Podcasts about International Crisis Group

Episode 203: En hommage à Hugh Roberts (Décédé en mai 2025): Élections des assemblées populaires et la négociation entre l'État et la société en Grande Kabylie pendant les premières années de l'indépendance, 1967-1978. Dans ce podcast, feu Hugh Roberts, Professeur émérite d'Histoire à l'Université de Tufts (États-Unis) et directeur de North Africa Project, International Crisis Group, a exposé son travail de recherche, dédié aux élections des assemblées populaires et la négociation entre l'état et la société en Grande Kabylie pendant les premières années de l'indépendance, 1967-1978. Professeur d'histoire de l'Afrique du Nord et du Moyen-Orient, Hugh Roberts était un éminent spécialiste de l'Algérie, ses travaux, à la croisée des sciences politiques et de l'anthropologie, se distinguent par leur rigueur et leur profondeur, et constituent aujourd'hui des références incontournables pour comprendre l'histoire et les dynamiques politiques de l'Algérie. Ses longs séjours en Algérie - et plus particulièrement à Bouira où il a enseigné l'anglais dans les années 1970 - ont joué un rôle déterminant dans son parcours académique. Sa rencontre avec l'Algérie a profondément nourri sa réflexion et façonné son regard sur le monde. Cette conférence a été co-organisée par leCentre d'Études Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA) et le Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle (CRASC). Elle a eu lieu le 27 avril 2011 au CEMA. Dr. Saddek Benkada, Historien, Maître de recherche au CRASC a modéré le débat. Pour consulter les diaporamas associés à ce podcast, veuillez visiter notre site web www.themaghribpodcast.com   Nous remercions Dr. Jonathan Glasser, anthropologue culturel au College of William & Mary, pour son istikhbar in sika à l'alto pour l'introduction et la conclusion de ce podcast.   Réalisation et montage: Hayet Yebbous Bensaid, Bibliothécaire / Chargée de la diffusion des activités scientifiques (CEMA). 

Pete Hegseth's decision to scrap the Women, Peace and Security agenda from the Pentagon came as a surprise given that the Women, Peace and Security Act was signed by Donald Trump in his first mandate as President of the United States. However, this decision cannot be understood in a vacuum and is part of a wider movement targeting diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the US military and elsewhere. It is also significant that this decision came when Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security from the United Nations Security Council is celebrating its 25th anniversary and countries across Europe are boosting their defence budgets. But this doesn't mean that we are also seeing an increase in the attention and money being provided to WPS projects. Quite the opposite. And even though Resolution 1325 was successful in starting conversations on why we need to include gender perspectives in peace and security, the work is far from complete. To discuss the broader implications of Hegseth's decision, host Catarina Vila Nova sat down with Floor Keuleers, Senior Analyst for Gender and Conflict at the International Crisis Group. If you want to comment on this episode you can send us an e-mail: press@friendsofeurope.org

Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani and Iranian analyst Trita Parsi talks about the latest developments in the Middle East and whether Trump is finally sidelining Israel when it comes to Gaza, Yemen and Iran. Then Vijay Prashad discusses tensions between India and Pakistan and the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism. For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-128900208 Mouin Rabbani is a researcher, analyst, and commentator specialising in Palestinian affairs, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the contemporary Middle East. He has among other positions previously served as Principal Political Affairs Officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Head of Middle East with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and Senior Middle East Analyst and Special Advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group. Rabbani is Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, and a Contributing Editor of Middle East Report. Trita Parsi is the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute. He is the award-winning author of "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy" and "Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States" and the 2010 recipient of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. He is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World, The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South, and The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power, written with Noam Chomsky. Vijay is the executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, the chief correspondent for Globetrotter, and the chief editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi). He also appeared in the films Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017). Link to the book 'On The Pleasures of Living in Gaza' - https://orbooks.com/catalog/on-the-pleasures-of-living-in-gaza/ ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kthalps/

Trump's shock announcement that he would be lifting economic sanctions on Syria has sparked celebrations in the streets of Damascus.  What are the consequences for the recovery of a nation rebuilding its state and infrastructure after more than a decade of civil war? And following the announcement in Riyadh after a meeting between Trump and Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa, what does it mean for Syria's rebalancing of relations in the Middle East and across the globe? Emma Beals discusses a dramatic week and its potential ramifications with Syrian economist Karam Shaar, and Dareen Khalifa, senior adviser at the International Crisis Group.  • 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. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race to succeed António Guterres is unofficially underway. His term as UN Secretary-General ends in December 2026, but the backroom jockeying has already begun.  In this episode, Mark and Anjali are joined by Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group to break down the early contenders, how shifting geopolitics could shake up the selection process, and the daunting mess the next Secretary-General is likely to inherit. But first, they react to Trump's eyebrow-raising pick for UN Ambassador: recently fired National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Unlock the full episode by getting a paid subscription --> https://www.globaldispatches.org/ 

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.Let's flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learned from you? In episode #315 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Nick Grono shares powerful insights on why purpose-driven leadership is nonprofits' greatest strength, and why corporations are striving to replicate it. Drawing from his work leading the Freedom Fund, he explores how nonprofit leaders master the art of stakeholder balance, measure complex impact, foster true collaboration without competition, and build resilient, mission-aligned teams. Nick offers candid advice on strategic planning, board relationships, fundraising with authenticity, and navigating tough leadership decisions. Grounded in optimism and hard-won experience, this conversation reminds nonprofit leaders of the transformational role they play, and how the world needs their example now more than ever.ABOUT NICKNick Grono is an Australian human rights campaigner and author. His book “How to Lead Nonprofits” was published in July 2024. Nick has been the CEO of the Freedom Fund, a collaborative fund dedicated to ending modern slavery and human trafficking around the world, since its founding in 2014. He has twenty years of leadership experience of US and international nonprofits, and another decade working in corporate law, government, and investment banking. He was CEO of the Walk Free Foundation, Deputy President of the International Crisis Group, and Chief of Staff and National Security Adviser to the Australian Attorney-General. He is a member of the advisory council of Global Witness. Nick has briefed the United Nations Security Council and testified before parliamentary committees in the UK, Australia and the Netherlands. He has appeared on national and international tv and radio shows, and written for international publications including the New York Times, The Guardian and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireJames: A Novel by Percival Everett Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens newsletter!

