Best Odi Global Podcasts (2025)

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Syria after Assad – will Syrians lead the transition? 34:32

14d ago34:32

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Since 2011, Syria has been ravaged by conflict, foreign interventions and political fragmentation – leaving millions displaced and communities in crisis. But amidst the devastation, a new conversation is taking shape. Just months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a new interim government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed. A recent poll sh…

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Syria after Assad – will Syrians lead the transition? 34:32

12d ago34:32

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Since 2011, Syria has been ravaged by conflict, foreign interventions, and political fragmentation – leaving millions displaced and communities in crisis. But amid the devastation, a new conversation is taking shape. Just months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a new interim government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed. A recent poll sho…

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Double Standards: Abrahamic Contradictions vs. Ifá's Sacred Balance 33:42

16d ago33:42

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Send us a text Let’s now explore the contradictions within the Abrahamic texts (Bible, Torah, Quran) and compare those with the accusations often hurled at Ifá—such as idolatry, animal sacrifice, multiple deities, witchcraft, and ancestral veneration. Our aim is to expose the hypocrisy, using direct scriptural references from the Abrahamic traditio…

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The critical minerals race – who will benefit? 37:21

28d ago37:21

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Minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth are not just commodities. They are strategic assets which are shaping global power and the future of the energy transition. As US-China trade tensions escalate, countries across Africa (and elsewhere) where these minerals are found are now renegotiating their role in an increasingly fragmented global eco…

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The critical minerals race – who will benefit? 37:21

26d ago37:21

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Minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth are not just commodities. They are strategic assets which are shaping global power and the future of the energy transition. As US-China trade tensions escalate, countries across Africa (and elsewhere) where these minerals are found are now renegotiating their role in an increasingly fragmented global eco…

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How can development financing be reformed? The road to Seville 33:30

1M ago33:30

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With economic uncertainty, rising debt burdens, and a growing share of the world’s poorest people living in fragile contexts, the stakes for the upcoming 4th Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Seville have never been higher. According to a recent OECD report, the gap between development financing needs and available resources could reac…

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How can development financing be reformed? The road to Seville 33:30

1M ago33:30

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With economic uncertainty, rising debt burdens, and a growing share of the world’s poorest people living in fragile contexts, the stakes for the upcoming 4th Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Seville have never been higher. According to a recent OECD report, the gap between development financing needs and available resources could reac…

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Are Southern-led MDBs the future of development finance? 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Development finance is no longer just about aid. It’s about power, priorities, and who gets to decide. For decades, institutions like the World Bank and IMF have set the agenda, with high-income countries holding the reins. But a shift is underway. Southern-led multilateral development banks (MDBs) – where borrowing nations are also the majority sh…

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Are Southern-led MDBs the future of development finance? 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

Development finance is no longer just about aid. It’s about power, priorities, and who gets to decide. For decades, institutions like the World Bank and IMF have set the agenda, with high-income countries holding the reins. But a shift is underway. Southern-led multilateral development banks (MDBs) – where borrowing nations are also the majority sh…

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Can regional alliances save global trade? 34:18

2M ago34:18

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Trade policies are more than economic levers. Today they are instruments of influence, competition and – at times – conflict. We have seen how Trump’s recent tariff hikes on Mexico, Canada and China have heightened geopolitical tensions. The global trade system is also undergoing a deeper transformation. Countries are diversifying supply chains and…

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Can regional alliances save global trade? 34:18

2M ago34:18

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Trade policies are more than economic levers. Today they are instruments of influence, competition and – at times – conflict. We have seen how Trump’s recent tariff hikes on Mexico, Canada and China have heightened geopolitical tensions. The global trade system is also undergoing a deeper transformation. Countries are diversifying supply chains and…

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Can multilateralism be saved? 33:59

3M ago33:59

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As the world shifts toward a more regionally driven order, where power and security are dictated by strength rather than law, multilateralism faces an existential crisis. This has been made strikingly clear by recent events in the US. Oscillating between retreat and selective engagement, the US now sees global cooperation in transactional terms – a…

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Can multilateralism be saved? 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

