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37th & The World is the official podcast of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (GJIA), the flagship publication of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. In this podcast, we dive into key global trends and speak directly with the experts working on these critical issues. Our undergraduate and graduate student editors host conversations with scholars and practitioners on the subjects they find important and engaging. To read articles published by GJIA, please visit: gjia.georgetown.edu
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37th & The World: Women, Faith, and Peace Solutions in the Middle East and Eurasia
Send us a Text Message.The role of women and religion in helping resolve geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and Eurasia can be an integral factor. As scholars like Dr. Kadayifci-Orellana have studied, peaceful interpretations of religion can be interpreted into resolution solutions. Women, too, play an important part role in these regions, but often need the help of non-profit organizations. GJIA sits down with Dr. S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana, an affiliate researcher at the Georgetown Ins...
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37th & The World: Inside the Russia-Ukraine War
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 (ACUN...
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37th & The World: Understanding the crisis in Haiti
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...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week April 22, 2024
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...
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37th & The World: The 2024 Elections in Bangladesh and Pakistan
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 ...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of April 1, 2024
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 | ...