International History Declassified

By: Wilson Center History and Public Policy
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  • The field of International History reveals a world of great power politics, international diplomacy, and monumental events. However, International History Declassified seeks to take a closer look into not just the events and people of the past, but those who are studying that history today. Co-hosts Kian Byrne and Pieter Biersteker sit down with various scholars and historians to take a deeper look into the field of International History to discuss how that history is made, and where the field is headed in the future. International History Declassified is a podcast from the History and Public Policy Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
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Episodes
  • The Ghosts of Sheridan Circle with Alan McPherson

    The Ghosts of Sheridan Circle with Alan McPherson
    Sep 2 2021

    In this episode of International History Declassified, Pieter and Kian sit down with author Alan McPherson to discuss his book, Ghosts of Sheridan Circle, which tells the chilling story of the assassination of Chilean dissident, Orlando Letelier.
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    37 mins
  • Inside the Dodis Archives with Dr. Sacha Zala

    Inside the Dodis Archives with Dr. Sacha Zala
    Jul 21 2021

    Dr. Sacha Zala, Director of Diplomatische Dokumente der Schweiz (Dodis), explains to Pieter and Kian the declassification and publication process of the Dodis series. He also gives a guided tour of the Dodis website and archives, explaining how to search their collection of Swiss diplomatic documents and showing off several great features for researchers.
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    33 mins
  • Communism in Saudi Arabia with Toby Matthiesen

    Communism in Saudi Arabia with Toby Matthiesen
    May 13 2021

    During his extensive work on the Saudi peninsula, Toby Matthiesen has explored many different aspects of Post-War Saudi history, including the development of the Communist Party of Saudi Arabia. In this discussion with Kian and Pieter, Dr. Matthiesen explains the nuances of the CPSA’s belief systems, it’s role as a regional player in the Gulf, as well as Dr. Matthiesen’s own experiences conducting research on the region.
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    36 mins

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