Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Melanie Goldmitz. She is the Executive Director of Alma Children’s Education Foundation.
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Calais & the Problem with Walls
A joint Anglo-French project to build a wall in Calais raises questions about the efficacy of walls. Ashley McIntyre takes a look at the proposed Calais wall and the problem with walls.
How to DIY a Free (or Cheaper) “Degree” in IR: Part 1
Did you know there are free online courses on IR topics? Benson Cheung shows you how you can build your own IR “degree”.
Analysis: The Broken Ceasefire in Syria
How did the Syrian ceasefire change relations between US and Russia? Sha Lalapet analyses the week-long Syrian ceasefire and the international implications that unfolded as a result.
Xi Jinping is Now China’s Most Powerful Leader Since Deng Xiaoping
John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s increasing power and influence in China, and the growing cult of personality surrounding his leadership.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Dr. Michael Hoare
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews the President of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, Dr. Michael Hoare.
A Race against Time: Paris Agreement Deadline Looms over Canada’s Slow Moving Climate Change Policy
Why hasn’t Canada ratified the Paris Agreement? Charlotte Le Vay explores why Canadian federal and provincial actors haven’t found consensus on climate change policy to the meet Paris Agreement GHG emission reduction targets.
Autocrats against Rebels against Terrorists: The Difficulty of Creating Peace in Syria
Will the ceasefire succeed? Michele Di Leo analyzes why the chaos in Syria means that a long-term plan for peace will be difficult to create.
US-Russia Brokerage: What does the Current Ceasefire in Syria mean?
What does the current ceasefire in Syria mean? Who gains what? Sha Lalapet examines the effects of the deal on regional stability and international relations.