Building the Future: Freedom, Prosper...
Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.
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Diplomatic Relationships with the Vatican with ...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Ambassador Francis Rooney, who shares insights from his experience as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and discusses the Vatican’s role in diplomacy as found in his book, “The Global Vatican: An Inside Look at the Catholic Church, World Politics, and the Extraordinary Relationship between the United States and the Holy See.”
20 min
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The Rise of Autocracies and How to Combat It: D...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Charles Dunst who shares insights into the global power struggle between autocracies and democracies and discusses his new book “Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman.”
18 min
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Character Driven Leadership and the Ukraine Con...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Evelyn Farkas, who hares insights from her government career, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under the Obama administration, and discusses her work on the conflict in Ukraine.
22 min
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Debt Transparency and the Future of Internation...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Rafael Romeu who explains how his company helps confront the challenges facing public financial management and debt in the developing world, both of which define the future of global development.
36 min
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Diversity in International Affairs with First T...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dex M. Burns, the Founder, President, and CEO of First Trip, an organization focused on diversifying the field of International Relations by alleviating barriers for underrepresented college students to travel abroad for the first time and pursue global careers.
14 min
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Innovating Digital Technology in Agriculture wi...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Andrew Mack who explains how his company helps connect small farmers with markets around the world and discusses the importance of digital technology in the agricultural sector, particularly in developing countries.
16 min
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Insights into International Diplomacy with Cath...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Catherine Ashton to discuss her new book, And Then What
21 min
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Denouncing Your Own Government with Nicaraguan ...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Arturo McFields, former Ambassador of Nicaragua to the Organization of American States (OAS).
15 min
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Foreign Policy Lessons from the Bush Administra...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Ambassador John Simon, Dr. Jendayi Frazer, and Bobby Pittman to discuss a recent publication by Stephen Hadley entitled, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.
34 min
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The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Lead...
This episode Dan Runde is interviewed by Ambassador John Simon about his new book, The American Imperative.
46 min
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How the U.S Treasury Office of Technical Assist...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Larry McDonald to discuss Larry’s career, what OTA is and does, and OTA’s role in shaping countries' economic systems and relieving the global debt crisis.
19 min
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How Loans Improve Lives with Kathy Guis
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Kathy Guis to discuss what Kiva does, how loans can improve lives, and how Kiva works with institutions to foster financial inclusion.
15 min
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The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Shannon O'Neil to discuss the reality of globalization, the impact of regional trade, and her book, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.
16 min
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The Story of Opportunity with Atul Tandon
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Atul Tandon to discuss Atul’s career path, the purpose of Opportunity International, the theory of change, and how loans can change lives.
21 min
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The Importance of U.S. Congressional Support fo...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Peter Roskam to discuss Peter’s career, what it means to work as a congressman, the importance of Ukraine for global peace, and Republican support for Ukraine.
17 min
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PADF: 60 Years Creating a Hemisphere of Opportu...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Katie Taylor to discuss PADF’s impact over the last 60 years, and the ongoing challenges and progress that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have seen over the past decades.
19 min
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Hong Kong Two Years Later with Olivia Enos
Dan Runde is joined by Olivia Enos to discuss The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong's work, the ongoing effects of the Chinese-imposed National Security Law, the U.S.-Hong Kong relationship, and how listeners can help political prisoners in Hong Kong.
16 min
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Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of ...
Dan is joined by Jamie Bowman, who worked as a legal consultant across Asia, Africa, and Europe for various U.S. and international agencies to discuss her new book.
14 min
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The Case for Panama with Ambassador Ramón Eduar...
Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia to discuss how Panama is a great candidate for U.S. companies to nearshore operations, opportunities for tourism in the country, and Panama’s role in advancing the global health system.
19 min
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The Future of Myanmar with Erin Murphy
Dan Runde is joined by Erin Murphy to discuss Murphy's career and her new book Burmese Haze, foreign policy and Myanmar, and Aung San Suu Kyi.
23 min
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The Launch of SCIF with Harry Bader
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Harry Bader, Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) at USAID.
21 min
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The Road Ahead for Nicaragua with Ambassador Jo...
Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador John Feeley, former U.S. ambassador to Panama to discuss Nicaragua
31 min
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Asia’s Journey to Prosperity: Lessons from Take...
In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Takehiko Nakao, former President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
34 min
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America's Great-Power Opportunity with Ali Wyne
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Renewing the commitment to counternarcotics: A ...
19 min