Ranked #1
Japan’s Emperor Akihito
Japan’s Emperor Akihito
Emperor Akihito of Japan is not your traditional emperor. In light of Akihito’s unconventional remarks hinting at a poss... Read more
30 Apr 2019
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29mins
Ranked #2
Estonia’s E-Residency
Estonia’s E-Residency
As we become more and more dependent on the internet, basic notions such a person’s country of residence are shifting. E... Read more
25 Nov 2019
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33mins
Ranked #3
Nuclear Deterrence Theory
Nuclear Deterrence Theory
Do more nuclear weapons make the world a safer place? Since 1945, nuclear weapons have underpinned the global balance of... Read more
7 Feb 2017
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27mins
Ranked #4
Uncontacted Peoples
Uncontacted Peoples
How far do the limits of modern society reach? What is “modern society,” and who belongs to it? What happens when states... Read more
3 Dec 2018
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22mins
Ranked #5
The Ten Stages of Genocide
The Ten Stages of Genocide
The Ten Stages of Genocide is the first episode of our new series, Again and Again: A Series on Modern-Day Genocide. In ... Read more
22 Jul 2019
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52mins
Ranked #6
Unrecognized Countries
Unrecognized Countries
What makes a country a country? In this episode, we look at Transnistria, Taiwan, and Somaliland while exploring competi... Read more
3 Jul 2018
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25mins
Ranked #7
A Conversation with EU Ambassador to the US Stavros Lambrinidis
A Conversation with EU Ambassador to the US Stavros Lambrinidis
Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis represents the interests of the European Union in Washington, DC. Ambassador Lambrinidis ... Read more
4 Nov 2019
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34mins
Ranked #8
Mexico’s Drug Cartels
Mexico’s Drug Cartels
We’ve heard a lot about the drug wars in Mexico. We’ve even become familiar with the cartels that wage them- their names... Read more
5 Oct 2015
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29mins
Ranked #9
Al-Qaeda’s Global Network
Al-Qaeda’s Global Network
Al-Qaeda has pervaded international headlines for years, but how much do you really know about the Islamist militant gro... Read more
22 Jan 2018
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29mins
Ranked #10
Understanding the Kashmir Conflict
Understanding the Kashmir Conflict
The disputed region of Kashmir and Jammu has endured persistent conflict since Indian and Pakistani independence in 1947... Read more
30 May 2017
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25mins
Ranked #11
The Meiji Restoration
The Meiji Restoration
This episode explores the origins of the Meiji Revolution, how it changed the Japanese society, and how it shaped region... Read more
31 Jan 2017
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39mins
Ranked #12
Spotlight: Guyana
Spotlight: Guyana
Tucked away in the northeast corner of South America, Guyana is often overshadowed by its larger neighbors Venezuela, Br... Read more
8 Nov 2016
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19mins
Ranked #13
The Nicaragua Canal
The Nicaragua Canal
The Panama Canal’s opening in 1914 transformed global trade and fostered economic development in Panama. Today, Nicaragu... Read more
19 Jun 2018
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25mins
Ranked #14
Why Nations Fail
Why Nations Fail
Professor Robinson joins us for a candid discussion about his book, ‘Why Nations Fail’. In it, he makes the case that th... Read more
5 Dec 2018
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22mins
Ranked #15
Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income
What is universal basic income (UBI)? In this episode explore why people like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are advocati... Read more
30 Oct 2017
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29mins
Ranked #16
Spotlight: Papua New Guinea
Spotlight: Papua New Guinea
In today’s episode, we put a spotlight on the island nation of Papua New Guinea. PNG, bordering Indonesia and Australia ... Read more
14 Jan 2019
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36mins
Ranked #17
Spotlight: Western Sahara
Spotlight: Western Sahara
Western Sahara is a non-self-governing territory on the northwest coast of Africa. Bordered by Morocco, Mauritania, and ... Read more
1 Apr 2019
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20mins
Ranked #18
International Relations of the Amazon
International Relations of the Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest, covering 40% of South America and spanning eight countries and one territo... Read more
11 Mar 2019
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38mins
Ranked #19
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain Technology
Cryptocurrencies from Bitcoin to Ripple were hot topics in 2017, but how much do you understand how they work? Blockchai... Read more
16 Jan 2018
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18mins
Ranked #20
Culinary Diplomacy
Culinary Diplomacy
International relations are being conducted via digital communication more than ever. However, one aspect of internation... Read more
3 Sep 2019
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29mins