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Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters

Global Dispatches
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Taiwan
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Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Ethnic Cleansing
Genocide
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Russia
Prisoner Exchange
Joseph Korbel School Of International Studies
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United States Congress
Ukraine
Lai Ching-Te

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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UNGA is over. But its legacy lives on. We recorded this episode as news broke of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and so we look back at UNGA80 to trace the ways in which the world’s largest diplomatic gathering may have provided some ... more

On September 16th, Morocco became the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, triggering a countdown to January, when the treaty will officially enter into force.

The High Seas Treaty establishes a kind of “rules of the road” for international... more

A genocidal militia called the Rapid Support Forces has been laying siege to the city of El Fasher, in Darfur, for nearly 500 days. But in recent weeks, the situation has grown far worse. Some 250,000 people are now trapped in the city and are enduri... more

In 1995, there was a landmark meeting on gender equality in Beijing: the Fourth World Conference on Women. The conference produced the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a highly influential blueprint for advancing women’s rights. It was at... more

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Recent Guests

Nichola Clark
Senior officer for ocean governance at the Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: When Treaties Work: The High Seas Treaty
Noaman Elwaleed Mousa
PhD student in political science at UCLA studying civil wars in Africa
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Sudan's Civil War Takes an Even Deadlier Turn
Brian Finucane
Senior advisor at the International Crisis Group
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Episode: Is America Suddenly at War With Venezuela?
Maya Ungar
UN Analyst at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: “Your countries are going to hell” -- Trump Unleashes at the UN
Anjali Dayal
Associate Professor of International Politics at Fordham University
Fordham University
Episode: “Your countries are going to hell” -- Trump Unleashes at the UN
Dr. Esias Bedingar
Program Manager at Big Win Philanthropy and former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Chad
Big Win Philanthropy
Episode: Immunizations Are One of Africa's Greatest Public Health Success Stories | Future of Africa, Episode 7
Dr. Jamal Ahmed
WHO Director for Polio Eradication
WHO
Episode: Immunizations Are One of Africa's Greatest Public Health Success Stories | Future of Africa, Episode 7
Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and member of the Elders
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Episode: Immunizations Are One of Africa's Greatest Public Health Success Stories | Future of Africa, Episode 7
Satta Sheriff
Liberian climate justice and child rights advocate, first female speaker of the Jotun's Parliament
Episode: Women and Girls Will Write the Future of Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 6

Host

Mark Leon Goldberg
Host and founder known for in-depth international affairs discussions and a commitment to bringing critical global issues to light.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 725 ratings
  • Another lefty political pod yawn

    Boring orange man bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdom6 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tioranta
    Irelanda year 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?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Consumer04312
    United Statesa year 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DelCoTrash
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its engaging and intelligent discussions that encourage listeners to think critically about world affairs.
Some critics express dissatisfaction with perceived biases in political analysis, particularly regarding sensitive topics like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and deep analysis provided on international issues, making complex topics accessible.

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Talking Points

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Women and Girls Will Write the Future of Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 6
Q: What do you think we need to change in our mindset when it comes to how we view women on the continent?
We need to give the same value to a girl as to a boy, starting in the family environment where girls should have the same respect and incentives to flourish.
Women and Girls Will Write the Future of Africa | Future of Africa, Episode 6
Q: What's currently giving you hope for the future of African girls and women?
The belief that when a child sees herself and says, 'I want to be president of my country,' it's because she knows there's no limit to what she can achieve.
A Simmering Conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region is Suddenly Getting Worse
Q: What role might other key international players have in reducing this spiral of conflict and preventing this conflict from getting worse?
The international community needs to recognize the Cabo Delgado conflict and exert influence to change the situation, potentially involving the United Nations and major powers.
A Simmering Conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region is Suddenly Getting Worse
Q: What has been the response of the government to this escalating attack over the last several years in Cabo Delgado?
The government initially focused on military responses but later sought help from regional partners like the Southern African Development Community and Rwanda as the crisis deepened.
A Simmering Conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region is Suddenly Getting Worse
Q: Can you just give us a bit of a background on this conflict and how it began and how it's evolved?
The conflict began around 2017, correlating with natural gas exploration, and has seen various forms of violence and displacement since.

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