainstream in recent years, but does adoption by governments risk diluting the more radical dimensions of its agenda? To mark International Women's Day, Mariana is joined by Marissa Conway, co-founder of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, to discuss the trajectory of FFP. Then Ben s…

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Hope in Family & Financial Difficulty 25:07

2+ y ago25:07

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Hannah interviews Sherry Roberts about what God has taught her about finding hope in the middle of difficult circumstances. She encourages us to have expectation that God will be answering our questions and making a way through anything.By Hannah Morrell

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Hope in the Middle of an Addiction Journey 30:15

2+ y ago30:15

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Nate Davenport joins Hannah Morrell to talk about his journey through addiction to alcohol, discussing the hope he has found throughout this process. He encourages us in admitting we may not be ok, and seeking out community and the miracle of the love of God that doesn't promote shame or guilt.By Hannah Morrell

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Finding Hope in Difficult Times 18:45

2+ y ago18:45

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Hannah Morrell introduces the theme of stories from the middle, finding hope when resolution has not yet been realized. She talks about how she personally finds hope in difficult times. www.brokenandhopeful.comBy Hannah Morrell

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Episode 100: China's space policy, and social mobility in Britain 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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As a site of enormous economic and military potential, space is the latest domain to be drawn into the strategic competition between Earth's great powers. In this episode, Ben is joined by Asia-Pacific Programme Senior Research Fellow Yu Jie, who explains the development of China's space policy, and why we should be worried about US-China relations…

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