Global Tides

Global Tides

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Global Tides episodes

  • China’s Increasing Leadership of International Organizations (S3, E2)
    China’s rise on the international stage has captivated the international relations field for decades. One interesting way this rise has manifested is in its changing role in international organizations, or IOs. It has pushed for higher voting quotas, started its own IOs, and most significantly has sought leadership in a variety of specialized IO agencies. Is China opting for a unique strategy in this regard? Has China been able to use IO leadership to exert state power and influence on the international stage? More broadly, Does leadership in international organizations matter? Today, I sit down with Dr. Felicity Vanulas, Associate Professor of International Studies at Pepperdine University, and Josh Sullivan, junior International Studies and Economics double major, as they seek to understand the impact of China's increasing leadership of international organizations.
    29 min
  • Identity and Contemporary Issues in Asia (S3, E1)
    Vietnam. Japan. South Korea. These three countries each have an intricate history in East Asia that has contributed to the formulation of distinct national identities impacting their citizens today. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Tuan Hoang, Associate Professor of Great Books at Pepperdine University, and two senior International Studies majors, Tyler Kim and Daniel Jung. Together, these three tackle important questions about nationalism, identity, and how their own backgrounds as asian Americans impact their respective interactions with the world through their research.
    42 min
  • Prologue (S3, E0)
    Welcome to Season Three of the Global Tides podcast. In this episode, your host, Kylie Jones, senior International Studies major at Pepperdine University, introduces herself.
    8 min
  • S.2 Ep. 5: International Organization Withdrawal

    There has been a lot of heated discourse surrounding the merits of multilateralism over the past few years. Scholars regularly discuss the benefits of international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, but there is a dearth of literature on how and why states withdraw from similar institutions. What motivates a state to disengage from multilateralism? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Felicity Vabulas about factors that contribute to treaty withdrawal.

    32 min
  • S.2 Ep. 4: Feminism and Sound Design

    The music industry has historically been dominated by male artists who are given full artistic license to explore various musical themes, including explicitly sexual ones. However, as women have gained influence in the music industry, their use of these themes has been widely criticized and condemned. In this episode, I chat with Cameron Davis about how the technical process of sound design intersects with gender equality.

    25 min
  • S.2 Ep. 3: LGBTQ+ Affirming Church Websites

    The LGBTQ community has faced a long history of discrimination from religious institutions. However, some churches have sought to defy this norm and offer a community of love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, I chat with Juan Carlos Hugues about the potential for intentionally LGBTQ+ affirming church websites to increase acceptance and inclusion.

    32 min
  • S.2 Ep. 2: Problematic Smartphone Usage

    During the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has had to make significant life changes that include a heavy reliance on smartphones and technology. Researchers are still working to figure out just how much this smartphone usage is really affecting us. Are some online activities worse for our mental health than others? In this episode, I chat with Christina Stratton about how problematic smartphone usage intersects with mindfulness.

    25 min
  • S.2 Ep. 1: Capital Controls in Argentina and Chile

    In a polarized political climate, the idea of how much a government should be involved in regulating the economy is a highly partisan issue. However, research shows that by understanding a vulnerable country’s needs and controlling capital accordingly, appropriate government intervention can make a lasting difference in the overall health of an economy. In this episode, I chat with Reagan Shane about differing approaches to capital controls in Argentina and Chile.

    27 min
  • S.2: Introduction

    Hi! My name is Millie Vieira. We’re back with our second season of Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights research across liberal arts and social science disciplines. This year’s five-episode series will feature four students and one professor about topics ranging from capital controls in Argentina and Chile to feminist sound design. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!

    2 min
  • Ep. 5: The Victims of Terrorism

    Terrorism is something society as a whole fears because it appears as though it can affect anyone. However, a closer look at the victims of terrorism reveals that attacks can be both gendered and racialized. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Candice Ortbals, a professor of Political Science, and Charlotte Lang, a student of Political Science, about their research on the victims of terrorism.

    29 min

About Global Tides

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Welcome to Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights exciting Social Science research done by students and faculty.