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Derrick Cogburn On Internet Governance In The Age Of Cyber Attacks And Data Breaches Mar 30, 2018

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This week the Federal Trade Commission confirmed it is investigating Facebook over its handling of user data. The U.S. Department of Homeland security also published a report revealing that Russia hacked the U.S. electricity grid. And a cyber attack shut down the city of Atlanta for over a week. Unbeknownst to many, American University professor Derrick Cogburn says there is actually a system for governing the internet, which enables things like cyber attacks and data breaches. It just doesn’t revolve around government actors. “There are a whole range of organizations that contribute to internet governance,” Cogburn said. “Governments play a role but they're not at the center of it.” Since the internet’s inception in 1990, governments have been given a voice through the annual Internet Governance Forum . “This is where we have these debates that take place and where you have a convergence of expectations,” Cogburn said. “No decisions are being taken within the Internet Governance Forum

World Views: March 23, 2018 Mar 23, 2018

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Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise discuss how the Chinese National People's Congress eliminated term limits, and what that decision might mean for this week's decision by the Trump administration to levy tariffs on Chinese imports. And they'll explore a new initiative in South Korea to reduce the number of hour that workers work each year. Then, Rebecca Cruise will talk about U.S.-China relations with Chinese politics expert Joseph Fewsmith.

World Views: March 16, 2018 Mar 16, 2018

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Rebecca Cruise talks with Paul Richards and Esther Mokuwa about the Ebola crisis, and the lessons that the international community learned about fighting the epidemic. Richards is the author of the book "Ebola: How a People's Science Helped End An Epidemic."

Paul Richards And Esther Mokuwa On Lessons Learned During The Ebola Epidemic Mar 16, 2018

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When the Ebola virus spread rapidly throughout parts of West Africa in 2014, epidemiologists faced the challenge of containing a disease they knew little about. But their biggest blind spots were cultural and historical realities in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia that should have been taken into account during the crisis. That’s according to anthropologist Paul Richards, who wrote about the topic in his recent book, “Ebola: How a People's Science Helped End an Epidemic.”

Trita Parsi On The Politics Behind The Iran Nuclear Deal Mar 09, 2018

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Iranian-born Trita Parsi advised the Obama administration during the restoration of diplomacy between Iran and the United States. It began with a phone call between President Obama and Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in 2013 and culminated with what’s known as the Iran nuclear deal in 2015. Parsi’s latest book, "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy," offers an inside look at the deal.

World View: March 9, 2018 Mar 09, 2018

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Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise discuss Sinn Fein's new leadership in Ireland and the push for women's rights among Kurds in Northern Syria. Then, Suzette talks with Trita Parsi about his new book, "Losing and Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy."

#OscarTalk2018: A Preview Of The 2018 Oscar Nominees For Best Foreign Language Film Mar 02, 2018

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The glitz and glamor of Hollywood will gather on March 4 for the 90th Academy Awards . This year’s ceremony boasts several tight races, including for Best Foreign Language Film . Meanwhile, the #MeToo movement , which brought down several prominent Hollywood figures,will likely play a leading role in award speeches and commentary . This year’s five nominees for Best Foreign Language film offer diversity in themes and styles. Three come from Europe, one from the Middle East and one from South America. And the nominees are: A Fantastic Woman - Chile This Chilean film, directed by Sebastián Lelio, tells the story of a transgender woman named Marina who is in a relationship with Orlando, an older man. When Orlando unexpectedly dies, his family and government officials confront Marina with prejudice and hostility. “This seems, perhaps, out of all the films, the most timely, as we think about them the #MeToo movement, as we think about the activists that are pushing for more attention to

World Views: March 2, 2018 Mar 02, 2018

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Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise preview this year's Oscar nominees for Best Foreign Language Film . The 2018 nominees are A Fantastic Woman (Chile), The Insult (Lebanon), Loveless (Russia), On Body and Soul (Hungary) and The Square (Sweden).

Chambers: Thailand Military Junta Wants Elections In Order To Strengthen Grip On Power Feb 23, 2018

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Thailand’s prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, has called for elections several times since he took power following a military coup in 2014. And he has found a way to delay them each time.

World Views: February 23, 2018 Feb 23, 2018

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Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise discuss the Winter Olympics, Canada's Own the Podium program and sexual harassment allegations against U.S. snowboarder Shaun White. They also talk about the resignation of UNICEF deputy director Justin Forsyth over accusations of inappropriate behavior with female staff members when he was director of Save the Children. Then, Suzette will talk with Paul Chambers , director of research for the Institute of South East Asian Affairs, about Thailand's military junta and why the ruling military wants to call elections.

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