A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what's happening in the world's major multilateral institutions. No ads. If you enjoy the show, you can support us by buying a shirt here: https://rorshok.com/buy/ Learn more about the Rorshok Updates here: https://rorshok.com/ Thank you!
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Multilateralism UNpacked is produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. Each month, we take a deep dive into a key challenge facing the United Nations and its Member States; and offer evidence-based solutions that can be adopted in response to help avert crisis and strengthen the multilateral system.
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Take as Directed
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Take as Directed is the podcast series of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center. It highlights important news, events, issues, and perspectives in global health policy, particularly in infectious disease, health security, and maternal, newborn, and child health. The podcast brings you commentary and perspectives from some of the leading voices in global health and CSIS Global Health Policy Center in-house experts
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195 countries. 7.8 billion people. 8.7 million species. 7117 languages. 1 planet. In the eye of this perfect storm, some people face the challenge to lead, to bridge differences, to unite the willing, and build our common future. We talk to those whose job it is to conduct the greatest orchestra of our time. Hosted by The Centre for Multilateral Negotiations. Visit us at: cemune.org
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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
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Listen to the World's top economists discuss their research and deconstruct global economic trends.
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Building a Smarter German-American Partnership
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It's Possible is a UN Climate Change´s podcast that inspires positive change, unpacks the climate emergency, and connects science and action. In each episode, our host Sarah Marchildon will sit down to speak to climate leaders. We believe that meaningful and honest conversations can help us build a climate-positive future.
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Global power politics, for the people. Hosted by Van Jackson, Julia Gledhill, and Matt Duss. The views expressed are theirs alone (not those of any institution or employer).
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Insightful conversations around the subject of sustainable development and learning, helping us all to achieve a sustainable future.
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The unique take of think tanks on different topics related to multilateralism and foreign policy. A podcast to bring the immense knowledge and research achieved by think tanks from all over the globe to the heart of international Geneva. A podcast series proposed by the Think Tank Hub.
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The Current brings you smart, timely, and quick analysis from Brookings experts on breaking news and changing policies. In under ten minutes, learn not only what happened, but why, and how to make sense of it.
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Are you curious about the power of international cooperation? And how it affects our future? Tune in to the #NextPagePod, the podcast of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, designed to advance the conversation on multilateralism.
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Hear the story behind the headlines. In each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.
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Health Equity in Focus delves into the intricate dynamics of global health, examining how historical legacies continue to shape present-day realities in the Global South. Global health institutions, when failing to address deep-rooted issues, can perpetuate inequalities between North and South. Across various episodes, we explore issues like the implications of intellectual property to access to medicines, the use of policy space through TRIPS flexibilities, international regulatory standard ...
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Trade Bites - the podcast about trade policy. Brought to you by the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy, and presented by Chris Horseman of Borderlex.
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In-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia, brought to you by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore.
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The threat of a devastating nuclear war is greater than it has been in decades; so, what can we do to mitigate the risk? Join us as we discuss diverse issues around nuclear policy and link them with the common thread of legality. NukeVerse is brought to you by the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, a legacy organization engaged in research and advocacy for nuclear abolition. The Executive Producer is Deepshikha Vijh, the Senior Producer is Miranda Shafer.
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Global Futures is a podcast about global politics and how rising powers like China and India are changing it. We discuss foreign policy, economics, war and peace, and how the world is changing with experts from across the world.
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The rising threat from Covid-19 has implications that reach far beyond national borders. ECFR’s experts explore issues ranging from governmental credibility and legitimacy to the importance of multilateralism, analysing the repercussions of the virus on the global stage. See all analyses here: www.ecfr.eu/coronavirus
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Nudhara Yusuf and Daniel Perell of the Coalition for the United Nations We Need—also with the Stimson Center's Global Governance Innovation Network, and the Baha’i International Community—look ahead to the UN’s 2024 Summit of the Future through a series of intimate and penetrating discussions with many of the international figures contributing to the Summit’s shaping. Join them as they talk with people from all regions of the world, and with diverse international service experience, as they ...
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Despite the fact that a majority of Americans view China as the United States’ greatest strategic adversary, what to do about the rise of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence across the globe remains a point of significant debate. This Vandenberg Coalition series dives into this question with leading experts in eight different regions, ranging from outer space and the economy to Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and South Asia. In each installment, we cover ...
