An airstrike was carried out by Israeli forces on Iran's Embassy in Syria’s capital city: Damascus. It’s been reported that three senior commanders and four officers, who were part of overseeing covert operations in the Middle East, were killed in the strike. This has brought the continually increasing tensions throughout the Middle East and long-standing conflicts to light as Israeli forces maintain their presence in Gaza and more states in the region become involved in the conflict. This brings us to our own questions of how did we get here, and where we may be heading next?   This epis ..read more

On March 22, 2024, Krasnogorsk, Russia, a city just outside of Moscow faced a mass shooting that left 144 people dead, 551 people injured, and 95 people missing. Shortly after, the shooting was deemed a terrorist attack with conflicting reports of responsibility continuing to where the associations of the assailants are still unknown. With conflicting reports and questions still unanswered, this brings us to question how we got here, and where we may be heading next?   This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile, Associate Producers Kasia Kostraba and Juliana M ..read more

March 18-20th saw the 2024 Summit for Democracy being held in South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea, in which discussions regarding the future of democracy were in full swing. However, the new and pertinent topic of the role and impact of Artificial Intelligence took the forefront of the summit, begging questions of how innovative technology and international cybersecurity will reconcile in different states and across the global stage. This brings us to our own questions of how we got here, and where we may be heading next?   This episode was brought to you thanks to Execut ..read more

In a recent interview with Pope Francis, he was asked by a Swiss reporter his position on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, particularly regarding the debate over whether or not Ukraine should surrender to Russia. He emphasized the need for negotiations and referred to the courage of waving the white flag, which has brought many international reactions and raised questions regarding the role of the Vatican in international conflicts. This brings us to our own questions of how we got here, and where we may be heading next? This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer B ..read more

Baseball has been known as America’s Pastime since its creation, bringing people together across the nation to root for their favorite teams in tournaments such as the World Series and World Baseball Classic. However, the game’s international popularity has been increasing dramatically, prompting discussions regarding how sports and international politics intersect. We may be seeing a shift of America’s pastime becoming a global one, which brings us to the questions of how did we get here, and where we may be heading next? This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile ..read more

With the US primary elections in full swing and many interesting candidates to be aware of, the United States has become a point of interest for many. Being a key player in many organizations and conflicts around the world, the results of the Presidential election could significantly shake up the international stage regarding how the United States’ affiliations and actions may shift. With eyes turned to observe the success of different candidates, this brings us to the questions of how we got here, and where we may be heading next?   This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Pro ..read more

Ukrainian leadership has been shaken up as President Volodymry Zelensky removed his top general,Valery Zaluzhny, which has been marked as the largest shift in command since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. This has come at a time of high tensions as Russian attacks have intensified and Ukraine is grappling with a failed counteroffensive that took place late last year. The interest of many has been piqued as questions arise regarding Ukraine’s future success in the war. That brings us to our own questions of how we got here, and where we may be heading next?   This episode was brought ..read more

On January 13th, Lai Ching-te was elected the new President of Taiwan. This election and his victory has come in the midst of an ongoing risk of conflict with China over military threats of invasion and an ongoing dispute over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Tensions between democratic Taiwan and Communist China have been high since the 1950s and conversations around the election put these concerns at the center of politics in Taiwan. The election has also included a shift in Parliament seats that will no doubt result in new challenges in Taiwan’s legislative process. This brings us ..read more

Following up on the four months of violence in the Gaza Strip, the world has seen increased disaster for Palestinians in Gaza and around the world. Famine, illness, and increased mortality rates have persisted since the initial ground invasion in October, with concerns that the situation will continue to worsen. There have been multiple developments including accusations brought to international courts, progress towards hostage negotiations, increased media coverage from Palestinians in Gaza, and protests around the world. That brings us to the questions of how we got here, and where we may be ..read more

Today we have the privilege of hosting an esteemed guest who is truly an expert on the intersection of AI and the ominous concept of weaponization. Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley is a director of research at the National Center of Scientific Research with extensive experience regarding Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Dresp-Langley has been at the forefront of research and discourse surrounding the weaponization of Artificial Intelligence.   This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile, Associate Producers Kasia Kostraba and Juliana Mori, Host Trisha Ballion ..read more