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The Global Dialogue - A PGAN Podcast

The Global Dialogue
Iran
Pakistan
United States
Israel
NATO
Indus Waters Treaty
International Campuses
Gaza
China
Propaganda
Public Diplomacy
Soft Power
Global Disorder
Artificial Intelligence
Negotiation Theory
Islamabad
Nuclear Weapons
IMF
Water Resources
United Nations

The Global Dialogue is one of the fastest-growing English-language foreign-affairs podcasts with over 3.5 million views and 40K+ subscribers in just two months across 15 episodes. Produced by PGAN, a global network of internationally educated scholars and professionals spanning 70+ countries. New episodes regularly — subscribe and join the conversation.

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Why do countries follow international law when there is no global police? And why do superpowers like the US, Russia and China break the rules and get away with it?

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, a podcast by the Pakistan Global Alumni Netw... more

Fourteen months after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, has water weaponisation actually held up? Prof. Filippo Menga, one of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, joins The Global Dialogue to unpack what changed India's wat... more

Prof. Steve Keen is one of the few economists who saw 2008 coming. In this episode of The Global Dialogue, he argues the next crisis will be deeper than the last, with a global famine genuinely on the cards as debt, climate damage and fragile food sy... more

Hala Rharrit is the first and only US State Department diplomat to publicly resign over Gaza, stepping down in April 2024 after 18 years in the Foreign Service. A career political and human rights officer with postings in Yemen, Qatar, Hong Kong, and... more

Did the United States and Israel miscalculate when they took the war to Iran? And as the region searches for an exit, is Pakistan the actor best placed to broker a conclusive end to the conflict?

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Dr. Trita Par... more

One of China's most influential globalization thinkers on what Pakistan keeps getting wrong about Beijing — and what it could get right.

Dr. Wang Huiyao, founder of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), joins PGAN Global Dialogue for a candi... more

In this episode of the PGAN Podcast, we are joined by Dr Michael O'Hanlon — Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, holder of the Phil Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy, and one of America's most resp... more

Is Pakistan quietly becoming a global peacemaker? And can a country rewrite its image through stories, not statements?

In this episode of Global Dialogue, we sit down with Dr. Etienne Auge — propaganda scholar, soft power expert, and author of found... more

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Kal Raustiala
Professor at UCLA School of Law, leading expert on international law
UCLA School of Law
Episode: Why Powerful Countries Get Away With Breaking International Law
Filippo Menga
Professor of political geography specializing in water politics and transboundary rivers
Episode: Has India Weaponised the Indus? Prof. Filippo Menga on the Indus Water Treaty
Steve Keen
Economist, author of Debunking Economics; critic of mainstream economics; honorary professor at University College London
University College London (honorary) / Debunking Economics author
Episode: Global Famine in 2026 | How This Crash Will be Worse Than 2008
Hala Rharrit
Former US State Department diplomat with 18 years of service
Former United States Government / U.S. State Department
Episode: US Diplomat Who Quit Over Gaza: Hala Rharrit on Iran and Pakistan’s Moment
Dr. Trita Parsi
Foreign policy expert, award-winning author, co-founder of the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute / US-Iran policy commentator
Episode: Can Pakistan End the Iran-Israel War? | Dr. Trita Parsi
Henry Wang Huiyao
Founder of the Center for China and Globalization; former counselor to China's State Council; leading authority on US-China relations and global governance.
Center for China and Globalization
Episode: What Pakistan Can Learn from China's Rise | Dr. Henry Wang Huiyao, CCG | Global Dialogue | PGAN
Michael O'Hanlon
Senior Fellow and Director of Research for Foreign Policy at Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: Why Pakistan Matters: Dr Michael O'Hanlon on US-Pakistan Ties, India & Middle-Power Diplomacy | PGAN
Etienne Auge
Professor and principal lecturer focusing on media, influence, and political communication
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Episode: Pakistan's Secret Diplomacy Win: A Propaganda Expert Explains | Dr. Etienne Auge | PGAN Podcast
Zaur Hasanov
Expert based in the United States with a background in logistics and telecommunications, focused on the Caucasus and broader regional dynamics
Independent consultant (based in the United States)
Episode: Hormuz Remains Closed. What Happens to Iran Now? | Gwadar, Chabahar & Eurasia | Zaur Hasanov

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Will the US-Iran Nuclear Deal Happen? Oxford Expert Explains Pakistan's Role in Islamabad Talks
Q: What role does Pakistan play as a mediator, and how does their involvement shape the talks?
Pakistan's credibility and direct regional ties allow it to coordinate multiple stakeholders and keep channels open. Being in the room helps them manage tempo, tone, and momentum, while ensuring messages stay aligned across all sides.
Will the US-Iran Nuclear Deal Happen? Oxford Expert Explains Pakistan's Role in Islamabad Talks
Q: Why is Batna important in high-stakes diplomacy like this, and how can it influence decisions at the table?
Batna provides a fallback benchmark to judge any proposed agreement. If the deal on the table is better than alternatives, pursue it; if not, walk away. This protects negotiators from getting cornered by pressure and helps manage risk in volatile talks.
Will the US-Iran Nuclear Deal Happen? Oxford Expert Explains Pakistan's Role in Islamabad Talks
Q: How do red lines affect the negotiation, and what is the recommended approach to them?
Public, position-led red lines tend to box in the negotiation and hinder creativity. The recommended approach is to move from hard lines to a focus on how to structure deals, sequencing, and measurable steps that allow for flexibility while preserving core objectives.
Will the US-Iran Nuclear Deal Happen? Oxford Expert Explains Pakistan's Role in Islamabad Talks
Q: What are the fundamental principles of negotiation that most people don't understand?
The guest emphasizes that negotiation is about relationships and trust, not just positions. Understanding the other side's interests, sharing information, and being willing to see things from the counterpart's perspective are crucial to moving beyond rigid demands.
How AI Is Reshaping Law Careers | Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Law
Q: How much of that philosophy background actually defines how you now lead your organization?
He notes that many English law firms hire non-law graduates and that a broad humanities background informs strategic thinking, teaching, and the way he engages with students and partners.

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What is The Global Dialogue about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous foreign-affairs program featuring deep dives into international law, geopolitics, regional security, and global governance. Episodes frequently center on how great powers interact with international institutions, the dynamics of diplomacy and mediation, and the strategic implications for countries navigating multipolar order. Notable throughlines include debates over the legitimacy and reform of multilateral bodies, water diplomacy and transboundary governance, and the role of third-party mediators in US, Iran, Pakistan, and Middle East relations. A standout strength is the guest roster, which spans renowned scholars, former diplomats, and policy experts who offer both analytical rigor and practical perspectives on current geopol... more

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1. Kal Raustiala
2. Filippo Menga
3. Steve Keen
4. Hala Rharrit
5. Dr. Trita Parsi
6. Henry Wang Huiyao
7. Michael O'Hanlon
8. Etienne Auge

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