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World Lens by WTCI

World Lens by WTCI

Written by: World Trade Center Institute
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 Join the World Trade Center Institute and our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies every other week for unique insights straight from the experts. Host Michelle Evans is joined by a rotating crop of guests to discuss what’s happening. One week you might learn about the latest elections around the globe, and another might take you inside the succession planning of a small business.World Trade Center Institute Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Venezuela Operation: Unpacking the U.S. Intervention and Its Global Ripple Effects

    Venezuela Operation: Unpacking the U.S. Intervention and Its Global Ripple Effects
    Jan 19 2026

    WTCI board member Bruce McIndoe breaks down the January 3rd U.S. military operation in Caracas that captured President Nicolás Maduro. We examine the tactical execution, Venezuela's oil reserves and economic recovery challenges, the choice of leadership transition, and what this precedent means for international relations—from Latin American partnerships to NATO dynamics and the emerging global order.
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    39 mins
  • From Maryland to the World: TEDCO's Strategy for Economic Impact That Sticks

    From Maryland to the World: TEDCO's Strategy for Economic Impact That Sticks
    Dec 22 2025
    Troy LeMaille-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, joins host Michelle Evans to challenge everything we think we know about economic development. From $50 million partnerships with Taiwan and South Korea to directing 50% of investments toward historically under-invested markets, Troy reveals TEDCO's strategy for transforming Maryland's federal dependency from one of reliance to something more sustainable. Plus: the four S's of economic development, why cyber-agriculture is the next frontier, and how a digital concierge will soon guide Maryland entrepreneurs through their growth journey with 95% predictive accuracy.
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    34 mins
  • G20 Summit Insights: Key Takeaways and Observations

    G20 Summit Insights: Key Takeaways and Observations
    Dec 8 2025
    When the U.S. boycotted the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, it wasn't just a diplomatic snub—it was a transfer of influence. In this episode, Michelle Evans and Bruce McIndoe break down how Trump's absence has handed the Global South the opportunity to shape the global agenda, why South African President Ramaphosa's refusal to hand the gavel to a junior diplomat signals a new era of middle-power assertiveness, and what it means when BRICS expands. From debt restructuring promises to de-dollarization strategies, this conversation explores whether we're witnessing a temporary power vacuum or the emergence of parallel governance structures.
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    31 mins
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