Matters of State - Underreported Issues in World News & International Relations
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Young professionals in Washington, DC get together weekly to discuss underreported global issues over drinks.

Sports Diplomacy

Sporting events such as the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup never fail to capture the world’s attention, no matter what other international events are ...
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Spotlight: Mongolia

In this episode, we focus on Mongolia, one of the least densely populated countries in the world at 2 people per square kilometer. We outline the hist...
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Human-Wildlife Conflict

In this episode, we speak with Mark Hofberg from the International Fund for Animal Welfare to talk about human-wildlife conflict. We discuss the inher...
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The East African Community

In this episode, we discuss the origins, successes, and challenges of the East African Community, a political and economic bloc comprising Burundi, Ke...
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Compromised Infrastructure

In this episode, we explore the history of compromised infrastructure, which countries are engaged in this kind of behavior, and what sort of advantag...
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Piracy

Over the past ten years, the world has seen a strong resurgence of piracy, particularly around the Horn of Africa. While international coalitions have...
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Estonia’s E-Residency

As we become more and more dependent on the internet, basic notions such a person’s country of residence are shifting. Estonia is the first country in...
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