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The Global Cable

Perry World House

Welcome to the Global Cable, a brand new podcast at Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania. In it, we discuss the world"s most pressing challenges and the people who work on them! You should listen to this show if you: - Find foreign affairs and international politics interesting. - Want great career advice from experts. - Want to sound smart at your next dinner party.

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27:11

A World ~Affairs~ Cup Podcast (Pt. I)

The Global Cable ·

2018/06/14

Who will win the 2018 World Cup? What is the economic impact of hosting the tournament? How does a country's playing style reflect international politics more broadly? This episode features an all-star line up of global affairs and football experts. As nations compete for glory in Russia, Burke-White and our guests discuss what the World Cup has to do with foreign policy. They also share their thoughts on the potential winners and losers of this year's tournament. Will they be caught offside in

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28:55

Clashing superpowers in the South China Sea

The Global Cable ·

2018/05/29

The South China Sea is heating up. What are the implications of China’s militarization of the region? What does it mean for the United States and its interest in freedom of navigation? To answer these questions, we gathered four leading experts to discuss the absence of a meaningful U.S. strategy in the South China Sea, the objectives of China and other regional players, and the prospects of a diplomatic solution to the tensions in the area. William Burke-White, the Director of Perry World House and

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37:06

Tribalism and Foreign Policy, feat. Amy Chua

The Global Cable ·

2018/05/08

What are political tribes, and how do they influence domestic and international politics? How has blindness to group instinct led to follies in U.S. foreign policy? How can nations deal with groups as basic political units? Find out in this episode, featuring Professors Amy Chua and Bill Burke-White! Amy Chua is the John M. Duff Professor of Law at Yale Law School. She is an expert in ethnic conflict, and globalization and the law. Her most recent book, "Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate

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37:43

Understanding UNESCO with Irina Bokova

The Global Cable ·

2018/04/13

Have you ever wondered what UNESCO is? Or what the rest of the world thinks about the United States’ role in the United Nations? In this episode, former Director-General Irina Bokova answers these questions and more with Perry World House’s Bill Burke-White. Listen and learn about the interesting work that UNESCO does, the politics and intrigue behind international organizations, and the career of a seasoned diplomat. Irina Bokova served as the Director-General of UNESCO between November 2009 and

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21:21

How do you integrate a refugee? (Pt. II)

The Global Cable ·

2018/02/22

What are the various ways to integrate refugees? What does Albert Einstein have to do with migration? What are the differences between economic migrants and refugees? Find out in this episode of The Global Cable, featuring Samer Saliba and Perry World House Director Bill Burke-White. Samer Saliba is an Urban Technical Specialist at the International Rescue Committee. Music and Produced by Tre Hester

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29:59

What makes a city "smart"?

The Global Cable ·

2018/02/14

How do cities learn from one another? What can national governments do to improve living conditions? Which nations are leading the way in building "smart" cities? Find out in this conversation, featuring Dr. Kyung-Hwan Kim and Perry World House Director William Burke-White. Kyung-Hwan Kim is a professor of economics at Sogang University and Visiting Fellow at Perry World House. Prior to that, he served as vice minister for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea.

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25:59

How do you integrate a refugee?

The Global Cable ·

2018/02/13

Less than 1% of refugees return to their country of origin. What does it take to humanize refugees? What the various ways that governments can integrate refugees? How do you provide employment opportunities to displaced people? Find out in this episode of The Global Cable, featuring Robert Barr, Cindy Huang, and Perry World House Deputy Director LaShawn Jefferson. Robert Barr is the Founder and CEO of Jobs4Refugees. Cindy Huang is the Co-Director of Migration, Displacement, and Humanitarian Policy

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30:39

A National Security Super Bowl Podcast (Pt. II)

The Global Cable ·

2018/02/01

What does A2AD have to do with the Philadelphia Eagles defense? And what does the hubris of great powers have to do with Bill Belichick’s Patriots? Perry World House Associate Director Michael Horowitz quarterbacks this episode, which features an all-star line-up of national security experts. In advance of this Sunday’s Super Bowl, Horowitz and our guests discuss what the Super Bowl has to do with global affairs and foreign policy. They also share their thoughts on the Eagles vs. Patriots

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31:45

A National Security Super Bowl Podcast (Pt. I)

The Global Cable ·

2018/02/01

What does the Cold War and Power Transition Theory have to do with Tom Brady’s dietary regimen and the Eagles defense? Perry World House Associate Director Michael Horowitz quarterbacks this episode, which features an all-star line-up of national security experts. In advance of this Sunday’s Super Bowl, Horowitz and our guests discuss what the Super Bowl has to do with global affairs and foreign policy. They also share their thoughts on the Eagles vs. Patriots matchup. Will they fumble in their

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29:49

What is a Sovereignty War?

