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APR 11, 2017 Podcast

"In Cambodia, 'democracy' is just a term . . ."

Phnom Penh-based human rights lawyer Sophorn Sek discusses the state of his nation's governance in this eye-opening interview. From corruption and nepotism to suspicious murders ...

APR 7, 2017 Podcast

Protestants: The Faith that Made the Modern World

Understanding Protestantism is fundamental to understanding the modern world, says Professor Alec Ryrie. It has shaped democratic liberalism, capitalism, limited government, the notion of free ...

APR 6, 2017 Podcast

Global Ethics Forum Preview: The Populist Explosion with John Judis

Next time on Global Ethics Forum, journalist John Judis discusses the past and present of populism, in Europe and the United States. In this excerpt, ...

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APR 5, 2017 Podcast

A Question of Order: India, Turkey, and the Return of Strongmen

Journalist Basharat Peer recounts the rise of two strongmen: Erdogan in Turkey and Modi in India. What they have in common "is a lack of ...

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APR 4, 2017 Podcast

Nuclear War with North Korea?

The North Koreans are not crazy, says Korea scholar Joel S. Wit. They have valid reasons for feeling threatened and their nuclear strategy has actually ...