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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

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	1284	Founded	13 years ago
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Inside the (Flawed) Push at the Security Council to Reopen Hormuz | To Save Us From Hell

The Security Council is weighing yet another U.S.-backed resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that is probably doomed from the start. In this first segment of To Save Us From Hell, Anjali and Mark explain the flawed logic behind this latest effort to r... more

6 May 2026 • 19 min

Introducing: "Houston At Large" -- A New Podcast About How America's Fourth Largest City Impacts the World

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4 May 2026 • 45 min

A Brilliant New Book Tells The Extraordinary Story Of Ordinary Syrians In The Civil War

Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution by Anand Gopal takes readers to the Syrian city of Manbij before, during, and after the civil war. Against all odds, the people of Manbij evicted the Assad regime from the city an... more

30 Apr 2026 • 30 min

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The High Stakes of a Major UN Meeting on Nuclear Weapons

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is the most important and impactful global agreement on nuclear weapons. 191 counties have joined the NPT since it entered into force in 1970, with just a few notable exceptions, including India, Pakistan, Israel ... more

27 Apr 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Davenport

Director for Non-Proliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association

Arms Control Association

Episode: The High Stakes of a Major UN Meeting on Nuclear Weapons

Kate Philipps-Barrasso

Vice President for Policy and Advocacy at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps

Episode: How the Iran War Is Already Fueling a Global Food Crisis

Kyle Lascurettes

Professor at Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College

Episode: Can International Institutions Survive Democratic Backsliding? Live from Lewis & Clark College

Jacob Mardell

Lead analyst at Sinification, tracks Chinese foreign policy debates

Sinification

Episode: How China Views the Iran War

Serina Ng

Director at the World Health Organization and executive head of the G20 Joint Finance Health Task Force Secretariat

World Health Organization

Episode: From Detection to Decision-Making: Understanding Pandemic Risk | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Ben Oppenheim

Non-resident fellow at the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab and at the Center for Global Development

Berkeley Risk and Security Lab; Center for Global Development

Episode: From Detection to Decision-Making: Understanding Pandemic Risk | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Hamid Jafari

Polio eradication expert

World Health Organization (WHO)

Episode: How Existing Disease Surveillance Networks Can Catch New Outbreaks | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Krystal Burungi Mwesiga

Entomologist and researcher

Uganda Virus Research Institute; Target Malaria

Episode: How Existing Disease Surveillance Networks Can Catch New Outbreaks | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Dr. Ciro Ugarte

Director of Health Emergencies at the Pan American Health Organization

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Episode: Introducing: "Before the Outbreak" — A Three-Part Series on Disease Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness

Hosts

Mark Leon Goldberg

Host with a long-running emphasis on international affairs; frequent guest and lead interviewer on global security, diplomacy, and UN-related topics.

Anjali Dayal

Co-host of a dual-issue program; associate professor of international politics with expertise in global governance and policy analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 749 ratings

Another lefty political pod yawn
Boring orange man bad
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very funny and clever pod
United Kingdoma year ago
Disappointing liberal zionist partisan analysis
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.
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Ireland2 years ago
Word choice matters.
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?
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Consumer04312
United States2 years ago
Disappointingly Naive
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.
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Exasperatd
United States2 years ago
Excellent Africa analysis
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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DelCoTrash
United States3 years ago

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The High Stakes of a Major UN Meeting on Nuclear Weapons

Q: So, Kelsey, we are speaking just at the start of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, and we'll unpack what that means. But to kick off, can I have you explain to the audience what is the NPT and how does it work?

The NPT is built on three pillars: disarmament by nuclear-weapon states, non-proliferation by non-nuclear states, and access to peaceful nuclear technology under safeguards; together these provide a framework for limiting spread while allowing civilian nuclear development, with periodic review conferences to assess progress.

Can International Institutions Survive Democratic Backsliding? Live from Lewis & Clark College

Q: What is the role of international organizations in democratic backsliding, and can they still promote liberal norms effectively?

The guest explains that IOs historically supported democratization through socialization, external accountability, and conditional membership, but contemporary dynamics show mixed outcomes. They suggest a nuanced approach: IOs can still promote liberalism, but efficacy depends on how well they adapt to diverse political contexts and reinforce domestic checks and civil society.

How the Iran War Is Already Fueling a Global Food Crisis

Q: What has been the impact of the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on humanitarian access and food security?

The guest explains that price shocks in fuel, fertilizer, and water are cascading through economies, increasing costs for farmers and humanitarian delivery, reducing purchasing power for vulnerable households, and threatening future harvests. Donor funding is tightening just as need spikes, making rapid humanitarian responses more difficult, and emphasizes the need for immediate, scale-up support and longer-term development to reduce dependence on imports.

How Existing Disease Surveillance Networks Can Catch New Outbreaks | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Q: Are there examples of how a system for acute flaccid paralysis has been used to detect another disease emerging?

Hamid and Krystal describe how AFP-trained personnel and the associated data and laboratory capacity were repurposed to identify and respond to outbreaks such as Ebola and, later, to support COVID-19 efforts through integrated surveillance and rapid decision-making.

How Existing Disease Surveillance Networks Can Catch New Outbreaks | Before the Outbreak, Episode 2

Q: Can you describe how malaria and polio surveillance look like in practice?

Krystal explains the malaria system combines rapid diagnostic data from clinics with district-level reporting, while Hamid discusses how polio AFP surveillance became a backbone for broader disease detection and helped drive rapid responses to outbreaks in other contexts.

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A deep-dive international affairs show that hosts policymakers, journalists, and specialists to unpack global developments, security issues, development, and diplomacy. Recent episodes highlight AI governance and arms control, Middle East and Africa conflicts, UN diplomacy, and US foreign policy, often featuring practitioners with on-the-ground experience or academic insights. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want nuanced, long-form analysis from practitioners and researchers, with a track record of high-caliber guests and rigorous discussion. A standout strength is its ability to connect global trends to concrete policy implications, offering historical context and forward-looking perspectives that aren't always present in mai... more

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