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.
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The Next President's Foreign Policy Inbox
World Affairs Conversations
The next President faces extraordinary international challenges, including regional conflict, great power jockeying, and decisions about America's place in the world. Council members with distinguished foreign service careers provide a unique perspective.
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Bruce Hoffman on Terrorism
World Affairs Conversations
One of the world's leading experts on terrorism and insurgency provides an insightful update on this global threat.
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Global Population: Myths & Misconceptions
World Affairs Conversations
One of the world's foremost experts in demographic trends explores the changing nature, shape, size and movement of global populations, one of the vital questions of our time.
info_outlineA young woman arrested for taking off her hijab (mandatory head covering for woman) dies in police custody. The backlash, especially women, has rattled religious leaders. In addition, Iran is supplying drones to Moscow for the war in Ukraine. Iran's nuclear program is moving ahead. U.S. and western sanctions have crippled the economy. Is Iran's regime in trouble.
Charleston World affairs Council Program Chairman Al Thibault discusses challenges facing the No. 1 troublemaker in the Middle East.