The Institute of World Politics

The Institute of World Politics

Author: The Institute of World Politics Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into The Institute of World Politics for a direct line to the conversations shaping our world. This isn't a series of lectures, but a collection of dialogues and talks from a unique graduate school focused squarely on national security, statecraft, and international affairs. Each episode brings you the voices of seasoned practitioners, scholars, and policy experts who grapple with complex global realities. You'll hear in-depth discussions on the ethical dimensions of foreign policy, the foundations of the American political economy, and the enduring principles of the Western moral tradition as they apply to contemporary challenges. The podcast serves as an audio extension of the Institute's mission to cultivate thoughtful leaders, offering listeners a chance to engage with ideas that inform real-world decision-making. It's an opportunity to sit in on nuanced conversations that move beyond headlines, providing context and depth on how nations interact, compete, and cooperate. Remember, the perspectives shared by guest speakers are their own, fostering a rich diversity of thought on critical issues. For anyone curious about the forces driving international events and the art of principled leadership, this podcast provides a substantive and compelling resource.
Episodes
Jason Hsu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
About the Lecture: The delicate balance between deterrence and reassurance in managing tensions in the Taiwan Strait calls for balanced action and management of measured risks. The talk will examine how strategic diploma…
Constitutional Thinking In The Early Cold War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
About the Lecture: Luke M. Perez will give a Constitution Day lecture on the topic of Constitutional Thinking in the Early Cold War About the Speaker: Luke M. Perez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civic and Ec…
Soulcatcher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:10
About the Lecture: James Lawler’s talk, titled “Soulcatcher,” delves into the complex and often disturbing motivations that drive ordinary people to commit espionage. Drawing from his extensive 25-year career as a senior…
Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:03
About the Book: In public life, Dr. Winthrop Bell of Halifax was a Harvard philosophy professor and wealthy businessman. But as MI6 secret agent A12, he evaded gunfire and shook off pursuers to break open the emerging Na…
Countering the Dragon: Preparing for Potential Chinese Aggression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
An Alexander Hamilton Society student roundtable discussion focusing on current affairs in East Asia, what would happen leading up to an invasion of Taiwan or conflict breaking out in the South China Sea, the policy impl…
UNESCO 3.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:46
About the Debate: In Nov 1945, the U.S. joined UNESCO, a new post-WWII organization designed to promote world peace and security. In Dec 1984, President Reagan took the U.S. out of UNESCO citing corruption and mismanagem…