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The Root of the Issue

by Sycamore Institute

Education

This podcast serves as an avenue for undergraduate students at American University to talk about global issues from their own perspective.

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Episodes

  1. Armor! Tanks and Potential Counters

    Armor has gone through many different iterations through the eras of combat history; from leather, to chain and plate mail, to composite armor. Alongside human defenses, cavalry units and defenses have changed too. When horses began to be used as combat tools, they received their own armor sets....

  2. Taiwan: Is Conflict Imminent?

    How much do YOU know about Taiwan? It sure is in the news almost every day now, and if the questions listed below peak your interest give this a listen since we discuss them and so much more in this week's episode of Root of the Issue! Is Taiwan a state? If not a state then what is Taiwan? Do you...

  3. Insurgencies! What are they and why should anyone care about them?

    In today's episode, we discuss what insurgencies are, why we as students enjoy learning about them, why policymakers should care about them, and why they will continue to be a threat to the international system. We provide historical and current examples, as well as explain the difference between...

  4. Oh what to do about Ukraine?

    Hello and welcome back to The Root of the Issue. In this week's episode, we will be discussing the current situation in Ukraine! We will be offering our thoughts on the matter, each of the actors (the US, Russia, and NATO mostly). We will go over known facts, supposed or estimated next moves from...

  5. Olympic Boycotts: Do They Matter?

    The Olympics are an opportunity for the world's best athletes to compete every 2 years and to earn national pride for their home countries. But what happens when the hosting nation has committed some terrible human rights violations? Do other nations refuse to participate? Not generally. What...

  6. The Uncommon Factor: Inside Rebellion!

    In today’s podcast, we will be discussing some uncommon characteristics and assets that rebel groups use for their advantage and the ramifications of such choices. This podcast will follow a general trajectory of rebel group formation and function. We will start with a few questions and responses...

About this show

This podcast serves as an avenue for undergraduate students at American University to talk about global issues from their own perspective.

Hosted by

Sycamore Institute

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Education

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Root of the Issue have?

The Root of the Issue has 6 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 27, 2022.

What is The Root of the Issue about?

This podcast serves as an avenue for undergraduate students at American University to talk about global issues from their own perspective.

How often does The Root of the Issue release new episodes?

The Root of the Issue publishes monthly, based on its 6 episodes since November 2021.

Who hosts The Root of the Issue?

The Root of the Issue is created and hosted by Sycamore Institute.
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