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This is Episode 2 of our sub-series "Environmental Issues along the Belt and Road."The series considers the complexities of Chinese actors' impacts on the environment, extractive activities, and role in driving sustainability solutions from the sands of the Mekong River to lithium mines in Argentina. Since 2012, China has invested roughly US$4 billion in 12 nickel projects across Southeast Asia, with a major focus on Indonesia, which supplies 16% of global nickel production. In South America, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina— known as the Lithium Triangle—together hold over 54% of the world's lithium reserves beneath their salt flats as of 2024, and China is the only country to have signed agreements with all three. In this episode, we explore what makes minerals “critical” to the energy transition, how China's long-term industrial strategy and geopolitical struggles has (re)shaped global critical mineral supply chains, and, through cases of Indonesian nickel and lithium in Argentina, how stakeholders in producer countries navigate trade-offs between economic development, sovereignty, & environmental and social impacts.We interview 4 experts: Dr. Jing Li is a professor at Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business and holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Investment Strategy. She also serves as the Co-Director of the Jack Austin Center for Asia Pacific Business Studies. Her research explores international investment strategies, joint ventures, emerging market firms, innovation in emerging economies, & the behavior and performance of state-owned enterprises. Related reading here, here & here.Dr. Anastasia Ufimtseva is the Senior Program Manager for International Trade and Investment at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. She holds a Ph.D. in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University, with a specialization in international political economy. Her research explores global energy governance, trade & investment, the political economy of natural resources, & international development, with a focus on Asia. Related reading here & here. Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan (Zahwan) is a researcher at the Department of International Relations, CSIS Indonesia. He holds an MA in International Economics and General International Relations from SAIS, Johns Hopkins University. His research areas cover sustainable development, critical minerals, & emerging technologies. Related reading here, here & here. Thanks for listening! Follow us on BlueSky @beltandroadpod.blsk.social
‘We're living through unprecedented times' seems to be the slogan of the past decade now, which is a grim reality. But, when facing the international space, it's difficult to argue. The rampant chaos that has been seen through international relations since Brexit and Donald Trump's first election as US President seems to be reaching an apex.Between the recent incursion into Venezuela, overtures towards Greenland and Iran – the former directly calling into question the 80-year sanctity of NATO – American imperialism is taking on a dimension we've never seen before. This comes with a backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine War entering its fifth year, a potential European reorientation towards China as the behemoth still threatens Taiwan with force, and the genocide in Gaza showing the international law to be a sham.Joining our director, Neal Lawson, to talk about this are two international experts:Mary Kaldor is Professor Emeritus of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at the LSE. She has pioneered the concepts of new wars and global civil society. Her elaboration of the real-world implementation of human security has directly influenced European and national governments. She is the author of numerous works including New and Old Wars: Organised Violence in a Global Era, International Law and New Wars, and Global Security Cultures (2018).Nick Dearden has been the director of Global Justice Now since 2013, and a campaigner against corporate globalisation and for global economic justice for over 20 years. He was a leading voice in the UK and European movement against the now‑abandoned EU‑US trade deal (TTIP), and subsequently against the US-UK trade deal, about which he wrote a short book, Trade Secrets. Nick started his career at War on Want, and went on to be corporates campaign manager at Amnesty International UK, and then director of Jubilee Debt Campaign (now Debt Justice), where he built strong relationships with campaigners in the global south. His book, Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health, was published by Verso in 2023.Support the showEnjoyed the podcast and want to be a live audience member at our next episode? Want to have the chance in raising questions to the panelist?Support our work and be a part of the Compass community. Become a member!You can find us on Twitter at @CompassOffice.
