Podcast
Global Thread
Hosted by Yasmin Aliya Khan · EN
The Global Thread podcast weaves the past into the present and looks onward to the future. A fresh approach to world politics, global concerns, and humanitarian issues, Global Thread seeks to educate, pique interest, and offer insights into the stories we see in the news cycle. Ultimately, we are all seeking to better understand the world that we live in. Support this podcast: https://patreon.com/globalthread
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Season 2, Episode 7 | Ethiopia
Feb 2, 202200:39:21Tap to summarizeAn ancient civilization that's unfortunately come to be known for famine and civil war, the conflict in Ethiopia now threatens to destabilize the entire Horn of Africa.--- Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/globalthread
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Sudan [and South Sudan]
Dec 29, 202100:35:20Tap to summarizeSudanese Interim Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was deposed in a military coup in October... only to be reinstated in November. The coup resulted in widespread protests, but the protests haven't stopped since Hamdok's return. Find out what the people of Sudan are protesting now and, of course, how we got to this point.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Season 2, Episode 5 | China's Belt and Road Initiative
Oct 26, 202100:28:27Tap to summarizeChina’s Belt and Road Initiative is a massive infrastructure project that they’re rolling out across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. By investing in nations around the globe, China is effectively expanding its sphere of influence. What could this mean for the US and its allies, and what can be done, if anything, to counter China’s approach?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Season 2, Episode 4 | Afghanistan, Part 2
Sep 29, 202100:43:50Tap to summarizeWe’re back with Part 2 of our coverage of the situation in Afghanistan. In this episode, we discuss the Taliban, Osama bin Laden, the post-9/11 era, and the recent removal of US troops from Afghanistan.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Season 2, Episode 3 | Afghanistan, Part 1
Sep 15, 202100:33:05Tap to summarizeTo call the situation in Afghanistan “complex” is an understatement, so much so that I had to split this topic up into two episodes. In Part 1, we cover the history of Afghanistan, the Truman Doctrine, the Cold War, and the beginnings of the modern Afghan government. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Season 2, Episode 2 | Belarus
Aug 31, 202100:39:46Tap to summarizeBelarus is a landlocked country that sits at the apex of several larger and more powerful nations. Under the authoritarian leadership of Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusians have suffered more than their fair share of crimes against humanity. After such a complex and sordid history, though, why is Belarus so relevant to geopolitics today?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Season 2, Episode 1 | Taiwan v. China
Aug 9, 202100:30:51Tap to summarizeChina is currently readying its military in anticipation of reclaiming what they believe to be theirs - the island of Taiwan. However, with the US and Japan allied with Taiwan in an effort to curb Chinese aggression and ambition, the implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be huge.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Episode #8 | Unrest in Haiti
Apr 14, 202100:40:03Tap to summarizeHaiti, a nation that's unfortunately come to be known for enduring incessant hardship, is currently experiencing political unrest primarily surrounding demands for its current president to step down amidst increased government corruption, police brutality, and kidnappings. Couple that with a citizenship/deportation issue (among other things), and you've got 2021 Haiti. What was the US' role in getting Haiti to this point, and is there anything that can be done for Haiti going forward?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Episode #7 | Armenia vs. Azerbaijan: Nagorno-Karabakh
Mar 30, 202100:33:15Tap to summarizeAfter decades of conflict over the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia and Azerbaijan have recently re-ignited the fight. What led to this conflict, why are Russia and Turkey involved, and what outcome can any of us hope for?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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Episode #6 | The Biden Administration's Attack in Syria
Mar 10, 202100:37:00Tap to summarizeLast week, the Biden administration launched their first foreign attack against Iranian-backed militia based in Syria. Why did they do this, what other options did they have, and what are the foreign policy implications of the decision?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-thread/support
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