The International Informant
by The International Informant
Welcome to the International Informant, York Global Affairs's podcast. This bite-sized, biweekly podcast series is designed to give you an understanding of the worlds major events. The podcast is split into two sections. Section one consists of a round-up of five major news stories, taken from YGA's written journal, The Brief. The second section is an interview with a guest from within YGA who will offer a more in-depth and unique analysis of an international event of their choosing.
Episodes
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In the Spotlight and the Shadows: Canada, Myanmar, and American attention
In this latest episode, Joe, Gavin, and Daniel break down two seemingly distant but connected global developments: Canada and Myanmar. First, we take a look at how Trump's threats are shaping not only the upcoming elections in Canada but the entire political landscape. Next, we turn to Myanmar...
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Winners and Losers in Germany and Canada
This week, Joe is joined by George Hutton to firstly discuss the results of the recent German elections before diving into Canadian politics. We take a look at the key takeaways for the state of polarisation and division in Germany, as well as the future of aid to Ukraine. Turning to Canada, we...
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Humanitarian Crisis in DRC and Political Turmoil in Germany
In this episode, Joe, Gavin, Daniel, and Dylan discuss two major shirking the headlines. First, we discuss the serious escalation of violence along the DRC-Rwanda border and seizure of territory by the M23 rebels, prompting a humanitarian crisis in the region. Next, we talk German politics; as…
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2024: The Year of Elections
2024 was a huge year for elections, being held in over 70 countries throughout the year. This week, in a retrospective on the year, Joe is joined by Ralph, Gavin, and Louis for a discussion of some individual elections, as well as some broader trends and projections going forward. It's a great...
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An Orange Dawn: What Trump's Win Means for Global Affairs
In this episode, we begin with a short section of global headlines, Around the World in Brief, covering stories from Haiti to Korea! In the second section, I will be joined by Ralph, the Chair of YGA, for a discussion on the implication of Trump's return to the White House. Enjoy!
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YGA in Conversation with Matthew Barzun
Welcome back to the YGA podcast! For this episode, we share a recording of YGA's conversation and Q&A with ex-US ambassador to the UK, Matthew Barzun. Led by YGA's Chair, Ralph, Matthew talks to us about his experience, the US-UK relationship, leadership, and more. We hope you enjoy.
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Crisis in Yemen
Aidan and Owen are filling in this week to talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the background to the current crisis and the recent developments following the Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, almost ten years after the outbreak of the Yemen civil war in 2014. Also,...
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The Dutch Election
The podcast is back with some in-depth analysis of the parliamentary election in the Netherlands held on 22nd November 2023. In this episode, Peter provides insight on the Dutch election result which saw the rise of populist and far-right parties and the decline of some of the major ruling…
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Military Coup in Myanmar
In this episode we hear the personal experience of a student from Myanmar of the military coup that occurred in February 2021. Along with a breakdown of some of the biggest international issues as of late, this episode offers an important insight into how large international events take their…
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Qatar-EU Scandal
Jump back into the International Informant with our first interview of the year. On this episode we hear Orestis’s perspective on the Qatar-EU Scandal which has featured in the news over the past few weeks. We tackle the complexities and offer a clear and balanced view of what’s going on, why it...
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Trouble in Tigray
In this final episode before we in the podcasting world head off for a short Christmas break, YGA’s Editor-In-Chief, Neo, tells us what we need to know about the aftermath of the conflict in Ethiopia. Now that the conflict is ‘officially’ over, we look back at what caused it in the first place…
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What's going on in Mali?
Jump back into the International Informant after our bi-weekly break and get yourself clued up on the goings on in Mali. In this episode, we have Herb bringing us a detailed download of the security situation in the West African country. Know nothing about it? Caught a glimpse of it on the news…
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All Things Nicaragua
Caught yourself wondering what's going on in the largest country in the Central American isthmus lately? Thought you might have. In this episode of The International Informant, our very own Chair at York Global Affairs comes on the podcast to get us up to speed on all things Nicaragua and its...
