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Global Thread

Global Thread

Written by: Yasmin Aliya Khan
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The Global Thread podcast weaves the past into the present and looks onward to the future. A fresh approach to world politics, global concerns, and humanitarian issues, Global Thread seeks to educate, pique interest, and offer insights into the stories we see in the news cycle. Ultimately, we are all seeking to better understand the world that we live in. Support this podcast: https://patreon.com/globalthread

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Episodes
  • Season 2, Episode 7 | Ethiopia

    Season 2, Episode 7 | Ethiopia
    Feb 2 2022

    An ancient civilization that's unfortunately come to be known for famine and civil war, the conflict in Ethiopia now threatens to destabilize the entire Horn of Africa.--- Support this podcast: 

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    39 mins
  • Sudan [and South Sudan]

    Sudan [and South Sudan]
    Dec 29 2021

    Sudanese Interim Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was deposed in a military coup in October... only to be reinstated in November. The coup resulted in widespread protests, but the protests haven't stopped since Hamdok's return. Find out what the people of Sudan are protesting now and, of course, how we got to this point.

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    35 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 5 | China's Belt and Road Initiative

    Season 2, Episode 5 | China's Belt and Road Initiative
    Oct 26 2021

    China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a massive infrastructure project that they’re rolling out across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. By investing in nations around the globe, China is effectively expanding its sphere of influence. What could this mean for the US and its allies, and what can be done, if anything, to counter China’s approach?

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    28 mins
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