The Global Current

A Broken Ceasefire: Conflict Resurges in Azerbaijan and Armenia

Conflict has once again broken in the Caucasus region between the nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, as the ceasefire between the two nations overseen by Russia has once again been broken. Fears remain that the border clashes could escalate to full-scale war once again between the neighbors two years after the previous war, which bring us to the question today of what is happening currently and how the situation will develop?

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jasmine De Leon, Associate Producers - Hamzah Khan and Eric Bunce, Host - Drew Starbuck, and Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia and Bobby Kile.

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Trust in Truss? New British Prime Minister Elected

The United Kingdom has experienced its fair share of political turmoil and upheaval in recent months and years which has led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In his place, Liz Truss of the Conservative Party has been elected to serve in his stead. The new Prime Minister faces no shortage of dilemmas as she ascends, in having to confront soaring energy prices, current labor unrest, and try to confront a health care system that is burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages. Which brings us to the question: how this will all play out?

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jasmine De Leon, Associate Producers - Hamzah Khan and Eric Bunce, Host - Drew Starbuck, and Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia and Bobby Kile.

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Encore: France Elects Emmanuel Macron for a Second Term

French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, solidifying his next five years in office after winning France's presidential election on April 24. His victory over Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, came with a margin of 13 percentage points but reflects the increasing division in France, which backed Macron by over 32 points in 2017.

Join the Global Current today as we dissect the vote and its global implications with Analysts Joshua Axton and Kieran Besançon. Afterward, News Briefer Peter Eggerding 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 De Leon and Hamzah Khan, Host - Drew Starbuck, Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia and Bobby Kile.

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Expelled: UN Votes to Suspend Russia From Human Rights Council

The United Nations General Assembly voted in early April to expel Russia from the body's Human Rights Council. The final vote tally was 93 to 24, with 58 abstentions, with major world powers like India, China, and Brazil refusing to join the U.S.-led effort against Vladimir Putin. Since then, many debates have emerged on the role of international institutions amid the War in Ukraine. 

Join the Global Current today as we delve into the measure and what it means for the international system with Analysts Kasia Kostraba and Thomas Johnson. Afterward, News Briefer Peter Eggerding 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 De Leon and Hamzah Khan, Host - Drew Starbuck, Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia and Bobby Kile.

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Ramadan Truce: Saudi Coalition Announces Ceasefire in Yemen

For the past six years, Yemen has dealt with political turmoil and violence that has led to "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world." The conflict not only has caused famine but has exacerbated instability in the region. In the month of Ramadan, the UN has helped negotiate a truce between the warring parties. 

Join the Global Current today as we delve into the history of the crisis and recent negotiations with Analysts Abby Knauss and Jackie Ballard. Afterward, News Briefer Joshua Axton recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

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Expert Spotlight: Rajaa Altalli

Join the Global Current today for an expert spotlight interview with Rajaa Altalli, the Sergio Vieira de Mello Endowed Visiting Chair in the Practice of Post-Conflict Diplomacy at the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy, conducted by Hamzah Khan. 

Ms. Rajaa Altalli is a member of the Syrian Women's Advisory Board for the UN Special Envoy for Syria since it was established in January 2016 to ensure that women's perspectives and leadership are taken into account in the Syrian peace process. She is also the co-founder of the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, as well as the co-chair of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security. 

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Genocide: US Condemns Crimes Against Rohingya in Myanmar

The Rohingya genocide began before 2016, but only in recent years as come into international attention. On March 29th, 2022 the Biden administration declared that Myanmar's military government committed a genocide. 

Join the Global Current today as we delve into the history of the genocide and U.S. response to the crisis Analysts Kasia Kostraba and Liam Brucker-Casey. Afterward, News Briefer Christopher Benitez Cuartas recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

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Overwhelmed: War in Ukraine Sends Millions of Refugees Into Europe

On February 24^th, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, which has escalated into a war that has killed at least 24,000 and displaced over 10 million people. The ongoing war has led over four million refugees to flee to neighboring countries in Europe. Some draw connections and contrasts to other European refugee crises such as the 2015 refugee crisis.

Join The Global Current today as we analyze the current refugee crisis and how it compares to previous refugee crises in Europe with Analysts Annie Hebel and Abby Knauss. Afterward, News Briefer Thomas Johnson recaps current and pressing stories from around the world.

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Take Two: Iran Nuclear Talks Near Finish Line

Talks are ongoing to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which the United States exited under the Trump administration. Western and Iranian diplomats have described the deal as "very close", but a final agreement has remained elusive. 

Join the Global Current today as we delve into the talks and what a potential deal could look like with Analysts Kieran Besancon and David Babigian. Afterward, News Briefer Bobby Kile recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week. 

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Deep Dive: Russia Invades Ukraine

Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine nearly a month ago. Since then, Western nations have imposed severe economic sanctions, while Ukrainian forces on the ground have put up stiff resistance. Now, NATO is sending an abundance of military assistance while Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to back down. 

Join the Global Current today as we take a deep dive into the conflict and its origins with two expert guests, interviewed by Host Drew Starbuck. Dr. Joseph Huddleston is an Assistant Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University who specializes in security and separatist movements. Dr. Nathaniel Knight is the Chair of the Department of History at Seton Hall who specializes in Russian and Eastern European history. 

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