The intensity and breadth of the wildfires in Australia have drawn attention to the effects of climate change and the need for greater commitment to counter the global environmental crisis. What are the scientific and political links between the fires and climate change? Doug Becker speaks with Wenju Cai and LeRoy Westerling.
In December an unexpected volcanic eruption on White Island in New Zealand killed twenty-one people, while in the Philippines, the eruption of Taal Volcano caused thousands of people to flee the area. With Climate Change, will volcanic eruptions become more frequent moving forward? Maria Armoudian discusses the science and chemistry of volcanoes with Jihong Cole-Dai, Charles B. Connor, and Ivan Savov.
The United States new peace plan for Israel and Palestine departs significantly from past plans. From altered borders, to decreasing the size of land for Palestine, to a lack of commitment to Palestinian sovereignty this is a new approach to peace. The proposal was immediately endorsed by Israel but rejected by Palestine. Doug Becker speaks with Brent Sasley and Fayez Hammad about the plan, how it departs from previous proposals, and whether it will serve as a foundation for future proposals.
Global alarm is increasing around the growing spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. How did it begin? How dangerous is it? What needs to be done now to protect public health? Maria Armoudian speaks with Paul R. Hunter.
The United States new peace plan for Israel and Palestine departs significantly from past plans. From altered borders, to decreasing the size of land for Palestine, to a lack of commitment to Palestinian sovereignty this is a new approach to peace. The proposal was immediately endorsed by Israel but rejected by Palestine. Doug Becker speaks with Brent Sasley and Fayez Hammad about the plan, how it departs from previous proposals, and whether it will serve as a foundation for future proposals.
Joel Bray popped in today to talk about his one-man show 'Biladurang' which he is performing as part of the Auckland Arts Festival. Performed in a hotel room to a small audience, the play is loosely based on the Wiradjuri story of the platypus and explores everything from identity, through to sexuality and searching for home. Tune in and grab a ticket from the festival website.
Global conflicts have become increasingly more complex, and often, external nations choose to intervene. However, interventions can often be indirect in the form of proxy actors. Why do states choose to use third parties to intervene in other nation’s civil wars and political conflicts? Doug Becker discusses the phenomenon of proxy warfare with Andrew Mumford.
What is public diplomacy and how effective can it be? While it has a long history, the study of public diplomacy is only becoming more salient in an age of globalisation and increasing digital communication posing both new challenges and opportunities for governments. Doug Becker speaks with Daniel Aguirre Azócar and Nicholas Cull about public diplomacy, its foundations, and effectiveness.
It'll come as no surprise that Zoë's excited about some Shakespeare theatre that you can catch from the comfort of your own home, Stratford Festival will be streaming Macbeth this weekend. And if that doesn't do it for you, you can catch the Barber Shop Chronicles on the National Theatre At Home website.
Zoë joins us via the internet to remind us of some wonderful virtual theatre we can enjoy while we stay home. Edinburgh Fringe Festival is going virtual, and Zoë's got the guide to watching through their website and ATC's production of The Master Builder is available to watch from the comfort of your couch. Plenty to enjoy.
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