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For much of the past two decades, discussions of Latin American democracy have centred on decline — elected autocrats, weakened institutions, and a slide toward competitive authoritarianism. Building on joint work with Scott Mainwaring, Dr Bizzarro contends that the more common, and in some ways more troubling, pattern is not democratic collapse but stagnation. He argues that most of the region's democracies are neither dying nor deepening: they are stuck — hobbled by entrenched elites who block reform, governments that fail to deliver, and weak states that neither fully protect rights nor fully provide security. Dr Bizzarro examines what this stagnation costs: economically, in slower growth; politically, in eroding support for democratic institutions and the rise of anti-system outsiders; and internationally, in a region less able to anchor democratic norms abroad. This event examines why Latin American democracy's central problem may not be a single dramatic crisis, but a long, quiet plateau whose consequences deserve closer attention. Dr Bizzarro is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Boston College, and for the 2026-2027 academic year, a Visiting Professor at Yale University. A comparativist working on Latin America, his research explores the nature, causes, and consequences of democracy and political parties across the region. He completed his Ph.D. in Harvard University's Department of Government in 2023 and was previously a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale's Jackson School of International Affairs. His work has appeared in the Journal of Democracy, World Politics, and Electoral Studies, and he is co-authoring a book with Scott Mainwaring on democratic deepening in Latin America.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Presidents Trump-Xi meet in Washington DC, Sri Lanka's High Court has given long jail sentences to 15 men charged with plotting the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks, continuing trouble from the Indonesian wildfires, and Singapore bans playing loud audio on buses.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

A judge has ordered the White House to restore media outlets President Donald Trump had banned. CNN, Politico and MS Now journalists have had their press badges reinstated. However, some reporters were still denied entry following the court decision. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkis from Washington DC.

President Donald Trump has welcomed his Chinese counterpart to the US for a historic three-day visit. The two have struck a deal to extend their trade war truce, which was initially due to expire in November. Associate Professor at the University of Otago, Nicholas Khoo spoke to John Campbell.about what this could mean for New Zealand.

The Australian government has launched a taskforce to investigate a rogue AI agent accessing protected government data. AI ethicist and researcher Bec Johnson has worked at Google as part of its AI ethics team and is a lecturer at the university of Sydney spoke to John Campbell.

We cross the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.

Recent elections in Germany show that the mainstream capitalist political party is in crisis. Left-wing pro-working class forces have made huge gains in Berlin and at the same time the right-wing political party AfD is rising. Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the implications of this development, plus Mark Carney and the Trump-Canada trade conflict.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about all eyes being on the US and Iran at the UN General assembly, as well as the US talking about banning Iranian airlines worldwide.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Andy Burnham meeting with US President Donald Trump on the side lines at the UN General Assembly, as well as Earl Spencer being forced to apologise over a factual inaccuracy in his new memoir.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Iran president says country will never bend to President Trump President Masoud Pezeshkian has given a defiant speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Correspondent Mitch McCann who is based at the UN headquarters spoke to John Campbell.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris who is campaigning in Michigan today with Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul Al-Sayed, and Illinois governor JD Pritzker who announced Monday that he has lost 80 pounds, adding fuel to speculation that he is running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Then, James S.Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC joins the guys to discuss President Donald Trump's speech this morning to the UN General Assembly and this week's White House meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And finally, they discuss a new essay in The New York Times Magazine by journalist Nikola Hanna Jones, who is most famous for her role in developing the 1619 Project, on her decision to enroll her own daughter in a failing New York public school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer making headlines after an interview with the BBC, as well as a man stealing a double-decker bus.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses landlord tax; Dr Mamaeroa David discusses flu vaccination funding; Winston Peters looks back on his stint as Foreign Minister; School readiness plan prompts concerns over toilet training

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about Turkey's LGBTQ+ crackdown which has seen dozens more arrested following a protest, as well as continued fallout from Ed Sheeran's America tour after supporting artist, Macklemore was dropped for his pro-Palestine comments on stage.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Ministers promising sweeping changes to the NHS after a damning hospital review into the Lucy Letby murders, as well as Bristol has become the first city in Britain to ban advertising for fast fashion.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about the price of oil rising as hostilities ramp up between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, as well as an important summit between Iran and several Gulf nations being postponed.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland meeting in Cardiff as calls for the break up of the UK gather momentum, as well new fast-track legislation could see Nigle Farage's Reform UK party facing action over its recent donations.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 2 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This thought-provoking work explores the underlying forces that drive nations toward imperialist ambitions, examining the historical context and the consequences that ripple through time. As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, the themes of power, influence, and territorial expansion remain as relevant today as they were in the past.

