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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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I've been hanging around the United Nations these past few days attending events related to consultations on lethal autonomous weapons systems—so-called killer robots. These are AI-powered weapons systems that can select and strike targets without hu... more

Eliana Johns hunts for nuclear weapons. She’s a senior research associate at the Federation of American Scientists, where her team uses open-source intelligence — or OSINT — to uncover secrets about countries’ nuclear capabilities and intentions. In ... more

The race to succeed António Guterres is unofficially underway. His term as UN Secretary-General ends in December 2026, but the backroom jockeying has already begun.  In this episode, Mark and Anjali are joined by Richard Gowan of the International Cr... more

The legendary international relations scholar Joseph Nye passed away on May 7th at the age of 88. He’s best known, of course, for developing and advancing the idea of “soft power”—the ability to influence others and shape outcomes through attraction,... more

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Recent Guests

Alexandra Bell
President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and a former senior State Department official on nuclear issues.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Episode: What We Know About Trump's Nuclear Policy | Alexandra Bell
Robert Floyd
Executive Director of the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Episode: When Treaties Work: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Ankit Panda
Author of The New Nuclear Age at the Precipice of Armageddon
Episode: Why We are in a ‘New’ Nuclear Age | Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping
President of China responsible for current trade strategies
Government of China
Episode: Tariffs, Counter-Tariffs, and What Comes Next in the US-China "Trade War"
Wendy Cutler
Vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former USTR negotiator.
Asia Society Policy Institute
Episode: Tariffs, Counter-Tariffs, and What Comes Next in the US-China "Trade War"
Dalia Abdel Moneim
Sudanese activist in civil society
Episode: What the World is Ignoring About Sudan’s Civil War
Heather Hurlburt
Former chief of staff in the Office of the US Trade Representative and fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Analyzing The Geopolitical Fallout As Trump’s Trade War Takes Shape
Justin Ling
Journalist and author of the Bug-Eyed and Shameless newsletter
Bug-Eyed and Shameless
Episode: Something Strange is Happening in Canada
Bob Kitchen
Vice President for Emergencies at the International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Episode: Crisis in Myanmar: Earthquake Aftermath and the Global Response

Hosts

Mark Leon Goldberg
Veteran international affairs journalist and the host responsible for guiding interviews and discussions related to significant global news and international relations.
Anjali Dayal
Co-host who brings expertise in international politics, enriching discussions around various global issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 714 ratings
  • Another lefty political pod yawn

    Boring orange man bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdoma month 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 Statesa year 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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Why We are in a ‘New’ Nuclear Age | Ankit Panda
Q: What sort of policy solutions or political solutions exist to help us avoid that worst-case scenario?
Ankit suggests that the interest in self-preservation among major powers may eventually lead to renewed arms control negotiations, emphasizing the importance of recognizing nuclear risks as part of statecraft.
Why We are in a ‘New’ Nuclear Age | Ankit Panda
Q: How does China fit into this being a new nuclear era?
Ankit discusses how China's nuclear strategy has evolved, marking a significant change in nuclear dynamics, as it transitions from a minimal deterrent to potentially building a larger arsenal amidst rising tensions with the US.
Why We are in a ‘New’ Nuclear Age | Ankit Panda
Q: Can I have you walk me through what were the previous nuclear eras?
Ankit explains that to understand the current era, one must recognize the distinct periods of the nuclear age beginning from 1945, including the Cold War period and the subsequent efforts at arms control.
What We Know About Trump's Nuclear Policy | Alexandra Bell
Q: Is there anything else that you're looking towards in the coming weeks or months that will suggest to you what kind of nuclear policy this administration will pursue?
Next week, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee Meeting will indicate how the U.S. will frame its nuclear policy going forward.
What We Know About Trump's Nuclear Policy | Alexandra Bell
Q: What do you know about Donald Trump's nuclear policies thus far?
In the first four months of Trump’s administration, the plans for nuclear policy have not been fully unveiled, but there are indications of interest in nuclear modernization and diplomacy.

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