Massive Swarms of Desert Locusts Are Causing Crisis in East Africa
Desert locusts are eating their way through East Africa on a scale not seen in decades. These migratory pests travel from field to field destroying either crops meant for human consumption or grassla...
26 Mar 202036min
Do International Criminal Courts Actually Deter War Crimes? |Interview with Jacqueline McAllister
I encountered a study in the journal, International Security by Dr. Jacqueline McAllister that examines whether or not international war crimes tribunals actually deter and prevent war crimes and crim...
23 Mar 202035min
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Its Effect on Low Income Countries and Global Development with Amanda Glassman
The coronavirus pandemic could have major implications for international development. As of now, most of the countries that have been hit hardest by COVID-19 are higher income countries; places like ...
19 Mar 202028min
How the Coronavirus is Impacting the Inner Workings of the United Nations with Margaret Besheer
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting institutions around the world, including the United Nations. In fact, about an hour after I recorded this episode, the Philippines Mission said to the United Nati...
16 Mar 202024min
The U.S. and Taliban Sign an Agreement to Withdraw American Troops from Afghanistan
On February 29th, the United States and the Taliban entered into an agreement that would see the complete pullout of US troops from Afghanistan. In return, the Taliban would renounce international te...
12 Mar 202035min
A Peace Agreement Ends South Sudan's Brutal Civil War. Will it Hold?
On February 22nd, two long time foes, President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar signed a power-sharing agreement to formally end South Sudan's brutal six-year civil war. The accord determined that Machar a...
9 Mar 202041min
The Coronavirus Poses a Big Threat to Refugees and Displaced People | Dr. Paul B. Spiegel
So far, COVID-19 has mostly impacted countries with decently functioning health care systems. However, experts and the WHO have expressed a great worry. What happens should we see clusters of cases wh...
2 Mar 202025min
How to Build Peace and Fight Terrorism at the Same Time with Judy Kimamo
The Boni Forest is a lush coastal ecosystem on the border between Kenya and Somalia. Its location and geography have made it an ideal hideout for al Shebaab -- the Somali terrorist group that has laun...
27 Feb 202040min
