The Global Podcast

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THE GLOBAL PODCAST is hosted by Pax Tecum Global Consultancy in London with the objective to inform listeners on the need for diplomacy in international development. This includes commentary on the latest updates in foreign affairs around diplomatic engagement for both sustainable development and business as well as invited thought leaders, professionals and practitioners to give expertise from the field.

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Season 2: Episode 3: On the Ukraine-Russia War

Mar 24 2022 12 mins  
The West and many analysts predicted that Russia was bluffing when it said it would invade Ukraine. Which comes as no surprise that everyone was surprised when Russian President Vladimir Putin actually did invade. As the war continues, it’s becoming without a doubt a defining conflict. With the help of our team, we provide key predictions on what we predict will happen in the com

Season 2: Episode 2: Should the US do more in Sudan?

Feb 16 2022 45 mins  
Following the popular uprising in Sudan which saw the overthrow of the Sudanese Dictator Omar Al-Bashir and the launch of the democratic transition in the country, the prospects for democracy have been in question i the lead up to elections. After the imprisionment of Sudanese PM Abdallah Hamdok and the military take over, thousands of Sudanese are declaring the transition over and

Season 2: Episode 1: Top Three to Watch in 2022

Jan 07 2022 14 mins  
New Year, New Podcast! We're starting the first episode of the year, with our host Gesu Antonio Baez bringing you the top three things to watch out for in International affairs, which will affect diplomacy, development and business.

New Season! S1: Episode 1 - Understanding China

Oct 11 2021 27 mins  
We’re back! After a very long pause, we’re introducing to you our new season of episodes which are focusing on a key and crucial theme for global affairs - understanding China. Mainly, what is Chinese diplomacy like? What are we getting wrong about China? What is China’s role in sustainable development? And more importantly, how can we engage better with China? Joining us for

Episode 67: New Season Announcement - Starting in September

Jun 07 2021 4 mins  
We're going to be taking a pause to prep for the launch of our brand new season starting in September! With exciting new content and speakers on diplomacy and international development, it’s going to be amazing! Stay tuned!

Episode 66: American development challenges - the sex trade

May 03 2021 31 mins  
The Sex Trade is among the biggest - yet most unknown - challenges to the United States. With millions of Americans being trafficked due to porous social systems and general societal neglect, it has become one of the greatest issues facing sustainable development within the United States. In a series of episodes dedicated to development in the US, we speak with American Journalist

Episode 65: Vaccine Diplomacy - how diplomacy will change forever post-COVID

Mar 26 2021 8 mins  
In March, a group of developed countries including the UK, EU nations and the USA voted to block a waiver on trade regulations to copyright, petitioned by more than 100 developing countries in order to speed up COVID19 vaccine productions. This move has left a lingering scar that could prove to be a permeant shift in diplomacy going forward. This episode analyses the latest develop

Episode 64: Global Priorities for Women's Empowerment and Health

Feb 28 2021 28 mins  
COVID-19 has forced many policy makers to have key issues on gender equality and women’s health take a backseat. But just because there is a pandemic, does not mean that these issues will be on hold. What are the key global priorities for 2021 for gender equality and women’s health? And what can both policymakers and businesses do to progress them further? On this episode, we s

Episode 63: Biden's US Foreign Policy Priorities

Jan 17 2021 35 mins  
With the incoming presidency of US President Elect Joe Biden due this month, there will be a slew of foreign policy priorities, especially when considering diplomacy and development. Joining us to discuss this are Paul O’Brien, Vice President of Oxfam America and Author of “The Power Switch” (available here) and Dr Steven Heydemann of Smith College to discuss what Biden has t

Episode 62: Why compassionate leadership is needed for the public sector during the pandemic

Dec 21 2020 40 mins  
The COVID-19 outbreak has put a strain on those working in the third and public sector and they struggle to keep aid programs afloat while their lives remain suspended. Yet at the same time, aid workers, humanitarians, charity workers and development professionals are expected work overtime and go above and beyond under straining conditions of lockdown and COVID-19. For this, leade