Send us a Text Message.In this episode, GJIA sits down with Dr. Lise Howard to delve into the Russia-Ukraine war, which erupted on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  The war marked a severe escalation of tensions dating back to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and support for eastern Ukrainian separatists. Dr. Howard is a Government and Foreign Service Professor at Georgetown University and President of the Academic Council on the UN System (ACUNS). Her recent book, Power in Peacekeeping,  (Cambridge University Press 2019) won the 2021 ISSS Book Award from the International Studies Association.  Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Since February of this year, a surge in violence has reached "unprecedented levels," leading to rampant food insecurity and numerous displacements. Amidst this unparalleled crisis, families grapple with the challenge of securing even the most basic necessities as desperation worsens.To understand the crisis, GJIA sits down with Johnny Celestin, a leader with global experience in international development, governance, leadership, and community development. He has over 30 years of experience in the private, public, and philanthropic sectors. He has worked at several organizations and institutions, including the Haitian Center for Leadership and Excellence and Haiti’s Ministry of Planning & External Cooperation. To read more from Johnny Celestin, you can visit his LinkedIn page.  Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.University protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict continued this week, while Haiti's prime minister's resignation amidst violence sparks a power shift in the country. In East Africa, devastating floods hit several regions, while in Dominica, the government moved to decriminalize same-sex relationships. Lastly, US troop withdrawal from Niger amid closer ties with Russia. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.2024 is the year of elections worldwide. This year, elections are scheduled in seven of the world's ten most populous countries. In South Asia, elections are held in five out of eight countries. The elections in both Bangladesh and Pakistan were marked by controversy. In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister, secured her fourth term in an election that saw the opposition boycott. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the election was marred by violence, a nationwide shutdown of mobile phone services, and allegations of vote manipulation.GJIA sits down with Steve Cima, South Asian Regional Director at the International Republican Institute, to discuss the outcomes of these recent elections. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan this week, the US and UK sign a landmark artificial intelligence deal, Israel says a drone attack on a aid worker car was a tragic accident, and Myanmar’s capital was hit by drones sent from the opposition party.  Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Thailand's lower-house passes a bill that could legalize same-sex marriage, Turkey's main opposition party has a triumphant win in local elections, and Putin faults Kyiv for the terrorist attack in Moscow last week. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.ISIS-K claims responsibility for a deadly terrorist attack in Moscow, Kate Middleton announces she is undergoing cancer treatment, the U.S. removes citizens from Haiti in the wake of increased gang violence, and Nigerian children hostages are returned home after a successful military operation. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Israeli forces lead a controversial raid on a Gaza hospital, Putin's claims a landslide victory, and a deadly bird flu threatens Antarctica's penguins. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message. Pakistan faces political turmoil as two parties form a coalition government amid inconclusive elections, sparking accusations of "mandate theft." Ukraine alleges war crimes against Russia, the US draws criticism for vetoing a UN ceasefire in Gaza, and tensions rise between Rwanda and Congo over a mineral-rich border. Secretary of State Blinken announces a $200 million aid plan for Haiti amid increasing instability. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Israel began the next part of its campaign in Gaza, former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, Senegal's election in jeopardy, Japan's economy plunges into recession, and Indonesia has elected a new president, a man formerly banned from entering the United States.  Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Three years after the Tatmadaw military deposed Myanmar's ruling party in a coup d'état, the country still faces an ongoing crisis. In this interview, GJIA sits down with Dr. Htwe Htwe Thein, an associate professor at Curtin University, Australia, specializing in business and economic development in Myanmar.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Since October 7, Russia has carefully calibrated its public response to either side of the war. Has Russia’s role in this conflict been influenced by its past trade, military and other involvements with Middle Eastern countries? Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty sits down with GJIA to discuss the role of Russian disinformation in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas war. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.5in5, the new section of 37th & The World, delves into five key foreign affairs headlines each week in under five minutes. Rising tensions with Al Shabaab in Somalia, US and UK strikes on Houthi rebels and North Korea's president is discussed. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.The Hamas invasion of Israel on 7 October 2023 sent shockwaves throughout the world. Since the invasion, how can Saudi Arabia work with Israel in the region regarding Iran? Will there be a new outcome between the two countries? GJIA sits down with Dr. Daniel Byman to discuss the diplomatic relationship with Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, and the United States since October 7. Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Exploring space for internet access could transform the lives of half the world. But there's a catch—the benefits might only reach a few, mainly the United States. How can we ensure everyone gets a piece of the space economy? Join us as we discuss the need for global cooperation and the risks of missing out on economic growth with Dr. Eytan Tepper.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Sports competitions have played out internationally for hundreds of years and undoubtedly received sustained international attention today. But the application of Sports to international diplomacy, "sports diplomacy", is a new concept in international relations. GJIA sits down with Dr Stuart Murray, Associate Professor at Bond University, Australia, and a Global Fellow at the Academy of Sport at Edinburgh University. He is also the author of "Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory, and Practice", which offers an accessible overview of the role sports plays in international relations and diplomacy.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Earlier this month, thousands of visitors flocked to Washington's National Zoo and watched as the famed three giant pandas left DC on a plane back to Beijing. How has this affected US-China relations, and what does the recent APEC summit mean for future US-China diplomacy? 37th & The World sits down with Dennis Wilder, a former senior American intelligence official currently serving as a professor of practice at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a senior fellow of Georgetown's Initiative for US-China Dialogue on Global Issues. He is also a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.In international relations, cities occupy a rich focal point of migration, economic activities, and other distinctive urbanized social formations. The work of Professor AbdouMaliqu Simone asks us to reposition questions of urban studies through the centering of “Southern Urbanisms,” the everyday ways of living for residents who inhabit cities located in the Global South. In this interview GJIA sat down with Professor Simone to discuss the significance of Southern Urbanisms and how this paradigm can transform how we view social life in cities.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.Beginning in November 2022, China faced massive demonstrations contesting its strict zero-COVID policies, which left many citizens constrained within their homes and short of necessary materials. Multiple protests erupted in response to conditions faced by China's workforce, including violent clashes in Zhengzhou against authority figures at the world's largest iPhone factory. In this interview, GJIA sat down with Dr. Eli Friedman, an Associate Professor at Cornell University, to discuss the context and ramifications of these protests as well as broader insights about the state of Chinese labor and its relation to the broader world.Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Send us a Text Message.International economic institutions such as the International Monetery Fund and the World Bank are fraught with controversy in large part due to interventionalist policies that less wealthy states claim undermine their sovereignty. Jamie Martin, Assistant Professor at Harvard University, intervenes with a unique historical perspective into this debate with his recent book The Meddlers: Sovereignty, Empire, and the Birth of Global Economic Governance, which focuses on how international efforts to sway global capitalism emerged from elite political struggles and cooperation in the United States and Europe after World War I. In this interview, GJIA questions Martin on his book and potential paths of global economic governance that prioritize “cooperation without dominance.”Support the Show.To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter