Global Inquirer

Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics.Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.Music: Audisseyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/27PasEOltfafDKVv1TPTQR

Global Inquirer is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Global Inquirer, a news show with 101 episodes published.

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  Myanmar's Forgotten Crisis: A Dive Into the Rohingya Refugee Emergency

  Sep 21, 202643 min

  In this episode with Sameer Hossain, managing director at Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation, we discuss the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis and its roots in Myanmar's escalating internal conflicts. They were targeted in a brutal military campaign that forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Many remained displaced, and some crossed the border to Bangladesh to join other refugees. We discuss how the Myanmar 2021 military coup started a civil war, pitting the armed forces against multiple resistance groups and creating large amounts of displacement. We focus primarily around the Bangladesh border region.

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  The Dismantling of U.S. Foreign Aid: American Retreat and Chinese Expansion

  Mar 17, 202644 minS0

  In this episode with Professor Jane Zimmerman, we examine the dismantling of America’s foreign assistance system and what it means for American diplomacy and global development. Discussing the many roles foreign aid has historically played, ranging from advancing humanitarian goals to strengthening U.S. national security, we explore what the United States has lost by scaling back its aid programs and development institutions. We also consider how this shift has reshaped global competition with China, whose development financing and infrastructure projects are increasingly shaping relationships across the Global South. Looking ahead, we discuss what the future of foreign assistance mi...

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  AI and Society: Perspectives from the United States and China

  Mar 16, 202646 minS0

  In this episode with Dr. Lauren Bridges and Zhou Zhuoran, we examine how artificial intelligence is shaping society in both the United States and China. Looking across many different contexts, we consider how debates over AI safety, ethics, and regulation are unfolding in both countries, and what these perspectives reveal about the future of technology and society. Along the way, our guests reflect on how AI is transforming their own work and offer advice for listeners seeking to navigate a rapidly changing technological landscape. — Special Guests: Dr. Lauren Bridges and Zhou Zhuoran Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Xuxin Fan and Ju...

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  The Gutting of the State Department: Lessons from an Ambassador

  Mar 15, 202631 minS0

  In this episode with Ambassador David Young, we examine the recent gutting of the U.S. State Department. Discussing the Trump administration’s efforts to cut staffing, funding, and foreign assistance programs as part of a broader restructuring of the federal government, we explore how these changes have affected both American diplomacy and the individuals who carry it out. Alongside this policy discussion, Ambassador Young reflects on his own career in diplomacy, offering insights into the practice of international relations and the paths that lead people into public service. — Special Guest: Ambassador David Young Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Anika Shah...

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  Modern Fascism: Beyond History and Symbols

  Mar 15, 202641 minS0

  In this episode with Professor Kyrill Kunakhovich, we examine the history and evolution of fascism. Discussing its origins under Mussolini, we explore why fascism has proven so difficult to define and how rigid definitions may sometimes obscure emerging threats. Looking beyond the symbols and imagery of the past, we attempt to identify the common patterns that link fascist movements across time, and examine the emotions, tendencies, and thought processes that have drawn people to them. — Special Guest: Kyrill Kunakhovich Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Co-Hosts: Jason Kim and Carolina Zanna-Stone Correspondents: Sloane Solley, Maria Pekarsky, Sofia Gonzalez, and Sofia Fuller

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