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Global Insights

Network 20/20’s Global Insights is a series of moderated conversations that brings together a curious global audience to dig deeper into macro-level and region-specific trends shaping our world.

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47:11

A Conversation with Richard Haass: The U.S. in a...

Global Insights ·

2025/04/02

Visit us at Network2020.org. Once defined by unchallenged leadership and a focus on stable, alliance-driven relationships, U.S. foreign policy is now shifting toward unilateralism, emphasizing “America First” principles, reforming trade agreements, and reevaluating international commitments. The ascent of regional powers, the intensification of technological rivalries, and the rise of economic nationalism have all contributed to a more interconnected and complex international system, pr...

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38:35

U.S. Soft Power in a Changing World with Professor...

Global Insights ·

2025/03/19

Visit us at Network2020.org. The Trump administration’s recent foreign policy decisions—including the pause on foreign aid, the closure of USAID, and an assertive approach to negotiations—have raised questions about the trajectory of U.S. soft power. In a world where power is increasingly diffuse and economic and political relationships are fuzzy, what will be the role of soft power in shaping international norms and achieving diplomatic goals? The cyclical nature of soft power, particularl...

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53:24

Closer to Midnight: the Return to a Nuclear Arms Race

Global Insights ·

2025/03/11

Visit us at Network2020.org. Humanity stands closer than ever to catastrophe, warn the experts behind the Doomsday Clock. The tracker of human-caused destruction ticked one second closer to midnight last month, the closest it has ever been in its nearly eight-decade history. The shift reflects growing nuclear tensions, particularly the impending expiration of the New START treaty in 2026, which threatens to eliminate the last remaining arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia. With ...

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37:52

Türkiye’s Evolving Role in a Post-Assad Middle East

Global Insights ·

2025/02/18

Visit us at Network2020.org. The fall of the Assad Regime marks a significant shift in the Middle East, disrupting the balance of power and creating new opportunities for regional influence. Türkiye, which supported the rebels prior to Assad’s ouster and hosts millions of Syrian refugees, now sees an opening to achieve aims ranging from security to economic. What are President Erdogan’s objectives in navigating the complexities of a post-Assad Middle East? In this episode, we unpack how Assad...

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50:23

Deepfake Democracy: AI’s Role in Shaping Political...

Global Insights ·

2025/02/04

Visit us at Network2020.org. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, its ability to both bolster and undermine democratic processes has never been more apparent. Deepfake technology, capable of creating hyper-realistic but entirely fabricated media, is emerging as a powerful tool for misinformation, threatening the integrity of elections and public trust in democratic institutions. In a world where disinformation spreads at unprecedented speed, the stakes are high. This episode wil...

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26:25

U.S.-UAE Relations: Regional Stability in a Changing...

Global Insights ·

2025/01/21

Visit us at Network2020.org.On September 23rd, 2024, history was made when Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), made his inaugural visit to the U.S. – the first for a sitting Emirati president since the UAE’s founding in 1971. In a groundbreaking step, President Biden designated the UAE as a major defense partner, underscoring the dynamic strategic partnership between the two nations. Although the relationship had seen tensions early in Biden's...

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39:16

What the Future Holds for U.S.-Mexico Cooperation

Global Insights ·

2025/01/08

Visit us at Network2020.org.With a new Trump administration set to take office and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum navigating key bilateral challenges, U.S.-Mexico relations face a critical test. How will both nations handle rising tensions over migration, border security, and economic policy? Can they move beyond past conflicts to create a stronger, more stable partnership? Today, we’re joined by Enrique Perret, Managing Director of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation and former Director for Nor...

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39:40

How China Influences the World, with Adam Segal

Global Insights ·

2024/12/10

Visit us at Network2020.org.Over the past seven and a half decades, China has transformed from an isolated, agrarian nation into a global superpower, and simultaneously impacting the international order with remarkable speed and ambition. Now, as the PRC approaches its 75th anniversary, under Xi Jinping’s leadership, China has embarked on what it terms a “New Era”—one marked by assertive goals across economic, military, and technological spheres. This milestone prompts a critical reassessment...

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38:10

The Global Race for Critical Minerals—And the Fight...

Global Insights ·

2024/11/26

Visit us at Network2020.org.The technological world is built by critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and lithium. As the demand for clean energy expands, so does the demand for these metals and rare earth elements. While these materials have historically been mined on land, a trove of critical minerals is lying on the seabed and being captured by the competitive, booming, and opaque deep-sea-mining industry. The U.S. is missing out in this race while its geopolitical competitors, China and ...

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37:52

The China – U.S. Green Energy Race and Its Security...

