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In Relation To
In Relation To is the culmination of the International Relations Review's effort to discover new ways to promote global discourse in a changing world. We hope to promote the diversity and richness of IR as a professional field, academic discipline, and arena for activism and global citizenship. Each episode will involve dynamic discussions and interviews with students, scholars, practitioners, and public figures dedicated to advancing human progress and eliminating stigmas or misconceptions…
Episodes
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Episode 47: Kurdish Erasure and International Alliances with Aritak Noori
In today’s episode, we sat down with Class of 2029 student Aritak Noori to discuss Kurdish erasure and the challenges facing Kurdish communities in the Middle…
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Episode 46: The Military System, Foreign Policy, and International Law with Sarah Streyder
In today’s episode, we sit down with Sarah Streyder, a Cambridge University graduate with a masters in Public Policy and the Executive Director of the Secure…
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Episode 45: American Studies, Arts Administration, and Advising with Claire-Solène Becka
In today’s episode, we sit down with Claire-Solène Becka, a BU KHC ‘21 alumna and current M.S. candidate in Arts Administration at BU. From studying American…
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Episode 44: Citizenship, Migration, and Time in the Middle East with Professor Noora Lori
In today’s episode, we sit down with Noora Lori, Associate Professor of International Relations at Boston University and the director of the Middle East–North…
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Episode 43: Reflection and Advice on Careers in Diplomacy with Paul Hare
In today’s episode, we sit down with Paul Hare, a Master Lecturer of International Relations at BU. Former British ambassador to Cuba and diplomat for 30…
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Episode 42: University Experience and Urban Refuge with Daria Kosack
In today’s episode, we sit down with Daria Kosack, a BU Pardee and CAS ‘25 alumna and current MS Cybersecurity Align Candidate at Northeastern University. CEO…
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Episode 41: Student Involvement and Reflection with Luke Gialanella
In this episode, we sit down with Luke Gianlanella, a junior at BU studying International Relations and Political Science. A writer in the Europe section of…
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Episode 40: The Social and Cultural Histories of East Africa with Chepchirchir Tirop
In this episode, we sit down with Chepchirchir Tirop, a BU historian of Africa, about her journey into African studies and what brought her to campus. She…
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Episode 39: Global Security & International Security Studies with Sanne Verschuren
In this episode, we sit down with Sanne Verschuren, Assistant Professor of International Security at the Pardee School of Global Studies. Verschuren discusses…
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Episode 38: Writing, Leadership & Advocacy with IRR Editor-in-Chief Cristell Bacilio
To kick off this season of In Relation To, we’re joined by the International Relations Review’s Editor in Chief, Cristell Bacilio. Cristell discusses her…
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Exploring Religion, Power, and Social Change with Jeremy Menchik
This episode we’re joined by Professor Jeremy Menchik, Director of Boston University's Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs (CURA) and Associate…
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Global Histories: A Conversation with Rachel Nolan
Assistant Professor of International History, joins us to discuss her latest book, Until I Find You. From her journey as a journalist to becoming a leading…
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Leading the Boston University International Affairs Association
In this episode, we sit down with the two presidents of the Boston University International Affairs Association (BUIAA), Andrew Severance and Senthil…
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Decolonizing the Classroom: Teaching Africa with Accuracy and Agency
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Elsa Wiehe, who leads the K-16 Education Outreach program at the African Studies Center In this conversation, our host…
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Global Impacts with Melissa Martin
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Martin, the Assistant Director of the African Studies Center at Boston University, to explore her journey and…
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Forced Displacement and the Power of Interdisciplinary Research
We’re joined by Professor Carrie Preston, Associate Director of the Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University. She is also known for her expertise in…
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Learning Abroad: Three Semesters in Europe
In this episode, we talk with Isaac Killilea, a senior at BU studying International Relations and Visual Arts, about their unforgettable journey studying…
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Episode 30: Lift Off
In the landmark 30th episode, serving as the season one finale of In Relation To, we engage in a compelling conversation with Professor Jack Weinstein, an…
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Episode 29: Charting Legal Waters: The Crossroads of Global Legal Landscapes
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Pavle Kilibarda, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva. He shares his insights on…
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Episode 28: Bridging Worlds Through Climate Action
In this episode, we're joined by Raghuveer Vyas, a climate analytics and sustainability expert, as he shares insights from his global journey and work at…
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Episode 27: The Age of Adaptation
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adil Najam, who is well-known for his expansive career in international relations and environmental affairs. By…
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Episode 26: Great, What’re You Gonna Do About It?