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MULTILATERAL: NATO on the US Proposal & more – 25th Nov 2025
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New mental health guidelines, Africa’s trade resilience, UN reactions to Gaza peace plans, tax updates, Israeli legal drama, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. “How the US-Israeli ‘peace plan’ will par…
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G20 hailed as multilateral success: but US absence casts a shadow
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World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order.…
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Bret Stephens' Case for Iraq-ing Venezuela | Palantir Democrats | G-7 Imperialist Multilateralism | Real War on Fake Antifa | Ep. 272
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Van Jackson and Julia Gledhill link back up to discuss Bret Stephens' op-ed in the New York Times making the case for overthrowing Maduro in Venezuela...and why it's the Iraq War all over again. How the Democrats are in bed with Palantir and why they need to get out. The G-7 meeting in Canada revealed what can only be called imperialist multilatera…
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A Busy Month for Central Asian Multilateralism
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APRA tightens lending rules, and investors continue to question rate outlook
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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Nathan Zaia from Morningstar about APRA's tightening of lending rules for high risk borrowers to find out if it will make a difference; plus, the day on the sharemarket with Hugh Lam from Betashares.
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Ukraine peace plan or Putin power play? Climate COP-out and Trump’s new bromance…
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Alarm bells in Kyiv and Europe as the US is accused of presenting Putin’s peace plan for Ukraine. The ‘make or break’ COP30 climate conference ends in failure – have the petro-states won? Plus, the unlikely bromance blossoming in the Oval Office.
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"Seditious" NatSec Democrats | MAGA’s A.I. Rupture | Venezuela Regime Change | Ukraine Peace Plan | Ep. 273
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Why regime-change war with Venezuela is about drugs. And cartels. And immigration. And resource exploitation. And because it will be good for inflation. And because uranium to all of the world’s bad guys. What the fuck!? Things are shaping up like a choose-your-own adventure story that fails to learn from the Iraq War. What is the Ukraine peace pla…
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All about Australia's biggest environmental reforms this century
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After five years of review, the government has struck a deal with the Greens to pass the largest reforms to Australia’s environmental laws in 26 years, which includes new environmental standards, protections for native forests, and the effective end of fast-tracked approvals for coal and gas projects. Despite these wins, the deal faces criticism fr…
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Two National Guard members shot near White House
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Two U-S National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House. A suspect has been taken into custody, and police say he was also shot - though his injuries are not life threatening.
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Concerns linger about Russian advantages in new US peace plan for Ukraine
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The United States has amended its peace plan for Ukraine, reducing it to 19 points and opening a dual diplomatic track with Moscow and Kyiv. But the new plan is stirring anxiety that Donald Trump might be willing to push Ukraine to sign a peace deal heavily tilted towards Russia.
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Hong Kong apartment fire leaves dozens dead, hundreds missing
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At least 44 people have been killed in a massive blaze in Hong Kong. Authorities say around 700 residents were evacuated as firefighters battled flames that spread rapidly along bamboo scaffolding and construction netting in several high-rise towers in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. There are now unconfirmed reports three people have been arrested ov…
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Controversy over Melbourne event appearing to celebrate Israeli pager operation
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Lebanese and Jewish groups have condemned a planned event in Melbourne that appears to celebrate last year's Israeli pager operation in Lebanon, which killed dozens and injured thousands more. The event run by the group called Lions of Zion has been labelled 'disgraceful' - but organisers say they are celebrating what they describe as one of the mo…
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Stronger inflation dashes hopes of any more interest rate cuts
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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Damien Boey from Wilson Asset Management and Belinda Allen from the Commonwealth Bank as headline inflation continues to rise at 3.8 per cent in October to find out what that means for interest rates and investments.
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Senate erupts as Pauline Hanson wears burqa, gets suspended
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The Australian Senate descended into chaos as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wore a black burqa into the chamber, prompting immediate condemnation from Muslim Senators and a forceful intervention by Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Following the rejection of her motion to ban the burqa, Ms. Hanson's stunt, which she claimed was about "protecting nati…
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"Total impunity": How Israeli lawlessness in the West Bank destroys the livelihoods of Palestinian farmers
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For Palestinian-Australian winemaker Sari Kassis, the reality of farming in the West Bank is one of constant physical and psychological danger. With settler violence surging in the West Bank, this year's harvest has seen a record number of Israeli attacks on farms and properties.
