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Global Insights

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

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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Recent hostilities with Iran have once again highlighted the role of the Kurds as a key player in regional conflicts. While seen as a threat by governments in Ankara, Tehran, Damascus, and Baghdad, the world’s largest s... more

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The recent expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia marks a structural shift in the global nuclear order, removing the last legally binding constraints on the world’s two largest arsenals. With no ... more

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Cuba is at a strategic crossroads as the near collapse of its national energy system reshapes the island’s political landscape. Intense U.S. sanctions and the loss of energy support from traditional partners like Venezu... more

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It has been just over a year since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” global tariff announcement. Since then, the global trade landscape has shifted as countries hedged against their traditional dependence on the U.S. m... more

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Recent Guests

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
Adam Posen
President
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: Beyond Tariffs: The New Multipolar Trade Web
Elisabeth Braw
Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Security
Atlantic Council
Episode: How Russia Weaponized a Thousand Ships
Michelle Wiese Bockmann
Maritime intelligence analyst specializing in sanctioned oil flows
Maritime intelligence community
Episode: How Russia Weaponized a Thousand Ships
Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council
Episode: U.S. Strategy in the Western Hemisphere
Monica de Bolle
Senior Fellow at the Pearson Institute for International Economics and host of the podcast Policy for the Planet
Pearson Institute
Episode: U.S. Strategy in the Western Hemisphere
Jeremy Shapiro
Research Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, former US State Department advisor
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: Challenges and Options

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Courtney Doggart
Moderator and host for multiple Global Insights 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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Global Insights offers moderated conversations that explore macro trends and region-specific dynamics shaping the world. Recent episodes span topics like U.S. policy in Latin America, the evolving global trade order, maritime sanctions and the Shadow Fleet, and the future of the liberal international order, often featuring policy scholars, former diplomats, and industry analysts. The show frequently highlights energy security, geopolitical risk, and global governance, with discussions that connect historical context to current events. A notable strength is its ability to pair high-level analysis with practical implications for businesses and policymakers alike, making complex international topics accessible to a global, professional audienc... more

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