Episode

#35 - Everything is Connected: Why Systems Thinking is Needed

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Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast
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Jun 7, 2026
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2213
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Summary

Why do policy solutions create new problems? Episode 35 explores systems thinking and complexity management in public policy—examining wicked problems, feedback loops, cross-sectoral coordination, and interconnected solutions through real-world examples including Afghanistan gender-cascade models, fuel subsidy effects, Mexico 2026 FIFA integration, and the UN Peacebuilding Fund approach. Core Concepts: - Systems thinking in policy-making - Complexity theory applications - Wicked problems characteristics - Interconnected policy challenges - Feedback loops and unintended consequences - Cross-sectoral coordination Real-World Examples: - Afghanistan gender-cascade model - Fuel subsidy policy effects - Mexico 2026 FIFA World Cup integration - UN Peacebuilding Fund approach Actionable Tools: 6 practical complexity-management tools for policy practitioners #systemsthinking #complexitytheory #publicpolicy #wickedproblems #policyintegration #feedbackloops #interconnectedsolutions #crosssectoralcoordination #complexitymanagement #policymaking #diplomacyanddiscourse #episode35