Nolan Discusses Impacts of 1954 CIA-Backed Military Coup in Guatemala
With the effects of the U.S.-backed 1954 military coup in Guatemala still felt today, host James Rogers and Professor Nolan explore what can be learned from this shocking moment in history.
Heine Offers Insight on Active Non-Alignment in Latin America
Ambassador Heine discusses his latest book, the resurgence of active non-alignment worldwide, and a new emerging Cold War between the United States and China.
Mehrling Offers Insight on the Life of Charles Kindleberger & Global Dollar System
Professor Mehrling discusses the findings of his latest book, why Charles P. Kindleberger thought the world needed a “key currency,” how the United States Federal Reserve grew to support the dollar as it took on that role, as well as why the dollar system has proved so resilient.
Mehrling Expounds Findings of Latest Book on INET Podcast
Professor Mehrling joined Robert Johnson, President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), to discuss the conception of his book project, why he chose to use economist Charles Kindleberger’s life as a lens to explore the global dollar system, as well as how he helped shape that emerging system.
CSE Launches “Europe in the World” Podcast
“Europe in the World” explores the process of European integration from a number of angles: development, humanitarianism, and crisis management; security and defense; migration; enlargement; and energy.
Hefner Explores the Future of Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Despite Indonesia’s history of authoritarian rule as well as severe political and economic crisis, Hefner finds hope in the country’s continued commitment to a multi-religious and multi-ethnic Indonesia.
Longman Interviewed on “Memory and Justice in Post-Genocide Rwanda“
Professor Longman discusses his book, in which he argues that the memory of the Rwandan genocide has been instrumentalized by the Rwandan Patriot Front (RPF). By casting itself as the selfless liberator of the Tutsi minority, the RPF has used genocide to mask its own crimes.
Mehrling Explores History of and Challenges Facing International Dollar System
Professor Mehrling and host Demetri Kofinas aim to help deepen the understanding of a financial system that has proven to be far more resilient than many of its critics and most ardent supporters could have possibly imagined.
Heine Discusses Active Non-Alignment in Latin America on HDI Podcast
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the origins of the active non-alignment doctrine, the debate it has generated, and the degree to which Latin America’s profound crisis has given added urgency to its application.
Najam Discusses Global Challenges Caused by Global Climate Crisis
Professor Najam argues that we are now in “The Age of Adaptation” and we need to look at climate not just as a “carbon management” challenge but as a development challenge, and maybe even a sustainable development opportunity.
Gallagher & Kozul-Wright Discuss New Book and Future of Global Economics
In drawing parallels to the original “Bretton Woods moment,” Gallagher argues that the world finds itself “at the 1944 point;” we are in the midst of a proxy war, and due to the increasingly globalized nature of the global economic system the world is reeling from one financial crisis after another. As Gallagher argues, “we already made our mistake in 2008. The time to act is now.”
Mehrling Debates Rise of “Bretton Woods 3.0” and Future of the Dollar
While Zoltan Pozar argues that the global financial system is more and more fractured, Mehrling – drawing on the findings of his forthcoming book – argues that the United States dollar remains a unifying element of global economics despite current crises.
Lukes Interviewed on Latest Book: “History and the Post-Truth Era“
In his remarks, Professor Lukes discusses the manifestation of the “post-truth era,” the role of modern political figures in propagating this era of falsehoods, as well as the role of digital and social media in driving people to stop believing in facts and create alternative truths.
Mehrling Discusses Cryptocurrency and Contemporary Monetary Landscape
Professor Mehrling discusses how an understanding of what he calls the “hierarchy of money” can help us understand the cryptocurrency crash of 2022.
Grimes Discusses Shinzo Abe’s Assassination and Its Impact on Japan
Professor Grimes offers his thoughts on Shinzo Abe’s legacy, his place in Japan’s history of charismatic leaders, and where Japan goes from here internationally and domestically.
Lukes Discusses Implications of Overturning Roe v. Wade
In his interview, Professor Lukes explains the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling, how it doesn’t represent the view of a majority of Americans, as well as former President Donald Trump’s influence on the decision.
Storella Comments on U.S. Efforts to Protect Afghan Allies
In his comments, Ambassador Storella discusses his experience working on the SIV program, notes the rigorous nature of the vetting process, and explains how the Trump administration intentionally broke the program.
Woldemariam Discusses Tigray War on MEI Podcast
In his comments, Professor Woldemariam discusses the origins of the Tigrayan conflict, the progression of the war, the state of diplomatic negotiations as well as international measures to intervene in the conflict.
Najam Discusses Lessons Learned from Climate Crisis and COVID-19
Dean Najam discusses his longstanding proclamation that the world is living in the “Age of Adaptation,” how the change in climate diplomacy requires a focus on development and the impacts of climate change, and the failures of multilateralism in addressing the climate and COVID crises.
Garčević Discusses War in Ukraine on “Ethics in Action” Podcast
Ambassador Garčević and the Director of UMass’ Applied Ethics Center talk about what it means to diplomatically engage with Russia and whether it makes sense to think of it as a pariah state.