The first-ever midterm Republican convention is continuing in Texas, with Vice President JD Vance expected to make a keynote speech today. It follows an extraordinary promise from US President Donald Trump yesterday - he has vowed to pay every American adult $5,000 if his party wins the November elections. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

It's time for our regular segment here on Nights that looks at foreign policy, global power shifts, and New Zealand's place in the world. 

Europe correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Germany's far-right 'Alternative for Deutschland' party heading for major victory, as well as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fronting up after the latest allegations about his party's finances.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

BBC Monitoring's chief analyst Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to John Campbell following a visit to Moscow and Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with correspondent Jagruti Dave.

Germany's far right AfD party has won a landslide victory in a state election in Germany, according to exit polls. Correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Berlin.

We crossed the Tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.

"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its impact on global politics. This installment continues to explore the themes of power, control, and the relationships between nations, providing critical insights into how imperialistic practices shape political landscapes. The book remains relevant today as it prompts listeners to reflect on the lasting effects of imperialism in contemporary international relations and the ongoing struggles for autonomy and influence. Moon's analysis encourages a deeper understanding of the historical context that informs current geopolitical tensions, making it an enduring exploration of political theory and practice.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about tensions ramping up again in the Middle East conflict, with Iran accusing the US of committing a war crime. Meanwhile the Pentagon has outlined how its new testosterone testing programme for service members will operate.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about national debate flaring up again over what can be done to stop a flood of illegal tobacco products from entering the country.

An upcoming election in Germany is being closely watched, with the far-right Alternative for Germany party hoping to win power for the first time. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to John Campbell.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the Middle East conflict cranking up again. More tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Iran have been launched since a month-long pause was broken earlier this week.

Brad Foster joins Jesse to discuss the latest news out of Australia.

It could still be months before Papua New Guinea parliament makes its decision on whether to approve of independence for the country's autonomous region of Bougainville. In an historic day yesterday, the result of Bougainville's independence referendum was finally tabled in PNG's parliament, after a seven-year wait. Johnny Blades spoke to Lisa Owen from Port Moresby.

United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Russia warning it could retaliate against Britain over the UK's military support for Ukraine, as well as grave concerns for the dozens of British travellers still missing in Nepal.

US president Donald Trump is holding firm after plunging the United States and Canada into a trade war. Negotiations between the two countries collapsed late last week, with the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Canada. Canada's prime minister Mark Carney has vowed to match them dollar for dollar. Steven Chase who is a Senior Parliamentary Reporter, based in Ottawa for The Globe and Mail, spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about several Israeli airstrikes that hit a Syrian airbase. Syria has hit out at the attacks, labelling them a "flagrant violation" of the country's sovereignty. Meanwhile, Israel alleges a buildup of Turkish troops at the military base is why it carried out the strikes.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Prime Minister Andy Burnham talking up his country's commitment to Ukraine, as well as a salmonella outbreak in the UK, believed to be linked to imported eggs.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is investigating reports that a union representing roughly 600,000 workers is pushing to advance the interests of the Cuban regime. The committee is demanding information from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) about its possible links to the Cuban government. A report claims that IAM has traveled to Cuba, taken policy positions aligned with the regime, and union members have been addressed by a Cuban diplomat at a local union hall. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, Senior Vice President & Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics, who says its an influence campaign to sway American voters to support the foreign policy goals of a country hostile to the U.S. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it truly the beginning of the end of Western dominance? Where did it all go wrong? And is this more than just an upheaval of the status quo?For centuries, Western powers dominated the global order and mistook that moment for permanence. Join Former President of the UN Security Council. Kishore Mahbubani, who argues the shift now underway is not upheaval but historical rebalancing. Asian and other non-Western societies are not “rising” but returning to their natural weight in world affairs. The danger lies in Western refusal to accept this reality. The West's clinging to primacy is distorting policy and fueling conflict."Arguably Asia's most influential thinker." - Martin WolfKishore Mahbubani is a Singaporean diplomat and scholar. A former President of the UN Security Council, his work examines the geopolitics of Asia's return to the global centre stage.Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such talks live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is investigating reports that a union representing roughly 600,000 workers is pushing to advance the interests of the Cuban regime. The committee is demanding information from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) about its possible links to the Cuban government. A report claims that IAM has traveled to Cuba, taken policy positions aligned with the regime, and union members have been addressed by a Cuban diplomat at a local union hall. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, Senior Vice President & Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics, who says its an influence campaign to sway American voters to support the foreign policy goals of a country hostile to the U.S. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices