International development examined up close
Global ISSues is the first official podcast of ISS and a platform for sharing our collective stories and first-hand experiences related to international development and social change. This medium amplifies voices that are a part of ISS to explore the changing global landscape in current affairs and shifting paradigms through insightful and eye-opening conversations.
Listen on the go
Whether you are on the train, in motion, or at the office, you can listen to each episode of our podcast wherever you are by downloading the Soundcloud or Spotify apps on your Android or Apple mobile device.
All episodes on Spotify
- Episode 7 - Reproductive rights are human rights
- Episode 6 - Strength to strength: Celebrating International Women's Day
- Episode 5 - Global (LOVE) @ ISS: Valentine's Day special
- Episode 4 - Weathering the storm
- Episode 3 - ISS birthday special edition: Students have their say
- Episode 2 - Dispatches from a (pandemic) academic year: Stories of struggle and solidarity from ISS students
- Episode 1 - Covid-19, Black Lives Matter and Climate Change
All episodes on Soundcloud
- Episode 7 - Reproductive rights are human rights
- Episode 6 - Strength to strength: Celebrating International Women's Day
- Episode 5 - Global (LOVE) @ ISS: Valentine's Day special
- Episode 4 - Weathering the storm
- Episode 3 - ISS birthday special edition: Students have their say
- Episode 2 - Dispatches from a (pandemic) academic year: Stories of struggle and solidarity from ISS students
- Episode 1 - Covid-19, Black Lives Matter and Climate Change

About our host
Host Surabhi Srivastava sets the tone for the conversations heard on Global ISSues.
Surabhi is an ISS alumna who has worked in the development sector in India for more than seven years. She has used podcasting in her work to increase awareness about issues pertaining to comprehensive sexuality education and reproductive rights, and co-produced and co-hosted the podcast 'The Reproductive Justice Happy Hour' from 2017-2019.
Send your feedback

- Email address
- globalissues@iss.nl
Whether it's sharing topics you want us to talk about or ways you would like us to improve your listening experience, reach out to Surabhi with your feedback.