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
50 episodes
37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of October 13, 2024
This week, Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind behind the October 7th attacks, in a targeted operation seen as a potential turning point in the Gaza conflict. A deadly Al-Shabab suicide bombing in Mogadishu, ...
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37th & The World: Bridging the Legal Gap for "Climate Refugees"
As climate change escalates, millions of people are projected to be displaced in the coming decades. However, the people displaced in the context of climate change and natural disasters, colloquially known as “climate refugees,” currently lack ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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17:40
37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of August 11, 2024
In this week's "Five in Five" segment, we cover the harrowing kidnapping of the Director of Libya's Central Bank, an unfolding Ukrainian advantage in Kursk, and an escalating and intense standoff between China and Indonesia in the South China S...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of August 4, 2024
In this week's 'Five in Five' segment, we cover the eruption of anti-immigrant riots in England, diplomatic tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, the swearing-in of Muhammad Yunus as Bangladesh'...
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37th & The World: Political Prisoners and How Individuals Can Help (Part 2)
August 2024 saw one of the most complex prisoner exchanges between the United States, Germany, Russia, and other countries. It also brought the return of several well-known wrongfully imprisoned individuals, including Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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19:27
37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of July 29, 2024
As strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas leaders made headlines this week, Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela with over 70 percent of the vote despite claims of electoral fraud. Meanwhile, on Thursday, the largest prisoner exchange between th...
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37th & The World: Political Prisoners and Advocacy for Their Release (Part 1)
Democratic erosion is a recent issue on the rise across the globe. As some democracies face increasing authoritarian leaders, authoritarian leaders themselves continue to tighten their grip. In this two-part interview, GJIA discusses po...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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24:02
37th & The World: Women, Faith, and Peace Solutions in the Middle East and Eurasia
The role of women and religion in helping resolve geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and Eurasia can be an integral factor. As scholars like Dr. Kadayifci-Orella...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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37th & The World: Inside the Russia-Ukraine War
In this episode, GJIA sits down with Dr. Lise Howard to delve into the Russia-Ukraine war, which erupted on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:45
37th & The World: Understanding the crisis in Haiti
Since February of this year, a surge in violence has reached "unprecedented levels," leading to rampant food insecurity and numerous displaceme...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week April 22, 2024
University protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict continued this week, while Haiti's prime minister's resignation amidst violence sparks a power shift in the country. In East Africa, devastating floods hit several regions, while in Dominic...
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37th & The World: The 2024 Elections in Bangladesh and Pakistan
2024 is the year of elections worldwide. This year, elections are scheduled in seven of the world's ten most populous countries. In South Asia, elections are held in five out of eight countries. The elections in both Bangladesh and Paki...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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31:39
37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of April 1, 2024
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan this week, the US and UK sign a landmark artificial intelligence deal, Israel says a drone attack on a aid worker car was a tragic accident, and Myanmar’s capital was hit by drones sent from the oppositi...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of March 25, 2024
Thailand's lower-house passes a bill that could legalize same-sex marriage, Turkey's main opposition party has a triumphant win in local elections, and Putin faults Kyiv for the terrorist attack in Moscow last week.
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of March 18, 2024
ISIS-K claims responsibility for a deadly terrorist attack in Moscow, Kate Middleton announces she is undergoing cancer treatment, the U.S. removes citizens from Haiti in the wake of increased gang violence, and Nigerian children hostages are r...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of March 11, 2024
Israeli forces lead a controversial raid on a Gaza hospital, Putin's claims a landslide victory, and a deadly bird flu threatens Antarctica's penguins.
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of February 19th, 2024
Pakistan faces political turmoil as two parties form a coalition government amid inconclusive elections, sparking accusations of "mandate theft." Ukraine alleges war crimes against Russia, the US draws criticism for vetoing a UN ceasefire...
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37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of February 12, 2024
Israel began the next part of its campaign in Gaza, former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, Senegal's election in jeopardy, Japan's economy plunges into recession, and Indonesia has elected a new president, a man formerly bann...
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37th & The World: The ongoing crisis in Myanmar
Three years after the Tatmadaw military deposed Myanmar's ruling party in a coup d'état, the country still faces an ongoing crisis. In this interview, GJIA sits down with
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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29:37
37th & The World: Russian disinformation in the Middle East
Since October 7, Russia has carefully calibrated its public response to either side of the war. Has Russia’s role in this conflict been influenced by its past trade, military and other involvements with Middle Eastern countries? Former ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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19:42
37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of January 15, 2024
5in5, the new section of 37th & The World, delves into five key foreign affairs headlines each week in under five minutes. Rising tensions with Al Shabaab in Somalia, US and UK strikes on Houthi rebels and North Korea's president is ...
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37th & The World: Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Iran after October 7
The Hamas invasion of Israel on 7 October 2023 sent shockwaves throughout the world. Since the invasion, how can Saudi Arabia work with Israel in the region regarding Iran? Will there be a new outcome between the two countries? GJIA sits down w...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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9:42
37th & The World: Space commercialization, the internet, and the digital divide
Exploring space for internet access could transform the lives of half the world. But there's a catch—the benefits might only reach a few, mainly the United States. How can we ensure everyone gets a piece of the space economy? Join us as we ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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14:19
37th & The World: Using Sport in Diplomacy
Sports competitions have played out internationally for hundreds of years and undoubtedly received sustained international attention today. But the application of Sports to international diplomacy, "sports diplomacy", is a new concept in intern...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:06
37th & The World: What happened to America's pandas?
Earlier this month, thousands of visitors flocked to Washington's National Zoo and watched as the famed three giant pandas left DC on a plane back to Beijing. How has this affected US-China relations, and what does the recent APEC summit mean f...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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