The Global Current

Ready, Set, Boycott: The 2022 Beijing Olympics

The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, and this year is no short of controversy. Allegations of human rights violations, censorship, and Western diplomatic boycotts all accompany this year's games. We dive into the details.

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Maryam Ali and Christopher Benitez-Cuartas. Afterward, News Briefer Joshua Powanda recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Hamzah Khan, Host - Drew Starbuck, Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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Expert Spotlight: Dir. Aviva Rosenthal

Join the Global Current today for its third expert interview conducted by Kristen McGuire.

Aviva Rosenthal is the Director of the Office of International Relations at the Smithsonian Institution, where she oversees the successful implementation of the Institution's extensive variety of programs, projects, and research. As Director, she also continues to help develop and sustain strategic partnerships. She has had a career with over 25 years of experience in various sectors, and has been a part of the Smithsonian Institution since 2013.

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Expert Spotlight: Phil Gurski

Join the Global Current today for its second expert interview conducted by Liam Brucker-Casey.

Phil Gurski is the president and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Limited, and hosts his own podcast and YouTube channel where he discusses counter-terrorism and intelligence. Gurski has extensive experience with counter-terrorism and government intelligence in Canada as an analyst for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Gurski has written six books concerning terrorism and his most recent book, “The Peaceable Kingdom: A History of Terrorism in Canada From Confederation To The Present” is out now.

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Crisis At the Border: EU Countries Clash over Migrant Crisis at the Belarus-Poland Border

EU nations are on edge following a surge of predominantly Middle-Eastern migrants at the Poland-Belarus border. Leaders within the bloc have condemned the Belarusian government, which some say has purposefully placed migrants on the border to apply pressure. 

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Catherine Anderson and Christopher Benitez-Cuartas. Afterward, News Briefer Drew Starbuck recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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Ethiopia Erupts: The Tigray-Ethiopia War

Ethiopia is embroiled in conflict. A year after the beginning of the war in the country's Tigray, central government forces are on the retreat and momentum has shifted against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Now, with other rebel groups joining the fray, Ethiopia looks to be headed in the direction of a full-blown civil war. 

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the leak and the public reaction with Analysts David Babigian and Hamzah Khan. Afterward, News Briefer Annie Hebel recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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President in Crisis: Brazil‘s Bolsonaro Investigated for Crimes Against Humanity

Brazil's fiery president, Jair Bolsonaro, has served as a global image of right-wing populism since he was first elected in 2018. Today, however, his authoritarian policies have spurred several legal and political challenges against him, including a new investigation at the International Criminal Court on crimes against humanity committed by the administration. 

Join the Global Current today as we discuss the pending case with Analysts Liam Brucker-Casey and Shweta Parthasarathy. Afterward, News Briefer Hamzah Khan recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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The Boiling Strait: Chinese-Taiwan Tensions Escalate

Tensions between Taiwan and mainland China are escalating amid a new wave of Chinese military aggression. The political situation, which is mired in historical issues dating back to the Chinese Civil War, remains fragile as the United States ramps up its support for Taiwan while attempting to avoid conflict. Although it seemed unlikely just a year ago, some analysts are predicting a Chinese invasion of the island in the near future.

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the situation in the Taiwan Strait with Analysts Kristen McGuire and Drew Starbuck. Afterward, News Briefer Christopher Benitez-Cuartas recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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The Facebook Files: Internal Documents Leaked by Whistleblower Draws Criticism Worldwide

When former Facebook engineer Frances Haugen broke ranks and leaked a trove of internal company documents, the embattled social media giant found itself yet again in hot water and the public's disgrace. The documents reveal, among other things, awareness among Facebook leadership that its platform negatively impacts the mental health of some of its youngest users while being used to host hate speech and spread misinformation. The leak set off a firestorm, with many politicians and activists calling for new regulations and action from the company. 

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the leak and the public reaction with Analysts Jackie Ballard and Kasia Kostraba. Afterward, News Briefer Sydney Dyer recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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Opening the Box: Pandora Papers Expose Hidden Wealth of World Leaders

It's been a rough month for some kleptocrats. The Pandora Papers, a trove of documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists this October, has revealed a huge network of connections between the world's rich and powerful and offshore money hiding institutions. Figures from the King of Jordan to the prime minister of the Czech Republic have been implicated in the leak. 

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the leak and its implications with Analysts Harshana Ghoorhoo and Andrea Hebel. Afterward, News Briefer Christopher Benitez-Cuartas recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!

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Expert Spotlight: Sean Mayberry

Sit down with Global Current for its inaugural expert interview conducted by Jackie Ballard.

Sean Mayberry is a former diplomat and social marketer who believes that treating depression in women in Africa is the most simple and cost-effective way to address systemic poverty. Sean implemented successful HIV/AIDS and malaria programs in Africa for years and saw firsthand how undetected, untreated depression negatively affected people’s lives.  As a result, in 2013, Sean founded StrongMinds, a social enterprise with the mission of improving the mental health of women in Africa.

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