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How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters

David Fields explores factors which led to Korea splitting into two countries.

How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters

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Cryptocurrencies

Brad Chandler explains how cryptocurrency, a form of digital money, works.

Cryptocurrencies

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After the Russian Presidential Elections

Join Yoshiko Herrera for a glimpse into the reaction to the Russian presidential election.

After the Russian Presidential Elections

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Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia

Lori DiPrete Brown, Roman Aydiko, Katie Konkle and Sweta Shrestha discuss health care.

Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia

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A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases

Join Dr. Jim Cleary for an overview of global health care.

A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases

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The Euro Crisis

Consider the economic and political sustainability of the euro with Mark Copelovitch.

The Euro Crisis

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Modern Dairy Farming In China

Learn about the Chinese dairy industry with Dr. Pamela Ruegg.

Modern Dairy Farming In China

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Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update

Get an update on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor from Michael Corridini.

Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update

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Sweatshops or Fair Trade

Join Dennis Dresang for a look into the world of manufacturing collegiate apparel.

Sweatshops or Fair Trade

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Religion, Education and the International Economy

Amy Stambach explains the role of Evangelical mission work in Africa.

Religion, Education and the International Economy

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A Nuclear Iran

Find out about nuclear programs in Iran.

A Nuclear Iran

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Global Environmental Sustainability

Learn how our everyday choices affect the global environment.

Global Environmental Sustainability

Video thumbnail: University Place AIDS in Africa and Global Health

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AIDS in Africa and Global Health

Claire Wendlan discusses what is going on with HIV in southern Africa.

AIDS in Africa and Global Health

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Climate Change and Health

Professor Jonathan Patz speaks of climate changes and environmental health issues.

Climate Change and Health

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Reflections on the Situation in Iran

Explore the political landscape of Iran with David Morgan.

Reflections on the Situation in Iran

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Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable?

Jeremy Weber analyses flaws in the Fair Trade system.

Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable?

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Russia Update: Issues and Challenges

Professor Ted Gerber discusses the issues and challenges being faced by Russia.

Russia Update: Issues and Challenges

Video thumbnail: University Place Natural Resource Management in the Andes

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Natural Resource Management in the Andes

Josh Posner speaks about his research work in the Andes.

Natural Resource Management in the Andes

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Thailand

Professor Thongchai Winichakul speaks about Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand

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Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform

Ben Marquez covers the politics and challenges of the immigration reform.

Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform

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Why African Leaders Infatuated with China

Professor Ed Friedman ponders the relationship between sub-Saharan Africa and China.

Why African Leaders Infatuated with China

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The Right To Food

Florence Chenoweth speaks on the issue of world hunger.

The Right To Food