Declassified: A Conversation with John Powers
World Affairs Conversations
John Powers leads the Office of the Historian at the U.S. Department of State, where his team of historians and information professionals decides which chapters of America's foreign policy history are ready for the public to read.
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Decisions That Matter: Africa, the NSC, and Leading in Uncertainty
World Affairs Conversations
Retired Major General Jami Shawley unpacks the evolving landscape of U.S. strategy in Africa—from rising investment and great power competition to persistent security challenges and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how high-stakes policy decisions are made, with candid leadership lessons for the next generation in complex, uncertain environments.
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A conversation with John Hewko
World Affairs Conversations
With government spending on social needs and services declining worldwide, the role of civil society is more crucial than ever. John Hewko, general secretary and CEO of Rotary Int'l and the Rotary Foundation, speaks to the important role of global organizations in filling the gap to promote peace and address social needs and services at all levels.
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Diplomacy, Democracy and Regional Vectors
World Affairs Conversations
Amb. Jimmy Story provides a real-time perspective on prospects for democracy in Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere
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Life and Marriage in the CIA
World Affairs Conversations
Rolf and Rosie Mowatt-Larssen offer a fascinating glimpse into their careers in the CIA, as employees and spouses.
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New Threats to Journalism
World Affairs Conversations
A conversation with Andy Alexander, award-winning journalist and news industry leader, about threats and challenges to journalists around the globe – and here at home.
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Dispatch from the Middle East
World Affairs Conversations
A conversation about a region in turmoil as the Administration upends traditional international relations and the functioning of our diplomatic corps.
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US Diplomacy in the 21st Century
World Affairs Conversations
The president of the American Foreign Service Association on the challenges facing our diplomats in a time of unprecedented change and the rewards of a diplomatic career
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US - China Economic Competition
World Affairs Conversations
A conversation with Liza Tobin on the strategic economic competition and rivalry between the U.S. and China as we transition to a new administration.
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Putin's World
World Affairs Conversations
A leading expert on Russia shares a unique insight into Vladimir Putin's perspective on Russian history, its place in the world, and how he thinks about other great powers.
info_outlineWorld Affairs Council of Charleston member George Pope offers a primer on cyber currencies--Bitcoin for Beginners. Pope provides a basic overview on What are Bitcoins? Why is everyone so excited? Why should I care?