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dina Esfandiary, the Middle East Geoeconomics Lead at Bloomberg. Previously, Dr. Esfandiary served as a senior adviser for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group and was a fellow at The Century Foundation. Her research focuses on security in the Persian Gulf and Iran's foreign relations. Together, they discuss why the United States and Iran are negotiating again, how Tehran's position has changed since 2015, and the different strategies both countries are likely to pursue at the negotiating table. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Ninar Fawal and Will Todman to discuss how regional and international actors are responding to the ongoing nuclear talks. Transcript: "⁠Dina Esfandiary: Will Iran Make a Deal with Trump?⁠," CSIS, May 1, 2025. Dr. Esfandiary's latest work: available via Bloomberg Terminal.

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Naysan Rafati, senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group. They discuss the current alarming state of Iran's nuclear program, the new diplomatic push by President Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to make a deal with Iran, how this time could be different due to Iran's weakness after 18 months of regional war, the major challenges to actually getting a deal done, the possible implications if diplomacy fails and the U.S. and Israel choose to deploy the military option, and more. Read Dr. Shira Efron's op-ed on Israel's Syria policy in Foreign Affairs, here.Read this week's Koplow Column, here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Ngày 12/04/2025 vừa qua, tức hơn hai tháng kể từ khi Donald Trump trở lại nắm quyền, Iran và Mỹ quyết định nối lại đàm phán để tìm cách đạt được thỏa thuận về một loạt các vấn đề đang khiến căng thẳng song phương có thể biến thành chiến tranh, trong đó căn bản nhất là chương trình hạt nhân quân sự của Iran. Vì sao Mỹ và Iran nhanh chóng nối lại đàm phán ? Đây là lần đầu tiên Mỹ và Iran khởi sự đàm phán kể từ năm 2018, tức là từ khi nước Mỹ - trong nhiệm kỳ Donald Trump đầu tiên - đơn phương rút hỏi Hiệp định về hạt nhân Iran, gọi tắt là JCPOA, ký kết năm 2015 giữa Iran và sáu cường quốc (Mỹ, Anh, Pháp, Đức, Trung Quốc và Nga), với nội dung chủ yếu là dỡ bỏ các trừng phạt quốc tế đổi lấy việc Iran ngừng chương trình phát triển hạt nhân quân sự.Đàm phán vừa được mở lại thông qua trung gian của quốc gia vùng Trung Cận Đông Oman, do Mỹ và Iran đã cắt đứt quan hệ ngoại giao từ 45 năm nay sau cuộc cách mạng Hồi Giáo. Quan điểm của lãnh tụ tối cao Iran là bác bỏ việc đàm phán trực tiếp với Mỹ.Chương trình tên lửa đạn đạo, hay chính sách của Iran đối với các lực lượng vũ trang thân Teheran trong khu vực, mà Mỹ và Israel lo ngại được Iran sử dụng để chống lại các lợi ích của mình tại khu vực, có thể là nội dung của các thương thuyết mà Mỹ muốn gây sức ép để buộc Iran phải có các nhân nhượng. Tuy nhiên, chương trình vũ khí hạt nhân của Iran được coi là điểm then chốt. Trong một phát biểu trên The Wall Street Journal, tổng thống Donald Trump nhấn mạnh « lằn ranh đỏ » của Washington là Iran không được « quân sự hóa năng lực hạt nhân ». Về phần mình, Ali Shamkhani, một cố vấn của thủ lĩnh tối cao Iran, giáo chủ Ali Khamenei, khẳng định : Iran tham gia đàm phán không nhằm mục tiêu « xây dựng hình ảnh », mà hy vọng đạt được « một thỏa thuận nghiêm túc và công bằng ».Trump có thể đã rút được bài học thất bại của nhiệm kỳ đầuTrong một cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn RFI vào thời điểm Iran và Mỹ mở lại đàm phán, ông Thierry Coville, nhà nghiên cứu tại Viện Quan hệ quốc tế và Chiến lược IRIS (Institut des Relations internationales et stratégiques), tác giả cuốn « Iran, une puissance en mouvement » (Nxb Eyrolles), nhận định có thể chính bài học được rút ra từ thất bại trong nhiệm kỳ đầu tiên, khi đơn phương rút khỏi thỏa thuận đã khiến tổng thống Trump nhanh chóng nối lại đàm phán với Iran :« Có thể giả định rằng, mặc dù Trump không thể nói ra nhưng ông đã nhận ra mình đã phạm một sai lầm lớn khi rút khỏi thỏa thuận vào tháng 5/2018. Có lẽ ông đã quá tin tưởng vào các cố vấn như John Bolton hay cựu ngoại trưởng Mike Pompeo, người có lập trường chống Iran rất cực đoan. Chúng ta có thể thấy rõ rằng kể từ khi tái đắc cử, một mặt đe dọa sẽ có hành động quân sự chống Iran, hoặc ban hành các lệnh trừng phạt mới, Trump vẫn liên tục nhắc lại ý muốn đàm phán một thỏa thuận mới với Iran. Vì vậy, tôi nghĩ rằng Trump có thể hiểu về thất bại này, vì Iran đã rút khỏi thỏa thuận và chưa bao giờ tiến gần đến năng lực sản xuất vũ khí nguyên tử như vậy. Rõ ràng là ông đã rút ra bài học từ nhiệm kỳ đầu tiên. »Tình hình khẩn cấp: Lượng Uranium gấp « 41 lần » được phép Theo nhà nghiên cứu Thierry Coville, tình hình căng thẳng hiện tại liên quan đến việc Iran đang tiến gần ngưỡng có uranium được làm giàu đủ mức và đủ lượng để chế tạo vũ khí hạt nhân, trong lúc báo chí Mỹ nói đến việc Teheran có thể sản xuất được vũ khí hạt nhân trong ít tuần lễ, là một lý do chính khiến Mỹ phải ráo riết thúc đẩy đàm phán :  « Iran được cho là có đủ lượng uranium làm giàu để có khả năng chế tạo ít nhất bốn quả bom nguyên tử. Vậy nên, thực sự là mọi người đều lo lắng. Hơn nữa, thỏa thuận trước sẽ hết hạn vào tháng 10/2025. Vì vậy, Hoa Kỳ đã đặt ra hai tháng để đạt được một thỏa thuận mới, đảm bảo rằng Iran không tiến tới chế tạo bom nguyên tử. »Trên làn sóng RFI, ông David Rigoulet-Roze, chuyên gia về Trung Đông và Bán đảo