Freedom of Foreign Press in China
The Chinese government’s long held strategy to control dissent within their borders has had enormous impact on members of the media—particularly foreign media.Jen sat down Charles Hutzler, the former ...
14 Nov 201936min
What Baghdadi's Death Means for ISIS
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi shaped and led ISIS, defining its brutal ideology and establishing himself as a "caliph of all Muslims". What does his death mean for ISIS? Jen talks to Carnegie expert H.A. Helly...
7 Nov 201926min
"Get Rid of Everyone": Lebanon's Arab Spring 2.0
Protestors around Lebanon have already won many victories, including the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. But can a deeply sectarian government really start afresh? Jen talks to Marwan Muash...
31 Okt 201921min
How a Poet Defied El Salvador's Death Squads
Carolyn Forché was an acclaimed twenty-seven year old poet in 1977 when a stranger persuaded her to travel to El Salvador, a country on the brink of war. What she saw there, recounted in her recent me...
24 Okt 201934min
Fixing Interpol with Matt Apuzzo
Interpol conjures up images of shady agents in sharp suits, jetting around the world to capture international criminals. But recently the international police agency has come under fire, as autocratic...
17 Okt 201928min
Mohammad Bin Salman's Recklessness and Saudi Arabia's Future
Mohammad Bin Salman rose to power with the promise of reform and liberalizing Saudi society. The war in Yemen and the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi have changed his reputation d...
10 Okt 201935min
Indonesia's Youth Are Trying to Save the Country
Tens of thousands of Indonesians took to the streets last week to protest a series of controversial moves undertaken by President Jokowi and his government. While Indonesians are no stranger to protes...
3 Okt 201920min
How UNGA Happens
The United Nations General Assembly has gathered world leaders since 1945. But while presidents and prime ministers stage dramatic speeches in the hall, much of the real diplomatic work takes place on...
26 Sep 201932min