As the world shifts toward a more regionally driven order, where power and security are dictated by strength rather than law, multilateralism faces an existential crisis. This has been made strikingly clear by recent events in the US. Oscillating between retreat and selective engagement, the US now sees global cooperation in transactional terms – a…

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AI for a thriving Commonwealth- driving innovation and development 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

AI for a thriving Commonwealth- driving innovation and development by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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ODI Fellowship Scheme Q&A session 2025 – 1 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

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ODI Fellowship Scheme Q&A session 2025 – 1 by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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AI for a thriving Commonwealth- driving innovation and development 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

AI for a thriving Commonwealth- driving innovation and development by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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ODI Fellowship Scheme Q&A session 2025 – 1 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

ODI Fellowship Scheme Q&A session 2025 – 1 by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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The Truth About Forced Conversions & Religious Fear Tactics | Why Ifá Rejects Hell & Coercion 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some religions use fear to keep people in line? Why do so many faiths insist on forced conversions, and what purpose does the concept of Hell actually serve? In this episode, we take a deep dive into: 🔥 The brutal history of forced religious conversions and the millions who died as a result. 🔥 How Christian…

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How is Ukraine redefining global security? 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Ukraine stands at a pivotal point as its war with Russia enters its third year. With high-stakes talks between the US and Russia taking place in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine finds itself excluded from crucial discussions, which raises alarms in Kyiv and Europe. As Western unity begins to fracture, the debate intensifies over whether to prioritise negotiat…

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How is Ukraine redefining global security? 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Ukraine stands at a pivotal point as its war with Russia enters its third year. With high-stakes talks between the US and Russia taking place in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine finds itself excluded from crucial discussions, which raises alarms in Kyiv and Europe. As Western unity begins to fracture, the debate intensifies over whether to prioritise negotiat…

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What are the costs and impacts of shutting down USAID? 36:22

4M ago36:22

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For decades, US foreign aid has played a vital role in humanitarian assistance, development and global security. But last month, the US government – the world’s biggest aid donor – announced a sudden 90-day freeze on foreign aid. This will have a devastating impact on communities globally who depend on it to survive. It has triggered widespread unc…

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What are the costs and impacts of shutting down USAID? 36:22

4M ago36:22

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For decades, US foreign aid has played a vital role in humanitarian assistance, development and global security. But last month, the US government – the world’s biggest aid donor – announced a sudden 90-day freeze on foreign aid. This will have a devastating impact on communities globally who depend on it to survive. It has triggered widespread unc…

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Gender in the EU’s foreign policies- expectations for the next European Commission 1:39:52

4M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Gender in the EU’s foreign policies- expectations for the next European Commission by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Gender in the EU’s foreign policies- expectations for the next European Commission 1:39:52

4M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Gender in the EU’s foreign policies- expectations for the next European Commission by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ENGLISH 1:28:14

4M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ENGLISH by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ARABIC 1:27:48

4M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ARABIC by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Driving inclusive and sustainable economic transformation- a roadmap for low- and middle-income countries 1:36:32

4M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

Driving inclusive and sustainable economic transformation- a roadmap for low- and middle-income countries by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ENGLISH 1:28:14

4M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ENGLISH by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ARABIC 1:27:48

4M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Revolution and rupture- humanitarianism and human rights in Syria and Myanmar - ARABIC by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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Driving inclusive and sustainable economic transformation- a roadmap for low- and middle-income countries 1:36:32

4M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

Driving inclusive and sustainable economic transformation- a roadmap for low- and middle-income countries by ODI GlobalBy ODI Global

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How can we fix a system that fuels rampant inequality? 31:22

4M ago31:22

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Nearly a decade ago, nations worldwide committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the first goal focused on ending poverty in all its forms by 2030. Whilst some progress has been made, we remain well off track to reach this ambitious target. Poverty reduction has stalled, whilst a new report by Oxfam – launched during the recent Wo…

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How can we fix a system that fuels rampant inequality? 31:22

4M ago31:22

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Nearly a decade ago, nations worldwide committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the first goal focused on ending poverty in all its forms by 2030. Whilst some progress has been made, we remain well off track to reach this ambitious target. Poverty reduction has stalled, whilst a new report by Oxfam – launched during the recent Wo…