Mark McNamee of Frontier Strategy Group rejoins the podcast to talk about the rise of populism and nationalism, Trump's foreign policy, spheres of influence, what happens when nationalists from different countries collide, whether Russian meddling in foreign elections might come back to haunt them, the possible "reverse Trump effect" boomeranging against right wing populists in Europe, the French elections, Theresa May's decision to call snap elections in Britain, and more. Recorded literally as the polls were closing in France, so we didn't know who won yet, but our analysis totally holds up anyway.

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Episode 30: Everything that's happened in the past year

It's been a terrible few days for PR, whether it's Pepsi's ill-conceived ad, United's "re-accommodation," or Sean Spicer's accidental Holocaust denial, and much more! Ethan Cheng joins to discuss who was the absolute worst. There's not a lot of international affairs on this episode, but it was quite fun to record.

Episode 29: Who screwed up the most?

Hunter Marston and Colin Lawrence join to talk about American foreign policy in the age of Trump towards the Philippines, North Korea, China, and more.Read Hunter's latest in The National Interest here.

Episode 28: A trade war or an actual war?

Michael Davies returns to discuss American foreign policy under Trump.

Episode 27: Are you tired of winning?

Chiara Monti guests once again to talk about migration in Europe.

Episode 26: How can migrants be integrated?

Joe, Roni, and Ethan prepare for Inauguration Day.

Now what?

Daesh/ISIS/ISIL/Islamic State/the self-described Islamic State/whatever you want to call them (and it matters what you call them!) is losing territory, but the loss of a territorial foothold in Iraq and Syria might not mean the end of the group, or its ideology. Part 1 examines the current dynamics facing the group and what might happen in the coming months. (Part 2 will focus more on the group's ideology and why it has endured.) David Millar guests.

Episode 24: What does a post-ISIS world look like? Part 1

Christy Dehus joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo; whether and when they will happen; who the candidates are; and the consequences of Dodd-Frank on DRC's mining sector.

Episode 23: When will DRC vote?

Joel Wing of Musings on Iraq guests to talk about the 100th anniversary of Sykes-Picot; the spring bombing offensive; the future of Islamic State; whether the Kurds will get independence; and whether the Surge could have ever achieved its political objectives.

Episode 22: Does Sykes-Picot matter?

Why victory is so hard to achieve, Part 2. Michael Davies guests again.

Episode 21: Why doesn't the U.S. win wars anymore? Part 2

The United States has been in Afghanistan for a decade and a half. Syria and Iraq are beset by conflict. Whatever happened to victory? Part of it is about them, part of it is about us, and part of it is what you mean by victory. Researcher Michael Davies, author of "What we need to do is admit that we are unable to win our wars," guests and explains.

Episode 20: Why doesn't the U.S. win wars anymore? Part 1

Fashion has a huge environmental impact. In this episode, Fiona Fung guests and talks about ways to make the industry more sustainable.

Episode 19: Was my hoodie made in an environmentally sustainable way?

The Rwanda genocide is over, but the conflict isn't... it's just moved next door. The spillover takes down Zaire, and much of the continent becomes embroiled in the resulting war. What to take away from all of this? Here's an hour-long stream-of-consciousness history of the Second Congo War.

Episode 18: Are we learning the wrong lessons from Rwanda? Part 2

When the price of oil tanks, Russia's economy suffers... and that affects every other country in Russia's neighborhood. Mark McNamee returns to discuss.

Episode 17: What's next for Russia?

Is it acceptable to find humor in a despotic regime? Julia Gronnevet and Daniel Hernandez return to talk it over.

Episode 16: Is North Korea Funny?

Each week, we take on a single question in international affairs. It can be topical or philosophical, current or historical. We seek to understand what's going on in the world.

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