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In Pursuit of Development

Dan Banik
Global South
United States
Serbia
China
Poverty Reduction
Active Non-Alignment
Democracy
European Union
Bangladesh
Climate Change
Balkans
Protests
BRICS
Non-Aligned Movement
Corruption
Democratic Backsliding
Global Development
Famine Of 1974
Aleksandar Vučić
Student Protests

Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, wh... more

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Dan Banik speaks with Homi Kharas about one of the most important yet surprisingly underexplored forces in modern development: the rise of the global middle class. Drawing on Kharas’s book The Rise of the Global Middle Class: How the Search for the G... more

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how societies function — from healthcare and education to governance, public debate, and the future of work. But as AI systems become more powerful and more deeply embedded in everyday life, they also r... more

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India-China relations are entering a new phase of cautious re-engagement after five years of deep tension following the 2020 Galwan clash. Leaders have resumed meetings, direct flights have restarted, and diplomatic channels are active again. However... more

In an era of intensifying great-power rivalry, shrinking foreign aid budgets, and declining faith in multilateralism, what role is left for global justice? In this wide-ranging conversation, the Yale philosopher Thomas Pogge joins Dan Banik in Oslo t... more

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Recent Guests

Francesco Marcelloni
Professor of data mining and machine learning at the University of Pisa; academic director of the Knowledge Hub on Artificial Intelligence at Circle U European University Alliance
University of Pisa; Circle U European University Alliance
Episode: Artificial intelligence and the future of human decision-making | Francesco Marcelloni
Manoj Kewalramani
Chairperson of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution; author and editor; host of The Great Power Show
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Why India–China relations could reshape the global order | Manoj Kewalramani
Thomas Pogge
Leitner Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Political Science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Can philosophy save a world obsessed with power? | Thomas Pogge
David McNair
Executive Director at one.org
one.org
Episode: Debt, development finance, and global agency | David McNair
David Engerman
Leitner International Interdisciplinary Professor of History at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Six economists and the making of modern development | David Engerman
Lindsey Moore
CEO and founder of DevelopMetrics, a technology social business driving social impact and promoting equity worldwide.
DevelopMetrics
Episode: Making evidence actually usable | Lindsey Moore
Dr. Arve Hansen
Research Professor at the University of Oslo, with a focus on Vietnam's socio-economic dynamics.
University of Oslo
Episode: Vietnam’s remarkable development turnaround | Arve Hansen
Todd Moss
Founder and Executive Director of the Energy for Growth Hub, expert on energy, development finance, and foreign policy
Episode: Energy for growth on the African continent | Todd Moss
Florian Krampe
Director of Studies for Peace and Development at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Episode: Climate, conflict and the development squeeze | Florian Krampe

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Dan Banik
Professor specializing in development, democracy, and global governance. Known for insightful analysis of complex social issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Season 6 is spectacular

    After a long break, it is delightful to see Dan back on the airwaves. And season 6 has not disappointed so far. Keep up the good work. We are grateful for this exceptional public good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derrick_Amh
    Norway2 months ago
  • Always something to learn

    I love Dan Banik’s podcast. Excellent selection of speakers and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joggisjoggis
    Norway4 years ago
  • The best podcast on global development

    I have for long wanted to listen to a thorough discussion on development-related topics. I finally found this podcast where Professor Banik invites many excellent guests and discusses the issues in-depth. This is an outstanding effort and the transcripts are also very valuable. Please continue the good work, Prof Banik. You deserve the thanks of your thousands of listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DevelopmentIssues-junkie
    India4 years ago
  • A real gem

    Stumbled on this recently and the preparation put into each interview is great. Really insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camwho?
    Australia4 years ago
  • Interesting, nuanced and thoughtful about development, poverty and democracy

    Congratulations to professor Dan Banik for an excellent podcast on a great variety of development issues. Food for thought!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margunnis
    United States5 years ago

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Can philosophy save a world obsessed with power? | Thomas Pogge
Q: What are your thoughts on the future of human rights in light of declining solidarity?
Pogge believes that human rights remain essential as a foundation for moral agreements, even if their sincerity has diminished in today's political landscape.
Can philosophy save a world obsessed with power? | Thomas Pogge
Q: What role do you believe philosophy has in today's world of economic and political turmoil?
Pogge argues that philosophy provides necessary frameworks for understanding values, which are crucial for solving fundamental global problems.
Can philosophy save a world obsessed with power? | Thomas Pogge
Q: Why do you think philosophers seem increasingly marginal in public life even as moral dilemmas multiply?
Thomas Pogge suggests that while philosophers have become demoralized and perceive themselves as sidelined, philosophy remains urgently needed to understand larger societal issues.
Six economists and the making of modern development | David Engerman
Q: How did the remaining five view Manmohan Singh's tenure as Prime Minister?
The views were mixed, with some disappointment from Bhagwati regarding the stalled liberalization efforts during Singh's prime ministership, contrasting with Sen and Sobhan's more nuanced perceptions.
Six economists and the making of modern development | David Engerman
Q: What are the core ideas that these six individuals came up with that contrasted with global north perspectives?
They focused on understanding local economic realities, critiquing models like modernization theory and emphasizing the importance of trade, inequality, and the unique socio-political landscapes of their home countries.

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1. Francesco Marcelloni
2. Manoj Kewalramani
3. Thomas Pogge
4. David McNair
5. David Engerman
6. Lindsey Moore
7. Dr. Arve Hansen
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