GCTV explores and covers diverse world issues such as hunger, poverty, security, economic development, energy, world health, migration, war, human rights, tolerance and international trade.
July 29, 2014
Dr. Stacy Closson, Assistant Professor of the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, discusses the challenges in Iraq and Ukraine, as well as the negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment.
July 28, 2014
Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council (WAC) of Kentucky And Southern Indiana, highlights the goals of WACs to enhance global economic, political and social awareness in the US and worldwide.
July 22, 2014
Dr. Charles E. Ziegler, Director of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order and Executive Director of the Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations, discusses issues such as Responsibility to Protect, the politics of oil and the crises in the Middle East.
August 14, 2014
Mr. Khalid Malik, Former Director of the Human Development Report Office in the UN Development Progam, focuses on the "Human Development Report: 2014" and how there are vulnerabilities in countries that impede social and economic advancement.
August 15, 2014
Dr. Stella Chinyere Obilor discusses how the African Youth Movement has impacted young Africans in the areas of technology, education, agriculture, entrepreneurship and the ecosystem.
Dr. Len Peters, Former Secretary for Kentucky's Energy, Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Cabinet, discusses the balance between meeting energy needs and protecting the environment.
Dr. Joshua Meltzer, a fellow in Global Economy and Development at the Brookings Institution, highlights how international trade agreements can help raise the standard of living and provide businesses a level playing field.
Dr. Anupam Ray, Former Deputy Head of India's United Nations Security Council Team in New York, focuses on some of the major issues affecting India, China and South Africa, and how the UN Security Council and UN peacekeeping help promote peace, security and development in dangerous areas.
August 13, 2014
Dr. David Stillman, Executive Director of the Public-Private Alliance Foundation, describes the Foundation's work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic in providing clean energy and aquaculture assistance.
August 13, 2014
A Fellow at the Century Foundation and author of "Act of Creation: Founding of the United Nations, " and "The Letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr." highlights the role of the UN in confronting international problems.
August 12, 2014
Former Senior Socio-Economic Affairs Adviser in the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, discusses his recent book: "Timor-Leste: The History and Development of Asia's Newest Nation."
August 14, 2014
Dr. Andrew Hudson, who heads the UN Development Program's Water & Ocean Governance Programme in UNDP, discusses how the oceans are being adversely affected due to climate change and human contamination.
Dr. Pamela Falk, veteran CBS TV and Radio Correspondent covering the UN and President of the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA), comments on how domestic and international media report on UN activities dealing with war and peace, economic and social development and human rights.
Ed Webb, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky, highlights the importance of international trade to enhance both economic development and job creation.
Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Affairs program at Transylvania University, focuses on causes of turmoil in the Middle East, especially in Syria or Iraq
June 26, 2014
Former UN Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Planning Bob Orr focuses on various sustainable development, climate change and maternal mortality initiatives.
June 23, 2014
Ambassador Bill Vanden Heuvel, Former US Ambassador to the UN, highlights the services provided by the UN to 7 billion people worldwide.
June 23, 2014
Ambassador Simona Miculescu, Former Permanent Representative from Romania to the UN, discusses achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals and the importance of UN peacekeeping.
June 2014
CEO of Batey Relief Alliance, discusses educational and health services provided in Haiti, Dominican Republic and Peru.
Deepa Willingham, Founder of PACE Universal, discusses efforts to reduce child exploitation and empower women.
