Worlds Apart
- Extract to fail? James Robinson of the Pearson Institute for Study and Resolution of Global Conflict
It’s hard to believe now but there was a time when Western economists genuinely believed that the Soviet Union would almost inevitably overtake the United States as the world’s leading economy. It wasn’t just fear speaking, they...Jun 16, 2019 07:46 - Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.
- Extract to fail? James Robinson of the Pearson Institute for Study and Resolution of Global ConflictIt’s hard to believe now but there was a time when Western economists genuinely believed that the Soviet Union would almost inevitably overtake the United States as the world’s leading economy. It wasn’t just fear speaking, they...Jun 16, 2019 07:46
- Press for change? Aleksey Venediktov, editor-in-chief of Echo of Moscow radioThe detention of a prominent investigative journalist on drug charges has jolted Russian society like few arrests before. With non-stop pickets in front of police headquarters and pledges of support from across the media industry, what does the case...Jun 12, 2019 07:33
- Hungary games? Hungarian minister of foreign affairs Peter SzijjartoHungary has long positioned itself as a sovereign player within the EU, capable of putting its foot down and standing up to Brussels when it comes to core national interests. But when dealing with the Trump administration, is the Orban government...Jun 9, 2019 07:42
- Peace with war? Ghassan Salame, head of the UN Support Mission in LibyaThe last decade has seen many unnecessary wars, but the Libyan catastrophe stands out as a wanton waste of life and infrastructure. It was a vanity project for the powers that be, which ended up uprooting two continents. Is there anything or anyone...Jun 6, 2019 06:44
- Substandard gold standards? Douglas Willms, International Academy of Education presidentThere are few things in education more polarizing than standardized testing. It has long divided teachers into those who believe it does more harm than good, and those who say it ensures not only the quality, but also equality, of education. But as...Jun 2, 2019 07:08
- Miracle for a realist? Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of IsraelDavid Ben-Gurion, Israel’s founder and first prime minister, once said that a Jew who doesn’t believe in miracles is not a realist. His current successor, Benjamin Netanyahu, has pulled many miracles during his long and illustrious...May 30, 2019 06:44
- Stand-up politics? Ft. Ilya Ponomarev, former member of the Russian ParliamentIt's been barely a week since the new Ukrainian president was sworn into office and he’s already being threatened with lawsuits and being overthrown by the same people who came to power by violent street protests five years ago. Can Volodymyr...May 26, 2019 06:47
- Toll of trade? Salvatore Babones, Prof in Sociology and Social Policy at University of SydneyOne of the most cited Chinese fables these days is the one about two tigers clashing and a monkey up a tree hoping to reap the benefits. As promising as it may be for those watching China and the United States clash over technological hegemony, is...May 23, 2019 07:04
- Escape from reality? Ian Lustick, professor of political science at the University of PennsylvaniaThe two-state solution may still be the mantra in international circles, but it’s increasingly a hollow and deceitful promise for the Israelis and Palestinians alike. According to polls, the majority on both sides find it either undesirable or...May 19, 2019 06:52
- Crime doesn’t pay? Jo Nesbo, bestselling Norwegian authorWhen a book sells millions of copies in dozens of languages, it must have picked up on something that’s both current and eternal, culture specific and universal. That’s a huge challenge to pull off once, but how does one do that with...May 12, 2019 06:03
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