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‘Everywhere is not safe’: Nigeria faces spate of mass abductions
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A wave of mass abductions in Nigeria have triggered school closures across the country with anxiety, panic and anger spreading. One of these attacks saw over 300 school children kidnapped from a Catholic secondary school in the worst single kidnapping incident in five years.
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Trump says peace between Russia and Ukraine is close, but Ukrainians remain defiant
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United States President Donald Trump claims a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is close, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed in principle to a new U--proposed peace framework. However, the Ukrainian president remains wary of being pushed into accepting a deal on Russian terms, while Ukrainians seem unwilling to meet their neighbour's demands.…
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Maintaining good relations promotes trade, but can trade repair bad relations? Marc Palen examines how Britain's repeal of the Corn Laws in the mid-1800s sparked its interest in free trade and the idea of economic interdependence for a peaceful and prosperous world. Palen, an archaeologist, historian, and author, discusses his latest book, Pax Econ…
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Rental squeeze intensifies: Perth now Australia’s least affordable city
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Despite interest rates stabilising, rental stress remains unchanged across Australia. In many capital cities, households are still handing over almost a third of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. And once again, Perth has it the worst. The nation’s least affordable capital has slipped even further — recording another four per cent …
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Investors brace for Aussie CPI data as US rate cut looks increasingly likely
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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from FTSE Russell to find out how investors are feeling ahead of official inflation data out on Wednesday, as traders feel increasingly confident of a US rate cut in December.
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Fair Work shake-up: gig workers secure pay rise and protection
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In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission today. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamenta…
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'I felt powerless': calls to improve legal literacy for victim-survivors of sexual violence
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One in five women and one in 16 men have experienced sexual violence as adults in Australia, according to the 2023 Australian Bureau of Statistics - and yet 92% of women don't report their most recent sexual assault. A new report is calling for legal literacy among victim-survivors, frontline services and legal professionals, to help victims naviga…
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US judge dismisses Comey and James cases, rules Halligan appointment unlawful
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A judge in the United States has dismissed two high-profile criminal charges brought by the Trump administration against the president's perceived enemies. The judge says the administration violated the Constitution in its appointment of Lindsay Halligan to prosecute the pair, rendering the charges she brought unlawful.…
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'Adult’ pressures hit hard as UNICEF warns teens are losing hope
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A new report from UNICEF Australia has found less than a third of Australian teens are feeling excited or hopeful about their futures. Mental health issues and anxiety around 'adult' challenges like housing and money are key drivers of declining wellbeing. For marginalised children and teens, these kind of pressures are felt even more acutely.…
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The conflict in Sudan is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. More than 150,000 people have died; millions have fled their homes and are starving; and prospects for a ceasefire are bleak. To discuss the roots of the war, the humanitarian emergency, and prospects for peace, Visiting Fellow Jeffrey Feltman joins Michael O'Hanlon, director of resear…
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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan from Morgans Financial Limited about the day's sharemarket action including a recovery on the ASX as the chance of a US rate cut in December swings back up and why BHP walked away from a second crack at Anglo American.
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Bureau of Meteorology weathers website storm
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The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website redesign carries a staggering 96 million dollar price tag. The cost blowout has drawn sharp criticism from both government ministers and the opposition. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has expressed deep concern over the massive expenditure, while Nationals Leader David Littleproud warns th…
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COP30 deal keeps humanity 'in the fight for a liveable planet': UN chief
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Delegates to the COP30 summit in Brazil have reached an agreement to address still rising global emissions. The deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but contains no explicit fossil fuel plan. The agreement has mollified some - and horrified others.
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The human cost of renewables: Why Australia should build solar here
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With the renewable energy transition underway in Australia, the higher than expected uptake of solar panels has human rights groups concerned about links to Uyghur forced labour in the supply chain. As Australia looks into developing its own solar panel industry, rights groups say government and industry should work to ensure the clean energy trans…
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New names added to migration Welcome Wall at National Maritime Museum
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Two panels have been unveiled at Australia's National Maritime Museum to honour a new group of migrant families. Museum Director and CEO Ms Daryl Karp and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke say the Monument is a celebration of the long history of migrants who have shaped modern Australia.
