Last weekend, participants in the Paris Climate Conference unveiled an agreement to curb the effects of climate change through a historic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. On today's show, World Policy Journal Editor Emeritus David A. Andelman summarizes his extensive coverage of this year's conference and discusses the future implementation of the agreement. World Policy On Air Archive

Earlier this week, a Venezuelan opposition coalition won a supermajority in the country's legislative elections, weakening the Socialist Party that has ruled the country for nearly 16 years. On today's episode, World Policy Journal contributor Christopher Reeve examines the economic factors that drove Venezuelans to vote against President Nicolás Maduro's administration. World Policy On Air Archive

Russian President Vladimir Putin has left no stone unturned in his quest to control digital media. On today's podcast, author Andrei Soldatov argues that despite the Kremlin’s aggressive attempts to shut down opposition voices online, the lack of hierarchy and rapid pace of change on the Internet may ultimately undermine these efforts. World Policy On Air Archive

In the wake of the Paris attacks, French, U.S., and Russian air forces increased their bombardment of Islamic State targets in Syria and Northern Africa. On today's episode, Jonathan Power explains why a strictly military approach alone will not solve the problem of the Islamic State. World Policy On Air Archive

Even before the tragic events in Paris a week ago, Sweden — widely regarded as the most progressive European country on asylum issues — was forced to backtrack on several of its commitments to aid Syrian refugees earlier this year. On today's episode, Damaso Reyes articulates the growing pressures on EU member states to close their doors to those fleeing terror and tyranny. World Policy On Air Archive

An estimated 40,000 people, including delegates from 190 nations, will gather in Paris this December to try and reach an international agreement to help the planet avoid the worst effects of climate change. On today's podcast, World Policy Journal editor emeritus David A. Andelman previews this year's crucial climate conference and discusses the relationship between climate change and global food demands. World Policy On Air Archive

The Turkish elections last weekend yielded a surprising win for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and prompted accusations of unfairness at the polls. Author, World Policy Institute fellow, and co-founder of Foreign Policy Interrupted Elmira Bayrasli joins host David Alpern on today's podcast to discuss the results and the curious role the Kurdish vote played in the AKP victory. World Policy On Air Archive

In the midst of economic struggle and societal disorder, Italy finds itself vulnerable to foreign interests looking to take advantage of European markets. On today's episode of World Policy On Air, former advisor to the Italian Minister of Finance Francesco Galietti details China’s subtle entrance into Italian manufacturing and power companies, which is driving a wedge through the Italian political elite. World Policy On Air Archive

On this week’s episode, Amy G. McDermott expands on her contribution to World Policy Journal's latest issue and sheds light on the dark side of the global food chain. She discusses food that is lost or wasted at various points along the supply chain, which according to the Food and Agriculture Organization amounts to 32 percent of food produced across the globe. World Policy On Air Archive

On today’s episode, World Policy Senior Fellow Jonathan Cristol explains why calls from rising powers and underrepresented regions to expand membership and transparency within the U.N. Security Council are flawed. He argues that the closed-door debates and veto powers held by the P5 better reflect the geopolitical realities of today than when the Council was first founded.  World Policy On Air Archive