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Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters

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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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Things are obviously moving very fast in the Middle East. When I caught up with my guest today, Dalia Dassa Kaye, the war was in its second day. Bombings in Iran and throughout the region continued at a rapid clip, and there was little sense of when,... more

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Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a high-stakes meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and, according to several news reports, delivered an ultimatum: either Anthropic drops the safety guardrails built into its AI model, Claude,... more

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Ethiopia is on the brink of a war that could turn into a major regional conflagration. Over the past several weeks, military forces have been moving into position across the region in a conflict that would pit the government of Ethiopia and some alli... more

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It was an odd juxtaposition: Trump's inaugural Board of Peace gathered in Washington, D.C. as the U.S. appeared to be readying for war with Iran. In this week's To Save Us From Hell episode, Mark and Anjali discuss why this Board of Peace can't reall... more

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Anna Hehir
head of Military AI Governance at the Future of Life Institute
Future of Life Institute
Episode: Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: The High-Stakes Fight Over Military AI—and Autonomous Weapons
Zecharias Zelalem
Journalist
Episode: Ethiopia Is Sliding Fast Toward Major War
Diego Da Rin
Haiti analyst for the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Why Has the United States Deployed Gunboats to Haiti?
Corey Hinderstein
Vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The Last Nuclear Arms Control Agreement Between the US and Russia Just Expired. What's Next?
Dave Keating
Brussels correspondent for France 24 and author of The Owned Continent
France 24
Episode: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Is Rewriting the Political Playbook
Jordan Tama
Professor at American University specializing in American public opinion and foreign policy
American University
Episode: What Americans Really Think About Foreign Policy
Daniel Akech
Expert from the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Civil War Has Returned to South Sudan
Andrew Green
Journalist documenting the impact of HIV/AIDS funding cuts in Zambia
Episode: One Year On: What Have Trump's HIV/AIDS Cuts Cost The World?
Amaka Anku
Head of Eurasia Group's Africa Practice, knowledgeable about Nigeria's political and security landscape
Eurasia Group
Episode: The Curious Case of America's Christmas Day Missile Strikes in Nigeria

Host

Mark Leon Goldberg
A prominent figure in international affairs who often interviews key policymakers, scholars, and journalists about pressing global issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 748 ratings
  • Another lefty political pod yawn

    Boring orange man bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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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    1
    tioranta
    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    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.

    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 States3 years ago

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Consistent positive feedback highlights the engaging interviews with experts and the host's ability to provide clear insights into complex topics.

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#240
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#181
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#243
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#16
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#55
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Ethiopia Is Sliding Fast Toward Major War
Q: What factors are driving Ethiopia toward this potential war, including internal politics and external actors?
He discusses nationalist rhetoric returning, the government's push to secure borders and ports, and external support from UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, all of which pull regional dynamics toward conflict.
Ethiopia Is Sliding Fast Toward Major War
Q: Can you explain what's been happening, really just over the last 24 hours, I suppose?
The guest outlines rapid developments, including mobilizations and border tensions, showing how quickly the risk of war has escalated and how past events in 2020-2022 have shaped current incentives for both sides.
Why Has the United States Deployed Gunboats to Haiti?
Q: Can you discuss the controversial use of explosive drones in the fight against gangs?
While controversial and deemed illegal, explosive drones have been utilized as a last resort to counter gang offensives due to a lack of options for the Haitian authorities.
Why Has the United States Deployed Gunboats to Haiti?
Q: What do we know thus far about how this Gang Suppression Force might be deployed and if and when it might be deployed and what difference it might make?
The force is expected to have more reliable funding and logistics, allowing for independent and offensive operations against the gangs.
Why Has the United States Deployed Gunboats to Haiti?
Q: How is it that gang violence and gang control over so much of Port-au-Prince and much of Haiti has just exploded over the last few years?
The gangs have diversified their criminal portfolio and started establishing illegal taxes on economic activities, becoming the de facto authorities in the territories they control.

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Focusing on global news and international relations, this podcast provides in-depth interviews with policymakers, scholars, and journalists to explore key trends shaping world affairs. Regular discussions include topics such as humanitarian crises, international treaties, and geopolitical dynamics, making the content highly relevant for listeners keen on understanding complex global issues deeply. The unique format of long-form discussions offers listeners not only valuable insights but also personal stories and connections to pressing international dilemmas. By emphasizing a blend of expert analysis and personal narratives, it seeks to illuminate topics often overlooked by mainstream media, catering to those with a keen interest in impactf... more

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