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Dispatch from the Middle East

World Affairs Conversations

Release Date: 04/25/2025

New Threats to Journalism show art 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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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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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 show art US - China Economic Competition

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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 show art Putin's World

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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 show art The Next President's Foreign Policy Inbox

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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 show art Bruce Hoffman on Terrorism

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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 show art Global Population: Myths & Misconceptions

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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.

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Crisis in the Red Sea show art Crisis in the Red Sea

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Recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea—launched by the Houthis in Yemen—are wreaking havoc on global trade. Drawing on his distinguished career with the State Dept., Al Thibault speaks about history, geography and geopolitical risk factors in a part of the world that has suddenly grabbed international attention.

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Threats to the democratic world order show art Threats to the democratic world order

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Michael Miklaucic, the editor of the National Defense University journal PRISM, shares thoughts on current national and international security threats and what to do about them.

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A conversation about a region in turmoil as the Administration upends traditional international relations and the functioning of our diplomatic corps.