Global Insights ·

2024/11/14

Visit us at Network2020.org.The global shift to renewable energy has ignited fierce competition between the United States and China, transforming what was once a collaborative effort into a high-stakes rivalry. China produces about 80% of the world’s solar panels, nearly 60% of electric vehicles, and over 80% of electric vehicle batteries. In terms of energy transition investment, the U.S. lags behind with $141 billion compared to China’s $546 billion. This Chinese dominance carries significa...

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46:06

How the U.S. Elections Impact the World

Global Insights ·

2024/10/29

Visit us at Network2020.org.In this special edition of Global Insights by Network 20/20, we explore the global ramifications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election through conversations with leading experts from around the world. From NATO’s evolving security dynamics to the U.S.-China green energy race, North American trade relations, and ASEAN’s strategic balancing act, this episode unpacks how the election will shape geopolitics, trade, and global partnerships. Join host Casey Craig and Ne...

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48:15

Far Right Rising: Lessons from Europe for 2024 U.S....

Global Insights ·

2024/10/22

Visit us at Network2020.org.The rise of far-right parties in Europe has sparked a transformative wave in the political landscape, challenging democratic norms and prompting a reflection on the future of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic. As France and Germany undergo this shift, some argue the U.S. may already be there, with the far-right’s rise within the Republican Party and fringe ideas becoming mainstream, raising the question of what connection exists, if any, between the growth of...

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40:32

Political and Economic Crossroads: U.S.- Latin...

Global Insights ·

2024/10/08

When President Biden took office after President Trump, many hoped for a fresh start in U.S.-Latin American relations, especially with the rise of progressive governments in Latin America—a trend known as the “pink tide.” Despite this optimism, meaningful change in the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America has been slow to materialize. With another U.S. election approaching this November, the next administration will face the challenge of reassessing and potentially redefining its a...

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36:44

North America’s Economic Future Amidst 2024 Elections

Global Insights ·

2024/09/25

Visit us at Network2020.org.2024 is a significant year for the trilateral relationship between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It marks the 30th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which laid the foundation for the 2020 USMCA deal. This is also an election year in both the U.S. and Mexico, the results of which will play a crucial role in shaping the future of these relations. Whichever administration wins the 2024 election will review the USMCA in 2026 and shape the ...

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49:57

Strategic Recalibration: The U.S. Role in the Middle...

Global Insights ·

2024/09/12

Visit us at Network2020.org. The events of 9/11 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy, reshaping America’s role in the Middle East and leading to two decades of deep engagement in the region. From the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the broader War on Terror, the U.S. has played a central, often controversial, role in attempting to reshape the Middle East. This journey has been fraught with both significant achievements and tragic missteps, leaving a complex legacy that continues to ...

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54:21

NATO and the Impact of Upcoming Elections

Global Insights ·

2024/09/10

Visit us at Network2020.org.Upcoming domestic election results in member states have the potential to drastically affect the stability and operational capabilities of NATO. Though the Alliance experienced a surge in popularity following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, political shifts across the North Atlantic including a surge of populism and isolationist movements have generated backlash to NATO and its efforts. Potential changes in government could have unpredictable effects on NATO’s u...

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41:17

Talking with the Taliban: Afghanistan Post-Withdrawal

Global Insights ·

2024/08/27

August 30th will mark the 3-year anniversary of the final day of the controversial US withdrawal from Afghanistan, an event that marked the end of a nearly twenty-year conflict. The rapid collapse of the Afghan government in the absence of American support and the resulting takeover by the Taliban led to a massive humanitarian crisis and called into question the utility of decades of American occupation. The collapse led to a surge in refugees, a rollback of women’s rights, and a strengthened...

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41:40

The 2024 Olympics: Hidden Agendas and International...

Global Insights ·

2024/08/13

Visit us at Network2020.org. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has consistently positioned itself as against the politicization of sport. In The Olympic Charter, the IOC declares that it has a mission “to oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes.” However, this has consistently not been the case. Countries like China have used hosting the games to showcase state power. Winning in the Olympics is a way to increase international prestige. Individual athletes ...

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42:10

Digital Transformation: Washington’s Rewired...

Global Insights ·

2024/07/30

Visit us at Network2020.org. In December 2022, the U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit launched the Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative, catalyzing over $350 million in investment and $450 million in finance mobilization. The DTA is expected to expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enabling environments across Africa. Many experts also see this as an opportunity for the U.S. to balance with China regarding technology investment in the continent. What has been acco...

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48:43

The Evolution of ISIS and Its Challenge for U.S....

Global Insights ·

2024/07/16

Visit us at Network2020.org. The ISIS attacks on the Crocus City Hall theater in Russia this past March brought Islamic jihadism back to the headlines. Following the decimation of the ISIS caliphate in Syria and Iraq, ISIS affiliates around the world have continued acts of terrorism through asymmetric warfare. One such group – the Islamic State Khorasan Province or ISIS-K – claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow and ISIS affiliates are surging in the Sahel. What is the status of glob...

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