The UN Just Held Its First-Ever AI Governance Meeting. Here's Why It Matters
On July 6 and 7, the United Nations convened its first major meeting on AI governance. The Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held in Geneva, was different from other global gatherings on artificial in...
9 Jul 30min
Why The Status Quo in Gaza Can't Last Much Longer
There is a ceasefire on paper in Gaza. But in reality, Gazans are being killed on a near-daily basis by Israeli forces. Since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, more than 1,000 Gazans have been kil...
6 Jul 27min
Sudan Is on the Brink of Another Mass Atrocity
Sudan's civil war may be entering another catastrophic phase. As I write this, a genocidal militia is massing outside a major city in Sudan, El Obeid. NGOs, the United Nations — and even Donald Trump'...
2 Jul 29min
Thousands of Africans Are Being Lured to Fight in Russia's War on Ukraine
Support the show! Here's a 40% discount off a premium subscription! https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff Or at full price here: https://www.globaldispatches.org/ Russia's war in Ukraine has ...
29 Jun 22min
Colombia Takes a Hard-Right Turn: Who Is Abelardo de la Espriella?
Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is an unusual politician. For one, he has never held elected office and does not represent a traditional political party. Rather, he built a career ...
25 Jun 26min
How the UN Views the Iran-U.S. Ceasefire | To Save Us From Hell, Free Preview
Get a full subscription at a 40% off: https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett could become the first United Nations Secretary-General of Indigenous descent. Guyana's a...
22 Jun 19min
The U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: What Happens Now? | With Gregory Brew
Since the start of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict on February 28, I've found myself drawn to a handful of thoughtful analysts who have helped me make sense of the unfolding conflict and its vast global...
17 Jun 31min
Why This Could Be the Worst Ebola Outbreak Ever — And How to Stop It
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raging with no end in sight. So far, there are 676 confirmed cases, including 136 confirmed deaths. The true numbers are likely higher. One re...
14 Jun 30min
