The Biden administration released its National Defense Strategy in late October that laid out how the Department of Defense will implement the Presidents National Security Strategy. The concept of i

The death of a 22-year-old Iranian woman sparked widespread youth and women-led protests in Iran. In this episode, we will discuss how protests have evolved and how governments around the world have r

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party was held from October 16 to October 22, 2022. Xi Jinping officially secured his third term in office and cemented his power over the communist

Semiconductors, the brain of modern electronics, are essential to industrial, commercial, and military systems in an increasingly digitized global economy. Last month, the Biden administration annou

President Biden announced the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa on August 8, 2022. In this episode, we examine the goals of this strategy and how it differs from how previous administrations h

South Korea is an emerging player in the global arms market at a time when the demand for military equipment is rising around the world. South Korean defense exports are expected to reach $10 billion

In September of this year, Thailands Constitutional Court ruled that the countrys prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, can remain in office despite the end of his eight-year term. In this episode, we

On October 2, Brazil held its general elections, leading to a run-off between candidates Luiz Incio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro scheduled for October 30. Brian Winter, the editor-in-chief of the

In August, Kenya held elections to determine whod succeed long-time president Uhuru Kenyatta. William Ruto ultimately entered office on September 13th, as the countrys 5th president since its indepe

In this foreign policy toolbox episode, we discuss soft power, its modern use, and its relevance in contemporary politics and conflict. Joining us today is Professor Joseph Nye, who coined the term s