All Episodes - World Policy On Air
World Policy On Air is a podcast from the pages and website of World Policy Journal featuring former Newsweek On Air host David Alpern and conversations with experts and journalists from around the globe.
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World Policy On Air, Ep. 12: Abandoned
British journalist Nicholas Jubber discusses his new World Policy e-book, Abandoned: Life for Mali's Nomads in the Wake of War, with host David Alpern. Jubber describes how Malian nomads serve as the last bulwarks against jihadism in the war-torn Northern African country. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 11: The Next Unknown
CIA veteran Jack Devine joins host David Alpern to discuss the challenges in identifying the next global security risks. Despite the intelligence community's best efforts to thwart terrorism, there continue to be small- and large-scale attacks. And, according to Devine and his colleague Amanda Mattingly, these failures will continue to happen unless we start to embrace a less conventional approach to intelligence gathering. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 10: The Future of Islam
Professor Ziauddin Sardar joins host David Alpern to tackle the question of what it means to be a Muslim in the 21st century. From new interpretations of Shariah law in Morocco to a more critical analysis of Islam's role in Middle Eastern politics, Sardar argues that the future of the monotheistic religion depends on its ability to embrace a plurality of ideas and diversity of thought. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 9: 2015 African Elections
After six weeks of delays over "security concerns," former Nigerian dictator Muhammadu Buhari emerged as the successor to Goodluck Jonathan in the most recent Nigerian elections. David Stevens of Fireside Research discusses the results and gives a preview of other elections taking place across Africa. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 8: Hong Kong at the Crossroads
The pro-democracy Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong prompted a brutal response from Beijing at great cost to the city’s economy. Hong Kong-based attorney Alvin Y. H. Cheung discusses with host David Alpern how 25 years after the Tiananmen Square Massacre the city finds itself at a critical crossroads. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 7: "Redrawing Europe's Map"
A wave of political populism is surging through France and Europe at large. World Policy On Air host David Alpern discusses with Josse de Voogd, author of "Redrawing Europe's Map" from the Winter 2014/15 issue of the Journal, the significant electoral shifts taking place in European parliamentary elections. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 6: "Africa's Last Colony"
Host David Alpern speaks with Algiers-based journalist Hannah Rae Armstrong about her recent article in World Policy Journal, "Africa's Last Colony." In their conversation, Armstrong examines how Morocco has illegally exploited Western Sahara for its resources and argues the Sahrawi refugees may be forced to take up arms once again. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 5: "Choosing Jihad"
Host David Alpern speaks with Tunis-based journalist Simon Speakman Cordall on the appeal of radical Islam in the shadow of the Arab Spring and what Tunisian officials are doing to curtail the spread of extremist rhetoric. Plus, Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports gives us the White House’s take on Netanyahu’s visit to Congress. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 4: Promise or Peril?
Do Israel's upcoming elections represent its last chance at making peace with the Palestinians? Dr. Alon Ben-Meir of New York University explores this and more for World Policy in his article, “Choosing Between Promise or Peril.” He speaks with host David Alpern about the promise of the Arab Peace Initiative and the dangers of a toxic residue that lingers between neighbors and enemies. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 3: "The Syriza Triumph"
Does a victory for Greece's leftist Syriza party mean a "Grexit" from the eurozone? Host David Alpern speaks with Peter Atwater about his recent post for the World Policy blog, "The Syriza Triumph," and what this says about confidence in the EU. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 2: "Putin, Power, and Europe"
Host David Alpern speaks with World Policy Fellow Nina Khrushcheva, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of International Affairs at The New School and great-grand daughter of former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. She offers her comments on Russian journalist Andrei Babitskiy's analysis for the current issue of World Policy Journal. World Policy On Air Archive
World Policy On Air, Ep. 1: "Europe Under Fire"
Host David Alpern speaks with Patrice de Beer, author of the lede story for the Winter 2014/2015 edition of World Policy Journal, titled "Europe: Flailing or Divided?" He discusses the state of European unity in the light of the recent ttack on the weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo in France. World Policy On Air Archive