“The memory of the World War II past is related to the national and global present in every society.” —Carol Gluck
On this week’s episode of the Doha Debates Podcast, experts debate: Whose World War II story is being told today?
Featuring:
-@TariqAli_News: Author and historian
of history, Columbia University
-@PatPorter76: Professor of international security, University of Birmingham
-Daqing Yang: Associate professor of history, George Washington University
Moderated by award-winning journalist and writer @mohamedwashere
On this week’s episode of the Doha Debates Podcast, experts debate: Whose World War II story is being told today?
Featuring:
-@TariqAli_News: Author and historian
of history, Columbia University
-@PatPorter76: Professor of international security, University of Birmingham
-Daqing Yang: Associate professor of history, George Washington University
Moderated by award-winning journalist and writer @mohamedwashere
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Thoughtful debate. Meaningful connections. Broader perspectives. That’s what you can expect when you join a Doha Debates Portal.
A unique take on virtual debate, our Portals bring participants from around the world together to discuss complex global issues.
A unique take on virtual debate, our Portals bring participants from around the world together to discuss complex global issues.
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"It’s not less networking and connecting. It’s more." —Sophie Scott-Brown
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In the Spotlight: political philosopher, Sophie ha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”
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0:15 Who really runs the world?
1:29 How can communities shape democracy in a changing world?
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In the Spotlight: political philosopher, Sophie ha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”
0:00 Intro
0:15 Who really runs the world?
1:29 How can communities shape democracy in a changing world?
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"Capitalism is like a self-destructive, suicidal baby." —Antara Haldar
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In the Spotlight: professor of law and economics e Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”
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0:25 As corporations gain influence, are governments losing control of national security?
2:15 Does capitalism need government intervention?
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In the Spotlight: professor of law and economics e Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”
0:00 Intro
0:25 As corporations gain influence, are governments losing control of national security?
2:15 Does capitalism need government intervention?
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Our time at @mozillafestival was filled with connection and conversation.
Swipe through 📲 for highlights from #MozFest 2026.
Swipe through 📲 for highlights from #MozFest 2026.
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Through the Doha Debates Portal, in partnership with @mozilla Foundation, we connected festivalgoers with participants in Brazil, Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria, India, South Africa and Qatar for unique virtual discussions.
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This week's episode of the Doha Debates Podcast asks: Does global power lie with governments or corporations?
Featuring Antara Halder, Sophie Scott-Brown @HuiyaoWang and @MarkJLittlewood
00:00 Intro
01:25 Governments vs. corporations: Who has more power?
09:01 “Corporations are 58 “Capitalism is like a self-destructive, almost suicidal baby.”
38:29 Does China offer an alternative governmental and economic model?
49:45 Civil society’s role: Holding government and corporations accountable
1:04:42 How does China balance corporate growth with statecraft?
1:14:29 Do the interests of tech companies align with public interest?
1:19:22 Can global cooperation solve our biggest challenges?
1:25:10 “A lot of the problems that we have are problems without passports.”
1:30:27 The message of populist movements
1:44:30 Social media, algorithms and public responsibility
1:49:15 Is digital disinformation undermining democracy?
2:12:00 Closing thoughts
Featuring Antara Halder, Sophie Scott-Brown @HuiyaoWang and @MarkJLittlewood
00:00 Intro
01:25 Governments vs. corporations: Who has more power?
09:01 “Corporations are 58 “Capitalism is like a self-destructive, almost suicidal baby.”
38:29 Does China offer an alternative governmental and economic model?
49:45 Civil society’s role: Holding government and corporations accountable
1:04:42 How does China balance corporate growth with statecraft?
1:14:29 Do the interests of tech companies align with public interest?
1:19:22 Can global cooperation solve our biggest challenges?
1:25:10 “A lot of the problems that we have are problems without passports.”
1:30:27 The message of populist movements
1:44:30 Social media, algorithms and public responsibility
1:49:15 Is digital disinformation undermining democracy?
2:12:00 Closing thoughts
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“I think we really, really need to have local institutions that are both cognitively and affectively appealing to everyday people.” —Antara Haldar
On this week’s Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”, experts debate whether the ce of great change.
Featuring:
-@byantarahaldar: Professor of law and economics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
On this week’s Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”, experts debate whether the ce of great change.
Featuring:
-@byantarahaldar: Professor of law and economics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
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“Everything from the internet to email to the iPhone have come out of government research.” —Antara Haldar
On this week’s episode of the Doha Debates Podcast, experts debate the question: Does global power lie with governments or corporations?
Featuring:
-@byantarahaldar: onomics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
On this week’s episode of the Doha Debates Podcast, experts debate the question: Does global power lie with governments or corporations?
Featuring:
-@byantarahaldar: onomics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
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“I think [for] a lot of global issues, we have to rely on the government.” —Henry Wang
On this week’s Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”, experts debate who can be trusted to fix global challenges.
Featuring:
ssor of law and economics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
On this week’s Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Does global power lie with governments or corporations?”, experts debate who can be trusted to fix global challenges.
Featuring:
ssor of law and economics, University of Cambridge
-@MarkJLittlewood: Director, Popular Conservatism
-Sophie Scott-Brown: Political philosopher, University of St. Andrews
-Henry Wang: Founder and president, Center for China and Globalization
Moderated by international journalist and media executive @sosalam
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"Money, essentially, is a public utility. It has evolved as a public good." — Pavlina R. Tcherneva
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In the Spotlight: President of itute @ptcherneva from the Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Who controls your money?”
0:00 Intro
0:35 What are the consequences for a country if it adopts Bitcoin?
2:44 What are the downsides to the fiat currency system?
Get extended conversations with the experts and global thinkers who've joined our debates, town halls and podcast episodes in our Spotlight series.
In the Spotlight: President of itute @ptcherneva from the Doha Debates Podcast episode, “Who controls your money?”
0:00 Intro
0:35 What are the consequences for a country if it adopts Bitcoin?
2:44 What are the downsides to the fiat currency system?
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The Doha Forum always gathers the most interesting and diverse set of people. @DohaDebates will be there again this year with an episode of The Negotiators, in partnership with @ForeignPolicy, highlighting the amazing, dramatic, and unseen work done by negotiators around the world to save lives and make the world a better place.
"Redefining Global Trust”
Trust is under strain. It is also being redefined. This year, Doha Forum examines the forces reshaping our global order and the pathways towards credible cooperation.
Doha Forum reconvenes on 5–6 December for its 24th edition, bringing together global s under the banner of Diplomacy, Dialogue & Diversity.
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