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International Insights explores the world of global politics and diplomacy. Featuring discussions with distinguished leaders from around the world. These guests offer unique insights into the complex dynamics of international relations.

Hosted by Troy University Political Science professors G. Doug Davis Ph.D. and Michael Slobodchikoff Ph.D., International Insights offers a platform for intellectual discourse to broaden horizons and deepen appreciation for the complexities of global diplomacy.

In this episode of International Insights, hosts G. Doug Davis and Michael Slobodchikoff sit down with Dr. Mulugeta Gebrehiwot, a renowned peace process expert and former director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. The discussion spans Ethiopia’s historical legacy as an ancient civilization to its modern-day challenges, including internal power struggles between the TPLF and the Tigray Interim Administration and the fragile state of its domestic economy. Dr. Gebrehiwot draws on his extensive experience as a mediator in the Darfur Peace Agreement to offer unique perspectives on the catastrophic displacement in Sudan and the rising maritime tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. Join us for a deep dive into the diplomatic hurdles and security realities shaping the future of this pivotal region.

International Insights explores the world of global politics and diplomacy. Featuring discussions with distinguished leaders from around the world. These guests offer unique insights into the complex dynamics of international relations.

Hosted by Troy University Political Science professors G. Doug Davis Ph.D. and Michael Slobodchikoff Ph.D., International Insights offers a platform for intellectual discourse to broaden horizons and deepen appreciation for the complexities of global diplomacy.

In this episode hosts G. Doug Davis and Michael Slobodchikoff on International Insights for a timely and high-stakes conversation with Senator Javier Maroto, First Vice-President of the Spanish Senate and Chair of the NATO Committee on Democracy and Security. As Spain navigates a deeply polarized political landscape under a minority left-wing coalition, the Senator provides an insider’s perspective on the state of Spanish democracy and the country's unique—and role on the world stage.

International Insights explores the world of global politics and diplomacy. Featuring discussions with distinguished leaders from around the world. These guests offer unique insights into the complex dynamics of international relations.

Hosted by Troy University Political Science professors G. Doug Davis Ph.D. and Michael Slobodchikoff Ph.D., International Insights offers a platform for intellectual discourse to broaden horizons and deepen appreciation for the complexities of global diplomacy.

In this episode of International Insights, Doug Davis and Michael Slobodchikoff sit down with Dr. Albert Lionel Zinda Soppo, a PhD in international relations and security specialist at the Port Authority of Douala, to dissect the rapidly shifting security landscape across Africa. Dr. Soppo provides an expert look at the surge in maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, exploring the environmental and economic roots of recent abductions and the persistent threat of violent extremism in the Sahel. The conversation also tackles major geopolitical tremors, including the fallout of the November 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy—which de-prioritized Africa as a core interest—and the continental reaction to the January 2026 U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. From democratic backsliding to the quest for comprehensive political unity, this episode explores how Africa can strengthen its institutions and harmonize its voice to meet global challenges.

In-depth interviews with professors, students, and personalities… the people who are Troy University… Troy TrojanVision One on One. This episode features the Professor of Theatre & Dance, Quinton Cockrell.