The Global Cable ·

2018/01/25

Stewart Patrick is a senior fellow in global governance and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. In this podcast, he sits down with Perry World House Director Bill Burke-White to discuss international engagement in an era of isolation, U.S. foreign policy, and the biggest threats to the world over the short- and long-term. Come for the foreign policy, stay for the statistics about tigers left in the wild.

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27:54

New strategy, same National Security Strategy

The Global Cable ·

2018/01/03

Is President Trump’s new National Security Strategy doomed to fail? How important are principles in guiding foreign policy? What are the merits of Judy Blume’s adult novels? These are the hard-hitting questions that Perry World House’s Rebecca Friedman Lissner and Michael Horowitz answer in the latest episode of The Global Cable. Rebecca Friedman Lissner is a Perry World House Postdoctoral Fellow whose research focuses on national security decision-making and nuclear issues. Prior to this, Dr

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24:17

A short pod on The Long Game

The Global Cable ·

2017/12/13

Derek Chollet, author most recently of “The Long Game: How Obama Defied Washington and Redefined America’s Role in the World”, was an Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Obama administration. He’s now Executive Vice President at the German-Marshall Fund. In this podcast with Perry World House Director Bill Burke-White, Chollet discusses strategy differences between Obama and Trump, what makes for a great Secretary of State, and the most important challenges facing the world. (1:00) – Chollet’s

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28:12

Raising the alarm: human rights and international...

The Global Cable ·

2017/12/05

Adotei Akwei is the Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. In this conversation with Perry World House Deputy Director LaShawn Jefferson, Akwei discusses his work in human rights, advocating for important issues, and engaging the next generation of noisemakers. (1:10) – Akwei’s path towards a career in human rights. (3:40) – How diplomacy can advance human rights. (7:30) – The role of advocacy, and Amnesty International’s work in the United States. (13:00) – How

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26:59

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nat-Sec Officials

The Global Cable ·

2017/11/21

Loren DeJonge Schulman and Bob Scher sit down with Perry World House's Michael Horowitz to discuss careers in national security, global threats, and the blue whale. Ms. Schulman is the Deputy Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security. Before that, she served as Senior Advisor to National Security Advisor Susan Rice. Mr. Scher is the head of International Affairs, BP America. Prior to that, Scher served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities in the

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23:03

Sustainable Development #Goals w/Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira

The Global Cable ·

2017/11/14

Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira is the Deputy Executive Director and Assistant Secretary General for UN-Habitat. Before this, Dr. Kacyira served as the mayor of Kigali and Member of Parliament in Rwanda. In this conversation with Perry World House Deputy Director LaShawn Jefferson, the two discuss Sustainable Development Goals, issues of urbanization, and the role of the United Nations in driving development. (1:30) Dr. Kacyira’s describes her role as Deputy Executive Director of UN Habitat (3:00) The

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19:47

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Scholar: Conversation w/Dr....

The Global Cable ·

2017/11/07

Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro is an expert on the Chinese military, Asia-Pacific security issues, and coercive diplomacy. When Dr. Mastro is not teaching or researching at Georgetown University, she serves as an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve as a Political Military Affairs Strategist. In this podcast, Dr. Michael C. Horowitz and Dr. Mastro discuss China, threats to the United States, and career advice for university students. 2:20 – The role of academics in policymaking and politics

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21:17

Back to the Future of the Global Order, feat. Hal...

The Global Cable ·

2017/10/29

Professor Michael Horowitz from Perry World House sits down with Professor Hal Brands and Dr. Alina Polyakova to figure out where the Global Order is going in an era of populism, nationalism, and retrenchment. In this conversation, they discuss: 2:25 – The role of academia in policymaking and politics 5:30 – The influence of nationalism and populism on the global order 7:40 – The future of German foreign policy following the 2017 German Elections 9:00 – The future of great power relations 11:43 –

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20:01

Global Ordered: Kori Schake and William Wohlforth

The Global Cable ·

2017/10/20

Drum roll please... Welcome to the first episode of The Global Cable, a brand new podcast from Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania! In it, we will discuss the world's most pressing challenges and the people who work on them. In our first episode, Kori Schake, William Wohlforth, and Michael Horowitz discuss the future of the global order in an era of nationalism and populism. You should listen to this podcast if you: Find conversations on grand strategy to be interesting. Want good

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