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Global Insights

Network 20/20
United States
Iran
China
Venezuela
Sudan
Liberal International Order
Islamic Republic Of Iran
Transatlantic Relations
Energy Transition
Shadow Fleet
Geopolitics
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Nicolás Maduro
Oil and Gas
Global Energy Landscape
United Nations
Neo-Royalism
Ukraine
Immigration

Network 20/20’s Global Insights is a series of moderated conversations that brings together a curious global audience to dig deeper into macro-level and region-specific trends shaping our world.

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A major shift is underway in the defense posture of Northern Europe. Finland and Sweden joined NATO, ending long periods of non-alignment. Together, the “Nordic-Baltic Eight” (NB8) give more military aid to Ukraine as a ... more

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The United Arab Emirates’ recent decision to leave OPEC after nearly six decades is about far more than oil—it is the latest sign of a growing rift with Saudi Arabia and a marker of Abu Dhabi’s willingness to challenge a... more

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Matt Gertken
Geopolitical strategist at BCA Research
BCA Research
Episode: The End of the Predictable World: Forecasting a World in Turmoil
Pablo Rasmussen
Strategist advising on political risk in Europe
Brzezinski Global Strategies
Episode: The End of the Predictable World: Forecasting a World in Turmoil
Bill Park
Visiting research fellow at King's College London who has studied Kurdish politics for decades
King's College London
Episode: The Kurdish Crossroads: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria
David Albright
Physicist and Founder of the Institute for Science and International Security
Institute for Science and International Security
Episode: Rising Proliferation: Nuclear Risks in a Post-Treaty World
Alexandra Bell
President of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Episode: Rising Proliferation: Nuclear Risks in a Post-Treaty World
Stacie Pettyjohn
Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Rising Proliferation: Nuclear Risks in a Post-Treaty World
Emily Mendrala
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Episode: Cuba’s Future and U.S. Interests
Edward Alden
Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Beyond Tariffs: The New Multipolar Trade Web
Alice Slayton Clark
Senior Vice President for Trade
U.S. Council for International Business
Episode: Beyond Tariffs: The New Multipolar Trade Web

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Courtney Doggart
Moderator and discussant, frequently hosts conversations on geopolitics and policy
Courtney Dockert
Moderator and host focusing on global affairs discussions

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The Geopolitics of U.S. Higher Education
Q: John, how would you describe the significance of US higher education to domestic strength and global influence, particularly as a tool of soft power?
Courtney sets up the question for John to explain how people, money, and research have historically driven the US's soft power through higher education, emphasizing long-standing programs like Fulbright, area studies, and USAID partnerships that have expanded influence while also fueling scientific and economic strength.
The US-China AI Power Race: High Stakes in High Tech
Q: Does the Biden administration's AI action plan adequately address priorities, and what might be added?
The action plan is seen as broadly sensible with a pro-business tilt, but gaps include immigration for talent, labor-market disruption, and managing model risks. The panel suggests adding measures on high-scale immigration, workforce transition planning, and detailed risk-management policies for AI models.
The US-China AI Power Race: High Stakes in High Tech
Q: What is meant by AI capabilities and how does the US–China competition manifest under the Biden administration?
AI capabilities cover what systems can do, including language, vision, and complex problem-solving, as well as organizational ability to deploy AI. The competition combines market share among leading firms and national-security considerations in how AI is integrated into military and defense capabilities.
Sudan: The Role of Technology in the Forgotten Conflict
Q: With the rise of advanced surveillance, you've noted that the world has become significantly less anonymous for war criminals. What is the current humanitarian situation, and is this visibility affecting behavior?
Sudan currently faces the largest displacement crisis in the world with millions displaced and severe famine across several regions. Surveillance has begun to alter perpetrator behavior in complex ways, sometimes accelerating certain tactics while increasing visibility and potential accountability, though it does not uniformly deter violence. The situation is additionally shaped by political dynamics and international responses, which remain insufficient to protect civilians.
Revisiting Sudan’s Conflict: Context and Implications
Q: What are the chances of a peaceful resolution to this conflict, and what actions or compromises would be required from both sides and international actors?
The outlook favors a negotiated settlement that keeps Hemmiti independent to leverage concessions from the army, rather than a clean merger; mediators risk entrenching two rival militaries and delaying any resolution. A peaceful outcome would require a credible mediation framework that aligns incentives toward a civilian-led transition and verifiable governance reforms, with balanced involvement from regional powers and the United States, while avoiding a victory for either side through elections that could empower Islamist factions.

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A lively, policy-forward series of moderated conversations that brings together geopolitical risk, economics, and regional dynamics to illuminate macro trends and business implications. Across episodes, the discussion often centers on how geopolitics reshapes supply chains, energy markets, trade policy, and security strategy, with a mix of seasoned researchers, policymakers, and regional specialists offering practical frameworks for decision-makers. Notable is the consistent emphasis on scenario planning, the intersections between public policy and private sector risk, and a global lens that ranges from Europe and Latin America to the Middle East and Asia. The show is especially useful for executives, analysts, and policymakers seeking clea... more

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