The Global Review

In this episode of the Global Review, Diego Rodrigues interviews Dr. Kathryn Hochstetler, author and lead researcher on the connections between development and environmental politics.Latin America's unique position (00:00)Old vs New models of development (9:01)Energy vs Electricity (13:45)Domestic Climate Politics (17:40)Agribusiness sector in Brazil (20:15)PAC e Plano Nova Indústria (28:45)Brazil's ambiguous position internationally (39:20)The role of BNDES (48:30)International Climate Finance (54:20)Is Brazil a great power in environmental governance? (1:02:05)

In this episode of the Global Review, podcast officers Han Hor and Zhi Yu Ong sit down with The Economist Africa Correspondent, Tom Gardner, to discuss the recent events and implications of the Tigray War, which occurred between 2020-2022.When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, a new hope for peace and prosperity in the country was on the horizon. Yet, this hope was short-lived. Tigray's leaders saw the Prime Minister’s reforms as an attempt to centralise power and destroy Ethiopia's federal system. The feud came to a head in September, when Tigray defied the central government to hold its own regional election. Since November 2020, fighting and ethnopolitical tensions continue to be the status quo in Africa’s second most populous country, posing threats to the stability of the Horn of Africa.In today’s episode of The Global Review, we look forward to analysing the war through three key focus points: The cracks in Ethiopia’s governance that ultimately led to its Civil War, Prime Minister Abiy’s agenda and motivations behind the War; and the future of the nation. Today we’re exploring the roles of governance, propaganda and the injustices that arise from them; as well as in the bigger picture, the importance of digital literacy for autonomy.

In today's episode of The Global Review, podcast officers Han Hor and Adele Kavaliauskaite sit down with Tim Judah, a Special Correspondent for the Economist, to discuss the Russian-Ukraine War. As of the 24th of February, 2024, the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its third year. What started out as an ambitious Blitz-krieg, with Vladimir Putin expecting to take Kyiv within just 3 days, has evolved into an exhausting stalemate for both sides across a roughly 1,000 kilometre long front-line. The human impact of the war is not to be underestimated. The UNHCR, for instance, estimates over 6 million Ukrainian refugees across Europe, though the figures of internally displaced people remain of equal concern. In today’s episode of The Global Review, we look forward to analysing the war through three key focus points: The Russian and Ukrainian strategies, the role of the International and finally, the future of the conflict. Join us as we delve into the roles of the leaders, military and public morale along the front, the international blocs, and the wider geopolitical consequences of this monumental war for bodies such as the EU and NATO.

This episode of the Global Review takes a different path by exploring different careers in international affairs. We will be joined with Samira Gasimova, a Governance Consultant at the World Bank, who will share with us her experiences being part of an international organisation. We will discuss the best means of breaking into the international development sector and what her role entails, the significance of working at the World Bank within the context of contemporary global issues, and finally giving any advice to people who wish to pursue a career in an international organisation.

This episode of The Global Review seeks to follow-up on the Castillo Dilemma. We discuss with Professor Cynthia Sanborn, with experience in international relations, on the wide implication for the Peruvian political instability on Latin America Politics and economics.

Followed by an attempt to dissolve the congress, president Castillo was removed from its offices which triggered a series of protests. This episode of The Global Review seeks to examine the struggle between Castillo and Congress, the nature of Peruvian politics and the mass movement.

This episode of The Global Review seeks to examine the question of contested Tibetan sovereignty, as well as the future of Tibet as a nation-state in the context of contemporary political developments. Our principal line of enquiry will address themes such as Tibetan governance, passive or non-violent resistance, Chinese territorial ambitions, and relevant provisions of international law. Dr. Sangay’s insights regarding the extent of Tibetan administrative authority and the efficacy of governments-in-exile will be central to examining the case concerning Tibet as a unique episode of contested sovereignty.

Two years ago, over 1 million Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago to demand a more inclusive and representative social contract, with chants announcing "Chile Despertó!" (Chile has awakened). As a result of the protests, Chile inaugurated its Constitutional Convention, which to many, is an unprecedented innovative tool that can bring about a democratic watershed in the country. Nevertheless, with the uncertainty of the presidential election, violence against the Mapuche indigenous people, and the persistence of the neoliberalism economic model, it is unclear if the Convention really will alter Chile's flawed democratic reality. To help us detangle this and more, in this episode of The Global Review we are joined by William Skewes-Cox, International Human Rights Lawyer and Latin American Political Analyst.