Paris Climate Talks: What You Need to Know
The Paris Climate talks kick off in just a few short weeks. On November 30, president Obama and many other heads of state are going to start weeks of negotiations that if all goes according to plan, w...
11 Nov 201522min
Playing the Devil's Advocate In International Relations
"Red Teaming" is a concept that can trace its origins to the year 1234 when Pope Gregory the IX created the position of Devils Advocate to vet Papal cannonizations. In more modern times, the process h...
5 Nov 201528min
What Russia Wants from Syria
Less than a month ago, Russia began a military operation in Syria that is ongoing to this day. Russia's direct military involvement in Syria adds a complicated layer to an already complex conflict. On...
28 Okt 201519min
The Foreign Policy Implications of Canada's Elections
The Liberal party in Canada, lead by Justin Trudeau, son of Pierre, shocked the world with a big, big win in hotly contested national elections. The Liberal ascent ends a near decade in power for the ...
20 Okt 201520min
Episode 84: Felice Gaer
Felice Gaer has served on the UN Committee Against torture since 1999, making her the longest serving American elected to a UN Human Rights body. Though there is little power vested in the independent...
16 Okt 201548min
My Wife Gave Birth to our Son in the Passenger Seat of our Toyota So This Episode Is About Maternal and Newborn Health
So we had a scare. But all ends well. This episode is in two parts. First, you'll hear directly from my amazing wife about giving birth in our family car. It's a crazy story. Then, I speak with Dr....
14 Okt 201526min
Christine Fair, a scholar of South Asian Security, speaks openly about sexual harassment in the IR field
Christine Fair is a respected scholar of South Asian politics and security. But her career path has been tough, with unnecessary obstacles in her way. In this episode, she speaks candidly about overco...
9 Okt 201544min
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Victor Ochen Survived the LRA
The Nobel Peace Prize is announced on October 9. In March this year, Victor Ochen was nominated for the 2015 prize by the same organization the nominated previous laureates, Martin Luther King, Jr, De...
6 Okt 201555min
