Episode 26: Daniel Drezner

Daniel Drezner is on the line this week! I speak to the academic and Washington Post writer about his career and life in and out of academia. He’s made a career arguing (and proving in peer-reviewed fashion) counter-intuitive takes on conventional foreign policy wisdoms. Our conversation kicks off with a discussion of the new BRICS Development Bank and his book about how international institutions responded to the 2008 financial crisis. We then turn to a discussion of his life and career, with interesting diversions along the way.

Have a listen. This was a fun and lively conversation. And remember to subscribe to the Global Dispatches Podcast on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode.


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