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Matters of State - Underreported Issues in World News & International Relations

Young professionals in Washington, DC get together weekly to discuss underreported global issues over drinks.

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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

29mins

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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

33mins

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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

27mins

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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

22mins

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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

52mins

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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

25mins

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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

34mins

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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

29mins

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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

29mins

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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

25mins

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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

39mins

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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

19mins

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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

25mins

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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

22mins

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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

29mins

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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

36mins

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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

20mins

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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

38mins

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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

18mins

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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

29mins

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