Information on "International Relations Concepts"
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22 Apr 2013
US, China and the Asia-Pacific Century
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts consider two interrelated trends -- the growing importance of Asia in world affairs and the United States' increased level of engagement with the region. More on «US, China and the Asia-Pacific Century» -
15 Apr 2013
Asia, the West and the Logic of One World with Kishore Mahbubani
In this audio presentation, Kishore Mahbubani, who is a Professor in the Practice of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, analyzes the forces that are pushing us towards a one world system, both socially and economically. More on «Asia, the West and the Logic of One World with Kishore Mahbubani»
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5 Mar 2013
The Meaning of Power in the 21st Century
In this audio presentation, Moisés Naím and Fareed Zakaria discuss the ongoing transformation of power and how it is actually becoming less secure. More on «The Meaning of Power in the 21st Century»
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31 Dec 2012
Bringing Back Strategic Culture and Grand Strategy
How does a state’s strategic culture shape its grand strategy? Using the US as an example, Peter Faber explains what strategic culture is, how it relates to grand strategy, and what role the two concepts play in the 21st century. More on «Bringing Back Strategic Culture and Grand Strategy»
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15 Aug 2012
Securitizing Migration: A Good or Bad Idea?
In today's podcast Khalid Koser considers whether transnational migration should be seen as a security problem or not. More on «Securitizing Migration: A Good or Bad Idea?»
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10 Jul 2012
Australia in the Asian Century
The global power shift toward Asia presents Australia with economic opportunities, but it also raises the specter of increased geo-strategic competition, argues Michael Wesley of the Lowy Institute in Sydney. More on «Australia in the Asian Century»
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25 Jun 2012
China: Global Actor or Regional Suzerain?
SIPRI’s Bates Gill argues that prospects for regional integration across Northeast Asia are likely to be tempered by the continued rise of China as a global power. More on «China: Global Actor or Regional Suzerain?» -
5 Jun 2012
Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World (full audio)
What is a G-Zero world? According to political scientist Ian Bremmer it is a world where no one is willing or able to take a global leadership role. More on «Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World (full audio)»
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18 Apr 2012
Iran: Regional Power with a Global Strategy
Iran's grand strategy can either be understood as protecting the current elite or as restoring the country's historical status, explains Anoush Ehteshami, a Middle East expert and professor at Durham University. More on «Iran: Regional Power with a Global Strategy» -
18 Apr 2012
Burma Delivers its First Rebuff to China
In this audio presentation, Yale Global's Haynie Wheeler features Bertil Lintner's article "Burma Delivers its First Rebuff to China," which discusses its refusal to build a giant hydroelectric dam by the Chinese and the reasons behind the ... More on «Burma Delivers its First Rebuff to China»
