The Missing Piece [International]

With the government shutdown, it looks like American political system is facing more challenges these days. Thousands upon thousands of federal employees are left with no paychecks, which could go on forever. While people are feeling dismayed by the US political polarization, outside Washington D.C., foreign policies are also facing hurdles, too. Iran is seeking more support from Europe, as the sanctions will not be lifted for a while. In this brand-new episode, Dr. Jamsheed K. Choksy, a Distinguished Professor of Iranian and Central Eurasian Studies, joins the conversation.

Dr. Jamsheed K. Choksy is Distinguished Professor of Iranian and Central Eurasian Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and Director of the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center at Indiana University.

After President Donald Trump's speech at UN last week, international diplomats and economists, even more politicians start to question if it is time that UN should find a new home. It is more than solving those crisis around the world, UN should be apolitical. In fact, it is not today. In this brand-new episode, Dr. Marcus Vinicius De Freitas, a Senior Fellow at Policy Center for the New South joins the latest show to talk more.

Dr. Marcus Vinicius De Freitas focuses on International Law, International Relations and Brazil, and is currently a Visiting Professor of International Law and International Relations at China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, China.

2025, under the complication of politics and economic agenda, it is high time that we should ask the question: How are we seeing the future? Better yet, is there anything that we can borrow from the past? The answer is "YES." The legacy of ancient civilizations extends far beyond historical curiosity. Their innovations in math, engineering, and governance form the bedrock of many modern systems. Understanding these connections helps us appreciate the depth of our cultural roots. In the brand-new episode, Will invites Mr. Johan Norberg to join the show.

Mr. Johan Norberg is an author, lecturer and documentary filmmaker, born in Sweden. He received his M.A. in the History of Ideas from the University of Stockholm, and is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington D.C. and the European Centre for International Political Economy in Brussels. His new book is called "Peak Human: What We Can Learn From History’s Greatest Civilizations."

Current political complications demand the answers and the international security from leaders across the spectrum, especially how political and economic polarization continue to rise. International citizens are expecting dramatic changes from leaders, and how voices ought to be heard. Looking back, America has its own ups and downs, while leaders demonstrated their charms and personalities, take George Washington for example. During the most difficult moments in history, Washington made it through. How did he pull off all the "tricks?" How about his passion and drive for naval forces?

Dr. Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy FRHS is an academic historian and professor of history at the University of Virginia. His new book is about to be out soon.

China–Iran trade relations have expanded in recent years, driven by economic, energy, and strategic cooperation. As Iran's largest trading partner, China conducts billions of dollars in bilateral trade annually, primarily through Iranian oil exports and Chinese manufactured goods. China is aiming to expand its land and outreach in the Middle East, while Iran is able to serve as the mechanism. Is this all concerning to the West? Should America be worried about the Chinese impact over the Middle East?

Dr. Jamsheed K. Choksy is Distinguished Professor of Iranian and Central Eurasian Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and Director of the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center at Indiana University.

Since sitting US President Donald Trump changed the political and economic games, the entire world seems to be more anxious about the current global trade system. It is one thing to understand how trade works, it is another major concern that global trade is depending on being "fair and equal." Some expert believes that American economy is heading towards isolation, instead of global unity. China is gaining more economic momentum while strengthening the international economic ties. In this new episode, Dr. Marcus Vinicius De Freitas, a Senior Fellow at Policy Center for the New South, joins the show to talk more.

Dr. Marcus Vinicius De Freitas is Senior Fellow at Policy Center for the New South, focusing on International Law, International Relations and Brazil, and is currently a Visiting Professor of International Law and International Relations at China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, China.

Everyone is very much familiar with YMCA, a well-known place for physical and mentor well-being. Meanwhile, if we trace back the history of this place, various people in history got started at YMCA. This place is the magical site for miracles. William Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. His new book is called "Courageous Christianity: How a 19th century revival sparked the Muscular Christianity movement, Y.M.C.A. athletics, and a youth-led race to save the world."

The world anticipates the upcoming trilateral summit among American President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It is critical for the international community to understand the significance of such high-stake meeting. Meanwhile, the world awaits the voice from China, who is the current trading partner with Ukraine and Russia. In this brand-new episode, Dr. Alexander Motyl, a political scientist and a famous historian joins the latest show to talk about the details.

Dr. Alexander Motyl is a professor of political science at Rutgers-Newark. A specialist on Ukraine, Russia, and the USSR, and on nationalism, revolutions, empires, and theory, he is the author of 10 books of nonfiction.

Despite the fact that Trump-Putin Summit didn't meet the expectations for Trump, it looked like there would be another meeting between the two leaders. While we look at the political issues, it is time that we examine another critical aspect - Political Corruption. It has been so long since we looked at the impact upon the various formats of corruptions. It continues to impact the political and economic separations, especially today.

Michael Johnston is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science, Emeritus at Colgate University. Professor Johnston joins the latest conversation to share more from his amazing book.

According to the new book "107 Days," former vice president Kamala Harris documented the journey that she experienced during the 2024 presidential election. It was the first tell-it-all book for America to understand how Harris was chosen to replace Joe Biden. In her new book, she confessed lots of unheard stories and personal thoughts, reflections upon the entire journey. In this episode, Will and Ian Trottier discussed in-depth, regarding Harris presidential election and how democrats are losing the political charm among the voters.