In today's episode of Oxford Lives we talk with Senior Advisor to the Oxford Martin School's AI initiative, Mark Robinson. Mark has a long history in technology procurement and science diplomacy. His mission now is to research and disseminate ways and means by which governments and big tech can come together to monitor the progress of the world's most rapidly evolving technology and preempt any potential calamities. But as Mark explains here, nobody can predict anything for certain… Links: My 2025 International Affairs Journal paper: https://doi.org/10.1093/ia/iiaf105 My 2020 Global Policy Paper on Science Collaborations and Lessons for Global Governance: https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-5899.12861 The Oxford Martin School AI Global Governance website: AI Governance | Oxford Martin School Here are the books I mentioned (Thomas is part of Blavatnik School of Governance): Thomas Hale, David Held, Beyond Gridlock ISBN: 978-1-509-51571-4, October 2017, Polity Press Marietje Schaake, The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley (Princeton University Press; Sept 2024) thetechcoup.com – How to save Democracy from Silicon Valley
The Canadian prime minister wants us to give up on the international rules based order, which he bluntly says is fiction and he's urged middle power countries to unite. As Donald Trump continues to up-end US foreign policy, what does Mark Carney mean and where does Australia fit in? Today, Samir Puri, the author of Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing, on the significance of Carney's words and why, even when Trump is gone, the world will have changed forever. Featured: Samir Puri, author of Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing and former director of Chatham House's Centre for Global Governance and Security
"We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition," Canada's Prime Minster Mark Carney said in a recent speech at the World Economic Forum. The shift in international relations has Carney urging "middle power" countries to build coalitions and act together to counteract the "great power" strategy of the day: coercion. How? By flexing "soft power" — assets a country has that are attractive to other countries in the context of international affairs. Turns out, Canada and a majority of other countries have an opportunity to play a significant role on the international stage, if they choose to take it.This IDEAS episode is a discussion with Jennifer Welsh, McGill University's Canada Research Chair in Global Governance and Security, hosted at the University of Ottawa in the fall of 2025. We also hear from former high commissioner to Britain Janice Charette, former head of MSF Dr. Joanne Liu and climate campaigner Catherine Abreu.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Professor Peter J. Hoffman argues that the United Nations' current paralysis reflects a deeper crisis of legitimacy rather than a temporary political impasse. He examines why incremental reform is no longer sufficient, probing core questions of Security Council authority, democratic representation beyond states, the governance of planetary risk, and the constitutional status of human rights. Drawing on historical experience with institutional change, Hoffman situates the Second UN Charter between realism and ambition, contending that transformative reform often appears unrealistic until conditions make its necessity undeniable. As he concludes, what is dismissed today as idealism may, with the passage of time, come to be seen as the most realistic response to a system no longer fit for purpose.Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org
Holding a strategic dialogue with Russian Federation Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, China's top diplomat Wang Yi calls on two countries to jointly build a more just and reasonable global governance system.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest leader of a US ally to visit China in pursuit of renewed ties. He says it is vital to build a more sophisticated relationship with China. Apart from Starmer, China has hosted leaders of South Korea, Canada, Finland, and Ireland since the start of 2026. All these countries have been hit by Washington's so-called reciprocal trade tariffs over the past year, and a few have found themselves at odds with US President Donald Trump over his desire to take control of Greenland. Why are some of Washington's closest allies looking to China for reliable relations? Host Ding Heng is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds in Britain; Liang Linlin, Director of Communication and Research with China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union; Professor Cui Hongjian from Beijing Foreign Studies University's Academy of Regional and Global Governance.
Season 5 Episode 2 - "Taking power into their own hands ": Women Leading Food Systems Change in Canada's North, Ecuador, and Uganda Featuring: Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer, Dr. Andrea Brown, and Carla Johnston In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we take listeners behind the scenes of a special International Women's Day panel hosted by the Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. This event brought together women scholars and practitioners working across diverse food systems in Ecuador, Canada's Northwest Territories, and Uganda. Featuring insights from Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer, Carla Johnston, Dr. Andrea Brown, and your co-host, Dr. Laine Young, the episode explores how gender justice in food systems is deeply interconnected with migration, Indigenous governance, urbanization, power, and lived experience. Through case studies on urban agriculture in Quito, Indigenous food governance and agroecology in Canada's North with the Sambaa K'e First Nation and Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation, the Committee on World Food Security for the Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women and girls empowerment, and migrant food insecurity in Kampala, the speakers reflect on feminist and intersectional research, positionality, and the importance of community-based knowledge. Together, they ask timely questions about who produces knowledge, whose voices are prioritized in research and policy, and how women and gender-diverse people are shaping more just and resilient food systems locally and globally. Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Dr. Laine Young & Dr. Charlie Spring Sound Design & Editing: Laine Young Guests Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer Dr. Andrea Brown Carla Johnston Support & Funding Wilfrid Laurier University The Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Balsillie School for International Affairs Music Credits Keenan Reimer-Watts Resources Price, M.J., Latta, A., Temmer, J., Johnston, C., Chiot, L., Jumbo, J., Scott, K., & Spring, A. (2022) "Agroecology in the North: centering Indigenous food sovereignty and land stewardship in agriculture 'frontiers'". Agriculture and Human Values. Johnston, C. & Spring, A. (2021) "Grassroots and Global Governance: can global-local linkages foster food systems resilience for small northern Canadian communities?" Sustainability. 13(2415). Brown, A.M. (2024). Refugee Protection and Food Secuirity in Kampala, Uganda. Migration & Food Security (MiFOOD) Paper No. 18. Brown, A.M. (2022). Co-productive urban planning: Protecting and expanding food security in Uganda's secondary cities. In Liam Riley and Jonathan Crush (eds). Transforming Urban Food Systems in Secondary Cities in Africa. Palgrave Young, L. N. (2025). Operationalizing intersectionality analysis for urban agriculture in Quito, Ecuador. Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive). 2762. Rodríguez, A., Jácome-Polit, D., Santandreu, A., Paredes, D., & Álvaro, N. P. (2022). Agroecological urban agriculture and food resilience: The Case of Quito, Ecuador. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 6. Theory of Water: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson Moving Beyond Acknowledgments- LSPIRG Whose Land Connect with Us: Email: Handpickedpodcast@WLU.ca LinkedIn: Handpicked: Stories from the Field Podcast Facebook: Handpicked Podcast Glossary of Terms Feminist Research Research that centers gendered power relations, values lived experience and seeks social justice and equity. Food Security Having reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and preferences. https://www.wfp.org/stories/food-security-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters Food Sovereignty The right of people and communities to define their own food systems, including cultural foodways, land access, and governance. https://viacampesina.org/en/what-is-food-sovereignty/ Gender-Diverse Encompassing identities beyond the binary categories of woman and man. Global Food Governance International institutions, policies, and processes that shape food systems and food security worldwide. Indigenous Governance Decision-making systems rooted in Indigenous laws, knowledge, and self-determination. Intersectionality A framework that examines how overlapping identities (such as gender, race, class, Indigeneity, and migration status) interact with systems and structures of power to shape lived experiences. Positionality The recognition of how a researcher's identity, background, and social location influence the research process. Reflexivity Ongoing critical self-reflection by researchers about their role, assumptions, and impact. Discussion Questions In what ways do women act as knowledge holders, leaders, and connectors within food systems across different contexts? How do global governance frameworks (like the UN Committee on World Food Security) both support and limit gender justice and Indigenous rights? What similarities emerge across the case studies in Quito, the Northwest Territories, and Kampala despite their very different contexts? How do positionality and reflexivity shape the ethics and outcomes of research conducted across cultures and geographies? What does an intersectional feminist approach reveal about food systems that gender-neutral or technical approaches often miss? Bringing Intersectionality into Research Practice: Questions to Ask Yourself as a Researcher Where does knowledge come from and what am I counting as knowledge? Who's bringing this knowledge forward? How do the power relations present impact my results? How? Why do I need to think about scale? Am I using reflexivity in this research? How has history impacted where we are? Am I applying social justice principles? Am I promoting and/or furthering equity in the research that I'm doing? How does resilience and resistance impact the work that's being done?
For this sixth episode of this sixth season, Ellen Wasylina will interview Dr. Anca Goron, PhD, an AI strategist .Here are the 3 segments of the podcast : How do we stand in AI in 2026? (Governance, regulation , innovation ); her work, awards , achievements in 2025Applications for AI in defense, governance , education Her workshops at TFI Thank you for tuning into the podcast from 96 countries, 5 continents, in English and French .
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Join our hosts for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Fast Food' and 'Global Governance'. Global Governance Ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises raise serious questions about the effectiveness of the United Nations and Europe's role within global governance. Join us as we discuss how political interests and institutional paralysis have weakened global institutions, with devastating consequences for vulnerable populations Fast Food Fast food has become a default choice for many, driven by convenience, cost pressures, and aggressive marketing, even as obesity and diet-related illnesses continue to rise. This episode examines how advertising loopholes, declining cooking skills, and unequal access to healthy food shape our eating habits, while exploring community-led solutions. Guests: Dr Becky Alexis-Martin - Lecturer in Peace, Science and Technology, an Emerging Voices Researcher at the British American Security Information Council, and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dr Corina Lacatus Professor Amelia Hadfield Producers: Durr-e-sameen Mirza and Mahira Ramzeen
Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the America First Agenda. Discussion of Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum, the effectiveness of a new Board of Peace, fraud in the US, and the upcoming Congressional budget deadline. How effective will a "Board of Peace" be in the world? Discussion of a new push for world peace, interests of individual nations, and holding nations accountable for actions. Will they work with the do-nothing United Nations, or will this be the alternative to the UN?
This episode with Dr Bobo Lo explores the breakdown of the post-Cold War rules-based international order and what is emerging in its place. We examine why today's global system is better understood as a condition of disorder rather than a coherent new order, shaped by diffuse power, weakening institutions, and growing mistrust of Western norms, and how the erosion of democratic practice within Western societies has undermined their global credibility, and how Russia and China have exploited, rather than created, these weaknesses. We also unpack the limits of concepts such as multipolarity, the strategic differences between Moscow and Beijing, and why global challenges like climate change, pandemics, inequality, and technological disruption cannot be addressed without revitalised forms of international cooperation.Dr Lo is one of the most respected analysts of global order and great power politics and is widely known for his analysis of global governance, strategic competition, and the structural forces driving international instability. A former deputy head of mission at the Australian Embassy in Moscow, he previously led the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House and is now a Non-Resident Fellow at the Lowy Institute. He is the author of several influential books, including Axis of Convenience: Moscow, Beijing, and the New Geopolitics (2008) and his latest book The Disorderly Society: Rethinking Global Governance in an Age of Anarchy (2026), which covers the topics discussed in this episode extensively.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.Follow us on LinkedIn and Tell us what you liked!
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Bruce Power, and AltaGas.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! It occurs to us here at Air Quotes Media, that when the Prime Minister goes to China ... makes an historic trade deal ... and then invokes the term “New World Order” in his statement to the press – Carney said it slowly, dramatically, deliberately – you gather the most expert people you can think of and record a podcast about it, immediately.David Mulroney and Jennifer Welsh are with me today.David was Canada's ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that he headed Canada's office in Taiwan and served as our Senior Official for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. His 2016 book about our relationship with China, Middle Power, Middle Kingdom, was awarded with J.W, Dafoe Prize.Jennifer is the Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security at McGill University and the Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy. She's a Rhodes Scholar, earning a Master and Doctorate in International Relations at Oxford, and co-founded the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.So today, I want to talk about what Trump, and the U.S. is saying, and doing, and the shifting world order. What might it look like? What are the implications for Canada? Can we influence it in any meaningful way? And the actions Prime Minister Carney has taken to date, the deal with China, and also his work in Europe and the Mid-East.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
India assumes the BRICS chair amid profound contradiction. What began as an emerging economies coalition has become an unwieldy 10-nation bloc including Gulf states, Egypt, and Ethiopia bound more by grievance than vision. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Alicia García-Herrero, chief economist at Natixis, and former BRICS Sherpa Sanjay Bhattacharya to explore whether BRICS can deliver tangible cooperation or remain trapped in anti-Western posturing. For India, the chairmanship means navigating between dollar-defiant Russia and hegemonic China while preserving Western partnerships. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's "inclusive development" focus signals intent, but execution trumps rhetoric. The bloc's value lies in widening the negotiating table, not replacing existing systems. India's test: shaping BRICS without being shaped by it, proving genuine multipolarity requires Indian leadership, not Chinese dominance masquerading as collective action. The world watches whether Delhi extracts concrete benefits from this proving ground. Listen in:You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media:X and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes like: When Grinch Almost Stole Gig Workers' Christmas, How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?, How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some say the peace deal in Gaza is a precursor for global governance. A plan for peace initiated by Trump and agreed to by ten nations, including mutiple Muslim nations, has some speculating about a Ten Nation Confederacy and worse- a ten king set up for Antichrist initiating the beast system. That's what conspiracy prophecies claim. That's keeping in mind the idea that Trump is Antichrist.
Our world faces a growing set of challenges that transcend national borders - from climate change and pandemic threats to the governance of emerging technologies and the protection of public goods. Yet political authority and decision making remain overwhelmingly rooted in sovereign states. How, then, can global challenges be tackled effectively?In this special episode, we turn to the concept of global governance - the institutions, norms, and practices through which collective action is coordinated beyond the nation state. Joining us is Professor Tom Pegram, Director of the UCL Global Governance Institute and Programme Director of the MSc in Global Governance and Ethics in the UCL Department of Political Science.Tom recently delivered his inaugural lecture as Professor of Global Politics at UCL, titled “Crisis? What Crisis? Rethinking Global Governance Through the Lens of Crisis.” Drawing on that lecture and his wider body of work, this conversation ranges across his academic career and explores how moments of crisis, from financial shocks and pandemics to democratic backsliding and climate emergencies, both expose the limits of existing governance arrangements and create opportunities for innovation and reform.Mentioned in this episode:Prof Pegram's lecture on YouTubeReflexive legitimation conflict: trumpism and the crisis of legitimacy in global AI governance in Global Public Policy and Governance. UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.
How is the Global South transforming the world? Analyst, Zoon Ahmed Khan joins us. We ask her about how the international system is experiencing a paradigm shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former investment banker and ESG “whistleblower” Desiree Fixler joins The Winston Marshall Show to expose what she says is one of the biggest financial scams of the modern era.Fixler explains how she helped build the ESG and stakeholder capitalism framework from inside Wall Street before discovering it was being used to mislead investors, overcharge consumers, and rebrand powerful elites after the financial crash. Drawing on her time as Chief Sustainability Officer at Deutsche Bank's trillion dollar asset manager, she reveals how ESG labels were slapped onto funds with no evidence, no data, and no accountability.She describes how ESG became mandatory through regulation, how net zero and DEI targets distorted corporate decision making, and why trillions were diverted into unprofitable green projects while energy prices soared. Fixler recounts blowing the whistle internally, being fired, smeared, and forced to rebuild her life from scratch before US and German authorities later confirmed widespread ESG fraudWe discuss Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum, stakeholder capitalism versus shareholder capitalism, the role of consultants and regulators, and why Fixler believes ESG has undermined growth, trust, and democracy across the West.A rare inside account of how ESG really worked, who profited, and why the whole system is now beginning to collapse.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATCH FULL EXTEND CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/i-helped-build-it-a-wef-davos-insider?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Desiree's Background and Early Career 06:29 ESG Explained: Why It Was So Profitable11:26 When ESG Became Mandatory16:02 The Great Financial Crisis and ESG Rebranding18:07 The Backlash Against ESG23:48 The WEF's Influence and Control 25:51 Inside Deutsche Bank: Discovering ESG Fraud33:48 Fired, Smeared & Pushed Out44:52 The Multi-Trillion Dollar Industrial Complex57:43 Inside the World Economic Forum1:01:34 Soft Power, Global Governance & Democracy1:07:27 The Backlash Against ESG1:18:00 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the EU's highest court ruled that member nations must recognize same-sex “marriage” — even if their own laws forbid it. National sovereignty? Optional. Brussels is also pushing “Chat Control,” a plan that could scan your private messages, photos, even AI prompts — before they're encrypted. From courts to censorship… is the EU becoming the blueprint for global technocratic control? We break it down on today's open-line edition of the Endtime Show. ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some sat the peace deal in Gaza has hint to a precursor for global governance. A plan for peace initiated by Trump and agreed to by 10 nations, including mutiple Muslin nations has some speculating a 10 Nation Confederacy and worse a 10 king set up for Antichrist as it initiates the Beast system. That's what conspiracy prophecies claim. That's keeping in mind the idea that Trump is Antichrist.
China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong chaired the launch meeting attended by representatives from nearly 40 founding member states of the group.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for openness and cooperation in global economic governance (01:07). The China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance has been established at the United Nations with the aim of enhancing exchanges and cooperation in global governance (12:00). China's consumer price index rises 0.7 percent in November, the highest reading since March 2024 (36:27).
In this excerpt from CBC Ideas, Augusto López-Claros reflects on a rapidly changing world and the civic movements demanding that the UN evolve with it. From the failures of the current system to the rising pressure from civil society, he outlines why the UN Charter's original architects left behind a little-known pathway — Article 109 — designed to ensure periodic review. Nearly 80 years later, that review has never happened. This episode explores why now may be the moment to invoke it, and how a global coalition is working to modernize multilateralism for the 21st century.Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org
Donald Trump claims a record of peace agreements spanning from Asia to the Americas. Do these claims hold up? What can we learn about Trump's efforts to resolve conflicts, and can his deals hold and achieve lasting peace? And what does his transactional approach mean for global security and America's role in the world? Emma Beals talks to Richard Haass, former advisor to both Bush administrations and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Samir Puri, director of the Global Governance and Security Centre at Chatham House. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to https://incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Emma Beals. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Risk analyst and former South African Diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela following a landmark G20 Summit defined as much by South Africa’s steady leadership as by the United States’ conspicuous absence. Dangor unpacks how fears that multilateralism might be on its deathbed were tested this weekend and ultimately challenged as world leaders managed to reach early consensus on key issues, from climate justice to debt relief. But with the US missing from the table, the question remains: Can the G20 declaration become a living, implementable document rather than another relic on a shelf? Dangor breaks down what comes next for global cooperation and for South Africa’s role in it. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Antony Phillipson, British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, as the dust settles on the first G20 Summit ever hosted on African soil. Phillipson reflects on what has widely been hailed as a significant success for South Africa, a summit where the country not only showcased its leadership but ensured African priorities were placed firmly at the centre of global deliberations. With the G20 baton moving to the US in 2026 and then to the United Kingdom in 2027, he outlines how the UK is doubling down on preparing a full, ambitious agenda despite the absence of the US at this year’s meeting, and how Britain intends to build on the momentum created in Johannesburg. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump administration has crafted a controversial 28-point peace framework with Russia to end the Ukraine war. The plan demands some painful concessions: surrendering the Donbas region and slashing Ukraine's military by half to name just a few. So, is Washington negotiating Ukraine's future to favour Russia - just to promise a lasting peace? In this episode: Alexander Bratersky - Political analyst and and an independent journalist. Samir Puri - Chatham House's Director for the Global Governance and Security Centre, and author of Russia's Road to War with Ukraine Donald Jensen - Former US diplomat in Moscow and former U.S. staffer on U.S.-Soviet arms-control negotiations. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance.
This is a turbulent time, with people around the world asking the same question: How should we pursue the better lives we all dream of? How can we solve the problems that are too big for one generation to face? We are joined today by a distinguished panel of leaders and experts—with deep insights into China's development and its global impact—to shed light on these critical issues.
Tune in for this informative virtual panel discussion bringing together three of the world's leading experts on witchcraft accusations and ritual violence. This free online event, co-hosted by End Witch Hunts and featuring speakers from INAWARA (International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks), addresses one of the most pressing yet under-recognized human rights crises of our time.Professor Charlotte Baker – Co-Director of INAWARA and Professor at Lancaster University (UK). Professor Miranda Forsyth – Co-Director of INAWARA and Professor at Australian National University's School of Regulation and Global Governance. Dr. Keith Silika – Criminal investigator, lecturer, and human rights advocate bridging criminology, forensics, and cultural understanding. What You'll LearnThis panel discussion explores why international collaboration is essential to combating witchcraft accusations and ritual violence across the globe. Our distinguished panelists will discuss:Global research and coordination: How INAWARA unites experts, practitioners, advocates, and survivors from around the world to share knowledge and develop evidence-based interventionsThe new legislative report: Key findings from the June 2025 report, Legislative Approaches to Addressing Harmful Practices Related to Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual AttacksCross-border strategies: Why connecting researchers, NGOs, legal professionals, and community advocates across borders has significant value and creates more effective solutionsChallenges and progress: Real-world obstacles faced by communities worldwide and successful approaches to protection and preventionAdvocacy and policy reform: How research translates into legal protections and policy changes at local, national, and international levelsCommunity protection: Grassroots education and support systems that help vulnerable populations resist witch-hunt violenceINAWARA (International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks) is a global network that connects experts, practitioners, advocates, and survivors from every continent. By fostering international collaboration and supporting evidence-based interventions, INAWARA works to end witch hunts, witchcraft accusations, and ritual attacks wherever they occur.Witchcraft accusations continue to drive violence, discrimination, and human rights abuses across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, and beyond. Victims are often women, children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. They face torture, exile, property seizure, and death. This panel discussion highlights the power of global cooperation in addressing this crisis and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the system built around it, and yet, this international order has been undergoing tremendous pressure tests. Against this backdrop, the international community has been looking for consensus and finding ways to deal with the growing uncertainties. And China, most recently, proposed the Global Governance Initiative. The Initiative emphasizes sovereign equality, international rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered development, and focuses on real results and pragmatism. What role can the media play? Can the media help in filling the deficit in global governance? In what ways can we achieve more with united effort?
Leila Olukoga talks with Ambassador Juan Jose Gomez Camacho of Mexico. Ambassador Gomez Camacho has represented his country as ambassador to eight countries and led international negotiating efforts on a wide range of issues – ranging from politics, economics, and trade to security, disarmament, humanitarian issues, and a host of other subjects.Researched and hosted by Leila Olukoga; edited by Vishal Gogusetti
Thirty years after the United Nations first called for global action on climate change, progress remains painfully slow. Year after year, world leaders meet, make promises, and defer real solutions. Why? Because top-down global governance continues to fail in a world divided by power, politics, and inequality. In this episode, Linwood Pendleton, Global Coordinator of the Ocean Knowledge Action Network, argues that it's time to look elsewhere for answers. Drawing on his work with Indigenous academics, ocean scientists, and local communities around the world, he explains why true progress depends on wisdom from the ground up. Hope, he insists, lies not in endless summits—but in reconnecting with knowledge systems that already know how to live in balance with the planet.
In the aftermath of World War Two, the charter that founded the United Nations was signed, with the aim of preventing a third global conflict. The UN Security Council, one of six organs of the UN, has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It's made up of 15 member countries, there are 10 rotating non-permanent members who are elected for two-year terms by members of the UN General Assembly, the body that represents all UN members. And there are five permanent members – the US, the UK, France, China and Russia; it's these five that have veto power. Now 80 years on, there are growing calls for the council to reflect the world of today, not only in its representation, but in the way it functions. Criticisms of this international body include abuse of the veto power, lack of permanent representation for countries which have seen more than their fair share of conflict and an inability to reach common consensus, including on how to reform the organisation from within. So, on The Inquiry this week we're asking, ‘Is the UN Security Council still relevant?'Contributors: Devika Hovell, Prof International Law, London School of Economics, UK Richard Gowan, Director, UN and Multilateral Diplomacy, International Crisis Group, New York, USA Dr Samir Puri, Director, Global Governance and Security Centre, Chatham House, London, UK Mona Ali Khalil, former Senior Legal Officer, UN Office of the Legal Counsel, Co-Editor and Co-Author, ‘Empowering the UN Security Council: Reforms to Address Modern Threats', Vienna, Austria. Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Editor: Tom Bigwood (Photo: United Nations Security Council meeting. Credit: Reuters/BBC Images)
Last week, President Trump struck a blow for freedom against “global governance.” He rallied fifty-seven members of the International Maritime Organization to prevent for at least a year the imposition of “international taxation” on this and other sovereign nations. That's the very good news. The bad news is that, to date, the United States has not acted to oppose the creation of another, ominous instrument of globalist domination – namely, the institution of surveillance, data aggregation and AI algorithms to monitor and control populations worldwide. We must not tolerate the imposition here of digital platforms, like “Real IDs,” that can serve as the information infrastructure for Chinese-style “social credit systems.” Ditto a central bank digital currency, like the so-called “Stable Coin,” that would enable the state to punish its perceived enemies by cutting off their access to funds. This is Frank Gaffney.
In the first episode of In Pursuit of Development Season 6, host Dan Banik returns after an unexpected year-and-a-half hiatus following a serious health emergency. Dan examines how the world has entered a period of profound flux. The once-stable liberal international order is giving way to a more fragmented and contested multipolar reality. He explores how trade wars, weakening multilateral institutions, debt crises, environmental stress, and disruptive technologies are reshaping global politics and development. However, amidst this turbulence, he identifies a powerful countercurrent — the growing visibility and influence of the Global South. Dan unpacks how countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are asserting new forms of leadership and cooperation — through the G20, BRICS, and South–South partnerships — and how this shift is transforming debates on trade, climate justice, technology, and governance. The episode also reflects on the challenges within the Global South itself, including internal inequalities, differing national interests, and the risk of reproducing old hierarchies in new ways.Despite the uncertainty of this “interregnum” moment, Dan closes with a message of cautious optimism — a politics of hope grounded in evidence. He highlights global progress in health, education, poverty reduction, and renewable energy, emphasizing that crises often generate creativity and collaboration. The episode sets the stage for a new season of conversations with scholars, activists, and policymakers who will explore how the Global South's choices — and the world's response — will shape the future of global development. Host:Dan Banik LinkedInX: @danbanik @GlobalDevPod Subscribe:Apple Spotify YouTubehttps://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com
This week, Eric Olander, Editor-in-Chief of The China-Global South Project, joins us to unpack China’s latest foreign policy blueprint—the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). Launched at the recent SCO summit, the GGI adds a new layer to China’s expanding portfolio of global influence strategies, including the BRI, GSI, and GDI. Eric explains how the GGI aims to reshape international norms through consensus-based rulemaking, appealing to governments across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. But what does this mean for multilateralism, and how might it affect middle powers like Singapore? “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys also explore China’s “Super Golden Week” (Oct 1–8), a travel surge that combines National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival. With millions on the move domestically and abroad, the week offers insights into China’s consumer confidence, tourism recovery, and regional economic impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Alexander Sachon, a researcher and author focused on the advancement of civilization through philosophy. They discuss various critical themes, including the imminent emergence of a one-world government, which Sachon explores in his book 'The Coming World Nation: Why Global Governments is Inevitable.' Sachon delves into the idea of the American Empire, its oligarchical underpinnings, and the role of deep state institutions in shaping its global dominance. They touch upon the controversial history of suppressed technologies such as etheric energy and anti-gravity, which Sachon suggests are part of a secretive technocratic superstate. The conversation also covers the potential for these hidden technologies to revolutionize society, provided they are managed responsibly. They examine historical cycles, the implications of cosmic cycles on collective human evolution, and the philosophical frameworks needed to guide humanity through these transformative times. The podcast emphasizes the necessity of a philosophical renaissance to steer societal values and governance structures in a positive direction. Connect with Alex here: Instagram The Coming World Nation Book Substack Website From Kyle: The Community is coming! Click here to learn more Honorable Mentions: Battle Hymn Our Sponsors: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. These are the b3 bands I was talking about. They are amazing, I highly recommend incorporating them into your movement practice. If there's ONE MINERAL you should be worried about not getting enough of... it's MAGNESIUM. Head to http://www.bioptimizers.com/kingsbu now and use code KINGSBU to claim your 15% discount. Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!
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In the weeks since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the new Global Governance Initiative (GGI) during a speech at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Beijing's propaganda apparatus has been working overtime to build support for the new plan, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and other developing regions. The GGI is the latest in a series of Chinese global initiatives that also focus on development, human rights, and security, which it's using to stake a larger claim for international leadership at a time when the U.S.-led system is collapsing. Brian Wong, an assistant professor at Hong Kong University and a leading scholar on Chinese global governance, joins Eric to discuss what Beijing is hoping to accomplish with the GGI and its other governance initiatives. SHOW NOTES: Routledge: Moral Debt: Defending a New Account of Reparative Justice by Brian Wong Hong Kong University Press: Towards a Future for BRICS+ edited by Heiwai Tang and Brian Wong JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
In the weeks since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the new Global Governance Initiative (GGI) during a speech at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Beijing's propaganda apparatus has been working overtime to build support for the new plan, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and other developing regions. The GGI is the latest in a series of Chinese global initiatives that also focus on development, human rights, and security, which it's using to stake a larger claim for international leadership at a time when the U.S.-led system is collapsing. Brian Wong, an assistant professor at Hong Kong University and a leading scholar on Chinese global governance, joins Eric to discuss what Beijing is hoping to accomplish with the GGI and its other governance initiatives. SHOW NOTES: Routledge: Moral Debt: Defending a New Account of Reparative Justice by Brian Wong Hong Kong University Press: Towards a Future for BRICS+ edited by Heiwai Tang and Brian Wong JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
How does China want the world to work? Beijing views the current global governance system as one that skews unfairly in favor of Western powers. China seeks to reshape the dynamics in international organizations in pursuit of its own goals, mimicking the multilateral foreign policy that the United States pursued during the Cold War. However, unlike the United States, China prefers to build economic partnerships instead of military alliances – such as through BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Agreement, or the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. How does China's alternate vision for global governance differ from the United States' and will it resonate with the rest of the world? Olivia Cheung joined us in May 2025 to discuss the ways China wants to change the global governance system and how it engages with multilateral institutions. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.
What is global governance and why does the United States care about it? Esther Brimmer joined us in June 2025 to discuss the United States' role in global governance systems and what future realms of global governance can look like. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.
This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. President Trump will address the United Nations today amidst an outbreak there of mass psychosis. Fully one-hundred-fifty countries believe there is a Palestinian state and recognize its existence. Presumably, Mr. Trump will point out the obvious: There actually is no state of Palestine. Indeed, the closest thing to one was the former Hamas-controlled Gaza. It was a terrorist safe-haven, endlessly attacking Israel. Pretending that there is such a state will not conduce to peace. Rather, Hamas dead-enders who refuse to surrender will fight on, convinced they'll be rescued from the complete defeat Israel is determined to achieve. Mr. Trump is expected to reject the sort of mob-rule with Chinese characteristics inherent in the UN's global governance agenda in favor of national sovereignty and constitutional rule. The Palestinian state delusional gambit is a prime example of why we must put America First. This is Frank Gaffney.
While most of the world's attention at this week's Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin was on Xi Jinping's meetings with leaders from the big powers, namely India and Russia, the Chinese President also spent considerable time with heads of state from many of the world's smallest countries, like the Maldives and Nepal, among others. This is part of China's longstanding small-state diplomacy strategy, where Beijing cultivates relationships with these countries in the Global South through high-level gatherings and the same diplomatic pomp that leaders from more powerful countries receive when they visit the Chinese capital. Alonso Illueca, CGSP's non-resident fellow for Latin America, joins Eric to discuss his latest article on how China's small-state outreach is playing out on the tiny Caribbean island of Dominica (population 75,000) and why it's so effective. SHOW NOTES: The China-Global South Project: Small State, Big Gains: Why Dominica Matters in China's Global Strategy by Alonso Illueca The China-Global South Project: In Bolivia, China's Lithium Extraction Plans Went to the Polls and Lost Badly by Alonso Illueca JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
This week's Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin signaled China's ambition to redefine global governance. Leaders from more than 20 countries endorsed the Tianjin Declaration, pressing for a multipolar order, tighter security cooperation, and expanded economic integration. The joint statement also went further than past communiqués, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and reflecting the bloc's growing willingness to weigh in on global conflicts. Eric & Cobus discuss the powerful optics that emerged from this year's gathering, which appeared specifically choreographed to send a clear, unmistakable message to U.S. President Donald Trump. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
00:00 Intro01:01 Photo With Xi, Modi, Putin Goes Viral; Xi Talks Global Governance03:55 Expert on Xi Hosting Summit to Signal Solidarity07:25 Trump: India Offers to Cut Tariffs on US to Zero08:03 Musk's xAI Sues Chinese National Ex-Engineer Over Secrets09:21 AI-Powered Tool Could Revolutionize Manufacturing11:54 Activist Projects Anti-CCP Slogan in China13:20 India Racing to Counter China's Mega Dam Project16:20 Iran Is Facing a Return of UN Sanctions21:19 Taiwan Criticizes China Over False WWII Claims
Is a global digital ID network on the horizon? The UK now has bipartisan support for a mandatory biometric ID, as it inches closer to a national digital ID. The White House is exploring necessary steps to make the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrency and is considering the digital personal verification required to achieve this goal. Is the stage being set for a one-world government and economy? Today's episode also shares some encouraging news about how God is at work in young people. Join Josh Davis as he shares these Headlines from the End Times on today's Watchman on the Wall episode