The Global Current

Ticking Atomic Bomb: The Iran Nuclear Deal

U.S.-Iran relations are back in the spotlight amid signals by the Biden administration that it is willing to rejoin the Iran Nuclear Deal. However, both sides have yet to open formal talks even as Iran is set to elect a new president - one who may be less willing to cut a deal.

Today, join the Global Current as Analysts Liam Brucker-Casey and Mark Gorman break down the current state of the deal, the stakes for each side, and potential options for the Biden administration and the Islamic Republic. Before our discussion, News Briefer Shweta Parthasarathy updates us on pressing news around the world. 

 

This episode was brought to you thanks to:

Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang

Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon, Joaquin Matamis

Host - Valentina Orejarena

Technical Producers - Brittney Segura, Joel Moran

Assistant Technical Producer - Jason Maryeski

 

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Protesting Putin: Alexei Navalny’s Arrest

President Vladimir Putin has held an iron grip on Russian politics for the past two decades. However, the recent arrest of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's fiercest critic, has sparked new mass protests against the government. Today, join the Global Current as Analysts Kasia Kostraba and Jackie Ballard break down the current state of Russian politics, the protesters' demands, and international implications of Russian upheaval. Before our discussion, News Briefer Shweta Parthasarathy updates us on pressing news around the world. 

This episode was brought to you thanks to:

Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang

Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon, Joaquin Matamis

Host - Valentina Orejarena

Technical Producers - Brittney Segura, Joel Moran

Assistant Technical Producer - Jason Maryeski

Keep it current with us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent!

 

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Exploring the U.S. Capitol Riots: Terrorism, Technology, and Propaganda

When pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, Americans and people around the world were stunned. Today, tune in to Global Current as we bring you a special episode breaking down the riots through the lenses of terrorism, technology, and propaganda. Guests featured in this episode are Dr. Joseph Huddleston, a Diplomacy professor and terrorism expert, Dr. James Kimble, a Communications professor and propaganda expert, and Professor John Shannon, J.D., a Legal Studies professor and technology expert. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Jarrett Dang Associate Producer- Joaquin Matamis, Jasmine DeLeon Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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The U.S. Presidential Election: Will a Biden Administration Change U.S. Foreign Policy?

Just a few short weeks ago, the United States citizens elected Presidential candidate Joe Biden over the current administration. Today, tune in to the Global Current's last podcast of the semester to see the implications a Biden presidency may have on US Foreign policy. Analysts Jackie Ballard and Eric Bunce discuss what the administration may do on domestic issues and expand the discussion on how the Biden administration might handle relations with China, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and North Korea. As we compare the current administration's foreign policy with that of the newly elected administration, you don't want to miss today's episode. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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How will France’s crackdown on ‘Islamic terrorism’ alienate Muslim nations?

After a student beheaded their teacher in France for showing a caricature of Mohammed, the nation took a turn for the worse and began implementing harsh regulations on French Muslim citizens. Today, join the Current as Jackie Ballard sets the stage to discuss what this means for Muslim nations. Analysts Mark Gorman and Hamzah Khan dive deeper into this topic, showing the implications of France's actions both nationally and internationally. Want to learn more? Hit play and be sure to subscribe to the Global Current for more of international occurrences and their impacts today. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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Can Pope Francis’s Remarks on Same-Sex Marriage Bring Greater Global LGBT Rights?

By now, we have all heard what Pope Francis has to say on same-sex marriage. Coming from him, it is revolutionary. But what does it mean? What will come out of it? Can it Bring more LGBT rights? Whether you are Catholic or atheist, this podcast is for you. Today, join the Current as Analysts Annie Hebel and Eric Bunce debate the significance of Pope Francis's Remarks, accompanied by Briefer Jasmine DeLeon. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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Afghan Negotiations in Qatar: Can Diplomacy Resolve the 40-Year-Old Civil War?

An ongoing conflict going almost half a century-long comes close to its resolution... 40 years later, could this be resolved with diplomacy? Brady Black serves as the briefer in today's episode and walks you through the progression of this conflict. Brady is Joined by analysts Sebastian Kopec and Sara Fakik, who contextualize what the negotiations in Qatar may really mean. It's been quite some time since it began, catch the Current today to know the latest on these negotiations. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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Nagorno- Karabakh Cease-Fire Begins: Will Russia Play a Role in Ending Hostilities?

Interested in better understanding the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire? You're in the right place. While we're all curious about the prospects of how this conflict will end, we might be neglecting an important question, will Russia play a role in ending these hostilities? If so, how? Maybe we all just curious why Russia is so involved in the ceasefire. If this sounds interesting to you, stay a while and see what you think about Russia's involvement in the conflict. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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Belarus: Will Anti-Government Protesters Succeed?

Join analysts Kasia Kostraba and Joshua Powanda along with briefer Hamzah as they discuss the repercussions of an election gone wrong. Today on the Current, learn how the protest came about, government actions taken against protestors ( in many ways against human rights), and what the protest looks like. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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The COVAX Treaty: Should the US Stay Out of the UN’s Global Vaccine Pact?

Tune in as analysts, Analisa Espino and Jackie Ballard, along with Briefer Arezu Shamsaei discuss the pertinence of the US involvement or lack thereof in the UN's COVAX. This episode is brought to you thanks to; Executive Producer- Bella Fisher Associate Producer- Jarrett Dang Technical Producer- Brittney Segura Associate Tech Producer- Jason Maryeski Interview Producer- Tien Phan Hostess- Valentina Orejarera Love the Current? Catch us on instagram @TheGlobalCurrent

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