Global Questions

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July 12, 2022IN-DEPTH: The Digital Divide (and why failing to stop it could be catastrophic)
Inequality is complex and varied, but have you ever heard of the digital divide?
As new technologies emerge and we live more of our lives online, the divide between those who have reliable internet access and those who don't only deepens.
This week, for our final In-Depth episode on technology, Rhiannon talks to Dr George Ingram, a senior fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C. They chat about:
What the digital divide is

The impact of Covid-19 on tech inequality

The role of private companies in making things better (and worse)

Why we can (and must) bridge the digital divide.
Want to know more? Check out Dr George Ingram’s bio on the Brookings Institute here.
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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June 21, 2022THE WRAP-UP: Could Netanyahu return as PM? Why the Rwanda Deal is controversial. Can democracy survive in Cambodia? The 50-year Whisky War.
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss:
The collapse of Israel’s government, and why it means Netanyahu could become PM *again*.

Why the UK’s attempt to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was temporarily blocked by a European court.

Hun Sen’s strategy to crush Cambodian democracy and establish a dictatorship.

The ‘civilised’ conflict you’ve probably never heard of: the Whisky War.
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June 13, 2022 IN-DEPTH: How your favourite social media sites are turbocharging terrorism (w/Tech Against Terrorism)
Social media has revolutionized terrorism.
It has made recruitment easier, sped up the process of radicalisation and provided a safe haven for extremists to talk to each other. It's also increased the impact of acts of terror. With a click of a button, terrorists can livestream their acts to millions of people.
So, what are tech companies doing to address the issue? Should governments step in? And is using AI to remove violent content a good idea, or could it pose hidden dangers?
Rhiannon chats to two guests from Tech Against Terrorism, an UN-supported initiative that helps the global tech industry tackle terrorism while respecting human rights.
Want to know more? Check out the Tech Against Terrorism website or contact them via [email protected].
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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June 06, 2022THE WRAP-UP: North Korea to lead anti-nuclear group. El Salvador’s prison spree. Putin meets with African leaders. Can the British monarchy survive?
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss:
Why the new president of the Conference on Disarmament is ... North Korea.

Why El Salvador’s president has jailed 36,000 people in two months.

What Putin's recent meeting with the head of the African Union was about.

Whether the British monarchy can survive the next few decades.
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May 30, 2022IN-DEPTH: Is space exploration causing geopolitical tensions? W/ Leonard David
In this episode we are talking all things space! Does space law actually constrain the behaviour of states? Do we have a responsibility to care for the environment in space? Is there a space race between the US and China, and if so, what are the stakes? Does space exploration represent the latest form of colonialism?
Discussing all of these questions and more, this episode will look at the overlap between modern technologies and space, focusing on the benefits that space exploration has brought.
Our guest today is Leonard David, a space journalist from the US, who has been reporting on space activities for over 50 years. Leonard is the author of the new book, Moon Rush: The New Space Race, published by National Geographic in May 2019.
They discuss:
political tensions over the race to space

the militarization of space and great power space dynamics

legal and political space regulations

and environmental protection of space
Want to know more? Check out Leonard's website for all of his work and links to the books he has written!
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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May 25, 2022THE WRAP-UP: Why a dictator’s son was elected president. How one family helped derail Sri Lanka’s economy.
In light of the recent federal election, today's episode is a shorter one that keeps with the election theme! Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss:
How BongBong Marcos, son of a brutal dictator, convinced the Philippines to elect him President.

Why the collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy can be attributed to one family.
As Josh mentioned, here are some fascinating articles on how Labor’s win could shape Australia’s foreign policy:
Can Penny Wong reset difficult relationships? (ABC News): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-25/wong-albanese-labor-foreign-policy-security-defence-diplomacy/101097144

How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China? (ABC News): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-25/china-australia-relations-foreign-policy-labor-win/101091996

Imagining Labor’s first 100 days in foreign policy (Lowy Institute): https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/imagining-labor-s-first-100-days-foreign-policy

Labor will rebuild Australia’s international development program (DevPolicy): https://devpolicy.org/labor-will-rebuild-australias-international-development-program-20220516/
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May 16, 2022IN-DEPTH: How is artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionising modern warfare? W/Dr Peter Layton
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to augment military capabilities since the missile defence systems of the 1980s, but today’s AI is becoming more sophisticated and pervasive in the development of semi-autonomous weapons. So what does this mean for the future of warfare and contemporary conflicts around the globe?
This week, Rhiannon chats with Dr Peter Layton, a Visiting Fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University. He has extensive aviation and defence experience and, for his work at the Pentagon on force structure matters, he was awarded the United States Secretary of Defense’s Exceptional Public Service Medal. His research interests include grand strategy, national security policies particularly relating to middle powers, defence force structure concepts and the effects of emerging technology.
They chat about:
Why AI is becoming integral to warfare and military operations

When AI should be used over human decision making

the competition over the development of AI technology and how this will play a role in great power politics

and the future of AI in warfare
Want to know more? Check out Peter's book 'Grand Strategy', his LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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May 11, 2022THE WRAP-UP: Anger at Xi’s Covid strategy. America’s dystopian post-Roe future. Could Israel spiral into war? Northern Ireland considers leaving UK.
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss …
Unprecedented anger within China at Xi Jinping’s harsh Covid strategy.

What the Supreme Court’s abortion decision could mean for America *and the world*.

The growing threat of war between Israel and Palestine over evictions.

Sinn Fein’s historic victory in Northern Ireland’s elections – and their plan to leave the UK.
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May 02, 2022IN-DEPTH: Is Bitcoin going to change the world? Or is it a scam? W/David Gerard
There is little that is uncontroversial when it comes to cryptocurrency, from its wild fluctuations and energy usage to its links to transnational crime and mysterious origins.
In this episode, Rhiannon chats to David Gerard, an author and cryptocurrency journalist from London. They talk about:
What cryptocurrency is and how it came about back in 2008

The benefits and dangers of digital currencies

The failure of Facebook’s stable coin Libra and the approach of state regulators

El Salvador’s fiasco integrating bitcoin as legal tender

The future of crypto and what it means for our society
You can read more of David’s articles on cryptocurrency here and find him on Twitter.
David also has several books out – find them here.
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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April 27, 2022THE WRAP-UP: The elaborate conspiracy to blame France for war crimes. China’s aim in the Solomons. Is the Arab Spring dead? Honduras’ drug-trafficking president.
It's finally here! Join Josh and Kelly as they discuss some of the *crazy* stories from the last fortnight. They chat about:
The secretive private army that murdered civilians, and then tried to blame the French military.

Why China's deal with the Solomon Islands is controversial.

Whether Tunisia's President is a democratic hero, or an aspiring dictator (spoiler: no one knows!).

How Honduras' president helped traffick 500 tonnes of drugs to the US.
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FAQs about Global Questions:

How many episodes does Global Questions have?

The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.