Information on "Government"
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8 Feb 2013
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects
In this audio presentation, Bernard Haykel, who is Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, discusses how the Persian Gulf governments have reacted to the Arab Spring, both domestically-externally and collectively-individually. More on «Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects» -
4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
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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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16 Nov 2012
The Role of Religion in Foreign Policy
In this audio, Katrina Lantos Swett and Monica Duffy Toft examine the role religion plays in shaping foreign policy, particularly in a post-Cold War era where almost all conflicts have some type of religious dimension. More on «The Role of Religion in Foreign Policy»
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23 Aug 2012
Identity, Security and the Race for the White House
Identity politics impact US presidential races in distinct ways. More on «Identity, Security and the Race for the White House»
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19 Jul 2012
Liechtenstein: Microstate Power at the UN
In international organizations, delegations from small states usually face fewer domestic constraints, which allows them greater independence, says Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein to the UN. More on «Liechtenstein: Microstate Power at the UN» -
6 Jul 2012
China and Vietnam – An Unsteady Modus Vivendi?
Carlyle Thayer argues that instead of exclusively counting on either China or the US to secure its national interests, Vietnam's goal is to develop deep bilateral relations with all the major powers and intermesh them. More on «China and Vietnam – An Unsteady Modus Vivendi?»
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15 Jun 2012
The Middle East's Decreasing Relevance
While energy resources guarantee that the Middle East will retain its strategic importance, Trita Parsi predicts a long-term future in which the geopolitical significance of the region will decline. More on «The Middle East's Decreasing Relevance» -
11 Jun 2012
The Arab Spring and Its Counterrevolutionaries
In today's podcast, Marina Ottaway argues that Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will have little influence over the final outcome of the Arab Spring. More on «The Arab Spring and Its Counterrevolutionaries» -
6 Jun 2012
South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?
Sage International’s John Bruni argues that Khartoum has been doing all that it can to sabotage the development of South Sudan. More on «South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?»
