Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters
The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs.
Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 1082
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Is Myanmar Sliding Towards a Civil War?
On December 6, Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down a prison sentence by a court loyal to Myanmar's military junta.
Until February of this year, Suu Kyi was the de-facto civilian leader of Myanmar. Her p…
Robert Jervis, From 2015
Robert Jervis passed away on December 9th at the age of 81. He was one of the major figures of International Relations scholarship -- in the entire history of International Relations as a field of s…
Putting Gender at the Heart of Climate Security | Climate Security Series
Today's episode was recorded live in front of a virtual audience in partnership with CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural innovation network. It is part of a series of episodes examining the relat…
Could a New Pandemic Treaty Stop the Next Terrible COVID Variant?
For only the second time in its, the governing body of the World Health Organization met in a special session. WHO, the World Health Assembly, gathered for a special session. The question at hand: S…
Is Russia About to Invade Ukraine? (Again)
Russian military forces are massing on the border of Ukraine. This has prompted widespread concern that Russia may once again seek to invade Ukraine.
On the line with me to discuss this unfolding cri…
Can Cryptocurrency Accelerate Global Development?
The most innovative cryptocurrency projects today are being built in the developing world (Sub-Saharan Africa in particular) to address real-world obstacles to economic development and achieving the …
Senator Chris Coons Discusses The Ethiopia Crisis and U.S. Policy Towards the Region | Live from the Halifax International Security Forum
U.S. Senator Chris Coons is one of Congress's leading voices shaping U.S. policy on Africa. For many years he was the top Democrat in the Senate Sub-committee on Africa and earlier this year, Preside…
Can the Iran Nuclear Deal Be Saved?
When Joe Biden came to office the Iran Nuclear Dead was on life support.
Known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, the Obama-era deal lifted US and UN sanctions on Iran in …
The Halifax International Security Forum: What You Need To Know
The Halifax International Security Forum is a major annual meeting dedicated to fostering closer ties among the world's democracies.
The Forum is organized by HFX, an independent public policy organi…
Was COP 26 a Success? Key Outcomes From the UN Climate Conference, Explained
The major United Nations climate conference, known as COP26, went into overtime in Glasgow, Scotland. But on Saturday, November 13th agreement was reached on the text of an outcome document.
Pete O…
How Can Climate Science Support Peace in the Middle East and North Africa? | Climate Security Series
Today's episode was recorded live in front of a virtual audience and produced in partnership with CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural innovation network.
It is part of a series of episodes that e…
Why Is There Still a UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus, 50 Years Later?
The UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus is one of the world's oldest peacekeeping missions. Yet to this day, it is still serving a valuable role in preventing conflict between Greece and Turkey -- two…
Madagascar is Experiencing The World's First Climate Change Induced Famine
In Madagascar thousands of people in the southern part of the country are experiencing famine-like conditions. Over a million more are considered to be on the brink of famine.
The crisis in Southern …
What to Expect at COP26: The Biggest UN Climate Conference Since The Paris Agreement
COP 26 is the most important international climate conference since the Paris Agreement of 2015.
On the line with me to offer a preview of what to expect from this major UN climate meeting is Pete …
How Agriculture, Land Use and Food Systems Can Help the Paris Agreement's Climate Goals | Taped Live
A Sudden Coup in Sudan -- What Comes Next?
Since the overthrow of the genocidal dictator Omar al Bashir in 2019, Sudan has been lead by a transitional governing council made up of civilians and the military. On Monday October 25th 2021 the Su…
Why Did Saudi Arabia Purchase Newcastle United -- Is "Sportswashing" the Next Frontier of Public Diplomacy?
The purchase caused a great deal…
How Can We Achieve Policy Coherence for Climate Security | Climate Security Series
Today's episode was recorded live in front of a virtual audience and produced in partnership with CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural innovation network.
It is part of a series of episodes that e…
Humanity Gets A Malaria Vaccine!
On October 6, the World Health Organization endorsed a malaria vaccine for the first time ever. After years of testing, the vaccine was shown to be safe and effective at preventing the deaths of thou…
The Civil War in Ethiopia is Getting Worse
The government of Ethiopia has expelled seven top UN officials from the country. This move comes as the federal government launches a new military offensive against the TPLF -- the Tigray People's Li…