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A Global Perspective · By Tony Aguilar
Whether we admit it or not, we are all global citizens. What happens beyond our borders has both positive and negative effects on our lives. The Aguilar Conversations engages experts from academia, politics, journalism, religion, and advocacy about global issues and their impact.
On July 20th, 2026, British politics began a new chapter. Andy Burnham became the seventh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in less than a decade. Dr. Dafydd Townley of the University of Portsmouth joins us to discuss the challenges facing the new Prime Minister.
Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz explores what it means to decolonize Hispanic identity, the legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americas, and how communities are reclaiming their cultural heritage.
Historian Ambrogio Caiani discusses his new book Flirting With Evil: The Catholic Church in the Age of Total War and Globalization.
Dr. Jorge Duany, professor emeritus from Florida International University, discusses the history of the tension between Cuba and the United States and the possibility of a military invasion.
Tony Aguilar speaks with Claire Giangravé, reporter for Religion News Service, about key issues facing the Catholic Church today, including Pope Leo's recent trip to Spain and his ongoing disagreements with the Trump administration.
Author, historian and CUNY professor Dr. Helena Rosenblatt challenges our modern understanding of liberalism, tracing its origins, its transformations and why it continues to struggle in today's political landscape.
Dr. Dafydd Townley of the University of Portsmouth and Dr. Marlene Wind of the University of Copenhagen discuss the future of NATO.
Dr. Diana Owen, professor of political science at Georgetown University, discusses the state of American news media.
Dr. Marlene Wind, professor of political science at the University of Copenhagen, discusses the consequences of America's attempt to take over Greenland and whether relations between Europe and America can be repaired.
Dr. Dafydd Townley, Senior Fellow at Portsmouth Military, discusses the consequences of BREXIT.
The situation in Sudan is regarded as the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today. Dr. Khalid Mendani discusses the root causes and how it may end.
Dr. Michael Shifter talks about the crisis in Venezuela.
The Trump administration has caused tension with the transatlantic alliance in terms of defense security and trade and seeks to build a relationship with Russia. Is the 80 year old transatlantic alliance headed for a split?
As America's fentanyl crisis continues, the Trump Administration is using tariffs to contend with the problem. History however shows that previous attempts to control supply have routinely failed.
Rev. Peter Cook, executive director of the New York State Council of Churches, discusses whether the Trump administration is attempting to delegitimize the mainline church in order to lift up Christian nationalism.
Diana Owen, Professor of Political Science at Georgetown University, discusses how media organizations are trying different ways to effectively cover the second Trump Administration.
Dara Dotson, founder of the Global Workforce Resilience Advisory Board, discusses the potential impact of AI on the workforce as well as efforts to mitigate the challenges.
Dr. Kerry Whigham, Director of Research and Online Education at the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, discusses how genocides can be prevented.
New York Times Johannesburg Bureau Chief John Eligon discusses South Africa since the end of apartheid.
Heather Hahn, Associate Editor for the United Methodist News Service, discusses the aftermath of the 2024 general convention.
Dr. Marion Mesmer, Senior Research Fellow in the International Security program at Chatham House, discusses potential conflicts in the Baltic region's undersea infrastructure.
Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.
Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses the implications of Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality.
Kinda Hattar, Director for the Middle East and North Africa for Transparency International, discusses how they are fighting against public corruption.
Jeff Ordower, Director for 350.org North America, discusses the progress and challenges of fighting climate change and global warming.
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