What’s a better geopolitical strategy—force, or finance? James Harmon and Cornelius Queen join CR Amplified to discuss how business can be an alternative to hard power for Washington.

How can we build peace in a region embroiled in conflict? The project’s team shares more about their mission to strengthen mediation efforts. 

How has the recent U.S.-Israel war on Iran shifted the balance of power in the Middle East? Dr. Hamidreza Azizi joins CR Amplified to discuss the restructuring of the Axis of Resistance, the fracturing alliances of the Gulf States, and Iran's long-term strategy for regional deterrence

How did internet self-help culture and the online manosphere evolve into a pipeline for modern fascism? Dr. Scott Burnett joins CR Amplified to revisit the historical roots, neoliberal anxieties, and global impact of right-wing influencer culture.

How did Silicon Valley's "cool capitalism" and alternative media evolve into an engine for modern authoritarianism? Dr. AJ Bauer and Dr. Paula Chakravartty join CR Amplified to unpack the political economy, media strategies, and global impact of the new American right.

How did jazz evolve into an unlikely diplomatic force for the United States? Professor James Ketterer joins CR Amplified to revisit the history, tensions, and global impact of jazz diplomacy

Verbal gestures toward recognition of a Palestinian state mean little without practical policies to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law

U.S.-Iranian relations changed dramatically as the 1979 Islamic Revolution approached. The U.S. Christian Missionaries in Iran were not immune to these political transformations

Many see the United States and Iran as sworn enemies, but few are aware about the deep history of the relationship between the two countries. A focal point of this shared history can be seen through Christian missionaries present in Tehran during the first half of the 20th century.

The war in Sudan is entering its second year. In 2019, Sudan witnessed a massive popular revolution that ousted its former president, Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled for over two decades. Sudanese civilians were key in bringing down al-Bashir and establishing a civilian government in his place. Two armed organizations also played an important role in the revolution: the government’s military, called Sudanese Armed Forces, known as the SAF, and the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces,  » Read more about: The War in Sudan—with Amira Ahmed and Manuel Schwab: CR Amplified ep. 2  »