Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 16 ratingsHosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.
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The Historical Appeal of Foreign Dictators among American Conservatives with Jacob Heilbrunn
April 19, 2024 20:32 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn from The National Interest to discuss his new book, America Last: The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators, and talk about the implications for American politics today.
Climate-Related Migration and Adaptation Funding with Sarah Bermeo and Kerilyn Schewel
April 03, 2024 19:47 - 35 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, guest host Noam Unger is joined by Sarah Bermeo and Kerilyn Schewel, co-directors of the Duke Program on Climate-Related Migration, as they draw on their research in Central America and Ethiopia to discuss the effect of climate on migration, forecast models, adaptation funding, and aid allocation.
Creating an International Anti-Corruption Court with Judge Mark Wolf
March 25, 2024 17:15 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Judge Mark Wolf, Chair of Integrity Initiatives International, to discuss his judicial career and his advocacy for the creation of the International Anti-Corruption Court.
A Conservative Policy Approach to the New Cold War against China with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig
March 07, 2024 19:02 - 30 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council to discuss their new book, We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War.
Leading Private Investment in Global Nutritional Security with Drs. Antonio Tataranni and Marianne O'Shea
February 21, 2024 17:11 - 34 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, guest host Caitlin Welsh is joined by PepsiCo's Chief Medical Officer and R&D Senior Vice President of Life Sciences, Dr. Antonio Tataranni, and PepsiCo's R&D Vice President of Life Sciences, Dr. Marianne O'Shea, to discuss the impact of PepsiCo's malnutrition intervention programs, Quaker Qrece and Quaker Bowl of Growth, and its commitment to advancing global nutritional security.
Private Equity Investment and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa with Drs. Louise Fox and Michael Nicholson
February 07, 2024 21:42 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Louise Fox and Dr. Michael Nicholson to discuss their recently published report, Are private equity investments financing the SDGs in sub-Saharan Africa? and how African countries can attract more of these investments.
Diplomacy in Latin America with former U. S. Ambassador Luigi Einaudi
January 24, 2024 17:07 - 35 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by former U. S. Ambassador Luigi Einaudi, author of Learning Diplomacy: An Oral History, to discuss his book and reflect on his diplomatic career in Latin America. He shares his experiences at the State Department, the Organization of American States (OAS), and as Special Envoy, where he played a crucial role in ending the war between Ecuador and Peru in the 1990s.
The Key Role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Global Development with Priya Vora
January 10, 2024 17:22 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, guest host Romina Bandura is joined by Managing Director of the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), Priya Vora, to discuss the role of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in global development and the ways in which the United States can help promote standards of interoperability, financial inclusion, public trust, and good governance both at home and abroad.
How to Evaluate and Measure Long-Term Aid Development Projects with William Warshauer
December 14, 2023 15:24 - 16 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by President and CEO of TechnoServe, William Warshauer, to discuss why Warshauer sees the institutionalization of long-term metrics as critical to the future of international development and ending poverty.
Congressional Visit to Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova with Elizabeth Hoffman
November 29, 2023 20:20 - 18 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by CSIS’s Director of Congressional Affairs, Elizabeth Hoffman, to discuss their takeaways from the recent Congressional staff delegation they led to Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova, and the importance of decision-makers to witness the impact of Congressionally appropriated aid to the war effort.
Shifting Mindsets to Enable Entrepreneurship in the Developing World with Professors Shad Morris and Chad Carlos
November 15, 2023 17:41 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Brigham Young University Professors Shad Morris and Chad Carlos to discuss their recently published study, The Impact of Growth Mindset on Entrepreneurial Action Among Necessity Entrepreneurs, and its implications for future development work.
Freedom as a Path to Prosperity with Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine
November 01, 2023 19:35 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine of the Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center to discuss their publication, Prosperity that Lasts: The 2023 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes and its implications for researchers and policymakers alike.
Critical Minerals and National Security with Veronika Shime
October 24, 2023 13:37 - 18 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Veronika Shime to delve into why critical minerals are so important to U.S. national security and what steps policymakers should consider to protect and promote the domestic mining and processing industries.