Ả Rập, tổng biên tập tạp chí Orients Stratégiques, giải thích : Hiện tại không có gì ngăn cản Iran về mặt kỹ thuật trong mục tiêu chế tạo được vũ khí hạt nhân. Iran đang bước vào giai đoạn có thể tăng mức làm giàu uranium từ 60% đến 90%, tức từ mức có chuyển sang chế tạo bom nguyên tử là rất nhanh chóng.Iran chưa rút hẳn khỏi Thỏa thuận hạt nhân 2015, cho dù Mỹ đơn phương rút. Nhưng hành động của Washington đã ảnh hưởng lớn đến việc Thỏa thuận được Iran tuân thủ theo các điều khoản ban đầu. Theo một báo cáo mật của Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế (AIEA), được France 24 trích dẫn hồi cuối tháng 2/2025, lượng dự trữ Uranium được làm giàu ở mức 60% trong hiện tại gấp đến « 41 lần » mức Hiệp định 2015 cho phép.Tính đến ngày 8/2, Iran sở hữu tổng cộng 274,8 kg, so với 182,3 kg ba tháng trước đó. Tốc độ sản xuất uranium làm giàu cao ở mức 60%, tức gần với mức 90% cần thiết để chế tạo vũ khí hạt nhân, đã gia tăng ở Iran. Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế (AIEA) xem đây là tình hình « rất đáng lo ngại ». Thậm chí, theo Ali Vaez, chuyên gia về Iran tại nhóm International Crisis Group, « nếu lượng uranium mà Iran đang có đã được làm giàu đến mức 90%, thì quốc gia này có đủ khả năng chế tạo vũ khí hạt nhân với tốc độ một vũ khí trong một tháng ».Đầu tháng 12/2024 vừa qua, Teheran cảnh báo sẽ đưa vào sử dụng các máy ly tâm tiên tiến mới. Quyết định này ngay lập tức vấp đã phải sự phản đối mạnh mẽ của Hội đồng thống đốc Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế. Tuy nhiên, vào thời điểm loan truyền báo cáo mật của Cơ quan năng lượng Nguyên tử quốc tế, Teheran vẫn khăng khăng bác bỏ khả năng đàm phán với Mỹ.  Đe dọa từ Mỹ tăng vọt, dân chúng mệt mỏi : Nguy cơ sụp đổ Vì sao chính quyền Iran đã nhanh chóng đảo ngược quan điểm khăng khăng không chấp nhận đàm phán với Mỹ ? Nhà nghiên cứu Viện IRIS nhìn thấy ở đây những lo sợ của chế độ Hồi Giáo Iran trước các áp lực ngày càng lớn từ bên ngoài cùng tình trạng phẫn nộ của dân chúng trong nước :« Đúng là chỉ một vài tuần trước, lãnh đạo tối cao Iran còn nói : không được, không được ! Sẽ không khôn ngoan và không hợp lý khi đàm phán với Mỹ. Tuy nhiên, ông ta đã thay đổi quyết định. Và nếu ông thay đổi quyết định thì đó là vì thực sự có một cuộc khủng hoảng chính trị ở Iran, kể từ năm 2022. Có một vấn đề về tính hợp pháp của chính quyền Iran. Có những khó khăn về kinh tế, mà chúng ta không nên phóng đại, nhưng rõ ràng có lạm phát, hiện vẫn ở mức 30%, và trên hết là dân chúng đã mệt mỏi. Vì vậy, chế độ Iran lo sợ nếu có lệnh trừng phạt mới của Mỹ, thì chắc chắn sẽ có các phong trào phản đối trong dân chúng, và sau đó, thực sự là có đe dọa về một cuộc tấn công của Mỹ hoặc Israel. Những điều này thực sự ảnh hưởng đến việc Iran quyết định đàm phán. »Chế được vũ khí hạt nhân phải mất từ một đến ba nămTrên thực tế, khả năng Iran sản xuất được vũ khí hạt nhân không còn nằm trong lĩnh vực kỹ thuật, mà ở quyết định chính trị, theo nhiều chuyên gia. Trong một chương trình tọa đàm của RFI về chủ đề này, nhà nghiên cứu Clément Therme, giảng viên tại Đại học Paul Valéry ở Montpellier và Học viện Sciences Po Paris, chuyên gia về thế giới Iran, nhấn mạnh rõ đến sự khác biệt này :« Nếu lãnh tụ tối cao, giáo chủ Ali Khamenei, ra quyết định thì Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran sẽ phải mất từ ​​một đến ba năm để có được vũ khí hạt nhân có thể sử dụng được. Vì vậy, đây chưa phải là vấn đề cấp bách. Chúng ta cần phân biệt giữa năng lực thực sự sản xuất vũ khí để có thể sử dụng và khả năng có đủ số lượng uranium để về mặt lý thuyết có thể sản xuất được vũ khí. Về điểm thứ hai này, thời hạn là ngắn hơn nhiều. Tôi nghĩ là các phương tiện truyền thông nhầm lẫn giữa việc có được vũ khí hạt nhân với việc có đủ lượng uranium để chế tạo vũ khí hạt nhân. Hai chuyện không phải là một. Chính vì vậy vẫn còn có khả năng đàm phán và trong hiện tại, công cụ được ưu tiên để kiểm soát tham vọng hạt nhân của Iran là con đường ngoại giao. »Đường cùng mới phải chế vũ khí hạt nhân: Nội bộ chế độ cân nhắc lợi hại Iran có thể đạt được một thỏa hiệp về chương trình hạt nhân quân sự với Mỹ trong thời gian tới hay không ? Đối với nhiều chuyên gia, mấu chốt của vấn đề nằm ở chỗ các phe nhóm chủ chốt trong chế độ Hồi giáo Iran nhìn nhận ra sao về vấn đề này. Trả lời RFI, chuyên gia về thế giới Iran Clément Therme giải thích :« Câu hỏi đặt ra là phát triển chương trình hạt nhân quân sự có phục vụ cho lợi ích của nước Cộng hòa Hồi Giáo Iran hay không và quyết định này có thể đe dọa đến sự tồn vong của chế độ Cộng hòa Hồi Giáo Iran hay không? Tổng thống Pháp Jacques Chirac, trong một cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn nổi tiếng với tờ New York Times hồi 2006, từng nói rằng nếu Teheran tìm cách sở hữu vũ khí hạt nhân, Iran sẽ bị nguyền rủa. Như vậy, nhìn chung có thể thấy nếu Iran phát triển chương trình hạt nhân quân sự, chế độ Hồi Giáo sẽ sụp đổ. Có một cuộc tranh luận trong nội bộ chế độ Iran về việc có nên phát triển chương trình hạt nhân quân sự hay không. Cuộc tranh luận này dựa trên ý tưởng chính: nếu Israel và Mỹ tấn công vào các cơ sở hạt nhân dân sự của Iran, thì chế độ Hồi giáo có thể sẽ quyết định nhanh chóng phát triển vũ khí hạt nhân. Tôi nghĩ là hiện tại có một nhận thức chung: Cái giá mà Iran phải trả, nếu quyết định thúc đẩy chương trình hạt nhân quân sự, sẽ lớn hơn các lợi ích mà chế độ Hồi giáo Iran có thể thu được từ việc phát triển vũ khí hạt nhân, mà rõ ràng là một mối đe dọa tồn vong đối với chế độ. »

https://www.crisisinvesting.com In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss the escalating tensions with Iran and the unpredictable actions of President Trump. They analyze Trump's diplomatic strategies, military maneuvers, and the geopolitical implications for countries like Israel, Russia, and China. The conversation then shifts to economic policies, focusing on tariffs, the global economy, and the Argentine leadership under President Malay. They critically assess Malay's economic strategies, NATO ambitions, and positions on Israel and Ukraine. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential impact of student loans, FHA scandals, and market movements, capped with a look forward to their upcoming conversation with Frank Ster of the International Crisis Group. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:24 Escalating Tensions with Iran 02:00 Trump's Unpredictable Foreign Policy 06:48 Secondary Tariffs on Russia 11:57 Concerns About Argentina's Economic Policies 21:43 Economic Woes and Market Predictions 27:04 Gold Market and Central Bank Strategies 29:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Discussions

Last week, reports surfaced that four Canadian nationals were executed in the People's Republic of China earlier this year on drug-related charges. This deeply troubling development represents a new and grave chapter in the ongoing deterioration of Sino-Canadian relations. Beyond the human tragedy, these executions raise urgent questions regarding the state of diplomacy, the role of international legal norms, and the broader strategic posture of China on the global stage. At a time when geopolitical tensions are escalating - marked by intensifying U.S.–China rivalry, global economic fragmentation, and growing scrutiny of China's human rights record - Canada finds itself navigating a precarious diplomatic landscape. The challenge is not merely bilateral, but emblematic of the broader struggles that middle powers face in balancing national interests, moral imperatives, and strategic alliances. As China's global strategy continues to evolve, it is critical that Canadians and the international community alike deepen their understanding of its geopolitical ambitions, regional influence, and approach to international engagement. This week on Beyond the Headlines, we are honoured to welcome Michael Kovrig, Senior Adviser for Asia at the International Crisis Group and Chief Executive Officer of the Kovrig Group, a geopolitical risk consultancy. Mr. Kovrig is a distinguished expert in international affairs whose research and advisory work focuses on geopolitics, geoeconomics, global security, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on China, the Indo-Pacific region, and related Western foreign policy. He previously served for over a decade as a Canadian diplomat, with postings in Ottawa, at the United Nations, and in Beijing. His professional background also includes roles in strategic communications at the United Nations Development Group, as well as journalism and economic research with a focus on China and Central and Eastern Europe. Mr. Kovrig holds a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University and is fluent in both French and Mandarin Chinese. From 2014 to 2021, he resided in China, where he was arbitrarily detained by the Ministry of State Security for nearly three years. Widely regarded as a case of politically motivated hostage diplomacy, his detention drew international condemnation. Drawing on both his personal experience and professional expertise, Mr. Kovrig offers a unique and authoritative perspective on the shifting contours of China's foreign policy, the evolving nature of Canada–China relations, and the role of diplomacy in an increasingly polarized international landscape. Produced by: Sadie McIntosh & Daniel Ebrahimpour  

Major gains for the Sudanese army in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they're strengthening positions in Darfur. Two years of fighting has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point? In this episode: Dallia Abdelmoniem, Political Commentator. Alan Boswell, Horn of Africa Director, International Crisis Group. Elbashir Idris, Independent Analyst. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Russia is seeking to keep its naval bases in Syria, viewing them as a vital strategic asset. Syria's interim president, a hard nosed pragmatist, will likely strike working relations with the Kremlin while trying to defuse tensions with Israel and win over the United States, says the International Crisis Group's Jerome Drevon, who has met Sharaa numerous times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst for the International Crisis Group, about Palestinian politics and the challenging predicament of cooperation or confrontation with Israel. The two discuss the evolution of the Palestinian Authority and its legitimacy today, including the role of Mahmoud Abbas, as well as the growth of armed resistance and militance in the face of expanded Israeli military activity in the West Bank. They draw from Tahani's recent policy brief, "Israel's West Bank Incursions Highlight the Dilemmas of Palestinian Politics." Tahani Mustafa is the International Crisis Group's Senior Palestine Analyst, where she works on issues including security and  socio-political and legal governance in the West bank. She has a background in development and security governance in the Middle East, and has worked in academia and policy advocacy. Based between the UK, Jordan and Israel/Palestine, she holds a Ph.D in Politics and International Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

South Sudan is the world's youngest country—and it has been troubled from the start. After decades of struggle, the country broke free from Sudan in 2011, gaining independence with the support of the United States, Europe, and most Western powers. But soon after independence, the turmoil began. Political rivalries intensified, as did competition over oil resources. Meanwhile, vain political leaders prioritized their personal fortunes over the good of the country. South Sudan was soon torn apart. A brutal civil war killed some 400,000 people from 2013 to 2018, when a peace agreement was signed. But that peace agreement is now rapidly unraveling. Last week, the International Crisis Group issued a rare alert, warning that the country was on the precipice of a renewed, full-blown civil war. This is partly a consequence of the conflict north of the border in Sudan, which is spilling over into both the territory and the fraught politics of South Sudan. Joining me for an in-depth conversation about what is happening in South Sudan is Daniel Akech Thiong, an analyst at the International Crisis Group. https://www.globaldispatches.org/

The Trump administration's trans-Atlantic policy has made a sharp break from that of the Biden administration, and in fact, from the entire post-World War II paradigm where the US was the prime guarantor of European security. Three quick, successive developments have underscored this departure. First came US Vice President J.D. Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference in mid-February, where he said that the biggest threat to Europe's security is “from within”. Second, the very public spat between Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, after which President Donald Trump announced that the US was pausing military and intelligence aid to Ukraine. Finally, Zelenskyy buckling under the pressure, and agreeing to a US-sponsored offer of a 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia. All these developments have made it clear that Europe will need to completely rethink its security-related assumptions that governed its relationship with the US under a capacious NATO umbrella. Is the trans-Atlantic alliance due for a comprehensive reset? Can Europe continue to outsource its security needs to the US, or does it need to mobilise more actively to achieve self-reliance? What adjustments does Europe need to make, and what kind of a security architecture does Europe need to work towards? Guest: Marta Mucznik, Senior EU Analyst, Advocacy & Research, International Crisis Group, Brussels. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Edited by Jude Francis Weston

The US Middle East envoy proposes a way to keep the ceasefire going in Gaza. But the original deal remains stuck in the first phase with no progress towards a permanent solution. So what is the actual state of play - and the risks of more war? In this episode: Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in the United States. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mouin Rabbani - Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Según el informe del International Crisis Group sobre la criminalidad en América Latina, la magnitud de la violencia no había sido tan drástica como la que se está viviendo. En la actualidad, los grupos criminales han penetrado a los estados y a las comunidades

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250314.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been called the most powerful woman in the world. Her ability to hold back US tariffs and not reacting with retaliatory threats is part of her success according to Carin Zissis, editor in chief of Council of the Americas website. The Israeli military has been conducting a major operation in the West Bank, raiding refugee camps, destroying buildings and infrastructure, and displacing 40,000 Palestinian residents. A ground report from Tanya Kramer and analysis by Mairav Zonzein of the International Crisis Group. From FRANCE- Ukraine has been attacking Moscow with hundreds of drones at night, targeting civilian apartments and creating chaos days before ceasefire talks with Russia. Then a press review on US relations with Australia, which seems to be considering calling off the submarine purchase from the US and returning to a French deal. From CUBA- Israeli has been bombing various military sites in Syria and some Knesset members have called for settlement expansion and complete occupation. The head of UNRWA has condemned the Israeli truck blockade and shut down of all electricity in Gaza. From JAPAN - The US is criticizing Japanese tariffs on rice imports. As South Korea steps up military exercises with the US, North Korea launched several ballastic missiles into the sea. In Greenland an opposition party won the election but they have no plans for immediate independence. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it." -- John Pilger Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Could South Sudan slip into another civil war? Fighting in the northeast, is endangering an already fragile power-sharing agreement. With a war ongoing in neighbouring Sudan, what would a new conflict in South Sudan mean for the region? In this episode: Nicholas Haysom, UN Special Representative for South Sudan. Alan Boswell, International Crisis Group's Project Director for the Horn of Africa. Philip Aguer Panyang, former governor of South Sudan’s Jonglei State and former military spokesman. Rome Nyagoah Tut Pur, South Sudan researcher at Human Rights Watch. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

We won't negotiate under pressure. The words of Iran's top leader after Donald Trump offered to talk about its nuclear programme. The US President threatened war would be the alternative. So, is a nuclear deal with Iran possible? And if so, on what terms? In this episode: Heino Klinck, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Hamid Reza Gholamzadeh - Director of the House of Diplomacy, a think tank. Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with analyst Mouin Rabbani about the current state of affairs, including: the potential for Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Palestinian political dynamics and possibilities, Israeli aspirations and actions in Syria and the Syrian regime's response, and the Trump administration's "unpredictable and erratic" policymaking. Mouin Rabbani is a nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He is a researcher, analyst, and commentator specializing in Palestinian affairs, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and contemporary Middle East issues. Among other previous positions, Rabbani served as principal political affairs officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, head of the Middle East unit with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and senior Middle East analyst and special advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group. He was also a researcher with Al-Haq, the West Bank affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists.  Rabbani is a co-editor of Jadaliyya, where he also hosts the Connections podcast and edits its Quick Thoughts feature. He is also the managing editor and associate editor of the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development and a contributing editor of Middle East Report. In addition, Rabbani is a nonresident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS) and at Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN).  Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNBC Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