This episode, we talk to Dhruv Kapadia, BU’s Student Body President. Dhruv speaks about his experiences in his numerous and impressive roles in public service…
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Episode 25: How the IRR Opened Doors for Me
Meet Emma Shapiro– the IRR’s very own Editor-in-Chief! Emma, now a senior, reflects back on her time with the IRR and discusses her personal journey through…
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Episode 24: Navigating Global Narratives: Behind the Scenes with IRR Senior Editors
This week, we sit down with Rosalia, Camila, and Amy, some of our Senior Editors, to get insight on their experiences with IRR. They speak about the editorial…
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Episode 23: Call Me a Dreamer
This week on In Relation To, host Maria sits down with Dean of Pardee, Scott Taylor. Dean Taylor is a prolific author and respected scholar in the field of…
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Episode 22: Is Cryptocurrency The New Frontier of Warfare?
Cryptocurrency is an emerging threat in hybrid warfare that is posing many challenges for the international community. Stephanie Hwang, from the University of…
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Episode 21: What Would You Protest For? - A Conversation with BUIAA President Faisal Ahmed
BUIAA president Faisal Ahmed comes from an international background that has given him a passion for global affairs. Over his past three years at BU, Faisal…
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Episode 20: The Tenuous Status of Immigration
272 million people worldwide live outside their country of birth, and with thousands more crossing international borders each day, some countries are running…
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Episode 19: University Students and the Next Generation of International Relations
International diplomacy often takes place way above our heads and is inaccessible to the people in each country. University students across the world, however…
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Episode 18: Europe’s Approach to Environmental Policy
As the fight against climate change continues, governments around the world have pursued various pathways to protect the health of our environment. Europe…
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Episode 17: The Silicon Valley Layoffs: What Does It Mean?
Over the past few months, tech companies have been laying off workers at an unprecedented rate. Over 120,000 people have been forced to find other work. But…
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Episode 16: Vesko Garčević: Why Small States Need a Voice
In this episode of In Relation To, hosts Margherita Marras and Maria Kachrimanidi sit down with Vesko Garčević, a former ambassador of Montenegro in Brussels…
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Episode 15: Sacré Bleu! A Diplomat's Duties and Dilemmas
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria and this week's guest host, Faizaan Firoz, sit down with Ambassador Mark Storella to discuss…
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Episode 14: The Pacepa Files: Tales of a Former CIA Operative
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria and this week's guest host, Fiona Captan, sit down with Professor Joe Wippl to discuss his…
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Episode 13: The Experiences of a Third Culture Kid
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Margherita sits down with Salloni Sunderaj, a junior studying international relations and…
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Episode 12: Study Abroad Experiences with Juliana Burns
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Margherita sits down with Juliana Burns, a junior studying international relations and political…
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Episode 11: The Role and Impact of the Secretary-General in the United Nations
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria and Margherita sit down to discuss the role of the Secretary General of the United Nations…
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Episode 10: The Legacy and Future of the British Monarchy
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria and Margherita sit down to discuss the British Monarchy in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s…
In Relation ToEpisode 9: An Interview with the co-Presidents of Migration Tales - Yiran Yu and Lara Werneck
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Kriti sat down with the co-President's of Boston University's Migration Tales, Yiran Yu and Lara…
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Episode 8: America Divided - The Legality of Abortion
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Kriti sat down to discuss one of the issues that has the United States greatly divided — the…
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Episode 7: Interview with Political Science PhD Student, Zara Albright
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria got a chance to sit down with Boston University Political Science PhD Student, Zara…
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Episode 6: The Perils of War: An Open Discussion About the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria and Kriti have a discussion about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and give…
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Episode 5: China's Media Purification
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, Maria is talking about the latest developments in Xi Jen Peng's "media purification" campaign…
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Episode 4: "Meet the Writers" - Diana Reno
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, we got the chance to sit down with Diana Reno, a print writer for the International Relations…
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Episode 3: Interview with Ethan Wong
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, we got the chance to sit down with Ethan Wong, the president of Boston University's International…
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Episode 2: Navigating Global Careers with Kim West, Vesko Garčević, and Francesca Giovannini
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, we got the chance to sit down with Ashcroft Law Firm partner Kim West, Professor of International…
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Episode 1: Interview with Bridgette Lang
Welcome to this week's episode of In Relation To! Coming up, we got the chance to talk with the Co-Editor in Chief of the International Relations Review…
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Hello, and welcome to In Relation To, a culmination of the International Relations Review's effort to discover new ways to promote global discourse in a…