In this episode of Diplomacy and Discourse, we will unpack one of the most complex challenges of our time: wicked problems. From climate change and global poverty to war, health crises, and radicalization — we explore why these problems are so difficult to solve and how systems thinking helps us make sense of the chaos. This is part one of a two-part journey into the tangled web of science, politics, and policy. If you’ve ever wondered why progress feels so slow on global issues, this episode lays the foundation for understanding the deep-rooted, interconnected nature of our world’s biggest challenges.

💡 Tune in, think critically, and get ready for part two — where we take the next step from systems to real solutions.

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