Talking Foreign Affairs with Adil Cader

The ocean shaped the sound of a generation. Today, Al Jardine believes protecting it is one of the most important challenges we face. As part of a special World Oceans Day campaign with Talking Foreign Affairs, Beach Boys founder Al Jardine joins Adil Cader for a conversation on music, surf culture, and the future of our oceans. From the early days of California surf culture and working alongside...

Is being a microstate a limitation or a hidden advantage? As a nation of just 40,000 people, yet one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world, Liechtenstein makes a compelling case that even the smallest states can think, and act, big. In this episode, Brigitte Haas, the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, joins Adil Cader for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to lead a micros...

Is Swiss neutrality still real, or is it being redefined in real time? In this episode, Adil Cader speak with Doris Leuthard who served twice as President of Switzerland, about what neutrality actually means in today’s shifting global order. And some important life lessons she has learnt from it. From its roots after the Battle of Marignano in 1515 and formal recognition at the Congress of Vienna...

You may know her as Ashley from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or as a Grammy-nominated artist. But today, Tatyana Ali is here to talk about something very few people expect. In this episode, Tatyana joins Adil to share her own childbirth experience and the moment she realised she was not being listened to. What followed was not just frustrating. It was frightening. And it opened her eyes to a much b...

How Space Became a Tool of Diplomacy What does space exploration have to do with global diplomacy? In this episode of Talking Foreign Affairs , host Adil Cader sits down with Charles Bolden, former NASA Administrator and veteran astronaut, for a rare look into how science has shaped international cooperation at the highest levels. From commanding shuttle missions to leading NASA during one of its...

In this episode, former WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy joins Adil Cader for a candid conversation on why trade is about peace, power, and the planet, not just money. From the collapse of WTO dispute mechanisms to the fragile balance between climate policy and international commerce, Lamy unpacks the future of multilateralism, the risks of nationalism, and why global trade rules need a serious re...

Former WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo speaks with Adil Cader about how global trade intersects with climate action, public policy, and the power of the private sector . They explore the broken consensus model at the WTO, how developing countries are carrying the cost of climate rules, and why private corporations might just lead the next big wave of climate action. 🎧 From WTO reform to rege...

In light of Professor Joseph Nye's recent passing, Talking Foreign Affairs is spotlighting our 2021 conversation with "the architect of modern international relations". He gave us the language of soft power and smart power — ideas that remain foundational in diplomacy today. In a world of rising tensions and blurred alliances, Nye leaves us asking: What kind of power will really matter in the 21st...

It was fierce, it was viral and it still shakes up the internet over a decade later. 💥 The Hon Julia Gillard reflects with Adil Cader on the speech that made history, the generational divide on gender equality, and what we can all learn from the fight for inclusion and respect. 🎙️ A powerful episode on feminism, politics, and legacy, from one of the world’s most trailblazing leaders. #TalkingFore...

Adil Cader continues his conversation with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon — one of the most influential voices in international diplomacy and global leadership. In this second part, Ban Ki-moon offers deep insights into the need for urgent climate action and the power of sports diplomacy to bridge global divides. He reflects on the role of gender equality in leadership and the values that...

Adil Cader begins his conversation with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon — a leader whose journey from a small Korean village to the helm of the United Nations is truly inspiring. In this first part, we explore how Ban Ki-moon’s early experiences during the Korean War shaped his passion for diplomacy, what it takes to be an effective negotiator in global affairs, and the human side of leade...

Adil Cader continues his conversation with the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, Dr. Jane Goodall.  Previously, we explored Dr. Goodall’s impactful career, the dreams that started it, and the insightful learnings that she has gained through the years. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, we encourage you to check it out first and then come and enjoy this episode. In this part, we explore...

In this conversation, Adil Cader sits down with Dr. Jane Goodall, a global leader bringing about great change in her role as a noted anthropologist. In this first part, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees explores her impactful career and the dreams that started it.  What can we learn from the conflict resolution and nurturing behaviors of chimpanzees, and can we apply those lessons to glob...