The Global Cable

With us on this Episode of the Global Cable is Perry World House Fellow and Former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district, Congressman(R) Charlie Dent to discuss Congress's role in foreign policy, the current set of trade issues around the world and the upcoming U.S. election on November 6th, with  Professor William Burke-White, the inaugural director of Perry World House. 

With us on this Episode of the Global Cable is former President of Mexico and distinguished Global Leader-In-Residence Felipe Calderón to discuss important issues facing the world, the US-Mexico relationship and climate change and his time with us at the University of Pennsylvania, with Professor William Burke-White, the inaugural direct of Perry World House.  Music and Produced by Tre Hester

In this episode of The Global Cable, Inaugural Director Bill Burke-White discusses China's role in The Global Order and it's policy implications here in the United States with Executive Director of Penn Global and of Penn China Initiatives Amy Gadsden and Perry World House Global Order Program Manager John Gans.  Music and Produced by Tre Hester

With us on this Episode of the Global Cable is former National Security Advisor and Distinguished Perry World House Visiting Fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss his time in the Trump White House and his views on the current state of the global order with Professor William Burke-White, the inaugural director of Perry World House, and Associate Director Professor Michael Horowitz. Music and Produced by Tre Hester

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Helsinki, on Monday, July 16th, a day after the World Cup final in Moscow, in what will be their first ever bilateral summit. What should we expect from this meeting and how will US domestic political sensitivities might affect the agenda? Listen to a discussion between international law expert Professor William Burke-White, the Director of Perry World House, and Perry World House Associate Director Michael C. Horowitz.

How are mayors responding to refugee crises? How can cities have a voice in international climate agreements? What does this have to do with the US policy of separating illegally entering families at the border? Ft. William Burke-White, the Inaugural Director of Perry World House; Eugenie Birch, the Director of Penn IUR; and Anne C. Richard, former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration and Perry World House Visiting Fellow.  Music and produced by Tre Hester.

In January 2018, two very sanguine scholars wrote an article for The Washington Post on why nuclear war is not very likely with North Korea. Six months later, it is clear that this article has stood the test of time and tweet alike. This episode dives into the core argument of this article with its authors, Perry World House's Michael Horowitz and The George Washington University's Elizabeth Saunders.  Music and Produced by Tre Hester

Looking for more foreign policy commentary on the 2018 World Cup? Look no further than Part II of our special episode featuring an all-star line up of global affairs and football experts. In it, our guests discuss what the World Cup has to do with foreign policy and share their thoughts on the potential winners of this year's tournament. Will they be caught offside in their predictions, or will they score a spot in the Punditry Hall of Fame? Listen to find out!  Music and Produced by Tre Hester

Who will win the 2018 World Cup? What is the economic impact of hosting the tournament? How does a country's playing style reflect international politics more broadly? As nations compete for glory in Russia, our guests discuss what the World Cup has to do with foreign policy and who might win. Will they be caught offside in their predictions, or will they score a spot in the Punditry Hall of Fame? Listen to find out! Music and Produced by Tre Hester

The South China Sea is heating up. What are the implications of China’s militarization of the region? What does it mean for the United States and its interest in freedom of navigation? To answer these questions, we gathered four leading experts to discuss the absence of a meaningful U.S. strategy in the South China Sea, the objectives of China and other regional players, and the prospects of a diplomatic solution to the tensions in the area. Music and Produced by Tre Hester

What are political tribes, and how do they influence domestic and international politics? How has blindness to group instinct led to follies in U.S. foreign policy? Find out in this episode, feat. Professors Amy Chua and Bill Burke-White! Amy Chua is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School. She is an expert in ethnic conflict. Her most recent book is: "Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations." She is also the author of the 2011 memoir, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." 

Have you ever wondered what UNESCO is? Or what the rest of the world thinks about the United States’ role in the United Nations? In this episode, former Director-General Irina Bokova answers these questions and more with Perry World House’s Bill Burke-White. Listen to learn about interesting work that UNESCO does, the politics and intrigue behind international organizations, and the career of a seasoned diplomat. Music and Produced by Tre Hester

What are the various ways to integrate refugees? What does Albert Einstein have to do with migration? What are the differences between economic migrants and refugees? Find out in this episode of The Global Cable, featuring Samer Saliba and Perry World House Director Bill Burke-White. Samer Saliba is an Urban Technical Specialist at the International Rescue Committee.  Music and Produced by Tre Hester

How do cities learn from one another? What can national governments do to improve living conditions? Which nations are leading the way in building "smart" cities? Find out in this conversation, featuring Dr. Kyung-Hwan Kim and Perry World House Director William Burke-White. Kyung-Hwan Kim is a professor of economics at Sogang University and Visiting Fellow at Perry World House. Prior to that, he served as vice minister for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea. 

Less than 1% of refugees return to their country of origin. What does it take to humanize refugees? What the various ways that governments can integrate refugees? How do you provide employment opportunities to displaced people? Find out in this episode of The Global Cable, featuring Robert Barr, Cindy Huang, and LaShawn Jefferson. Robert Barr is the Founder and CEO of Jobs4Refugees. Cindy Huang is the Co-Director of Migration, Displacement, and Humanitarian Policy at the Center for Global Development.