37th & The World
37th & The World is the official podcast of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (GJIA), the flagship publication of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. In this podcast, we dive into key global trends and speak directly with the experts working on these critical issues. Our undergraduate and graduate student editors host conversations with scholars and practitioners on the subjects they find important and engaging. To read articles published by GJIA, please visit: gjia.georgetown.edu.
Episodes
As digital transformation reshapes the landscape of national defense, the U.S. Navy stands at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies to enhance operational readiness and strategic decision-making.
In this episode, GJIA sits down with Justin Fanelli, Chief Architect at the Department of the Navy, to explore how the Navy is navigating the complex balance between innovation and mission-critical reliability. They discuss the...
In this interview, Guillermo Ordorica, Mexico’s Ambassador to Qatar since 2022, discusses the growing economic and cultural ties between Mexico and Qatar. Ambassador Ordorica highlights significant milestones, including Mexico’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and introducing a halal certification program to facilitate meat exports. He also addresses plans for the 2026 Year of Culture, opportunities for collaboration in re...
Indonesia has played a pivotal role in shaping ASEAN’s regional strategy, demonstrating leadership in addressing critical issues such as maritime security and climate resilience. By balancing strategic partnerships and championing regional unity, Indonesia continues to adapt to the evolving geopolitical landscape.
In this episode, Ali Unar sat down with The Honorable Sade Bimantra, Indonesia’s Charge d’Affaires, to discuss Indonesia...
"Education is in crisis—a crisis of performance, a crisis of resources, and hence, the whole trajectory of society is in crisis." – Laura Frigenti, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
GPE has transformed global education funding, ensuring that children in over 90 countries—especially in low-income and fragile states—receive access to quality learning opportunities. From mobilizing $11 billion in education fi...
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Luis Benveniste, the World Bank's global director for education, shares his visionary insights on the intersection of education, innovation, and international stability. From leveraging education as a geopolitical tool to fostering entrepreneurial thinking, we explore bold strategies to disrupt cycles of poverty and create equity in education.
Dr. Benveniste offers candid takes on the prom...
How will a second Trump Administration affect Latin American–U.S. relations? How will Trump's tariffs harm the Americas' economies? In this episode, GJIA speaks with Dr. Benjamin Gedan, the director of the Latin America program at the Wilson Center, to discuss what a second Trump presidency will mean for foreign policy toward Latin America.
Since 1964, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has aimed to prevent further fighting between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. Today, UNFICYP peacekeeping forces include over 800 personnel from 14 countries. In this episode, GJIA sits down with Marios Antoniou, a peace educator in Cyprus, to discuss his work promoting a culture of peace in his divided homeland.
As the digital landscape evolves, the "growing threat and consequences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) must be addressed by those working to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda," argues Kristine Bekgaard, a Research Fellow at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWIPS).
In this episode, GJIA sits down with Kristine Baekgaard and Joshua Allen, previously...
Historically known as one of the largest coal producers during the industrial era, Britain has become the first G7 country to stop coal production today. In this episode, GJIA sits down with Frankie Moyo, a Senior Energy & Climate Analyst at the global energy think tank Ember. Frankie leads the UK policy analysis at Ember, focusing on renewable deployment, negative emissions technologies, and the cast of supporting technologies...
This week, Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind behind the October 7th attacks, in a targeted operation seen as a potential turning point in the Gaza conflict. A deadly Al-Shabab suicide bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia, left seven dead and six injured. Intelligence reveals North Korea is sending troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, with thousands expected to join. In Myanmar, Muslims are joi...
As climate change escalates, millions of people are projected to be displaced in the coming decades. However, the people displaced in the context of climate change and natural disasters, colloquially known as “climate refugees,” currently lack formal recognition and protection under international law. To address this gap and explore potential solutions for an international legal framework for climate refugees, GJIA welcomes attorne...
In this week's "Five in Five" segment, we cover the harrowing kidnapping of the Director of Libya's Central Bank, an unfolding Ukrainian advantage in Kursk, and an escalating and intense standoff between China and Indonesia in the South China Sea Waterway.
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In this week's 'Five in Five' segment, we cover the eruption of anti-immigrant riots in England, diplomatic tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, the swearing-in of Muhammad Yunus as Bangladesh's interim leader, escalating anti-government protests in Kenya, and the cancellation of Taylor Swift's Austrian shows due to a foiled terrorist plot.
August 2024 saw one of the most complex prisoner exchanges between the United States, Germany, Russia, and other countries. It also brought the return of several well-known wrongfully imprisoned individuals, including Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir Kara-Murza, Alsu Kermasheva, Paul Whelan, and more.
The experience of political prisoners, however, often goes unseen by the general public. In the second half of this two-part int...
As strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas leaders made headlines this week, Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela with over 70 percent of the vote despite claims of electoral fraud. Meanwhile, on Thursday, the largest prisoner exchange between the West and Russia took place, securing the release of several prominent Russian political prisoners like Evan Gershkovich.
Democratic erosion is a recent issue on the rise across the globe. As some democracies face increasing authoritarian leaders, authoritarian leaders themselves continue to tighten their grip.
In this two-part interview, GJIA discusses political imprisonment, a comment tool of authoritarian leaders, with Katie LaRoque, Deputy Director for Policy and Advocacy at Freedom House. GJIA covers the brutal experience of political i...
The role of women and religion in helping resolve geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and Eurasia can be an integral factor. As scholars like Dr. Kadayifci-Orellana have studied, peaceful interpretations of religion can be interpreted into resolution solutions. Women, too, play an important part role in these regions, but often need the help of non-profit organizations.
GJIA sits down with Dr. S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orella...
In this episode, GJIA sits down with Dr. Lise Howard to delve into the Russia-Ukraine war, which erupted on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war marked a severe escalation of tensions dating back to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and support for eastern Ukrainian separatists.
Dr. Howard is a Government and Foreign Service Professor at Georgetown University and Preside...
Since February of this year, a surge in violence has reached "unprecedented levels," leading to rampant food insecurity and numerous displacements. Amidst this unparalleled crisis, families grapple with the challenge of securing even the most basic necessities as desperation worsens.
To understand the crisis, GJIA sits down with Johnny Celestin, a leader with global experience in international development, govern...
University protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict continued this week, while Haiti's prime minister's resignation amidst violence sparks a power shift in the country. In East Africa, devastating floods hit several regions, while in Dominica, the government moved to decriminalize same-sex relationships. Lastly, US troop withdrawal from Niger amid closer ties with Russia.
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