
The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of intern... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1319 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a Guyanese diplomat and candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations. If selected, she would become both the first woman and the first person of Indigenous descent to lead the world body. She joins Mark for a sub... more
Vali Nasr is everywhere in the news these days. The Iranian American scholar has written scores of books and articles about Iran and the Middle East, and even before the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, he was someone policymakers and journalists regularly turn... more
For decades, Cuba has deployed doctors on medical missions around the world, often to places where skilled health workers are badly needed. These missions have a genuine humanitarian component—but they also generate billions of dollars for the Cuban ... more
The world promised to be better prepared for the next pandemic. But has it followed through?
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, who co-chairs the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, joins me for a wide-ranging conv... more
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I listened to the latest episode with Joel Braunold and actually disappointment underplays how I feel. Mark did not challenge any of the false analysis made by Braunold. This is despite easily sourced connections to zionist organisations and the state of israel. I thought this podcast upheld neutrality and independence but what we get are partisan skewed analyses. I’ve unfollowed.
Odd to say we should “celebrate” funding wars… the free world must be victorious, and might does not equal right - but what a weird choice of words to use in reference to war. However I’m guessing due to this opinion I’ll be labeled as a “far-right MAGA” ideologue, right?
Only recently came to this podcast.
So, this review is primarily a response to the podcast on the China-USA relationship, as evidenced by the proposed actions against TikTok.
Will listen to more episodes in the future, hopefully with better insight.
Its rare to find long form in depth reporting on events in Africa. This podcast regularly devotes entire episodes to African news and generally offers a good perspective for listeners who dont normally deep dive into it
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This program provides in-depth conversations with policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on international affairs, development, and global governance. Episodes frequently tackle urgent global challenges—from HIV/AIDS funding, multilateral diplomacy, and UN processes to nuclear non-proliferation, climate risk, and humanitarian crises—with a balance of expert analysis and on-the-ground perspectives. The show often features subject-matter specialists, former officials, and academics, offering nuanced takes on long-term policy questions, governance reforms, and the geopolitics shaping world events. A notable strength is the guest diversity and the ability to connect technical issues to practical policy outcomes, making it a solid resource... more
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