Global Questions

By Global Questions

Breaking down global politics for young people who want to know more | In-Depth: analysis with leading experts | Trailblazers: getting your foot in the door of a global career | The Wrap-Up: highlight... more

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The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

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April 19, 2021TRAILBLAZER: How to navigate opportunities and create agency W/Yasmin Poole
Gen talks to Yasmin Poole about how to navigate which graduate, intern and volunteer opportunities are right for you and how to bring agency and impact into the work you complete. Yasmin is a young person who is a Non-executive Board Director at YWCA Australia and OZHarvest, interned and works at The World Bank, a National Ambassador for Plan International Australia and a freelance speaker, writer and facilitator as well as completing her Bachelor of Law and Intentional Relations at ANU.
In this episode, Gen and Yasmin discuss:
Methods of selecting which opportunities are right for you

Creating agency in your career

Creating a network and discovering pathways
Follow Yasmin on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
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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 12, 2021 THE WRAP-UP: Is Russia going to war? North Korea’s ‘worst-ever situation'. Nigeria’s mass prison break. Hong Kong’s anti-democratic revival.
Joshua and Hugh's fortnightly highlight of news from around the world. Join us as we discuss:
- Will Russia invade Ukraine?
- North Korea faces its “worst-ever situation”.
- A mass prison break in Nigeria.
- Is Hong Kong trading democracy for big business?
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We're also recruiting audio editors! Go to the Young Diplomats Facebook page for more info.
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April 06, 2021 IN-DEPTH: How is Islam changing Indonesian politics? W/ Dr Rachel Rinaldo and Dr Dina Afrianty
Gen talks to Dr Rachel Rinaldo and Dr Dina Afrianty about how Islam is shaping Indonesian politics, women's rights and democracy.
Dr Rinaldo is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and is interested in gender, globalisation and religion in Southeast Asia. Dr Afrianty is a Research Fellow at La Trobe University. She focuses on women’s rights and disability rights in Muslim societies.
Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can improve? Got an idea for an upcoming episode? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Head to our suggestions page: www.theyoungdiplomats.com/suggestions
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March 29, 2021 THE WRAP-UP: Double-mutant strains, China's fashion boycott, Columbian border conflict and Haiti's government chaos
Josh and Gen's (stepping in for Hugh this week) fortnightly discussion of surprising news from around the world. Join us as we chat about:
- India's battle with a rare 'double mutant' strain of Coronavirus;
- China's attack on famous Western fashion brands;
- The ongoing conflict at the Columbian-Venezuelan border; and
- Haiti's constitutional, security and humanitarian crisis.
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If you like Global Questions or have an idea for our podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts at https://www.theyoungdiplomats.com/suggestions
CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Wallumedegal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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March 22, 2021IN-DEPTH: Why Is Anti-Semitism On The Rise? W/ Harrison Rosen
Emma talks to Harrison Rosen about the rise of Anti-Semitism. Harrison is the Fellowship Coordinator at the Susan Wakil Fellowship, he is an advocate for Jewish issues and interested in Holocaust commemoration. He helped founder Youth HEAR, a charity which is dedicated to bridging the gap between Australian youth and the memory of the Holocaust.
In this episode, Emma and Harrison discuss:
What is Anti-Semitism?

Why is Anti-Semitism accepted today?

How is it influencing Holocaust denialism?

What can be done to combat this issue?
Check out Youth Hear HERE and HERE.
FOLLOW US: Follow Global Questions on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more content! Find more about Young Diplomats Society on our website.
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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March 15, 2021 THE WRAP-UP: Turmoil in Yemen, Kiribati’s Change of Address, the Pope in Iraq and a Brazilian Ex-President’s Prison Release
Joshua and Hugh's fortnightly highlight of news from around the world. Join us as we discuss:
- War and peace in Yemen.
- A bizarre tale involving Kiribati, Fiji, China and the Anglican Church.
- The Pope’s visit to Iraq.
- Brazillian ex-President Lula’s prison release.
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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Wallumedegal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.
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March 08, 2021IN-DEPTH: What is Political Evangelicalism? W/ Dr. Joshua Roose
Gen talks to Dr. Joshua Roose about political Evangelicalism and the populist right.
Dr. Joshua Roose has released a book on the subject (check it out here). He's previously worked in the army, completed a PhD on Political Islam and is currently a Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University. With a strong interest in political violence and Islam and populism.
In this episode, Gen and Dr. Roose discuss:
What is political evangelicalism? How does masculinity play into it?

What is the connection between political evangelicals and the populist right? What are the risks?

Where is political evangelicalism strongest around the world? What does this mean for foreign policy?
FOLLOW US: Follow Global Questions on Instagram and Facebook for more content! Find more about Young Diplomats Society on our website.
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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March 01, 2021 THE WRAP-UP: Upheaval in Ethiopia, an Armenian coup, vaccine diplomacy and New Caledonia's separatist government
Joshua and Hugh's fortnightly highlight of news from around the world.
In this episode we'll be discussing:
- Turbulence in the Horn of Africa.
- An attempted military coup in Armenia.
- The latest in vaccine diplomacy.
- New Caledonia's new pro-independence government.
Follow us on Instagram @global.questions for more content or visit our website.
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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February 22, 2021IN-DEPTH: What is Reclaiming Saudi Salafism? w/ Dr Raihan Ismail
Emma talks to Dr. Raihan Ismail about Reclaiming Saudi Salafism. Dr. Raihan Ismail is an ARC DECRA fellow and a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, ANU. She is the author of Saudi Clerics and Shia Islam, published by Oxford University Press in 2016.
In this episode, Emma and Dr. Raihan Ismail discuss:
What is Salafism

Whats the difference between Saudi Sudanese and Shia muslim

What are the trends within Salafism

How could Salafism be preserved and distinguish it from Islamic Extremism
Find Dr. Raihan Ismail at ANU
FOLLOW US: Follow Global Questions on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more content! Find more about Young Diplomats Society on our website.
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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23min
February 15, 2021TRAILBLAZER: What does it take to realise your passion? W/ Joel MacKay
Emma talks to Joel MacKay about using your passion and finding jobs that fit that interest. Joel MacKay works as a strategic campaigns lead at Amnesty International. He's also worked in government relations and Indigenous rights advocacy.
In this episode, Emma and Joel discuss:
How to use your passion to realise your potential

How to deal with set backs in your career

What the biggest issues are in advocacy

What it takes to lead an impactful career
Follow Joel on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected] to follow his work.
FOLLOW US: Follow Global Questions on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more content! Find more about Young Diplomats Society on our website.
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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FAQs about Global Questions:

How many episodes does Global Questions have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.