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Chile's Constitution
In this episode, Rachael is joined by Eleanor Austin who fills our listeners in on the current constitutional conundrum unfolding in Chile. What constitutional change was on offer to Chileans? Why did they reject it? What’s next for the people of Chile and the fraught issue of their constitution?...
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Protocol Problems
If you're hoping to get to grips with the political situation in Northern Ireland, you've come to the right place. In this week's episode, our Vice-Chair at YGA, Aidan O'Connor, gives us his thoughts on the Northern Ireland Protocol, its problems, political controversies, and how its very…
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Episode 7 - Rachael Ward on the French Presidential Election
Welcome to the seventh episode. In this week's episode we look at the former Botswanan President's criminal charge, the new president of East Timor, the introduction of constitutional carry laws in the US and the return of a thought extinct plant in Ecuador. This episode's guest is Racheal Ward,...
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Episode 6 - Max Adbulgani on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Welcome to the sixth episode. In this week's episode we look at the UN's attempt to raise aid for Yemen, the UK Foreign Secretary's calls for a paradigm shift due to the Ukraine conflict, New Zealand opening up their boarder to the vaccinated and lastly the possibility of a left-wing president in...
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Episode 5 - Neo Allert on the change in German Foreign Policy
Welcome to the fifth episode. In this week's episode, we look at the Ugandan Parliament's new Covid law, the Iran Mall, new trade trends between the Republic and Northern Ireland, the crash in the Australian dollar and lastly the liberalising of abortion laws in Columbia. This week's guest is Neo...
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Episode 4 - Eleanor Austin on the Venezuelan Migrant Crisis
Welcome to the fourth episode. In this week's episode, the society's secretary Harry Padoan is hosting. He looks at the anti-monarchy protests in Eswatini, the chronic pollution in Mongolia's capital and lastly the forth cabinet appointed by the president of Peru in just six months. This weeks...
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Episode 3 - Frank Roberts on the Coup in Burkina Faso
Welcome to the third episode. In this week's episode, we look at the ceasefire between Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan, the potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, the avoidance of a Russo-Irish naval clash, the deadliness of Mexico for journalists, and lastly the start of the 2022 election campaign in...
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Episode 2 - Rachael Ward on the UK Channel Crossings
Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In this week's episode, we look at the possible end to Second Libyan Civil War, the Saudi-lead coalition airstrikes on the Houthi rebels in Yemen, the introduction of a "health tax" on the unvaccinated in Quebec and lastly the impact of an underwater...
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Episode 1 - Harry Padoan on China's Historical Resolution
Welcome to the first episode of the International Informant. This is the new and rebranded podcast of York Global Affairs. The structure of the International Informant is the same as our previous incarnation; five news stories and our guest interview. In this weeks episode, we look at plans for a...
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Episode 3 - Joe Mawer on the Uzbekistan Presidential election
In our fourth episode, we look at the military coup in Sudan, the new marriage of ex-Princess Mako in Japan, the continuing Anglo-French fishing dispute, the Democratic Party's disagreements with Biden's domestic legislation and lastly the forging of a new relationship between Venezuela and Iran....
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Episode 2 - Adam Spencer on the HGV Driver Shortage
In the second episode, we look at the change of President in Guinea, Tajikikistan's stance against the Taliban, Biden's up and coming infrastructure bill in the US, the return of the Daintree rainforest to the Aboriginal population in Australia and lastly the poverty situation in Venezuela. Next,...
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Episode 1 - Luke Jones on UK Foreign Policy
In our first podcast episode, we explain the structure of the podcast before proceeding with the show. Our stories in this episode cover recent events in the US, Morocco, India, Germany and a Global Witness Report. Our guest is Luke Jones, the society's chairman and he answers a few questions…
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About this show
Welcome to the International Informant, York Global Affairs's podcast. This bite-sized, biweekly podcast series is designed to give you an understanding of the worlds major events. The podcast is split into two sections. Section one consists of a round-up of five major news stories, taken from YGA's written journal, The Brief. The second section is an interview with a guest from within YGA who will offer a more in-depth and unique analysis of an international event of their choosing.
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