Russia's Democratic Future with Ilya Ponomarev
October 04, 2023 13:14 - 16 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Ilya Ponomarev, a former member of Russia’s parliament – the State Duma, to discuss his book Does Putin Have to Die? as well as his efforts to lay the foundations for a democratic future in Russia.
Lessons in Leadership: A Conversation with Aaron S. Williams
September 21, 2023 16:19 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Aaron S. Williams, a distinguished career diplomat and former director of the Peace Corps, to discuss his book A Life Unimagined as well as the traits necessary for good leadership.
The Importance of "Cross-Cultural" Sensitivity with Jessica Stone
September 07, 2023 20:46 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Jessica Stone of Voice of America to discuss how her experience growing up in the American South and reporting in Afghanistan and China have led her to identify "cross-cultural" dialogues as a critical component for the future of our increasingly interconnected world.
Water Strategy: Investment and Security
August 24, 2023 12:58 - 28 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Nancy Eslick of USAID who shares insights into the ways in which water strategy underpins issues such as climate resilience and international security, the need for financing and investment in water strategy, and the measures the U.S. government has taken to support global water security initiatives.
Water Strategy: Climate Resilience and Human Rights with Nancy Eslick of USAID
August 24, 2023 12:58 - 28 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Nancy Eslick of USAID who shares insights into the ways in which water security underpins such issues as climate resilience and human rights, and the measures the U.S. government has taken to support global water security initiatives.
Agricultural Financing with Tim Strong and Mark Castellino
August 10, 2023 18:32 - 42 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Tim Strong and Mark Castellino of Opportunity International who share insights into agricultural financing in the developing world.
Global Water Security and Safe Water with Mary Beth Cote-Jenssen
July 26, 2023 16:33 - 20 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Mary Beth Cote-Jenssen, the Sustainability Senior Manager of Global Water Stewardship at PepsiCo, who shares insights about the importance of global water security and the role played by public-private partnerships.
Building Peace and Keeping It with Bob Berg
July 13, 2023 15:54 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Bob Berg, the Chair of Trustees for the UK non-profit Plan for Peace, who shares insights into the importance of peacebuilding, the challenges to peacekeeping, and some of the current shortcomings on the international stage, particularly in the developing world.
US-China Competition through Higher Education with Dr. William Kirby
June 29, 2023 12:21 - 38 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. William C. Kirby, a Professor at the Harvard Business School and of China Studies at Harvard University, who shares insights into the rise of the Chinese university system and its importance to great power competition between the United States and China.
Multi-stakeholder and Public-Private Partnerships in Food Systems of the Future
June 21, 2023 14:39 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by C.D. Glin, the president of the PepsiCo Foundation and the Global Head of Philanthropy at PepsiCo Inc, and Ginya Truitt Nakata an expert in food security and an independent consultant. C.D. and Ginya share insights on global agriculture and food security, and how the private sector has the potential to facilitate the growth of more sustainable food systems worldwide.
Diplomatic Relationships with the Vatican with Former Ambassador Francis Rooney
May 31, 2023 20:42 - 20 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Ambassador Francis Rooney, who shares insights from his experience as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and discusses the Vatican’s role in diplomacy as found in his book, “The Global Vatican: An Inside Look at the Catholic Church, World Politics, and the Extraordinary Relationship between the United States and the Holy See.”
The Rise of Autocracies and How to Combat It: Discussing Charles Dunst's New Book
May 17, 2023 13:30 - 18 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Charles Dunst, the Deputy Director of Research & Analytics at The Asia Group, who shares insights into the global power struggle between autocracies and democracies and discusses his new book “Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman.”
Character Driven Leadership and the Ukraine Conflict with Dr. Evelyn Farkas
May 03, 2023 17:15 - 23 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Evelyn Farkas, the Executive Director of the McCain Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on democracy, human rights, and character-driven leadership. Evelyn shares insights from her government career, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under the Obama administration, and discusses her work on the conflict in Ukraine.
