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The Science-Policy Interface of Climate Change with Erin Coughlan de Perez

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

KP (MALD '26) spoke with Professor Erin Coughland de Perez on the connection between climate science and climate policy. Professor Coughlan de Perez is an Associate Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University. She is a leading expert on climate risk management at the Feinstein International Center. Her work sits at the intersection of climate science, policy, and humanitarian practice, focusing on how we can anticipate and respond to extreme events like droughts, floods, and heatwaves before they occur. Professor Coughlan de Perez is...

A Critical Minerals Crash Course with Abby Wulf

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

Matt Livesay (MGA '26) and Maya Spalding-Fecher (MALD '26) are joined by Abby Wulf for a timely discussion on critical minerals. Abby is the founder and CEO of Lattice Strategies, a DC-based consultancy, and was previously the Head of the American Battery Metals Initiative (ABMI) until 2025. ABMI is a coordinated, interagency effort between the White House and Department of Energy to secure the minerals needed to meet the United States’ electric vehicle and broader electrification goals. Before working for the Federal government, Abby was the founding Executive...

Risk, Resilience, and Reality with Ryan Long

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

In this episode, Ryan Long and Katherine Walsh (MALD '26) explore the evolving landscape of intelligence, risk, and resilience, including what skills will matter even more in the AI era. Ryan also discusses the realities of building a career in intelligence today, the tensions shaping multigenerational teams, and what organizations are still struggling to develop in their analysts and security professionals. He offers clear and practical insight for anyone navigating the modern risk landscape. Ryan Long is the Founder of INTELAB Ventures, a hybrid firm and incubator that equips risk and...

Summer Print Edition: Happymon Jacob on South Asian Defense and Security Policy

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

What does it mean to depend on a world you cannot trust? In this episode of the Summer 2026 Print Edition series, Armaan Mathur (MALD’26) and Katherine Walsh (MALD’26) sit down with scholar, columnist, and author Dr. Happymon Jacob to excavate the fractures and possibilities of a global order in flux. From the death of normative globalization to the rise of minilateralism, Jacob argues that the old architecture of collective security and multilateral institutions was never as universal as it claimed, and that its unraveling may be less a tragedy than an opportunity for the Global South to...

Summer Print Edition: Rana Mitter on U.S.-China Relations and the Changing Global Order

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

In this episode of the Summer Print Edition Series, Fletcher Forum Editor-in-Chief Armaan Mathur (MALD '26) speaks with Professor Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, about what the evolving US-China relationship means for the world order. Professor Mitter notes how the theme of "Interdependence Without Trust" is exemplified in the paradox at the heart of Sino-American relations: the two economies are more deeply integrated than ever, yet trust between them may be at an all time low. With a landmark Xi-Trump summit on the horizon, Professor Mitter...

Summer Print Edition: "Interdependence Without Trust"

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

The Summer Print Edition is here! Listen to Lauren Davis (Managing Print Editor), Armaan Mathur (Editor-in-Chief), and Katherine Walsh (Managing Podcast Editor) discuss the origins of the theme "Interdependence Without Trust", what pieces they are most excited to share, and how current geopolitical challenges informed the Summer Print Edition. Want to learn more? for access!

Responsibility and Resilience: Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines with Dr. Sima Simar

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

Shabnam Waheed (MALD '26) sat down with Dr. Sima Simar, a medical doctor, human rights advocate, and visiting fellow at the Fletcher School. They discussed Afghanistan's past and present, international responsibility, and the resiliency of Afghan girls.

Central Asia and the Future of Diplomacy: Ambassador Rosenblum

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

Katherine Walsh (MALD '26) was joined by retired Ambassador Daniel Rosenblum for a candid conversation on U.S.–Central Asian relations as well as career advice for anyone interested in diplomacy. Daniel Rosenblum is a distinguished career diplomat with decades of service in the U.S. State Department. He retired in March 2025 after a tenure that included roles as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asia, U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan, and U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan. A graduate of Johns Hopkins SAIS, he serves on the board of trustees for the American Councils for International...

The First and Land King of Haiti with Marlene Daut

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

Shabnam Waheed (MALD '26) sat down with Dr. Marlene Daut to break down Haiti's rich history, covering topics in her latest book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. Daut is a Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University

Rupture in the Rules-Based International Order: Implications for Global Climate Action with Jennifer Morgan

The Fletcher Forum Podcast

Rupture in the rules-based international order, the role of middle powers, and the future of multilateral climate governance and more! Listen to Krishna Priya (MALD ’26) in conversation with Jennifer Morgan, Senior Fellow at the Climate Policy Lab on the rise of plurilateral agreements, the need to reform COP processes, and how to stay hopeful in light of current geopolitical challenges.

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