Sam provides a comprehensive recap of the 2019 YCW-Lau Conference, “PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines,” held in November 2019 in London.
YCW Podcast – 2019 YCW-Lau Conference – “PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines”

Sam provides a comprehensive recap of the 2019 YCW-Lau Conference, “PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines,” held in November 2019 in London.
Sam speaks with Danit Gal, a consultant and researcher in ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). She describes “AI ethics with Chinese characteristics,” argues that the government is skeptical of true partnerships and discusses the importance of feminizing technology.
This month, Sam speaks with Hong Kong Free Press writer and Editorial Director Kris Cheng. Kris has been closely covering local Hong Kong political news, including the ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Sam is joined by Oriana Skylar Mastro, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University and U.S. Air Force Reserve officer. Oriana’s new book “The Costs of Conversation: Obstacles to Peace Talks in Wartime” explores case studies of conflicts in Asia, laying out a framework to explain why states do not engage diplomatically with their adversaries.