37th & The World
37th & The World is the official podcast of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (GJIA), the flagship publication of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. In this podcast, we dive into key global trends and speak directly with the experts working on these critical issues. Our undergraduate and graduate student editors host conversations with scholars and practitioners on the subjects they find important and engaging. To read articles published by GJIA, please visit: gjia.georgetown.edu.
Episodes
75 episodes
37th & The World: At the Core of Peace (Navigating the National Peace Corps Association with President Carla Brown)
The need for international volunteerism and action has always existed, and now it becomes more necessary than ever. In this episode, GJIA sits down with Na...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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19:52
37th & The World: Climate Policy From the UN to Washington (A Conversation with Dr. Michael Oppenheimer)
With the recent removal of the Endangerment Finding under the Trump Administration, how can we increase awareness about the intersection of geosciences and international affairs?In this episode, GJIA sits down with
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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24:30
37th & The World: China's Gambit (A Glimpse into Core Issues and Contentions)
China's expansion has been closely studied, but their domestic security focus is equally important.In this episode, GJIA sits down with expert and professor Ketian Zhang to explore the core issues of Taiwan and Tibet, considerations in t...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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30:39
37th & The World: The Politics and the People (Tracing Change in US-China Relations)
US-China relations regularly make headlines, and bilateral ties seem defined by constant change, constant tension. In this episode, GJIA takes a look at what—if anything—has remained constant by speaking with President Stephen Orlin...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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25:38
37th & The World: Looking Forward in US-China Relations
Following the Trump-Xi meeting in October 2025, US-China relations seemed to have potential for improvement. With these two powers competing diplomatically and economically, what should we expect from future interactions?In this episode,...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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18:35
37th & The World: Public Health and International Affairs in Times of Crisis
What happens when public health becomes a matter of global security? When pandemics cross borders faster than policy consensus, how do governments cooperate, institutions respond, and leaders rebuild trust in science in an age of misinformation...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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22:05
37th & The World: Civil Society Despite Censorship and Protest in Modern China
In a country often described as tightly controlled and politically sealed, protest still happens — thousands of times a year. So what does dissent look like under censorship, and how do citizens organize when visibility itself is risky?C...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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36:16
37th & The World: Analyzing US-Africa Relations under the Trump Administration
As the Trump Administration changes the focus points of American foreign policy, how is it affecting priorities in Africa?Join GJIA as we discuss US-Africa relations and the Trump Administration's foreign policy with
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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22:07
37th & The World: China's Sustainability Development at Home and Abroad
While the pace of climate change continues to accelerate, and China seeks to establish themselves as a leader of the Global South, how is sustainable development realized through government policy and the Belt and Road Initiative?On this...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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18:04
37th & The World: Strikes at Sea – US Military Action against Drug Trafficking
When U.S. military vessels intercept drug-trafficking operations in the Caribbean, the story doesn’t end at the waterline. Bigger questions about strategy, security, and power are raised. In this episode, GJIA sits down with
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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19:02
37th & The World: Why Gender Matters in A Warming World
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but how does gender intersect with the climate conversation? In this episode, GJIA speaks to Dr. Jacinta A...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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29:00
37th & The World: Rights of Persons with Albinism in Africa
Across Africa, individuals with albinism fight for visibility and survival.In this episode, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs speaks with
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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10:33
37th & The World: Nuclear Diplomacy in an Uncertain Age (Conversation with Dr. Francesca Giovannini)
In a world where great-power competition intensifies and technology reshapes the balance of power, how can nuclear governance remain credible and cooperative?In this episode, the Georg...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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29:22
37th & The World: Less Money, More Conflicts — Can Humanitarian Aid Stay Neutral?
Conflicts are multiplying while donations fall. How do you keep life-saving work running and neutral when the math gets harsher?In this episode, GJIA speaks with Marc Rivers...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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15:31
37th & The World: Inuit Youth, Indigenous Knowledge, and Arctic Climate Policy
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time but who should shape the policies that guide our response? In this episode, Eleanor Hughes from GJIA speaks with four voices at the heart of the CINUK research program: <...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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47:08
37th & The World: Mediating War and Shaping Peace (A Conversation with Dr. Diana Negroponte)
From Ukraine to Sudan to the Middle East, the world is caught in a web of protracted conflicts—but who has the credibility to mediate peace, and what does true diplomatic leadership look like in times of crisis?In this episode, GJIA sits...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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24:34
37th & The World: Navigating Innovation and National Security with Justin Fanelli
As digital transformation reshapes the landscape of national defense, the U.S. Navy stands at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies to enhance operational readiness and strategic decision-making.In this episode, GJIA sits do...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:08:11
37th & The World: Mexico’s and Qatar’s Evolving Partnership
In this interview, Guillermo Ordorica, Mexico’s Ambassador to Qatar since 2022, discusses the growing economic and cultural ties between Mexico and Qatar. Ambassador O...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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18:57
37th & The World: Indonesia’s Leadership in ASEAN and Global Strategy
Indonesia has played a pivotal role in shaping ASEAN’s regional strategy, demonstrating leadership in addressing critical issues such as maritime security and climate resilience. By balancing strategic partnerships and championing regional unit...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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35:23
37th & The World: The Global Education Challenge
"Education is in crisis—a crisis of performance, a crisis of resources, and hence, the whole trajectory of society is in crisis." – Laura Frigenti, CEO of the <...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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36:33
37th & The World: Reimagining Education for a Changing World
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Luis Benveniste, the World Bank's global director for education, shares his visionary insights on the intersection of education, in...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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25:21
37th & The World: U.S.-Latin American Relations Under Trump 2.0
How will a second Trump Administration affect Latin American–U.S. relations? How will Trump's tariffs harm the Americas' economies? In this episode, GJIA speaks with Dr. Benjamin Geda...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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13:23
37th & The World: Peace Education and the Future of Cyprus
Since 1964, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has aimed to prevent further fighting between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. Today, UNFICYP peacekeeping forces include over 800 personnel from 14 countries. In t...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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18:45
37th & The World: The Growing Threat of Technology–Facilitated Gender–Based Violence (TFGBV)
As the digital landscape evolves, the "growing threat and consequences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) must be addressed by those working to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda,"
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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31:41