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China's burgeoning relationship with the African continent has been characterized by significant economic investment, trade, and infrastructure development, with China emerging as Africa's largest trading partner and a major player in the continent's evolving economic landscape. In recent years, we have seen an influx of Chinese involvement in African industries ranging from mining and construction to manufacturing and retail. This has been accompanied by an ambitious drive to develop Africa's infrastructure with projects that span roads, railways, ports, airports, and telecommunications networks. But the ties between China and Africa extend far beyond economics. We're witnessing a dynamic cultural exchange, burgeoning diplomatic activities, and even aid and military support. However, these activities have not been without controversy, igniting debates over so-called debt-trap diplomacy and resource exploitation.Joshua Eisenman is an Associate Professor of Politics in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on the political economy of China's development and foreign relations with the United States and the Global South —particularly Africa. Together with David Shinn, Josh has recently co-authored a new book entitled: China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement. @Joshua_EisenmanKey highlightsIntroduction – 00:24China and an alternative world order – 03:20The quest for soft power – 10:40Debt burdens and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – 15:10Revamping the BRI – 18:11Why “debt-trap diplomacy” is misleading – 24:10China's growing relational power - 30:14Increasing the voice of the Global South – 39:57New forms of Chinese multilateralism – 45:53 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/
Thank you Kristina and to everyone listening and watching! - Timestamps - 00:00 - Start and Intro of Kristina 03:49 - From Past to Present: Kristina's Journey 06:54 - How Effective Altruism Shaped Kristina and Her Journey 09:03 - How Nähtamatud Loomad Started 12:19 - Animal Rights in Estonia 15:30 - Ending Tail Docking in Piglets 17:09 - How Animal Advocacy Thrives in a Small Country 19:14 - The Process of Putting an End to Fur Farming in Estonia 21:09 - On Ending the Practice of Keeping Animals in Cages 25:19 - On Keeping a Pragmatic Approach While Maintaining Good Relations With Politicians 32:58 - Kristina's Future Plans: Bringing the Most Effective Change in the Industry 34:50 - Effective Altruism's Impact on Farmed Animal Welfare 39:31 - Book Recommendations by Kristina 43:31 - Outro Relevant Links - https://nahtamatudloomad.ee/ - ‘Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday - https://a.co/6ZGrieM - ‘Change of Heart' by Nick Cooney - https://bit.ly/2DxG4zX Who is Kristina Mering? Kristina Mering is the founder and president of the Estonian branch of Anima International, Nähtamatud Loomad. She is also a sociologist focusing on human-animal relations. She has been advocating for animal rights for 15 years, starting her involvement in the movement as a teenager and playing a key role in its development in Estonia. Her organization was awarded the title of the best NGO in the country in 2019, and she herself received the best volunteer coordinator award from the president of Estonia the year before. In addition to her animal welfare work, Kristina has conducted sociological research on slaughterhouse workers and fur industry representatives, and is currently working on a project investigating social norms surrounding meat eating. As I want to run this podcast ad-free, the best way to support me is through Patreon: https://www. patreon.com/martinskadal If you live in Norway, you can consider becoming a support member in the two organizations I run. It costs NOK 50 a year. The more members we have, the more influence we have and the more funding we get as well. Right now we have around 500 members of World Saving Hustle (WSH) and 300 members of Altruism for Youth (AY). • Become a support member of WSH:https://forms.gle/ogwYPF1c62a59TsRA • Become a support member of AY: https://forms.gle/LSa4P1gyyyUmDsuP7 If you want to become a volunteer for World Saving Hustle or Altruism for Youth, send me an email and I'll forward it to our team. It might take some time before you'll get an answer as we're currently run by volunteers, but you'll get an answer eventually! Do you have any feedback, questions, suggestions for either topics/guests, let me know in the comment section. If you want to get in touch, the best way is through email: martin@worldsavinghustle.com Thanks to everyone in World Saving Hustle backing up this project and thanks to my creative partner Candace for editing this podcast! Thanks everyone and have an amazing day as always!! • instagram https://www.instagram.com/skadal/ • linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinska . . . • facebook https://www.facebook.com/martinsskadal/ • twitter https://twitter.com/martinskadal • Norwegian YT https://www.youtube.com/@martinskadal353 • Patreon https://www.patreon . com/martinskadal
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The World Bank has described Lebanon's current state as the worst financial crisis in 150 years. Since 2019 the Lebanese pound has lost 90 percent of its value and more than half the population lives below the poverty line. The government raised the price of fuel in an attempt to stem crippling shortages, but all it seems to have done is further anger a population that has already run out of patience. Guests: Mustafa Allouch Vice President of the Future Movement Ahmed al Assi Secretary of Political Relations for the Opposition Party Citizens in a State. Jad Ghosn Journalist Specialising in Lebanese Politics and Economy
Episode 95 is a special Chiefs Panel on political relations in New Brunswick. From police killings of First Nations people during the pandemic; the province’s refusal to hold an inquiry into anti-First Nation racism; the RCMP raid on reserve-based businesses and now to the province’s cancellation of First Nation tax agreements – the relationship seems to be moving in the wrong direction. I had the honour of hosting Chiefs from NB representing First Nations from both the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Nations: Sakom Chief Allan Polchies Jr., has been Chief of St. Mary’s First Nation in Fredericton, since 2018. Before that he served as Councillor for 13 years and has always been super involved at the community level. His First Nation is part of the larger Wolastoqey Nation. Twitter = chiefallanjr Website: https://www.stmarysfirstnation.com/ Chief Patricia (Trish) Bernard has been Chief of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation since 2013. Before that, she served as Councillor for 6 years and was also called to the NB Bar in 2000. Her First Nation is also part of the larger Wolastoqey First Nation. Facebook = Trish Bernard Website: https://madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com/en Chief Sacha LaBillois has been Chief of Ugpi’ganjig – also known as Eel River Bar First Nation – since 2019 and before that also served as a councillor and worked on economic development. Chief Sacha is also my chief! Our First Nation is part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Facebook: Sacha LaBillois Website: https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/ Chief Bill Ward has served as Chief of Metepengiag – also known Red Bank – since 2015. On Twitter, he describes himself as not only the youngest Chief in the Atlantic region, but the coolest. His First Nation is also part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Twitter = BillWard86 Website: https://www.metepenagiag.org/ Here is the link to a media story about this issue: https://www.globalnews.ca/news/7763242/new-brunswick-first-nations-provincial-tax-dispute/ Here is the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcTOlam6WYg Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://warrior-life-2.creator-spring.com/? (pictures used with the permission of the owners)
The deal brings to four the number of Arab nations who have normalised diplomatic relations with Israel. It was a triumph for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for US President Donald Trump, both of whom have pushed for Middle East agreements that don’t include the Palestinians, but is it likely to lead to bring peace to the region?
The deal brings to four the number of Arab nations who have normalised diplomatic relations with Israel. It was a triumph for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for US President Donald Trump, both of whom have pushed for Middle East agreements that don’t include the Palestinians, but is it likely to lead to bring peace to the region?
Host Emily Khan is joined by Head of Brexit, Andrew Gray, Head of Political Relations, Anna Wallace and Senior Trade Advisor, Phil Brown for a bite-size episode on what the recent developments mean for business, who may currently be feeling more uncertain than ever.
Emily Khan, guest host of our Beyond Brexit podcast, is joined by two familiar voices to regular listeners - Anna Wallace, Head of Political Relations and Andrew Gray, Head of Brexit with a newcomer to the panel, Imane Chetouani, one of our Immigration specialists. After the much anticipated October EU Summit we put some of the questions we are hearing most often from clients to this group.
The Chancellor has a called an early Autumn Budget this year, in theory the last one before Brexit. What new measures and changes might we see? Stella Amiss, Tax Partner discusses with Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations and Iain McCluskey, Tax Partner at PwC.
With less than nine months to go before the UK leaves the European Union all eyes are on the UK government for solutions to the remaining unresolved challenges. How should you prepare for Brexit and what opportunities are there for your business? In this recording of our recent Beyond Brexit - Time to Act live webcast our experts, Andrew Gray, Head of Brexit, Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations, Phil Brown, Senior Trade Advisor and Julia Onslow-Cole, Head of Global Immigration discuss the latest developments in the negotiations, our latest position on the most likely scenarios for the outcome of the negotiation process, and what businesses need to do now to make sure they are ready for Day 1. Our panel also answers some questions from the audience. Head to www.pwc.co.uk/brexit to find out more.
Following last week's evidence by HMRC to the Treasury Select Committee, Matthew Clark, PwC's Head of UK Customs, Excise and International Trade and Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations discuss what the proposed new customs options could mean for business.
Sally Cosgrove is joined by Andrew Gray, PwC's Brexit leader and Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations to discuss the potential impact the recently announced transition agreement will have on business and what organisations now need to prioritise in their Brexit planning.
There’s a lot of noise building around the challenging conditions for the Chancellor. On the one hand there’s growing pressure for more spending on public services and on the other the need to cut borrowing and debt. Will the Autumn Budget be one of giveaways or take-aways? Barry Murphy, Partner at PwC discusses with Stella Amiss, Head of Tax Policy and Anna Wallace, Head of Political Relations at PwC.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the School of Advanced Study
Institute of Latin American Studies Britain and Brazil II: Political, Economic, Social, Cultural and Intellectual Relations, 1808 to the present Political relations Chair: Anthony Pereira (Brazil Institute KCL) Geraldo Cantarino (Brazil Ins...
Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the School of Advanced Study
Institute of Latin American Studies Britain and Brazil II: Political, Economic, Social, Cultural and Intellectual Relations, 1808 to the present Political relations Chair: Anthony Pereira (Brazil Institute KCL) Joseph Smith (Exeter) 'Bri...
A panel discussion in Persian with Maziar Behrooz (Dept. of History, San Francisco State University), Ali Farasati (Dept. of Urban Planning, CSU Northridge), Afshin Matin-Asgari (Dept. of History, CSU Los Angeles).
Nanovic Institute for European Studies Lecture Series, Audio
public lecture at the University of Notre Dame by John Bruton, European Union Ambassador to the United States and the Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland on March 22, 2007.
Nanovic Institute for European Studies Lecture Series, Video
A public lecture at the University of Notre Dame by John Bruton, European Union Ambassador to the United States and the Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland on March 22, 2007.