Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization, an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 1400 people. This makes it the second worst ebola outbrea...
19 Jun 201925min
The Hong Kong Protests
The protests in Hong Kong represent a key turning point for China, Hong Kong, and the world. Hong Kong is in the midst of the most significant protest movement since China assumed sovereignty in 1997....
16 Jun 201924min
Protests in Sudan Enter a Dangerous New Phase
Sudan is at a crossroads. In April, popular protests lead to the ouster of the country's longtime ruler, Omar al Bashir. He was toppled in a coup -- but the peaceful protests did not stop. Rather, the...
13 Jun 201928min
The Persecution of Christians in Iraq
In 2003, before the US invasion of Iraq, there were an estimated 1.2 million Christians living there. Today, that number is less than 250,000 -- an eighty percent drop in less than two decades. If t...
9 Jun 201932min
Life Stories, Anecdotes, and Advice from Renowned Foreign Affairs Professionals
Over the course of six years of running this podcast, I have interviewed hundreds of astounding people who have lived fascinating lives and led storied careers in international affairs. This includes ...
7 Jun 20198min
What You Need to Know About Internally Displaced People Around the World
According to the latest data, over 41 million people were internally displaced last year due to conflict and violence, according to a new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center. This ...
5 Jun 201924min
How A Census Can Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
In 2020 the West African Country of Ghana will conduct a census. This is a massive undertaking. Some 60,000 people will be deployed across the country in an effort to count every single person in Ghan...
31 Mai 201927min
UN Correspondent Chat: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, South African Broadcast Corporation
Sherwin Bryce-Pease is the United Nations Bureau chief for South African Broadcast Corporation, SABC News. We have a wide ranging discussion about happenings at the United Nations, including debates a...
29 Mai 201930min