Debt Transparency and the Future of International Development with Dr. Rafael Romeu
April 28, 2023 15:31 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dr. Rafael Romeu, the President and CEO of DevTech Systems, Inc. Rafael explains how his company helps confront the challenges facing public financial management and debt in the developing world, both of which define the future of global development.
Diversity in International Affairs with First Trip’s Dex M. Burns
April 19, 2023 17:40 - 14 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Dex M. Burns, the Founder, President, and CEO of First Trip, an organization focused on diversifying the field of International Relations by alleviating barriers for underrepresented college students to travel abroad for the first time and pursue global careers.
Innovating Digital Technology in Agriculture with Agromovil’s Andrew Mack
April 07, 2023 17:30 - 17 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Andrew Mack, Founder and CEO of Agromovil. Andrew explains how his company helps connect small farmers with markets around the world and discusses the importance of digital technology in the agricultural sector, particularly in developing countries.
Insights into International Diplomacy with Catherine Ashton
March 23, 2023 20:49 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to discuss her new book, And Then What. Catherine’s book draws on her experience in the role to provide insights on international diplomacy and the strategic importance of the Western Balkans for the EU and the US.
Denouncing Your Own Government with Nicaraguan Ambassador Arturo McFields
March 08, 2023 14:30 - 16 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Arturo McFields. Arturo served as the former Ambassador of Nicaragua to the Organization of American States (OAS) until his fateful decision to publicly break ranks with the government, call it a dictatorship, and denounce its human rights violations. Today, Dan and Arturo discuss that personally and nationally consequential moral decision, the situation in Nicaragua which gave rise to that decision, and how the international community ...
Foreign Policy Lessons from the Bush Administration: Discussing Stephen Hadley's New Book Handoff
February 22, 2023 21:39 - 34 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Ambassador John Simon, Dr. Jendayi Frazer, and Bobby Pittman to discuss a recent publication by Stephen Hadley entitled, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama. Each guest held senior roles in the Bush Administration working on development in Africa, and they speak with Dan about their roles and the foreign policy lessons we learned during the Bush Administration that we should remember today.
The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power by Daniel F. Runde
February 07, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutesThis episode Dan Runde is interviewed by Ambassador John Simon about his new book, The American Imperative. Dan’s book explores how the US can and must use non-military, soft power tools to entrench its dominant global influence in the face of competition from China and Russia.
How the U.S Treasury Office of Technical Assistance Impacts the World's Economy with Larry McDonald
January 25, 2023 11:27 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Larry McDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Treasury and leader of the U.S. Treasury Office of Technical Assistance (OTA). In this podcast, Dan and Larry discuss Larry’s career, what OTA is and does, and OTA’s role in shaping countries' economic systems and relieving the global debt crisis.
How Loans Improve Lives with Kathy Guis
January 12, 2023 14:33 - 15 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Kathy Guis, Vice President of Investments at Kiva. In this podcast, Dan and Kathy discuss what Kiva does, how loans can improve lives, and how Kiva works with institutions to foster financial inclusion.
The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil
January 04, 2023 14:06 - 17 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller, Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. In this podcast, Dan and Shannon discuss the reality of globalization, the impact of regional trade, and her book, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.
The Story of Opportunity with Atul Tandon
December 14, 2022 16:37 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Atul Tandon, CEO of the non-profit Opportunity International. In this podcast, Dan and Atul discuss Atul’s career path, the purpose of Opportunity International, the theory of change, and how loans can change lives.
The Importance of U.S. Congressional Support for Ukraine with Peter Roskam
November 30, 2022 14:11 - 18 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Peter Roskam. Peter is a former six-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois and is currently a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Peter held some of the most significant positions in Congress during his tenure from 2007 to 2019. In addition to serving in the House Leadership as the Chief Deputy Whip, he chaired three major subcommittees of the House Ways and Means Committee. In this podcast, Dan and Peter discuss Peter’s career, what it means to...