A lack of international action to counter a new round of Israeli siege on Gaza raises questions and concerns. Is the use of starvation as a weapon of war being normalized? Is the U.S. still committed to the ceasefire deal it helped broker? In this episode: Akiva Eldar, political analyst, contributor to Haaretz and Author of "Lords of the Land". Tahani Mustafa, Senior analyst on Palestine at the International Crisis Group. Adil Haque, professor of law and Judge John O Newman Scholar at the Rutgers Law School. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Gaza ceasefire deal remains in place after Hamas says Israel has agreed to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, which was delayed last week. But uncertainty surrounds the overall agreement before the second stage has even begun. Can the deal hold? And what threatens it? In this Episode: Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University - Qatar. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst, International Crisis Group. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Interview with Omar Mahmood on Somaliland - 16:40 This week, Kelly sits down with International Crisis Group Senior Analyst Omar Mahmood for an in-depth look at Somaliland's history and quest for international recognition. Before that, he and Freddie discuss Trump's USAID cuts, political turmoil in the Philippines, and Ecuador's presidential election results. As the senior analyst for Eastern Africa at the International Crisis Group, Omar conducts field research, provides written analysis, proposes policy recommendations and engages in advocacy efforts. Omar has previously worked as a senior researcher focusing on the Horn of Africa for the Institute for Security Studies in Addis Ababa, and as an international consultant covering Boko Haram and the Lake Chad Basin. Prior to that, he obtained his Master's degree from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso. Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray's article on the impact of USAID in Tunisia: USAID Expertise is a Critical Foreign Policy Tool — https://medium.com/the-diplomatic-pouch/analysis-usaid-expertise-is-a-critical-foreign-policy-tool-bab558a27fb8  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on February 13, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Alessandro Accorsi, a senior analyst for social media and conflict at the International Crisis Group. Prior to joining ICG, he worked for five years at the European External Action Service, where he led a taskforce countering foreign interference and information manipulation in the Middle East. He also worked for five years as a freelance journalist in Cairo. Transcript: "Alessandro Accorsi: Disinformation Warfare in the Middle East," CSIS, February 13, 2025. Alessandro Accorsi's recent work: "How Israel Mastered Information Warfare in Gaza," Foreign Policy, March 11, 2024.

Lebanon's president has named a new administration sidelining Hezbollah for the first time in decades. But where does this leave the group and its allies who have long played a major political role? And will this move usher in what the Prime Minister calls a government of reform and salvation? In this Episode: David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst, International Crisis Group. Lorenzo Trombetta, Senior Analyst, Italian News Agency ANSA. Elijah Magnier, Independent Military Analyst who specialises in the Middle East. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Its funding pulled, and its staff sent home. The world's largest international humanitarian donor, USAID, is under assault. If the Trump administration doesn't restore the flow of aid who will fill the void? And what does it mean for global US influence? In this Episode: Hardin Lang, Vice president for programs and policy at Refugees International. Natasha Lindstaedt, US foreign policy specialist and a professor of government at the University of Essex. Alan Boswell, International Crisis Group's project director for the Horn of Africa. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Richard Gowan, Director for UN and Multilateral Diplomacy at the International Crisis Group and one of the world's chief UN watchers, joins the podcast to discuss what to expect with the new Trump team in Turtle Bay.

A wave of Israeli bombings devastates the Jenin refugee camp. More than 25 Palestinians have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank that was launched after the ceasefire in Gaza. Is Donald Trump's comeback emboldening Benjamin Netanyahu to annex more Palestinian territory? In this Episode: Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst, International Crisis Group. Xavier Abu Eid, Former Senior Adviser, Palestine Liberation Organization. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-120030009 Palestinian Analyst Mouin Rabbani breaks down and responds to the potential ceasefire deal. Anti-Zionist Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro reacts to Candace Owens and explains that the problem is Zionism, not the religion of Judaism. Mouin Rabbani is a Dutch-Palestinian analyst, co-editor of Jadaliyya and non-resident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. He was previously Senior Analyst Middle East and Special Advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group, and head of political affairs with the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria. He is a contributor to the book Deluge: Gaza and Israel from Crisis to Cataclysm. Yaakov Shapiro is a rabbinic scholar, speaker, author, and pulpit rabbi for over 30 years, now emeritus. He is a board director of the International Council for Middle East Studies, and the author of four books on Jewish theology and law. His most recent work is The Empty Wagon: Zionism's Journey from Identity Crisis to Identity Theft a 1381-page treatise on the differences between Zionism and Judaism. His podcast, Committing High Reason, discusses topic relating to the history and ideology of Zionsim. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

The strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia has continued to thrive, becoming a vital foundation for comprehensive collaboration across various fields, including economics, education, and sustainable development. Notably, the Vietnamese community in Australia and Vietnamese international students have served as robust bridges, fostering deep cultural and economic connections and unlocking numerous opportunities for cooperation.In the latest episode of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, English version season 5, we are joined by Dr. Huong Le Thu, a leading expert on Southeast Asian international relations and global politics. Dr. Le Thu currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Board at the Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) and Deputy Director of the Asia Program at the International Crisis Group. With extensive research experience at esteemed institutions such as the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and the Australian National University (ANU), along with fluency in five languages, she has significantly contributed to shaping discussions on regional security, international relations, and Vietnam-Australia cooperation.In this episode, Dr. Le Thu offers profound insights into Vietnam's journey to becoming a key player in the region and on the global stage. She also explores Vietnam's pivotal role within ASEAN and the promising future of its partnership with Australia. Don't miss this engaging conversation that sheds light on the evolving dynamics of this important relationship!

FP Live is joined by Comfort Ero, the president and CEO of the International Crisis Group, as she details the 2025 edition of “10 Conflicts to Watch.” From Sudan to Myanmar, Haiti, Ukraine, Iran, and beyond, why is the world facing so many crises at once, and how can it solve them? Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Comfort Ero and Richard Atwood: 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2025 Aaron David Miller and Lauren Morganbesser: Why the Gulf States Might Feature Prominently in Trump's Foreign Policy Raphael S. Cohen: China and North Korea Throw U.S. War Plans Out the Window Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 14 of the POMEPS Middle East Political Science Podcast! On this week's episode of the podcast, Jerome Drevon of International Crisis Group joins Marc Lynch to discuss his new book, From Jihad to Politics: How Syrian Jihadis Embraced Politics. In the book, Drevon offers an examination of the Syrian armed opposition, tracing the emergence of Jihadi groups in the conflict, their dominance, and their political transformation. Drawing upon field research and interviews with Syrian insurgents in northwestern Syria and Turkey, Drevon demonstrates how the context of a local conflict can shape armed groups' behavior in unexpected ways.  Music for this season's podcast was created by Feras Arrabi. You can find more of his work on his website Music and Sound at www.ferasarrabi.com.

00:08 Nathan Thrall, former director of the Arab-Israeli Project at the International Crisis Group, now author of the Pulitzer-Prize winning A Day in the Life of Abed Salama The post Nathan Thrall on life under occupation appeared first on KPFA.

