Global I.Q. Podcast

General Michael V. Hayden, the Former Director of the CIA and former director of the NSA, delves into “American National Security in an Age of Lies” in a special episode of Global I.Q. Minute with Jim Falk.

Get a glimpse into the Obama Era White House with Ben Rhodes, Former Deputy National Security Advisor and one of President Obama’s closest advisors. Rhodes provides his insight on the forces that shaped the last decade and his views on the legacy of the Obama administration.

The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans, feat. Admiral Jim Stavridis by World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

James Clapper delves into the pressing cybersecurity and privacy issues facing our nation and citizens and his views on the successes and failures of the intelligence community.

His ground-breaking tome—In Search of Excellence—ushered in a business revolution and was the best-selling business book for more than 20 years. Nearly 40 years and 17 beloved management books later, Tom Peters is still challenging leaders of all stripes to “put your people first.” With technology driving business and societal change, Peters reveals how organizations can thrive in the age of algorithms while elevating the heart and soul of every worthwhile endeavor—our humanity.

CFR's Benn Steil delves into the strategies and political triumphs of the Marshall Plan, as well as its implication on the state of current world affairs.

His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S., joins Jim Falk to highlight the improvements made in recent years within various aspects of Pakistani society, the nation’s rapid economic improvement, its relationships within the global community and efforts towards achieving peace in the region.

How is the growing clash between American nationalism and globalism affecting U.S. foreign relations? James Lindsay, senior vice president and director of studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and a leading authority on American foreign policy, looks at the issues complicating immediate and long-term relationships with our allies and enemies alike.

While a precarious cease-fire is now in effect as both sides pursue diplomatic talks, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials are calling on Washington to curtail U.S. military and reconstruction aid to Iraq in order to spur negotiations. Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, the KRG Representative to the United States and former journalist with the Financial Times, reveals what’s at stake for her people in this timely and provocative episode of Global I.Q. Minute with Jim Falk.

Adam Segal, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and director of its Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program, considers how the rise of digital technology—particularly the proliferation of the Internet and social media—are not only transforming the way we get news, but re-wiring our political system, national security, diplomatic relations, and much more.