Metro East - Central

Gorbachev's legacy is complex, but perhaps his greatest achievement will be that he contributed so manifestly to a spirit of peace at a vital time in world history. http://dlvr.it/SXYyTN

John A. Rees discusses religion, culture, and his career thus far, as part of a series of interviews with the contributing authors of the textbook ‘Foundations of International Relations’. http://dlvr.it/SXYbJm

Due to their central position in the global financial system as providers of global liquidity, large domestic banks may influence state power in the global political economy. http://dlvr.it/SXTNHd

The terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, took a large toll on America’s sense of security. In the dawn of this new era, Congress moved to take swift action by creating the Patriot Act. The stated goal was to identify and strike back against terrorists, but in practice, the law had much wider-reaching effects. But everything changed in 2013 when an intelligence contractor named Edward Snowden decided to expose the truth, leaking more classified documents than any whistleblower in American history. This four-part series from American Scandal follows Edward Snowden’s transformation, from a respected intelligence officer, to the most wanted whistleblower in the world.     This is just a preview of Edward Snowden from American Scandal, but you can listen to the rest of this episode at wondery.fm/AS_TheApologyLine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US needs to prioritise bilateral or multilateral engagements with the non-nuclear five states of the region by genuinely understanding their interests and concerns. http://dlvr.it/SXN8Gk

Randall Kennedy's thought-provoking collection of essays depicts how his views on race relations evolved over the course of his career in academia. http://dlvr.it/SXMHyT

Annette Gordon-Reed discusses race relations in America, its political and historical roots, and her own experiences growing up in Texas. http://dlvr.it/SXDWBn

The future of IR lies in the intersectionality of fact, fiction and film as 'fact' and 'fiction' are not totally separable, but mutually constitutive. http://dlvr.it/SX9qQ5

Thiel's book is a valuable resource that evaluates the domestic and international challenges faced by the EU in its promotion of LGBTI rights in the global arena. http://dlvr.it/SX73S4

During the Kargil crisis, while Pakistan underestimated India’s responses to its transgression, India underestimated the possibility and capability of Pakistan’s advance. http://dlvr.it/SX6g4d

The Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan for a year and Iran is still attempting to ascertain if they can work with the Taliban in any capacity. http://dlvr.it/SX69kZ

Stanley Kubrick’s film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb illustrates the power of absence in the discourse of nuclear deterrence. http://dlvr.it/SX4lyk

Sahil Mathur discusses Global International Relations, and his career thus far, as part of a series of interviews with the contributing authors of the textbook ‘Foundations of International Relations’. http://dlvr.it/SX3vgf

The perception of the US as a two-party system with only one party committed to democracy and the other engaged in the maintenance of an anti-democratic regime has severe repercussions globally. http://dlvr.it/SX06mc

International Political Economy (IPE) studies the reciprocal relationship between politics and economics in the global system. It explores areas such as trade, production and finance and their interaction with political pressures. http://dlvr.it/SWwFzd

Dana Gold discusses IR theory, and her career thus far, as part of a series of interviews with the contributing authors of the textbook 'Foundations of International Relations'. http://dlvr.it/SWvn7m

The Sino-Russian Agreement of 1913 was to become the model for an Anglo-Chinese agreement on Tibet http://dlvr.it/SWvFzs

Dependency theory explains the inability of Global South countries to take ownership of their national development, supported by a case study in IMF-Nigeria relations. http://dlvr.it/SWpM0n

Can the West really not hang together discussing a more complex narrative in which Russia’s concerns do not constitute just cause for atrocities, but may nevertheless have some basis? http://dlvr.it/SWmWQS

Many questions arise from the near future harmonization of defence planning activities, such as what Finland’s security policy role within NATO should be. http://dlvr.it/SWkw0Q

The border that passes between autonomy and independence is repeated today in the space of confrontation between the Central Tibetan Administration and the Government of China. http://dlvr.it/SWjRn7

Comparative analysis highlighted how the support of Great Powers with strong alliance-building capacities is a key element to exert statehood in the international arena. http://dlvr.it/SWgClw

In a difficult period in which borders are being shut and dialogue and negotiations are less and less present, Japan's foreign policy should be aimed at connecting. http://dlvr.it/SWZg4D

The collapse of the empire and an adult Dalai Lama were two conditions which, when combined, gave Tibet the possibility of achieving independence. http://dlvr.it/SWW2LQ

Analysis of Swedish, German and British socialist parties reveals how tradition of social democracy has been evolving due to changing circumstances. http://dlvr.it/SWRGND

Already in a vulnerable position, North Korean defectors, particularly women, are susceptible to human trafficking. Chinese policy can tackle or enhance this issue. http://dlvr.it/SWLxs9

This engrossing book provides a compelling look at the US constitution and Abraham Lincoln, but the discussion on slavery raises questions. http://dlvr.it/SWLbmp

What if you were trafficked into a cult, or were shot nine times, or were the only survivor of a car crash, or went into a minor surgery and woke up one week later, paralyzed -- what would you do?   This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. Their newest season digs into everything from a young man that dies on the way to meeting his mistress, to a women who witnesses her father murder her mother. These stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next. New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with ad-free episodes and exclusive past episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers. wondery.fm/AL_TIAHS12 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The billionaire's space race is critiqued as being exclusionary and individualistic (resulting from Western subjectivities) with the ethical framework of Buen Vivir. http://dlvr.it/SWHwy0

Dawid Walentek discusses his research into sanctions and counter-sanctions as well as cooperation on coercion. http://dlvr.it/SWFnhT

Americans are less willing to tolerate policies targeting foreign actors that increase their cost of living over a sustained period. http://dlvr.it/SWDR6b

This podcast provides useful analyses of past and ongoing conflicts but could focus more on non-Islamic societies and non-traditional security issues. http://dlvr.it/SW2jVv

Are drones instruments or drivers of neocolonialism? Maybe both. Drone warfare gives its wielders means to project "necropower", but it also reshapes of norms on warfare. http://dlvr.it/SW0SF4

David Lowe talks about the challenges for policing in the UK, intelligence exchange, and the balance between surveillance and liberty. http://dlvr.it/SVyvLv