In this episode, Dan Runde sits down with Dr. Diana Negroponte who is a current Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. Dan and Dr. Negroponte begin their conversation by discussing her new book, Master Negotiator: the Role of James A. Baker, III at the End of the Cold War.They talk about why Dr. Negroponte wrote the book and …
Month: April 2021
Power Competition: Changes Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
In this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Paul O’Brien. When this episode was recorded, Paul was the Vice President of OXFAM America and on secondment to OXFAM International to co-lead the Global Corona Virus Advocacy Task Force. He has since been hired as the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA. Dan and Paul start off …
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More Representatives, More Diversity
The selection of Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley to serve as the U.S. Department of State’s chief diversity and inclusion officer is an exceptional opportunity to push for improved representation within the ranks of the federal government. It should also be a pivot point for more inclusive representation within international organizations. This wide mandate would serve to reinvigorate and improve …
Reimagining the U.S. Strategy in the Caribbean
Background Since the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)—a cornerstone of U.S.-Caribbean economic engagement—was launched almost four decades ago, the United States has provided considerable foreign assistance to the region, which remains a source of reliable allies with security and economic ties. However, the United States often undervalues its relationship with the Caribbean. The United States–Caribbean Strategic Engagement …
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Transparency and Accountability to Build a Better Future
In this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Michael Jarvis, Executive Director of the Transparency and Accountability Initiative, a donor collaborative working to expand the impact and scale of transparency, accountability, and participation interventions. Dan and Michael kick-off their conversation by talking about the importance of transparency and accountability at both the national and sub-national …
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The OECD Selects Mathias Cormann as Next Secretary-General: Lessons Learned for the United States
The competitive selection of Australian Mathias Cormann on March 12 as secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) offers important lessons for what it takes to win a leadership position in an influential multilateral organization. Though an undoubtedly complex process, these critical questions break down the competing factors and strategic steps taken to secure his …
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