
Hey, it’s Marcel Dirsus. I’m a political scientist and this is The Next Best, my podcast. The world is complex, dangerous and confusing. To make sense of it all, I talk to authors, historians, diplomats and spies. Together, we’re going to learn about nuclear weapons, sanctions, targeted killings and much more. Let’s go. Have a question? Email at: thenextbestpodcast@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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Putin spent two decades demanding a multipolar world. Now he's getting one — and it might destroy Russia.In this episode of The Next Best, I speak with Seva Gunitsky, professor at the University of Toronto and author of Aftershocks, about the irony a... more
Is Congress irrelevant in U.S. foreign policy? Is bipartisanship a myth? And what happens when the biggest threat to a NATO ally might be the United States itself?
This week on The Next Best, I'm joined by Elizabeth Saunders, professor at Columbia U... more
Apple doesn’t just manufacture in China. It helped build the system that now holds it hostage.
In this episode of The Next Best, I speak with Financial Times journalist Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China, about one of the most important – and l... more
How powerful is propaganda—really?
In this episode of The Next Best, Marcel Dirsus speaks with Gavin Wilde, a former White House official and U.S. intelligence analyst, about why we consistently overestimate the impact of fake news, disinformation,... more
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Marcel Dirsus brings the same sharp insight and engaging storytelling we know from his book „how tyrants fall“ and his talks. Even with just one episode so far, I am hooked. Can’t wait to hear more!
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Conversations within this series focus on multifaceted and intricate global topics through interviews with experts across political science, history, journalism, and diplomacy. The discussions span a wide range of critical issues such as military strategy, international relations, geopolitical challenges, and historical contexts of various conflicts. Notably, the podcast addresses complex subjects like the roles of mercenaries, the influence of oligarchs in Russian economics, and the historical implications of civil-military relations in democracies. The informative dialogue aims to expose the nuanced layers of current global crises, making it suitable for listeners interested in understanding the darker aspects of international decision-ma... more
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