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INTERVIEW: Associate Professor Bassina Farbenblum
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As thousands of international students prepare to take summer holiday jobs, Associate Professor Bassina Farbenblum, an expert on migrants' rights from the University of New South Wales, warns that more is needed to protect students from wage theft and abuse. She says Australia has a ‘pervasive problem’ with workplace exploitation of international s…
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Underground struggles: Illegal miners risk death in Morocco's forgotten coal town
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In one of Morocco's impoverished coal towns, illegal miners continue to risk their lives to make ends meet. In an exclusive sit-down interview with SBS News, a photojournalist has shared the harsh realities he witnessed of the miners in Jerada. Ahead of the International Mining Congress in Morocco, experts are calling for better health and safety r…
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'Isolation and shame': Australians are avoiding perinatal mental health support, new research reveals
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Around one in four Australians are failing to seek support when experiencing perinatal mental health issues. Experts say the data released by the Gidget Foundation highlights a lack of awareness around signs and symptoms, and ongoing stigma around the issue.
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Leadership spills and policy reversals: How healthy is our democracy?
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With the abandonment of its net-zero policies, and leadership spills in two of Australia's largest states, the Coalition is undergoing a period of major upheaval. So what does that mean for a Westminster democracy which analysts say depends on two different political positions to succeed.
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‘No food, no money’: Khoa was abandoned and owed $10,000 in unpaid wages. He’s not alone
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As the academic year ends, thousands of international students are signing on for holiday work. But if things go wrong, experts warn that few understand their legal entitlements or how to recover unpaid wages.
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US rate fears trump Nvidia's better than expected result
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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lochlan Halliday from Morningstar to find out what spooked investors despite Nvidia's better than expected profit and if it's likely to last.
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In this episode, we host Associate Professor Disa Sauter from the University of Amsterdam, and Edward Mishaud from The Beyond Lab at UN Geneva, to explore affective science and the role of hope in driving individual and collective sustainability action. They explain active versus passive hope, how different emotions shape decision-making, and why h…
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Warning issued over 'quick cash' scam targeting international students
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An urgent warning has been issued to international students departing Australia to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals. The Australian Federal Police says students are offered 'quick cash' - but accepting it could see them indelibly linked to crime networks.
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Why government debt matters: spoiler, it’s not just Monopoly money
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We know government debt is around $1 trillion, we've heard it's bad for younger generations -- but we don't really know what any of it means. This week, Elfy and Rania chat with Professor Richard Holden from the University of New South Wales about government debt and why it matters.
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Holding Steady: Athene Laws on sub-Saharan Africa's Outlook
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Sub-Saharan Africa is holding its own despite a deteriorating global trade and aid landscape. The latest outlook projects growth to remain steady at 4.1 percent this year with a modest pickup in 2026. While the region has once again proven its resilience, what will it take to realize its full potential? IMF Economist Athene Laws helps pull together…
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Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
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In Washington, DC, LGBTQ+ organizations enhance the city’s cultural life, provide services, and represent the community’s political interests. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections and facing increased …By American-German Institute
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Marian Wentworth, MSH: "I have been working since I was 13."
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Marian Wentworth, President & CEO, Management Sciences for Health (MSH), at age 13 started working in a local factory. Attended the famous Latin School in Chicago. Studied math at Harvard. Then joined Merck as it was "growing ferociously fast." Stayed 27 years, grew and led the vaccine business to $6 billion. Was the "quant jock." Spearheaded the l…
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Don’t Call it a Deal Just Yet: South Korea to Pursue Nuclear-powered Submarines
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Despite a factsheet stating that the U.S. has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines, there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty as to what was actually agreed to. In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) dig into the recent news that the U.S. had give…
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Asian-Australian awards shine — and expose the ‘Bamboo Ceiling’ above
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The contributions of Asian-Australians across all levels of society have been recognised at the annual Asian-Australian Leadership Awards. This year's winners range from a year-12 graduate providing financial literacy education in developing countries, to an internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon. But the spotlight on their success has also highlig…
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'Can't have it all': Australia abandons bid for COP31 climate summit
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The federal government has abruptly abandoned its bid to host the United Nations climate conference next year, conceding Turkiye will oversee the COP31. The Pacific countries and environmental activists have criticised the federal government's failure to bring the event to Adelaide.
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