Seung Hyun Kim is from South Korea. We discuss the history of the two Koreas, the complexity of contemporary South Korea, and the unique institutionalized corporatism in the country.

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FBD #71: Seung Hyun Kim - South Korea

Stavros stuck around for another short bonus episode where he discusses his tour of the American South including tailgating at an LSU football game and going to a race at the Talladega Speedway. Check out our friend Dylan's company Orange Sky Adventures for the tour described in this episode. https://orangeskyco.com/

FBD #70: Stavros Anagnou Bonus Episode!

Stavros Anagnou returns to the podcast. He is from Greece. We discuss the peculiarities of insect behavior, doing research on ants in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and Greek Rebetiko music.

FBD #69: Stavros Anagnou - The United Kingdom/Greece

This solo episode goes into my recent trip to the Rome, Italy including Vatican City

FBD#68: Trip to Italy (Rome)

Fabio Haenel is from Germany. We discuss artificial intelligence, the security considerations regarding the technology, and its implications on mankind.

FBD #67: Fabio Haenel - Germany

Dhairya Joshi is from India. We discuss the variety of Indian cuisine, aspects of the pharmaceutical business, and going to a Ferrari amusement park in Abu Dhabi.

FBD #66: Dhairya Joshi - India

This episode covers the topic of free trade as opposed to protectionism as well as the recent American tariffs on steel and aluminum and some thoughts about the World Trade Organization (WTO).

FBD #65: Free Trade vs Protectionism

Luka Šterić is from Serbia. We discuss the topic Croatia-Serbia relations from the historical context to contemporary issues of the treatment of minorities, economic ties, political disputes, and the role of the European Union and NATO

FBD #64: Luka Šterić - Serbia

Salma Kadry is from Egypt. We discuss her experience starting university during the Egyptian Revolution, studying abroad in Sweden, and the impact of travel.

FBD #63: Salma Kadry - Egypt

Private Military Firms (PMFs) are a relatively new phenomenon in the contemporary application of armed force around the world in the evolving environment of hybrid warfare. Boris Vylov and I discuss this topic, how they are being used in recent times, and what it could mean for war in the future.

FBD #62: Private Military Firms (PMFs) with Boris Vylov

This solo episode goes into my recent trip to the Campania region of Italy including Naples, the ruins of Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast.

FBD #61: Trip to Italy (Campania Region)

Tawanda Munyuki is from Zimbabwe. We discuss the history of the country since independence, growing up in the time of economic crisis, and the recent overthrow of Robert Mugabe.

FBD #60: Tawanda Munyuki - Zimbabwe

Hemn Hussein is from Iraqi Kurdistan we discuss the history of the region, life and the experience of growing up there, and prospects for the future of his country.

FBD #59: Hemn Hussein - Iraqi Kurdistan

This solo episode goes into my transition from 2017 to 2018 in Berlin, Germany.

FBD# 58: New Years in Berlin

Francis Russell is from Australia. We discuss his experiences working in many countries, traveling in Southeast Asia, and various topics spanning the whole world.

FBD #57: Francis Russell - Australia

Funboat Diplomacy is a show hosted by Weimin Chen. Guests come from a variety of backgrounds and discuss their lives back home, experiences in other countries, and share their perspectives. www.funboatdiplomacy.com

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