Category: Dialogues
128 Articles
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Combating Kush in West Africa: A Conversation with Dr. Kars de Bruijne
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Can you please provide a brief overview of the kush epidemic? What is kush, and when did it first start appearing in West Africa? Dr.…
May 20, 2026
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The Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact and U.S. Force Posture in the Gulf
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Before discussing the Saudi-Pakistani defense pact itself, could you please provide a brief overview of the historical nature of…
April 20, 2026
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Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds
GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds …
February 1, 2026
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The Cruise Industry: An Insight into International Tourism in the Face of Global Fragmentation
Over the past year, we’ve noticed a rise in global tensions when it comes to international travel, with many countries issuing visa restrictions and charging special taxes. Are…
December 16, 2025
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How Erdoğan Has Maintained His Hold on Türkiye
GJIA: In your opinion, what political conditions contributed to the arrest of former Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu and the subsequent mass protests in March 2025? Henri J.…
December 9, 2025
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Criminalizing Ecocide: A Conversation with Stop Ecocide International’s CEO Jojo Mehta
GJIA: For readers who may be unfamiliar with the term, what is “ecocide”? Jojo Mehta: Ecocide refers to the most severe, widespread, and long-term harm to nature. While…
December 4, 2025
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The Rapid Pace of Moldova’s EU Integration
GJIA: In your own words, could you provide a brief overview of Moldova’s current geopolitical position between the European Union and Russia? Kelly Keiderling: Moldova…
October 31, 2025
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Pura Vida Diplomacy: Costa Rica’s Vision for Sustainable Partnerships in the Gulf
GJIA: With the recent appointment of Your Excellency Ambassador Esquivel, what are Costa Rica’s key diplomatic priorities in Qatar and the broader Gulf region? Ambassador…
October 2, 2025
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Contesting Electoral Fraud in Venezuela: Implications for the Future of Democracy in Latin America
GJIA: How has Maduro’s leadership eroded democratic institutions in Venezuela since he began his presidency 11 years ago, and how have those changes culminated in the…
June 13, 2025
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Lessons from a Lifetime in Human Rights: Kenneth Roth on His New Book and the Struggle for Justice
GJIA: The Trump administration has floated this concept of “forcible transfer” for the war in Gaza. How do you interpret this term under international law, and what…
June 9, 2025