Why is Russia threatening to invade Ukraine—and does it portend another cold war between the U.S. and Russia? For today’s show, Friday host Esty Dinur discusses the latest developments in […]
Modern Dance as Propaganda
When you think of professional modern dance, does “cold war politics” immediately come to you mind? No? Well, Victoria Phillips, Lecturer in History at Columbia University, writes about dance as […]
What’s the Word: Diplomacy
Whether you are a news junkie or just a casual scanner of headlines, there’s no doubt that you’ve run into the word “diplomacy.” From the NBA’s recent dealings with Hong […]
Afghanistan and the Global History of Drugs and Diplomacy
It is estimated that Afghanistan produces up to 85% of the world’s opium and heroin. With that in mind, today we take a close look at the global drug trade, […]