37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of February 12, 2024

 Pakistan faces political turmoil as two parties form a coalition government amid inconclusive elections, sparking accusations of "mandate theft." Ukraine alleges war crimes against Russia, the US draws criticism for vetoing a UN ceasefire in Gaza, and tensions rise between Rwanda and Congo over a mineral-rich border. Secretary of State Blinken announces a $200 million aid plan for Haiti amid increasing instability.

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Israel began the next part of its campaign in Gaza, former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, Senegal's election in jeopardy, Japan's economy plunges into recession, and Indonesia has elected a new president, a man formerly banned from entering the United States. 

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Three years after the Tatmadaw military deposed Myanmar's ruling party in a coup d'état, the country still faces an ongoing crisis. In this interview, GJIA sits down with Dr. Htwe Htwe Thein, an associate professor at Curtin University, Australia, specializing in business and economic development in Myanmar.

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Since October 7, Russia has carefully calibrated its public response to either side of the war. Has Russia’s role in this conflict been influenced by its past trade, military and other involvements with Middle Eastern countries?

Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty sits down with GJIA to discuss the role of Russian disinformation in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas war. 

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5in5, the new section of 37th & The World, delves into five key foreign affairs headlines each week in under five minutes. Rising tensions with Al Shabaab in Somalia, US and UK strikes on Houthi rebels and North Korea's president is discussed. 

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The Hamas invasion of Israel on 7 October 2023 sent shockwaves throughout the world. Since the invasion, how can Saudi Arabia work with Israel in the region regarding Iran? Will there be a new outcome between the two countries? GJIA sits down with Dr. Daniel Byman to discuss the diplomatic relationship with Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, and the United States since October 7. 

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Exploring space for internet access could transform the lives of half the world. But there's a catch—the benefits might only reach a few, mainly the United States. How can we ensure everyone gets a piece of the space economy? Join us as we discuss the need for global cooperation and the risks of missing out on economic growth with Dr. Eytan Tepper.

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Sports competitions have played out internationally for hundreds of years and undoubtedly received sustained international attention today. But the application of Sports to international diplomacy, "sports diplomacy", is a new concept in international relations.

GJIA sits down with Dr Stuart Murray, Associate Professor at Bond University, Australia, and a Global Fellow at the Academy of Sport at Edinburgh University. He is also the author of "Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory, and Practice", which offers an accessible overview of the role sports plays in international relations and diplomacy.

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Earlier this month, thousands of visitors flocked to Washington's National Zoo and watched as the famed three giant pandas left DC on a plane back to Beijing. How has this affected US-China relations, and what does the recent APEC summit mean for future US-China diplomacy?

37th & The World sits down with Dennis Wilder, a former senior American intelligence official currently serving as a professor of practice at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a senior fellow of Georgetown's Initiative for US-China Dialogue on Global Issues. He is also a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations.

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In international relations, cities occupy a rich focal point of migration, economic activities, and other distinctive urbanized social formations. The work of Professor AbdouMaliqu Simone asks us to reposition questions of urban studies through the centering of “Southern Urbanisms,” the everyday ways of living for residents who inhabit cities located in the Global South. In this interview GJIA sat down with Professor Simone to discuss the significance of Southern Urbanisms and how this paradigm can transform how we view social life in cities.

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