Daniel Bessner

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Daniel Bessner is an historian of US foreign relations, and cohost of American Prestige, a podcast on international affairs.

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the world.

Mar 8, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Bolivia protester 2019

Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America

On this episode of American Prestige, professor Gabriel Hetland on the region’s shift to the left.

Mar 5, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO

Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Mar 1, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Palestinians in a destroyed residential area try to collect usable items under the rubble.

The Gaza War, Ansar Allah (Houthi) Attacks, and Russia Advancing in Ukraine The Gaza War, Ansar Allah (Houthi) Attacks, and Russia Advancing in Ukraine

This week on American Prestige, the latest news from around the world.

Feb 23, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A digital composite of a UFO flying above an urban park.

UFO Mythology, With David Halperin UFO Mythology, With David Halperin

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion about the role of UFO sightings in politics and culture.

Feb 20, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Pakistan election 2024 PTI

The Gaza War, Pakistan’s Election, and Venezuela-Guyana Tensions The Gaza War, Pakistan’s Election, and Venezuela-Guyana Tensions

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Feb 16, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Young men sell milk along the street in Juba.

The Problem With US Security Assistance to Africa  The Problem With US Security Assistance to Africa 

On this episode of American Prestige, Elizabeth Shackelford discusses US involvement across the continent.

Feb 13, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

A crane lifts the wrecked car that has been targeted to kill the senior commander Abu Baqir al-Saadi of Popular Mobilization Forces (Al-Hashd al-Shaabi) in the eastern area of Al-Mashtal in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 7, 2024.

US Strikes in Iraq and a Humanitarian Disaster in Sudan US Strikes in Iraq and a Humanitarian Disaster in Sudan

On this news episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Feb 9, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Don't Say Gay Bill Protest

The Queer State, With Samuel Huneke The Queer State, With Samuel Huneke

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion on how queer politics and activism can engage in state power.

Feb 6, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2024, saying he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan but did not seek a wider war in the Middle East.

A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales

On this episode of American Prestige, discussing this week's headlines from around the world.

Feb 2, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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