Hosted by Akshobh Giridharadas and Brandon Duke, THE GLOBAL DETAIL uses interviews with experts and stalwarts, along with documentary-style storytelling, to deep-dive into the various nuances of political issues around the world. Join us as we go behind the headlines, beyond borders to broaden our perspectives and deepen our understanding.
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the diplomacy of a killing| amb. husain haqqani and amb. cameron munter
What happens when you find your worst enemy is safely hidden in an ally country? Cameron Munter was the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan when the United States found and killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. Husain Haqqani was the Pakistani Ambassador to the United States. Both ambassadors tell their story as we examine the Rashomon Effect of this historic incident.
the conundrum of charity and change| reham khan
As a journalist and the ex-wife of the current Pakistani Prime Minister, Reham Khan has unique insight into the politics of charitable work and the challenges one meets when trying to make change in a conservative Islamic society like Pakistan. We spoke to her during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic in India & Pakistan to get her views on the state of politics in the region.
intersections of identity| aatish taseer
Few authors know the might of the pen over the sword like novelist and columnist Aatish Taseer, who has been both celebrated and censured for his work by individuals and governments. Born to an Indian Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, Aatish Taseer is a writer whose background gives him unique insight into the politics of the Subcontinent.
the method in the madness of vladimir putin| christopher miller
As Ukraine defends itself from the ongoing Russian invasion, Christopher Miller, an Assistant Professor of International History at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, delves into the mindset of Vladimir Putin and the politics of Russia that created this conflict.
Taliban 2.0: tribalism, tenacity and tragedy in afghanistan| michael kugelman
Within days of American withdrawal, Afghanistan fell under Taliban control with a speed that took much of the world by surprise. Akshobh Giridharadas spoke with Michael Kugelman Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia at the Wilson Center, to get his assessment of how it happened and of life in Afghanistan in the era of Taliban 2.0
systems against scarcity| fighting famine in the 21st century| sir mark lowcock
In the wake of wars, climate change, and scarce resources, Sir Mark Lowcock, a former U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, talks about the strategies and systems needed to combat a potential food crisis around the globe.
equity and impact in the global south| amanda glassman and julia kaufman
Amanda Glassman and Julia Kaufman from the Center for Global Development talk about evaluating the effectiveness of aid and intervention programs in the area known as the Global South.
crescent and the chakra: india and pakistan at 75| wajahat.s.khan
Noted Pakistan journalist Wajahat S. Khan talks about Pakistan, the Partition and the perils of the military state as both India and Pakistan celebrate 75 years of independence.