Global Insights Podcast
Network 20/20’s Global Insights is a curated, condensed version of our live conversations, bringing you top thinkers on critical topics in global affairs in less than an hour.
Chokepoints: The Hidden Infrastructure of Global Power
From the Strait of Hormuz to the international monetary system to the semi-conductor supply chain, the world is becoming increasingly aware of how dependence on critical chokepoints is shaping how …
Cuba’s Future and U.S. Interests
Cuba is at a strategic crossroads as the near collapse of its national energy system reshapes the island’s political landscape. Intense U.S. sanctions and the loss of energy support from …
Rising Proliferation: Nuclear Risks in a Post-Treaty World
The recent expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia marks a structural shift in the global nuclear order, removing the last legally binding constraints on the …
Beyond Tariffs: The New Multipolar Trade Web
It has been just over a year since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” global tariff announcement. Since then, the global trade landscape has shifted as countries hedged against their traditional dependence …
How Russia Weaponized a Thousand Ships
In response to the unprecedented economic sanctions put on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow spent over $10 billion on building a “shadow fleet,” accelerating a practice that …
