The World as We Hear it
FP’s five best podcast episodes of 2024.
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Russia Bombards Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles
Drone strikes and a cyberattack from Moscow also targeted vital Ukrainian infrastructure.
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Who Were the Winners and Losers of 2024?
Matt and Emma take a look back at a turbulent year in global politics.
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Samantha Power on Biden’s Foreign Aid Legacy
The USAID chief on Gaza and why she feels she can make more of a difference in government than outside it.
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Without Women’s Rights, Syria Risks Failed-State Status
Misogyny is not a cultural issue—it is a driver of extremism.
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Will Trump Dismantle Biden’s Clean Energy Initiatives?
Climate envoy John Podesta on why clean energy investments “are here to stay.”
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The World Must Recognize Climate Refugees
As the planet warms, the people most affected still don’t qualify for protections under international law.
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What Trump’s Personalized Presidency Means for China
There are obstacles to achieving closer ties on both sides, but Beijing could find a way to strike deals.
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Who Lost More Weapons—Russia in Syria or America in Afghanistan?
After the collapse of their client states, both patrons left behind a trove of military equipment.
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Would Trump Have Responded Differently to Seoul’s Crisis?
A thought experiment that may shed light on the U.S. president-elect’s second term.
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What China Got Right in Latin America
To compete in the region, a second Trump administration needs to do more than saber-rattle.
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Why Video Games Matter in Foreign Policy
The gaming industry is tied to disinformation, intelligence threats, and more.
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Macron Appoints Centrist Ally to Be France’s Next Prime Minister
François Bayrou must prioritize finalizing an emergency budget bill to avoid a shutdown of state services.
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What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Dec. 7: Mass protests in Georgia, the end of the Assad regime in Syria, and hacking allegations in South Korea.
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How Trump’s Return Will Impact the Chip Wars
A central question is where the president-elect will land on tariffs—and how China might retaliate.
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How Post-Assad Syria Could Unleash a New Regional Order
Turkey can calm Arab nations fearful of an Islamist takeover by inviting Syria’s neighbors and the Gulf states to play a central role in the political transition.
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Why Giorgia Meloni Loves Antonio Gramsci
Countering the left’s cultural hegemony has become an obsession on the Italian right—and they’re turning to a communist philosopher for ideas.
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Yoon Vows to Fight Impeachment, Insurrection Probes
The South Korean president’s decision to defend his martial law order only bolstered party support for his ouster.
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Trump’s Latest Appointments
In recent days, the U.S. president-elect has announced a slew of new hires for his incoming administration.
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Your Syria Questions, Answered
What Bashar al-Assad’s fall means for Syria, the Middle East, and beyond.
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Georgia’s Pro-Europe Protesters Are Facing Down Police Violence
Tbilisi’s streets have become the site of nightly conflicts.
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Why Are Cuba and the U.S. Still Mired in the Cold War?
How a historic reconciliation deal unraveled.
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Foreign Powers Reevaluate Ties with Damascus
Syria’s new regime is prioritizing justice and the return of refugees as it engages with foreign nations.
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BJP Sends a Message With U.S. ‘Deep State’ Comments
Alleging a conspiracy against India, the ruling party telegraphs camaraderie with Trump.
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What to Know About the Man Who Toppled Assad
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has worked for years to rebrand himself, but has he truly broken from his al Qaeda past?