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Digital Dialogues

Uncovering insights through conversation.

Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville's podcast, "Digital Dialogues". We hope you enjoy the discussions featured below and encourage you to join one of our episodes live. For opportunities to tune in to the podcast live, visit our calendar or social media page. If you'd like to submit a topic for discussion, please use the link below.

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Episodes

The Economist: The Virus Means the Big State is Back

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Why It Matters: The implications of the coronavirus will not be short lived. The global economy has experienced a shock not seen in recent history. Global supply chains have been disrupted and could trigger a run on domestic production. Amidst all of the economic uncertainty, the political uncertainty posed by Brexit has faded into the background. However, much is still at play throughout the pandemic.

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AP News: Coronavirus Rocks Already Strained Ties Between US & China

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Why It Matters: As negotiations continue, disinformation runs rampant. Having expelled reporters from Western organizations, China seeks to control the narrative and use the pandemic as an opportunity to gain the upper-hand, leveraging authoritarian efficiency to implement dramatic foreign aid programs. 

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Reuters: Myanmar Army Withdraws Criminal Complaint Against Reuters

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Why It Matters: Freedom of the press is a pillar of freedom. As the strength of democracy continues to diminish, a fourteen year trend in the making, governments across the world have seized upon the opportunity to drive out media in opposition to their agendas.

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