World Policy On Air
World Policy On Air is a podcast from the pages and website of World Policy Journal featuring former Newsweek On Air host David Alpern and conversations with experts and journalists from around the globe.
World Policy On Air, Ep. 116: "VietSubs"
Earlier this year, Vietnam purchased its sixth Russian-built submarine amid rising Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, Sarosh Bana, executive editor of Business India in Mumbai, discusses the implications of Vietnam's increased military capabilities for stability in the region.
World Policy On Air, Ep. 115: "Muslim in America"
The idea that Muslim women are more oppressed than women of other religions is a common belief in the U.S. today, but this wasn't the case 20 years ago. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, we speak with Dr. Leila Ahmed, an Egyptian-born author and the first…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 114: "Warehouse of Souls"
If President Trump follows the latest missile strikes in Syria with further U.S. military intervention, the escalation could drive even more refugees from the embattled country. On this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, journalist Tania Karas discusses the effects of the massive wave of migration to Greece, where…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 113: "Abortion in the Americas"
Tough abortion laws across the Americas and the Caribbean are threatening women’s lives and family stability. On this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, we discuss how these harsh policies exacerbate inequality and gender discrimination with Medellín-based journalist Angelika Albaladejo.
World Policy On Air, Ep. 112: "All Else Follows"
“Freedom is the freedom to say two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.” - George Orwell, 1984. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, sales of the iconic, dystopian novel have jumped 9500 percent. In this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, we preview…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 111: "Worst Case Scenario"
With plans for a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping next month still unconfirmed, Premier Li Keqiang stated that China hoped to avoid a trade war but pointed out the harm this outcome would cause to U.S. firms. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, New York…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 110: "Cold War Bromance"
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have denied rumors of a "Cold-War bromance," but evidence of the Trump administration's ties to Russia appears to be piling up. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, we talk about the future of U.S.-Russia relations with New School Russian expert and World…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 109: "Changing Horses"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's support for the Russian-brokered cease-fire in Syria continued a trend of closer ties with Russia and increasing distance from the U.S. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, World Policy Institute fellow and Turkey expert Elmira Bayrasli assesses what Erdoğan's geopolitical maneuvering means…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 108: "Racist in the Machine"
The world was stunned last year when Tay, Microsoft’s premier Twitter chatbot, evolved from innocent social media consumer to a sexist, racist troll after operating only a few hours. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, cybersecurity expert Megan Garcia explains why governments and companies must be conscious…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 107: "Good Girls Revolt"
A new wave of feminism is quietly sweeping through China amid the government’s recent crackdown on freedoms of assembly and expression. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, historian Maura Elizabeth Cunningham considers the likely outcomes of activists' efforts to advance women’s rights in the face of a…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 106: "Partnering Up"
Winning hearts and minds in the war against Islamist terrorism benefits from partnering with religious leaders—not blaming them. On this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, Manal Omar of the U.S. Institute of Peace talks about missteps in U.S. policy and better ways to conduct digital and conventional diplomacy.
World Policy On Air, Ep. 105: "A Seat at the Table"
Fighting to provide women a "seat at the table" in the political process in countries like Kenya and Somalia involves challenges beyond cultural tradition and harmful stereotypes. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Nairobi-based political analyst Nanjala Nyabola discusses parliamentary quota systems in East Africa and what…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 104: "Islands Apart"
Protests in Egypt against government plans to cede two uninhabited islands to Saudi Arabia are indicative of increasingly strained relations between the two nations. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Cairo-based journalist Sarah El Sirgany explores divergent Egyptian and Saudi approaches to Islamic extremism, foreign aid, oil,…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 103: The Common Good
Despite its prevalence around the world, capitalism has many pitfalls — from economic inequality and environmental degradation to inhumane living and working conditions in the quest for higher profits. On this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, author Christian Felber talks about his new book, "Change Everything: Creating an…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 102: Putin's Brinksmanship
With even Donald Trump conceding evidence of Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential elections, Vladimir Putin's efforts to effect global political change should not be underestimated—but that ability to meddle should not be confused with strength, argues Olga Oliker, Russia and Eurasia program director at the Center for Strategic and…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 101: Foreign Policy, Interrupted
Although women are increasingly among the top graduates from advanced degree programs in foreign policy, the media too often relies on a proverbial old boys’ club to supply international expertise for op-eds and panel discussions. On this week’s episode of World Policy On Air, Istanbul-based correspondent Lauren Bohn discusses the…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 100: "Bring Me the Ethiopian Jews"
Ethiopian Jews have faced discrimination in Israel since they were first invited to immigrate in 1977. On this week's episode of World Policy On Air, World Policy Journal's Omri Bezalel discusses Ethiopian Israelis' ongoing struggle for equal rights.
World Policy On Air, Ep. 99: In Defense of Peace
A deal to end the decades-long struggle between the Colombian government and FARC rebels was narrowly defeated in a referendum split largely between middle-class, urban voters and the communities most directly affected by the conflict. On today's episode of World Policy On Air, Colombia human rights advocate Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli explains…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 98: The Trump-Brexit Appeal
Months after the Brexit vote and with a Trump presidency fast approaching, is France next in line for a nativist victory? On today's episode of World Policy On Air, British political blogger Jonathan Stubbs examines how Republican presidential nominee François Fillon has shifted his rhetoric to appeal to a growing…
World Policy On Air, Ep. 97: Hong Kong's Reclamation
The 1972 U.N. decision to remove Hong Kong from a list of territories deserving self-determination got minimal media coverage at the time. On today's episode of World Policy On Air, NYU master's degree candidate Jeffrey Ngo talks about his work with Joshua Wong, leader of the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, to…