The Global Current
By Seton Hall University
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The Global Current is the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy’s premier podcast on international affairs. Each week, we explore and analyze a news story making waves around the world. From the Capitol Hill riots to the Uighur camps in China, Current members break down pressing stories while engaging in thoughtful conversation with fellow students and faculty. Catch the Current on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent and tune in live every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. EST on 89.5 FM WSOU.
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CleanMoscow Faces a Deadly Terrorist Attack | On March 22, 2024, Krasnogorsk, Russia, a city just outside of Moscow faced a mass shooting that left 144 people dead, 551 people injured, and 95 people missing. Shortly after, the shooting was deemed a terrorist attack with conflicting reports of re... | 4/23/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean2024 Summit for Democracy - AI and Digital Threats to Global Governance | March 18-20th saw the 2024 Summit for Democracy being held in South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea, in which discussions regarding the future of democracy were in full swing. However, the new and pertinent topic of the role and impact... | 4/7/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPeace or Abandonment? Pope Francis wants Ukraine to wave a "White Flag" | In a recent interview with Pope Francis, he was asked by a Swiss reporter his position on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, particularly regarding the debate over whether or not Ukraine should surrender to Russia. He emphasized the need for... | 4/3/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAmerica’s Game? The MLB Expands Internationally | Baseball has been known as America’s Pastime since its creation, bringing people together across the nation to root for their favorite teams in tournaments such as the World Series and World Baseball Classic. However, the game’s international popula | 3/17/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThreat to the International Order: What Top U.S. Candidates Say About Foreign Policy | With the US primary elections in full swing and many interesting candidates to be aware of, the United States has become a point of interest for many. Being a key player in many organizations and conflicts around the world, the results of the Preside... | 3/3/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUpheaval in Ukraine? | Ukrainian leadership has been shaken up as President Volodymry Zelensky removed his top general,Valery Zaluzhny, which has been marked as the largest shift in command since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. This has come at a time of high tension. | 2/25/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrouble in Taiwan | On January 13th, Lai Ching-te was elected the new President of Taiwan. This election and his victory has come in the midst of an ongoing risk of conflict with China over military threats of invasion and an ongoing dispute over territorial claims in t... | 2/18/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUpdate on Israel and Palestine | Following up on the four months of violence in the Gaza Strip, the world has seen increased disaster for Palestinians in Gaza and around the world. Famine, illness, and increased mortality rates have persisted since the initial ground invasion in Oct... | 2/12/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanArtificial Intelligence: A Special Interview with Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley | Today we have the privilege of hosting an esteemed guest who is truly an expert on the intersection of AI and the ominous concept of weaponization. Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley is a director of research at the National Center of Scientific Re... | 12/11/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCrisis in DR Congo Leads to Record Displacement of 6.9 Million | The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises on the international stage as a record 6.9 million people are displaced from their homes, forcing them to seek asylum across Africa. This comes in the wake of conflic... | 12/5/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFormula 1 Special Episode Simon Chadwick | This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile, Associate Producers Kasia Kostraba and Juliana Mori, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany and Amelia Wysoczanski. Keep it current with us on Instagram @t... | 11/28/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDe-Scramble of Africa? European Leaders Address Colonialism | Recently, European countries' leaders have been making unforeseen steps to acknowledge their history of colonization, particularly in Africa. Some leaders have made public statements, and others have arranged trips throughout the continent to express... | 11/19/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRising Sun, Rising Equality: Japan’s LGBTQ+ Journey | Japan takes a progressive step forward as the Supreme Court declares a previous law regarding the sterilization of transgender people unconstitutional. This ruling has sparked conversations about Japan’s attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community on a wh. | 11/12/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBorders & Barriers: The European Citizenship Conundrum | Word has come from European Union leaders that many countries are looking to tighten their border policies to keep unwanted immigrants from entering various countries. Immigration has been an increasingly hot topic within the EU since 2015 when immig... | 11/5/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Discussion on the Israel-Hamas War | On October 7th, global attention turned to Israel and Palestine as the Hamas group currently ruling over the Gaza Strip launched an armed attack on Israel. As the two states have launched into a conflict many world leaders and organizations are strug... | 10/29/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGrand Old Time? Government Instability in da House | On October 3rd, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position, following a lengthy deal with House Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, making him the first speaker to be ousted in the middle of a congressional term. This has... | 10/22/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSpecial Interview Show with Mohamad Mirghahari | From Seton Hall University, this is The Global Current. Today, special guest host and Associate Producer Kasia Kostraba interviews Mohamad Mirghahari. A leader in national security policy, former Presidential appointee under the Obama Administration,... | 10/15/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanVisas Declined: Tensions Arise Following Death of Sikh Separatist in Canada | A three day protest has broken out over the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and sikh separatist from the northern Indian state of Punjab. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had announced that there is reasonable belief that ther... | 10/9/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Budding Relationship? Vladimir Putin Meets Kim Jong Un | For the first time in 4 years, North Korean president, Kim Jong Un has traveled outside the country for a summit between Russia and North Korea, hosted by Vladimir Putin to discuss trade and connections within the region and how that affects their re... | 10/1/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMexican Supreme Court Legalizes Abortion | The Mexican Supreme Court has recently attracted much attention as they’ve officially ruled to decriminalize abortion federally, finding that the current ruling regarding the procedure is unconstitutional. This progressive step has provided a strong . | 9/24/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSpecial Episode: Farewell to Our Departing Crew | Join us for a special episode as we say goodbye to our departing crew and hear their stories from working on The Global Current! Shoutout to our outgoing Executive Producer Jasmine De Leon and Technical Producer Andrew Raccuglia, as well as our gradu... | 5/16/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNetanyahu Backs Down- Israel Inundated With Protests | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently pledged to temporarily pause his judicial reforms due to wide-spread public resistance fearful of a slide towards a more autocratic Israel. We discuss this action and what will happen next after this... | 5/10/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLove is Love, but is it Legal? Same Sex Marriage Hearings in India | Currently, India’s Supreme Court has been holding hearings for historic cases regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage and other rights for LGBTQ+ citizens. These petitions are actively opposed by India’s ruling government and religious autho | 5/7/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive with Daniel Perell | Global Current Associate Producer, Eric Bunce, Interviews Daniel Perell, a representative for the Baha'i International Community's UN office, about his experience in the United Nations and as a diplomat. Special thank you to Daniel Perell for making ... | 5/3/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLarge Leak of Classified Files Embarrasses Pentagon and Allies | Allies and American security officials were caught off-guard earlier this month when a large collection of classified American intelligence files were leaked online by a 21-year old member of the Air National Guard. This comes at a pivotal moment in ... | 4/30/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSikh Separatism? Indian Officials Race to Contain Threats in Punjab | Amritpal Singh, a well-known Sikh separatist, has attracted much attention recently to the growing Khalistan movement within the Punjab state of India. This growing movement has massively increased tension in the nation, sparking violent protests. We... | 4/23/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA New Deal? Iran and Saudi Arabia Normalize Relations | Iran and Saudi Arabia announced a deal to restore relations between their two nations earlier this month, in a process that was mediated by the People’s Republic of China. We unpack the episode with Analysts George Slowey and Christian Lafond. Our N | 4/16/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Iraq War: 20 Years Later | Amidst all the ongoing conflict throughout the world, it is important to remember the long-term effects of warfare as the United States passes the twentieth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. We unpack this story with Analysts Kieran Besanc... | 4/12/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFalse START: Russia Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty | Tensions remain high between Russia and the United States since Russia's decision to suspend its last nuclear arms treaty with the United States. Combined with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, fears of a new nuclear arms race have started to grow. We... | 3/18/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBallooning Crisis? UFOs and US-Chinese Tensions | A reported Chinese spy balloon was caught flying over the continental United States in early February leading to the cancellation of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s upcoming trip to China. China has maintained that it was a simple weather survei. | 3/5/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMassive Earthquake Devastates Turkey and Syria | In early February, two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread structural damage and tens of thousands deaths. Combined together, these two earthquakes are the deadliest seismic event in the history of modern Turkey. We unpack this st... | 2/24/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCurrent Report: Apostolic Nuncio Visits Seton Hall | Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, visited Seton Hall University on February 1st. In the Catholic Church, an Apostolic Nuncio is an ambassador for the Pope that serves the Holy See as a sort of diplomat. Archbish... | 2/21/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMosque Bombed Amid Pakistani Taliban Resurgence | Dozens of people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a security compound in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. Join The Global Current with Analysts Madeline Field and Shayne Simmons. The News Briefer for the episode is Dovid Holtz.. | 2/19/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive with Bunmi Akinnusotu | Global Current Executive Director, Jasmine De Leon, interviews Bunmi Akinnusotu, the Deputy Director of the Rangel Fellowship at Howard University, about her illustrious career in foreign policy and her advice for young professionals. Ms. Akinnusotu.. | 2/17/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCurrent Report: UNGA President Visits Seton Hall | Ambassador Csaba Kőrösi, the president of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, visited Seton Hall University on Janurary 26th, 2023. As the presiding officer of the UN’s main policymaking forum, Kőrösi continues the assembly’ | 2/15/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInflamed: Peru Protests Intensify as Government Cracks Down | There have been at least 48 deaths in Peru since early December when protests broke out when the Peruvian Congress removed President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7. Castillo was arrested and is being held in pre-trial detention, facing rebellion charges af... | 2/12/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive: Career Insights with Francesca Regalado | Francesca Regalado, a 2017 graduate of Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, serves as the Bangkok Correspondent for Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based financial newspaper. She is a former Economics Reporter for Yomiuri Shumbun. Annie. | 1/25/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive with Dr. Glodel Mezilas | Global Current Executive Director, Jasmine De Leon, interviews Dr. Glodel Mezilas about Global South and the Russia-Ukrainian War. Dr. Mezilas, a professor and adjunct director of the Diplomatic School of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has ... | 1/24/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive with Dr. Maxim Matusevich | Kieran Besancon, veteran analyst and guest host, interviews Professor Maxim Matusevich about the Russia-Ukrainian War. Dr. Matusevich is a Professor and Director for the Russian and East European Studies Program at Seton Hall University. They take a ... | 1/24/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanScandal Shocks the French Catholic Church | Following the announcement that the Vatican has announced a preliminary inquiry following Cardinal Ricard’s admission to sexually abusing a 14-year old girl during his time as a priest, the whole of the French Catholic Church has been rocked with sca. | 1/22/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKickoff! The Geopolitics of the Qatar World Cup | The most widely viewed and followed single sporting event in the world has arrived in the form of the 2022 World Cup hosted by the small oil-rich Middle Eastern nation of Qatar. However, despite the passion for the event, this year’s World Cup has be. | 12/2/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNetanyahu Returns Amid Deadliest Year for Palestinians in West Bank | The Israeli President is set to give former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the mandate to form a new Israeli government after consultations with representatives from all parties in the 25th Israeli parliament (Knesset). Israel’s longest serving pr. | 11/19/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThird Term’s a Charm? Xi Jinping’s Third Term Amid Unrest | After weeks of political maneuvering and preparation, Xi Jinping was confirmed as president of China for a precedent-breaking third term after installing loyalists and picking off political rivals. This move has cemented on possibly the most powerful... | 11/14/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Jump in Tensions: Greece and Turkey Tussle Over the Aegean Sea | Over a month ago, Turkey President Erdogan shook the NATO alliance as tensions build between the NATO allies Greece and Turkey over maritime claims and island militarization in the Aegean Sea. Many issues have divided the two nations but Turkey has .. | 11/7/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPutin Going Nuclear? Russia Ups Nuclear Rhetoric in Ukraine | Recently, this month United States President Joe Biden warned that the world could face nuclear Armageddon if his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, were to use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine. Putin, on the other hand, has made implicit threa... | 10/30/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBolsonaro vs Lula: Brazilian Elections Head to Runoff | Brazil recently held the first round of their heated presidential elections earlier this month as political rivals former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, took 48%. In comparison, current president Jair Bolsonaro took 43% .. | 10/24/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanProtests in Iran: Fatal Arrest by ”Morality Police” | Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman, was detained in Tehran by morality police for allegedly not covering her hair properly. Her death in custody on September 16th, three days of confinement, has provoked an unprecedented wave of protest... | 10/16/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWinter is Coming: Europe Prepares for Energy Shortages | The Russian invasion of Ukraine has upset long-standing geopolitical trends and the balance of global politics in many different ways. One thing it has revealed is the precarious energy situation that most of Europe face as Russia cuts off its shipme... | 10/7/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Broken Ceasefire: Conflict Resurges in Azerbaijan and Armenia | Conflict has once again broken in the Caucasus region between the nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, as the ceasefire between the two nations overseen by Russia has once again been broken. Fears remain tha... | 10/5/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrust in Truss? New British Prime Minister Elected | The United Kingdom has experienced its fair share of political turmoil and upheaval in recent months and years which has led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In his place, Liz Truss of the Conservative Party ha... | 9/25/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEncore: France Elects Emmanuel Macron for a Second Term | French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, solidifying his next five years in office after winning France's presidential election on April 24. His victory over Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, came with a m... | 5/8/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpelled: UN Votes to Suspend Russia From Human Rights Council | The United Nations General Assembly voted in early April to expel Russia from the body's Human Rights Council. The final vote tally was 93 to 24, with 58 abstentions, with major world powers like India, China, and Brazil refusing to join the U.S.-led... | 5/1/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRamadan Truce: Saudi Coalition Announces Ceasefire in Yemen | For the past six years, Yemen has dealt with political turmoil and violence that has led to "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world." The conflict not only has caused famine but has exacerbated instability in the region. In the month of Ramadan, ... | 4/22/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpert Spotlight: Rajaa Altalli | Join the Global Current today for an expert spotlight interview with Rajaa Altalli, the Sergio Vieira de Mello Endowed Visiting Chair in the Practice of Post-Conflict Diplomacy at the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy, conducted by Hamzah Khan. Ms. Raj.. | 4/16/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGenocide: US Condemns Crimes Against Rohingya in Myanmar | The Rohingya genocide began before 2016, but only in recent years as come into international attention. On March 29th, 2022 the Biden administration declared that Myanmar's military government committed a genocide. Join the Global Current today as w.. | 4/8/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOverwhelmed: War in Ukraine Sends Millions of Refugees Into Europe | On February 24th, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, which has escalated into a war that has killed at least 24,000 and displaced over 10 million people. The ongoing war has led over four million refugees to flee to neighboring countries in Europe... | 4/1/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTake Two: Iran Nuclear Talks Near Finish Line | Talks are ongoing to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which the United States exited under the Trump administration. Western and Iranian diplomats have described the deal as "very close", but a final agreement has remained elusive. Join the Global.. | 3/27/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive: Russia Invades Ukraine | Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine nearly a month ago. Since then, Western nations have imposed severe economic sanctions, while Ukrainian forces on the ground have put up stiff resistance. Now, NATO is sending an abundance of military assistanc... | 3/20/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpert Spotlight: Yanzhong Huang | Join the Global Current today for an expert spotlight interview with Dr. Yanzhong Huang, a global health expert who teaches at the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy, conducted by Sydney Dyer. Dr. Huang teaches mainly on global health at the School of D.. | 3/11/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFreedom Convoy: Canadian Government Cracks Down on Anti-Vax Truckers | The so-called Freedom Convoy in Canada saw hundreds of truck drivers and other right-wing activists protesting vaccine mandates. While the convoy was dispersed by police, the sentiment spilled south into the U.S., sparking new protests against pandem... | 3/6/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOut of Sight, Out of Money: The Impending Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan | Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, aid groups have been warning the country's fragile economy could collapse amid a withdrawal of Western support. Now, Afghanistan is facing a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid widespread food security. ... | 2/27/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOn the Edge: Russia and Ukraine Tensions Escalate | Tensions along the Ukraine-Russia border are soaring amid Russia's continued amassing of over 100,000 troops. U.S. President Joe Biden has warned of an imminent invasion, and Western nations are trying to pursue diplomacy to prevent a war. Join the .. | 2/20/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanReady, Set, Boycott: The 2022 Beijing Olympics | The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, and this year is no short of controversy. Allegations of human rights violations, censorship, and Western diplomatic boycotts all accompany this year's games. We dive into the details. Join the Global Cu... | 2/12/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpert Spotlight: Dir. Aviva Rosenthal | Join the Global Current today for its third expert interview conducted by Kristen McGuire. Aviva Rosenthal is the Director of the Office of International Relations at the Smithsonian Institution, where she oversees the successful implementation of th... | 1/26/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpert Spotlight: Phil Gurski | Join the Global Current today for its second expert interview conducted by Liam Brucker-Casey. Phil Gurski is the president and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Limited, and hosts his own podcast and YouTube channel where he discusses count... | 12/9/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCrisis At the Border: EU Countries Clash over Migrant Crisis at the Belarus-Poland Border | EU nations are on edge following a surge of predominantly Middle-Eastern migrants at the Poland-Belarus border. Leaders within the bloc have condemned the Belarusian government, which some say has purposefully placed migrants on the border to apply p... | 12/3/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEthiopia Erupts: The Tigray-Ethiopia War | Ethiopia is embroiled in conflict. A year after the beginning of the war in the country's Tigray, central government forces are on the retreat and momentum has shifted against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Now, with other rebel groups joining the fray, ... | 11/21/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPresident in Crisis: Brazil‘s Bolsonaro Investigated for Crimes Against Humanity | Brazil's fiery president, Jair Bolsonaro, has served as a global image of right-wing populism since he was first elected in 2018. Today, however, his authoritarian policies have spurred several legal and political challenges against him, including a ... | 11/14/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Boiling Strait: Chinese-Taiwan Tensions Escalate | Tensions between Taiwan and mainland China are escalating amid a new wave of Chinese military aggression. The political situation, which is mired in historical issues dating back to the Chinese Civil War, remains fragile as the United States ramps up... | 11/7/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Facebook Files: Internal Documents Leaked by Whistleblower Draws Criticism Worldwide | When former Facebook engineer Frances Haugen broke ranks and leaked a trove of internal company documents, the embattled social media giant found itself yet again in hot water and the public's disgrace. The documents reveal, among other things, aware... | 10/31/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOpening the Box: Pandora Papers Expose Hidden Wealth of World Leaders | It's been a rough month for some kleptocrats. The Pandora Papers, a trove of documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists this October, has revealed a huge network of connections between the world's rich and powerfu... | 10/24/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExpert Spotlight: Sean Mayberry | Sit down with Global Current for its inaugural expert interview conducted by Jackie Ballard. Sean Mayberry is a former diplomat and social marketer who believes that treating depression in women in Africa is the most simple and cost-effective way to ... | 10/21/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA New Prime Minister: Tunisia Installs New Government Amid Political Crisis | Tunisia, regarded by most experts to be the only successful democratic government to emerge from the Arab Spring, is in the midst of its worst post-revolution political crisis. The country's president, after dissolving Parliament and suspending the c... | 10/15/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGermany‘s Elections: Into the Post-Merkel Era | For more than a decade and a half, Angela Merkel stood as a seminal leader in Europe who dealt with everything from the 2008 financial crisis to the Syrian refugee crisis. September's federal elections mark a sea change as Chancellor Merkel prepares ... | 10/10/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUnder the Waves: France and the Australian Submarine Deal | An agreement to provide Australia with American-built nuclear submarines stole headlines when France, which had an existing submarine deal with Australia, recalled its ambassadors to both nations. The diplomatic spat caught American and Australian of... | 10/3/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPalace Intrigue: The Haitian Presidential Assassination | This summer has seen Haiti wracked by a devastating earthquake and the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. In the ensuing political chaos, there has been no shortage of speculation and accusations on who orchestrated the killing. The situation .. | 9/26/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAfter the Fall: Taliban Gains Control of Afghanistan | After nearly 20 years of civil war and foreign intervention, the Taliban have regained control of Afghanistan. Observers from around the world were shocked at the speed of the takeover, sparking finger-pointing in the United States and fear among Afg... | 9/12/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanReaching the Summit: Biden Recommits U.S. to Climate Action | U.S. President Joe Biden, in a summit of 40 nations, broke from his predecessor and affirmed the nation's commitment to combatting climate change. The summit was one of the first major American effort to address global climate change since the presid... | 5/9/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLeaving a Vacuum: U.S. Troops to Withdraw from Afghanistan | U.S. President Joe Biden announced an end to the country's 20-year formal military involvement in Afghanistan, saying that all 2,500 remaining troops will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021. NATO allies followed suit, officially ending the coalition'... | 5/2/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive: Foreign Policy in Biden’s First 100 Days | After 100 days in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has all but pulled an about-face from the previous administration's foreign policy. In just under four months, the president has called an international climate summit, put a new spotlight on human r... | 4/29/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPutin on a Show: Russian Troops Amass Near Ukraine | Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been on a knife's edge. Repeated Ukrainian requests to join the NATO military alliance and Russian support for separatists in Eastern Ukraine have soured relations betwe... | 4/23/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTaking Notice: The West Sanctions China Over Uighur Abuses | The United States and its European allies have issued fresh sanctions on China over abuses of its ethnic Uighur minority. In response, China issued tit-for-tat sanctions on 10 European figures that "harm China's sovereignty." The move is just the lat... | 4/18/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPressure on the Peninsula: North Korean Missile Tests | North Korea is back in the news as it conducts fresh ballistic missile tests. The U.S. and its Asian allies like Japan and South Korea see the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea; President Biden has already declared his intention not to meet... | 4/11/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeep Dive: The Yemen Civil War | The Yemen conflict rages on as fighting continues between the Saudi-led coalition and the rebel group known as the Houthis. The more than seven-year-long war created the world's worst humanitarian crisis in which Yemeni civilians face famine, threats... | 4/6/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBig Tech Trouble: Australia’s New Social Media Law | American technology giants like Facebook and Google wield immense influence over the information we consume. Australia, in an effort to regulate these companies, recently passed a law requiring social media and search engine platforms to compensate n... | 4/4/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTen Years Later: The Syrian Refugee Crisis | As the world marks the tenth year of the Syrian Civil War, refugees displaced by the conflict see no relief in sight as fighting continues. The decade-long war has destroyed most of Syria's infrastructure, while continued threats of terrorism, food i... | 3/28/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInvestigating Israel: ICC War Crimes Probe Targets Palestine Conflict | The International Criminal Court has opened a preliminary probe into war crimes committed during the Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel, which is not a party to the Rome Statute that governs the court, has denied all allegations and called on allies t... | 3/21/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPrince Under Fire: The Jamal Khashoggi Report | Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's 35-year-old Crown Prince and de facto ruler, has long been suspected of orchestrating the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist critical of the prince. Now, with the release of an unclassified U.S. intellige... | 3/14/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTicking Atomic Bomb: The Iran Nuclear Deal | U.S.-Iran relations are back in the spotlight amid signals by the Biden administration that it is willing to rejoin the Iran Nuclear Deal. However, both sides have yet to open formal talks even as Iran is set to elect a new president - one who may be... | 3/7/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanProtesting Putin: Alexei Navalny’s Arrest | President Vladimir Putin has held an iron grip on Russian politics for the past two decades. However, the recent arrest of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's fiercest critic, has sparked new mass protests against the government. Today, join the Global Cur... | 2/28/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanExploring the U.S. Capitol Riots: Terrorism, Technology, and Propaganda | When pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, Americans and people around the world were stunned. Today, tune in to Global Current as we bring you a special episode breaking down the riots through the lenses of terrorism, t... | 1/18/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe U.S. Presidential Election: Will a Biden Administration Change U.S. Foreign Policy? | Just a few short weeks ago, the United States citizens elected Presidential candidate Joe Biden over the current administration. Today, tune in to the Global Current's last podcast of the semester to see the implications a Biden presidency may have o... | 11/22/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow will France’s crackdown on ‘Islamic terrorism’ alienate Muslim nations? | After a student beheaded their teacher in France for showing a caricature of Mohammed, the nation took a turn for the worse and began implementing harsh regulations on French Muslim citizens. Today, join the Current as Jackie Ballard sets the stage t... | 11/15/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCan Pope Francis’s Remarks on Same-Sex Marriage Bring Greater Global LGBT Rights? | By now, we have all heard what Pope Francis has to say on same-sex marriage. Coming from him, it is revolutionary. But what does it mean? What will come out of it? Can it Bring more LGBT rights? Whether you are Catholic or atheist, this podcast is fo... | 11/8/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAfghan Negotiations in Qatar: Can Diplomacy Resolve the 40-Year-Old Civil War? | An ongoing conflict going almost half a century-long comes close to its resolution... 40 years later, could this be resolved with diplomacy? Brady Black serves as the briefer in today's episode and walks you through the progression of this conflict. ... | 11/1/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNagorno- Karabakh Cease-Fire Begins: Will Russia Play a Role in Ending Hostilities? | Interested in better understanding the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire? You're in the right place. While we're all curious about the prospects of how this conflict will end, we might be neglecting an important question, will Russia play a role in ending t... | 10/25/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBelarus: Will Anti-Government Protesters Succeed? | Join analysts Kasia Kostraba and Joshua Powanda along with briefer Hamzah as they discuss the repercussions of an election gone wrong. Today on the Current, learn how the protest came about, government actions taken against protestors ( in many ways ... | 10/18/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe COVAX Treaty: Should the US Stay Out of the UN’s Global Vaccine Pact? | Tune in as analysts, Analisa Espino and Jackie Ballard, along with Briefer Arezu Shamsaei discuss the pertinence of the US involvement or lack thereof in the UN's COVAX. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Assoc... | 10/18/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanU.S. Involvement in Saudi-Yemen Conflict | Today on the Global Current, we discuss the U.S' indirect involvement in the Saudi Arabian War. Join us as our Host Valentina Orejarena asks the implications of this involvement, how the situation developed, and of course, is diplomacy the answer. Th... | 10/4/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean75 Years After Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Interview with Dr. Wellerstein | 75 years ago the world witnessed the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Today, tune in as our interview producer, Tien Phan, interviews creator of the NukeMap and historian at Stevens Institute of Science, Dr. Alex Wellerstein, to discuss the impact... | 10/1/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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