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime, including the debate in Washington and European capitals about whether to talk with the new Syrian government, remove sanctions, or remove Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham's terrorist designation. They also cover Trump's trip to France and meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump's loyalty test for those seeking national security jobs in his new administration, whether South Korea's president will be impeached after declaring martial law, the collapse of the French government, a court order canceling Romania's election results, and the corruption trials of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Then Ben speaks to Dareen Khalifa, Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group, about what's next for Syria and her insights into rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. 

Sýrie má oficiálně nového premiéra. Po turbulentním týdnu, kdy napříč syrským územím postupovali povstalci z hnutí Hajat Tahrír aš-Šám se jejich vedení rozhodlo, že se jím stane Muhammad Bašír. Dosavadní diktátorský režim prezidenta Bašára Asada padl v neděli. Kdo jsou noví vládci Sýrie? Jak se chovají k civilistům a jaké zprávy posílají do světa?Host: Heiko Wimmen - ředitel projektů organizace International Crisis Group pro Sýrii, Irák a LibanonČlánek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam ZprávySledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

Watch the full conversation with Dr Jill Stein and Butch Ware here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mouin-rabbani-116351008 Jill Stein and Butch Ware give their FIRST interview since the Presidential election. But first, Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabani talks Palestine, Lebanon, Amsterdam and whether Donald Trump is a departure or continuation of Joe Biden. Jill Stein is is a Harvard-educated doctor, a pioneering environmental health advocate, and an organizer for people, planet, and peace. She was the 2024 presidential nominee for the Green Party. Butch Ware is a lifelong activist and educator specializing in the history of empire, colonialism, genocide and revolution. He is associate professor of History at UC Santa-Barbara. He was the 2024 vice-presidential nominee for the Green Party. Mouin Rabbani is a Dutch-Palestinian analyst, oo-editor of Jadaliyya and non-resident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. He was previously Senior Analyst Middle East and Special Advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group, and head of political affairs with the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria. He is a contributor to the book Deluge: Gaza and Israel from Crisis to Cataclysm. https://x.com/MouinRabbani https://www.jadaliyya.com/ https://orbooks.com/catalog/deluge/ ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

Over the past few weeks, the situation in Haiti has gone from bad to worse. On November 10, the interim prime minister of Haiti, Gary Conille, was dismissed by the council that had appointed him in May. Since then, violence has surged throughout Port au Prince and in surrounding locals. A Kenyan-lead police mission has been powerless to stop this escalating security and humanitarian crisis. In our conversation, Renata Segura of the International Crisis Group explains the shifting contours of this violence and what steps can be taken to enhance security in Haiti. She also delves into the ongoing debates about transforming the Kenyan-lead mission into a formal UN peacekeeping mission, discussing the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a move.

Episode 5, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast: From Conflict Zones to Global Impact Careers with Victor Ochen This episode features Victor Ochen, a remarkable peace advocate and founder of the African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), sharing his journey from growing up amid conflict in Uganda to becoming a global force for peace and youth empowerment. Victor, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, speaks to the power of resilience, healing, and community in driving meaningful change. Why Take a Listen:  Learn from Victor's Journey: He turned personal tragedy into a movement for healing, justice, and peace. Key Lessons on Practice: Hear how Victor empowers youth in war-affected communities and provides reconstructive care to thousands impacted by violence Explore Local Peacebuilding: Victor shares a powerful perspective on balancing local and international approaches, emphasizing community-driven solutions over traditional aid. Impact Career Insights: Victor shares tons of actionable tips for people around the globe to advance a career of impact in terms of skills, networks, funding and more.  Resources to Dive Deeper: Connect with Victor Ochen on LinkedIn  African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET): Learn more about AYINET's transformative work in post-conflict recovery, youth empowerment, and justice advocacy. - Collaborative Development Associates: CDA Collaborative Learning Projects improves the effectiveness and accountability of peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian action wherever communities experience conflict. Victor's Inspiration Sources: Organizations like International Crisis Group (https://www.crisisgroup.org/) and Search for Common Ground (https://www.sfcg.org/) provide excellent insights into peace efforts around the world. Get more curated jobs, funding, and career insights in social impact—sign up for the free PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter  Listen to this episode and the 160+ other Social Change Career Podcast episodes at PCDN.global (http://pcdn.global) or any major podcast platform. Subscribe, rate, and share if you find it meaningful! About Victor: Victor Ochen is the Founder and Executive Director of AYINET, an organization providing essential reconstructive care, advocacy, and youth empowerment to communities affected by war in Uganda. Raised in a refugee camp amidst the violent conflict of northern Uganda, Victor's career journey began at age 13, when he formed a Peace Club to stand against child soldier recruitment. Today, his work has transformed the lives of over 21,000 victims of war and empowered countless young people to take leadership in peace and justice. Victor is the youngest African ever nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, and a global advocate for sustainable peace and SDG Goal 16. Victor is a Global Advisor to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as part of the Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection Episode Highlights: - 0:00 - Victor's Early Life and Path to Peacebuilding   - 5:10 - Founding the African Youth Initiative Network   - 12:30 - Healing and Justice in Conflict Recovery   - 25:45 - Navigating International Aid Dynamics   - 40:15 - Recommendations for Aspiring Peacebuilders   - 55:20 - Practical Challenges in Peace Work

In Tbilisi, Georgia, voters have come out to protest the results of this weekend's elections, as opposition leaders claim the vote was tainted by Russian interference. Outside observers report "troubling" conditions, citing "pervasive intimidation" of voters inside and outside polling stations. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili is leading the opposition response. She says recognizing the elections "would be tantamount to legitimizing Russia's takeover of Georgia."   Also on today's show: Ali Vaez, Director of Iran Project, International Crisis Group; Bill T. Jones, Choreographer, "Still/Here”; Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Senior Fellow, American Immigration Council  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For today's episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Richard Gowan, the U.N. Director for the International Crisis Group, to review what went down at the recent U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week.They discussed how the national leaders who gathered in New York for the meetings responded to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan; how strategic competition between China, Russia, and the United States shaped the proceedings; and what it can tell us about where the United Nations is headed.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus: A look at Iran's strategy and what comes next in the region with Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director with the International Crisis Group. Also: A former friend of JD Vance tells us what to expect as he squares off with Tim Walz; and three Senators say they have a plan to put a dent in Canada's doctor shortage. 

