Ranked #1
Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations
Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations
"We don't crave the combat so much as we crave hard things to conquer," said one Green Beret.
3 Jul 2017
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When water scarcity leads to conflict
When water scarcity leads to conflict
AK-47s, grenades, water? Earth's most precious resource doesn't fire bullets or explode but it is guarded, hoarded, and ... Read more
8 Aug 2014
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Global Water Scarcity: Combating Drought
Global Water Scarcity: Combating Drought
3 Jul 2014
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Islam and the cosmos
Islam and the cosmos
While Europe was in the Dark Ages, scientific discovery was blooming in the Islamic world. Now, centuries later, some Mu... Read more
6 Mar 2018
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Ranked #5
Beyond the Border: The future of US-Mexico relations
Beyond the Border: The future of US-Mexico relations
Much of President Donald Trump’s populist support comes from people who are deeply worried about globalization and immig... Read more
5 Jun 2017
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Ranked #6
Bioethics in Islam
Bioethics in Islam
Abortion. Right to die. Stem cell research. Modern bioethical issues confront an ancient religion.
4 Oct 2017
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Ranked #7
Syria and fragile states
Syria and fragile states
"We feel terrible about what is going on in Syria, but we don't want to get really deeply engaged. So we do just enough ... Read more
4 Apr 2018
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Ranked #8
Stories from The Backchannel: Unavoidable Russia
Stories from The Backchannel: Unavoidable Russia
Stories from the Backchannel is a new podcast that examines the stories behind some of America's most important nationa... Read more
11 Jul 2018
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Ranked #9
Brinkmanship: US-North Korea relations
Brinkmanship: US-North Korea relations
North Korean missiles can now reach major US cities. The Trump administration promises to "utterly destroy" the Kim regi... Read more
7 Dec 2017
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51mins
Ranked #10
Document Leaks: The consequences of revealing secrets
Document Leaks: The consequences of revealing secrets
Massive document leaks have led to the fall of world leaders and to new anti-corruption laws. But some leaks have put li... Read more
6 Feb 2018
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Ranked #11
Trump, Duterte, and the future of US-Philippine relations
Trump, Duterte, and the future of US-Philippine relations
Filipino President Duterte’s war on drugs has killed over 7,000 people. But not only has the White House failed to conde... Read more
1 Aug 2017
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Ranked #12
Made in America: Trade policy in the Trump era
Made in America: Trade policy in the Trump era
"You could make an argument that trade was the biggest issue that put Donald Trump in the Oval Office. I mean the states... Read more
6 Nov 2017
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51mins
Ranked #13
Iraq's next steps
Iraq's next steps
In May, Iraqis voted in the first parliamentary elections since ISIS was defeated in their country. The winner? An anti-... Read more
5 Jun 2018
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Ranked #14
After Paris: Global approaches to climate change [UPDATED]
After Paris: Global approaches to climate change [UPDATED]
Superstorms like Harvey and Irma are increasingly common — a result of global warming, say climate scientists. Yet Presi... Read more
5 Sep 2017
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Ranked #15
After Paris: Global approaches to climate change
After Paris: Global approaches to climate change
It’s been a year and a half since 195 countries signed a historic climate change agreement in Paris. Now, cleaner energy... Read more
2 May 2017
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Ranked #16
Backlash: Europe’s far right and muslim migration
Backlash: Europe’s far right and muslim migration
"[Populist leaders who] are willing to vilify other people based on their religion and ethnicity are probably not partic... Read more
29 Jun 2018
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Trump's approach to the Middle East
Trump's approach to the Middle East
As the Trump administration begins ironing out its strategy in the Middle East, America Abroad examines what may lie ahe... Read more
4 Apr 2017
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Ranked #18
US-Russia Relations in the Trump Era
US-Russia Relations in the Trump Era
In this hour of America Abroad, we look at the state of the US relationship with Russia. We explore Russia's use of cybe... Read more
14 Dec 2016
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Ranked #19
US Asia policy under Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo town hall
US Asia policy under Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo town hall
President Trump's declarations on Asia have caused much uncertainty in the region. To better understand the hopes, fears... Read more
8 Feb 2017
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50mins
Ranked #20
Sowing Chaos: Russia's Disinformation Wars
Sowing Chaos: Russia's Disinformation Wars
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union used the media to undermine foreign powers. Now, Russia is at it again. And while ... Read more
1 May 2018
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51mins