PADF: 60 Years Creating a Hemisphere of Opportunity, with Katie Taylor
November 16, 2022 14:09 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Katie Taylor, the Executive Director of the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF). In this podcast, Dan and Katie discuss PADF’s impact over the last 60 years, and the ongoing challenges and progress that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have seen over the past decades.
Hong Kong Two Years Later with Olivia Enos
November 02, 2022 13:08 - 16 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Olivia Enos, the new Washington Director of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK). In this podcast, they discuss the CFHK’s work, the ongoing effects of the Chinese-imposed National Security Law (introduced to Hong Kong in 2020), the U.S.-Hong Kong relationship, and how listeners can help political prisoners in Hong Kong.
Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Practitioner with Jamie Bowman
October 26, 2022 13:13 - 14 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Jamie Bowman, who worked as a legal consultant across Asia, Africa, and Europe for various U.S. and international agencies. In this podcast, Dan and Jamie discuss Jamie’s career and her recently published book Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Practitioner.
The Case for Panama with Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia
October 19, 2022 13:07 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia, the Ambassador of Panama in the U.S. In this podcast, they discuss how Panama is a great candidate for U.S. companies to nearshore operations, opportunities for tourism in the country, and Panama’s role in advancing the global health system.
The Future of Myanmar with Erin Murphy
October 12, 2022 19:43 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Erin Murphy, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow in the Economics Program at CSIS. In this podcast, they discuss Murphy's career and her new book Burmese Haze, foreign policy and Myanmar, and Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Launch of SCIF with Harry Bader
October 06, 2022 15:16 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Harry Bader, Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) at USAID. In this podcast, they discuss USAID’s new Supply Chain Integrity and Freedom program (SCIF).
The Road Ahead for Nicaragua with Ambassador John Feeley
September 28, 2022 18:37 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador John Feeley, former U.S. ambassador to Panama. In this podcast, they discuss Feeley's career in the foreign service, the importance of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega and his "mafia"-style dictatorship, the Vatican's relationship with Nicaragua's government, and short- and long-term solutions to the dictatorship.
Asia’s Journey to Prosperity: Lessons from Takehiko Nakao
September 21, 2022 17:40 - 34 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Takehiko Nakao, former President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In this podcast, they discuss Nakao's career in Japan's Ministry of Finance, the potential reasons why the U.S. and Japan did not join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Nakao’s various memoirs- including his recently published The Rise of Asia: Perspectives and Beyond, and the relationship between democracy and human rights.
America's Great-Power Opportunity with Ali Wyne
September 14, 2022 13:30 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ali Wyne, Senior Analyst with Eurasia Group's Global Macro practice. In this podcast, they discuss Ali’s newly published book, "America's Great-Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Challenges of Strategic Competition," how to learn from the Cold War, the future of the U.S.-China relationship, and U.S. comparative advantages.
Renewing the commitment to counternarcotics: A conversation with Admiral Álvaro Echandía Durán
September 07, 2022 14:22 - 20 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Colombian Admiral Álvaro Echandía Durán, who discusses his career, his experiences with the FARC, the role of civil intelligence in a democracy, and why we should renew our commitment to counternarcotics. Throughout his career the Admiral has held various high level positions, including Chief of Naval Operations of Colombia’s National Armada, Chief of Staff of the Caribbean Naval Force, Chief of Naval Intelligence and Chief of Joi...
Oswaldo Payá's Legacy and the Future of Cuban Democracy
August 31, 2022 19:03 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by David Hoffman, a contributing editor and member of the editorial board of The Washington Post. In this podcast, they discuss Hoffman’s latest book, Give Me Liberty: The True Story of Oswaldo Payá and his Daring Quest for a Free Cuba, his motivation for writing this book, and predictions about the future of democracy in Cuba.
Examining Latin American Affairs with Cynthia Arnson
August 24, 2022 13:29 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Cynthia Arnson, a distinguished fellow and former director of the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program. Arnson is one of the country’s foremost experts on the Spanish-speaking countries of the Western Hemisphere. In today’s podcast, Dan and Cynthia discuss her impressive career in Latin American affairs, the challenges of entering a male-dominated industry, her predictions for the future of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, ...