The next stage of Israel's war against Hezbollah will start soon, according to the Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is currently conducting reconnaissance and other ground raids inside Lebanon. According to the US, Washington says any ground invasion could be more limited than originally thought. Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy joins the show to discuss the latest developments and what this means for the region.  Also on today's show: Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project, International Crisis Group; director Farah Nabulsi and actor Saleh Bakri ("The Teacher"); author Sarah Smarsh ("Bone of the Bone")  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a crossover with our sister podcast To Save Us From Hell, a weekly chat show about the UN. I'm joined by co-host Anjali Dayal, who is an international relations professor at Fordham University, and Richard Gowan, UN director at the International Crisis Group. We spoke on Tuesday afternoon, a few hours after President Biden's farewell UNGA address. We cover a good deal of ground in this episode, including Biden's speech, Antonio Guterres' speech, some drama at the Summit of the Future, and other happenings around the UN during this very busy High-Level Week. Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to To Save Us From Hell by visiting https://www.globaldispatches.org/s/to-save-us-from-hell

Next week, world leaders from nearly 150 nations will meet in New York for the annual high-level week during the United Nations General Assembly's new session. Among the many topics for discussion will be the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, efforts to regulate artificial intelligence and get sustainable development back on track, and the role of the U.N. Security Council in international peace and security. The formal and informal meetings of the week will play out as many of the U.N.'s agencies and institutions – from the Security Council to the International Court of Justice – are under stress and scrutiny. What are the key trends to watch for? How might the upcoming U.S. presidential election shape the discussions and debate? Co-hosting this episode is Just Security's Washington Senior Editor, Viola Gienger. Joining the show to unpack the key themes around this year's U.N. General Assembly is Richard Gowan. Richard is the U.N. Director at the International Crisis Group, an organization providing independent analysis and advice on how to prevent, resolve or better manage conflict.Show Notes:  Richard Gowan (@RichardGowan1) Viola Gienger (@ViolaGienger)Paras Shah (@pshah518) Richard's Just Security article “Guide to the Formal and Informal Agendas at the 2024 UN General Assembly Summit”Just Security's UNGA 79 coverage including expert analysis and resourcesJust Security's U.N. Security Council coverageJust Security's Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas war, and Sudan confect coverage   Just Security's Summit of the Future coverageMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

Without new congressional authorization for its post-Oct. 7 operations in the Middle East, the Biden administration has sought to legally justify its military activities in the region based on the president's constitutional authority and the application of existing statutory authorities to operations against new adversaries. These executive branch arguments are the outgrowth of similar arguments presidential administrations have made over the last few decades, largely related to the requirements in the War Powers Resolution. The International Crisis Group recently analyzed these arguments and related issues in a new report, “Bending the Guardrails: U.S. War Powers after 7 October.” Tyler McBrien and Matt Gluck of Lawfare spoke with Brian Finucane, a senior adviser for the U.S. Program at the International Crisis Group and an author of the report, and Matthew Waxman, a professor at Columbia Law School, about the Crisis Group's report. They discussed the history relevant to the current war powers moment, how the Biden administration has continued to justify its operations without new legislative authority, and the possibility of war powers legal reform moving forward.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, David and Madeline talk about the CIA's very own airline, Air America! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: Killing Hope William Blum Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia Alfred McCoy Air America Christopher Robbins https://adst.org/2013/04/the-year-of-living-dangerously-indonesia-and-the-downed-cia-pilot-may-1958/ https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/a_people_at_war/prelude_to_war/flying_tigers.html https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP90-00806R000100680006-0.pdf https://stlreporter.com/2017/05/13/the-cias-french-connection-and-other-other-footnotes-to-history/ Anderson, Benedict R. O'G. “Looking Back.” The Wilson Quarterly (1976-), vol. 5, no. 2, 1981, pp. 112–25. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/40256090. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. Bunnell, Frederick P. “The Central Intelligence Agency. Deputy Directorate for Plans 1961 Secret Memorandum on Indonesia: A Study in the Politics of Policy Formulation in the Kennedy Administration.” Indonesia, no. 22, 1976, pp. 131–69. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/3350980. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. Derks, Hans. “OPIUM PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN CHINA.” History of the Opium Problem: The Assault on the East, ca. 1600-1950, vol. 105, Brill, 2012, pp. 643–708. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1163/j.ctv4cbhdf.37. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. International Crisis Group. “A Long Legacy.” Fire and Ice: Conflict and Drugs in Myanmar's Shan State, International Crisis Group, 2019, p. Page 3-Page 5. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep31349.5. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. Kaufman, Victor S. “Trouble in the Golden Triangle: The United States, Taiwan and the 93rd Nationalist Division.” The China Quarterly, no. 166, 2001, pp. 440–56. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/3451165. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. “Berkeley Barb.” Berkeley Barb, vol. 14, no. 3(336), Jan. 1972. UC San Diego Library. Independent Voices. Reveal Digital, JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.28033361. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024. GINGERAS, RYAN. “Istanbul Confidential: Heroin, Espionage, and Politics in Cold War Turkey, 1945–1960.” Diplomatic History, vol. 37, no. 4, 2013, pp. 779–806. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/26376489. Accessed 9 Sept. 2024.  

Tommy and Ben discuss Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro's attempt to hold on to power after losing Sunday's election, the political debate over whether the US should sanction Venezuela, and what Vice President Harris should do in the next 100 days to pass the “Commander-in-Chief test.” They also talk about the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah, Netanyahu's disgraceful speech to Congress, Kamala Harris's meeting with Netanyahu, far-right protests in Israel over an investigation into abuse of Palestinian detainees, and reports of a polio outbreak in Gaza. Then they go over evidence of UAE boots on the ground in Sudan, reports of an ambush of Wagner Group fighters in Mali, favorite moments from the Paris Olympics so far, and FOX news outrage over a misconstrued clip from the opening ceremony. Finally, Ben speaks to Phillip Gunson of the International Crisis Group about the situation on the ground in Venezuela following the election.

The AP's Megan Janetsky and Falko Ernst of the International Crisis Group explain how Mexico's first woman president will inherit and address the cartel problem that plagued her predecessors. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices