Best Talk Eastern Europe Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 192: Ukrainian culture at war 49:45

3h ago49:45

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This episode of the podcast opens with a rundown of some of the latest news, including the floods in Central Europe, the new EU commission, developments in Slovakia, and the failing Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. For the main interview, Adam is joined by Kate Tsurkan, a reporter at the Kyiv Independent who writes on culture-related topics. They discuss ho…

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Eastern Europe - 06 September 2024 17:17

16d ago17:17

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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Islands in the sea - 20 September 2024 11:19

2d ago11:19

11:19

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Should The Next U.S. President Prioritize Deterrence or Reassurance of China? 29:03

4h ago29:03

29:03

Over the past year, U.S.-China relations have seen slight improvement, in part driven by the U.S. desire for stability leading up to the Presidential election. Regardless of whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the election, the new President will have to make a crucial decision: maintain this fragile period of stability, or press forward wit…

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Asian Perspectives on the U.S. Election 42:13

8h ago42:13

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Asia Society Australia, in collaboration with Asia Society centers in Hong Kong, India, and Japan, hosted a panel discussion to explore how Asian countries perceive the U.S. role in Asia and what bearing the election will have on the region’s security and prosperity. Participants include Dr. Natalie Sambhi, senior policy fellow at Asia Society Aust…

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Asian Perspectives on the U.S. Election 42:13

1d ago42:13

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With the U.S. heading to the polls in November, Asia, like the rest of the world, will be following the election outcome closely. While all U.S. elections are consequential for the world, this one seems especially so, with the two candidates charting divergent paths for U..S policy on issues such as global security, trade and climate change. Hear f…

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Episode 191: Kosovo Serbs in limbo, Kosovo government untethered 1:02:20

3h ago1:02:20

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Nina, Adam, and Alexandra are all back together after the August break! They open by discussing the latest US presidential debate, illegitimate elections in Russian occupied Crimea, and new developments in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. Alexandra then hosts three different guests to discuss the current situation in the North of Koso…

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Whales - 13 September 2024 13:39

9d ago13:39

13:39

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 190: Book Talk. Goodbye Eastern Europe 1:03:20

8d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Talk Eastern Europe is back after the August break! In this episode, Adam and Alexandra start with some discussion of the news headlines from the last few weeks, including Ukraine’s Kursk operation, the prisoner swap with Russia, Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia, Georgia’s foreign agent law, Azerbaijani elections, and repressions in Serbia. Durin…

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The Impact of Leadership Changes in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. 34:47

14d ago34:47

34:47

In 2024, over half the world’s population has been voting for new leaders – or will do so very soon. In Asia, countries from Bangladesh to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia, end this year with other leaders than the one they started it with (though not all through general elections). So do the EU, the UK and, in January 2025, the U…

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The Impact of Leadership Changes in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., with James Crabtree 34:47

10d ago34:47

34:47

In 2024, over half the world’s population has been voting for new leaders – or will do so very soon. In Asia, countries from Bangladesh to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia, end this year with other leaders than the one they started it with (though not all through general elections). So do the EU, the UK and, in January 2025, the U…

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EcuaMORE - 30 August 2024 18:03

23d ago18:03

18:03

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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NEW SEASON - Coming Sep 3 2:07

17d ago2:07

2:07

STATE OF ASIA, the podcast from Asia Society Switzerland, is back with engaging conversations with leading minds on the issues that shape Asia and affect us all. The new season premieres Tuesday, September 3. New episodes follow every other Tuesday. Plus: look out for bonus episodes bringing you insights from some of the many events organized by As…

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Guess who's back - 23 August 2024

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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Philippines - 09 August 2024 11:23

1M ago11:23

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Barry WarwickBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 189: Ukraine continues the fight 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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Adam and Alexandra open this episode with a few updates on the news from the region, including in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Serbia. Next, Adam is joined by Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, journalist and writer and Editor-in-Chief of Ukraine World (https://ukraineworld.org/en). Volodymyr gives his insights on the current situation …

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The Top End - 02 August 2024 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

Barry WarwickBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 188: Hungarian politics heat up 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

In this episode, Adam and Nina start by sharing some good news from Armenia, where the EU Commission has announced the start of a dialogue on visa liberalisation with the country. They also cover the latest developments in Russia, Poland, and Serbia. The main interview features Zsuzsanna Végh, an analyst specialising in the European and foreign pol…

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Rejuvenate yourself - 26 July 2024 16:09

2M ago16:09

16:09

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 187: NATO Celebrates its 75th anniversary amidst war in Ukraine 58:47

2M ago58:47

58:47

In this episode Adam and Nina start with some of the recent developments including the return of Robert Fico after an assassination attempt in Slovakia which also gives added context to the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump in the United States. They also discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and finally Trump’s pick for Vice Pres…

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Lisbon - 19 July 2024 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 186: How the CEE region sees its place in the EU and NATO 47:39

2M ago47:39

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In this episode, Adam, Alexandra and Nina discuss recent horrific attacks on Ukraine, Orbans' visit to Kyiv and Moscow, and the Washington NATO summit. They also commemorate the July 11th Srebrenica massacre remembrance day and recommend a film Qua Vadis, Aida? which dramatizes events of the Srebrenica massacre. Later, Alexandra and Nina are joined…

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Travel Hacks - 12 July 2024 18:28

2M ago18:28

18:28

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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A Closer Look at Batteries 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Batteries increasingly power everything around us, all thanks to major innovations and a supply chain that spans the world. And that’s where things get complicated. As battery costs sink and technology advances, nations increasingly view batteries as vital for national security, economic competitiveness, and to reach their climate goals. We spoke w…

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Episode 185: Lithuania as an outpost for global democracy 55:36

3M ago55:36

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In this episode, the three hosts finally get back together and discuss the results of the Bulgarian elections, celebrate the opening of accession talks for Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro and speak about the recent developments in Georgia, Ukraine and Russia. Later, Alexandra and Nina are joined by Žilvinas Švedkauskas, a PhD candidate at Tübingen …

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PNG - 05 July 2024 23:03

3M ago23:03

23:03

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 11 - Storage Solutions z Polski 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

Send us a Text Message. Episode 10 saw us detail great product from Poland and Episode 11 is staying right there in the "Land of Fields". This episode we introduce a great storage system for your miniatures: Safe & Sound. The also have available a range of movement trays and also paint storage systems, designed for either the dropper bottle style p…

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Wildebeest migration - 28 June 2024 18:08

3M ago18:08

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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Why India is not the next China, with Alicia García Herrero 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

As India’s economy continues to grow, can the world’s most populous country truly replicate China's success of the past decades? Should India even imitate China? Maybe not, says our guest on this episode, Alicia García Herrero, Hong Kong-based Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at French investment bank Natixis, and Senior Fellow at European think ta…

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Episode 184: LGBTQI+ activism and advocacy in Bosnia and Herzegovina 50:59

3M ago50:59

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In this episode, Alexandra and Nina start by reviewing some of the latest developments in the region, including the start of the Hungarian presidency of the EU, new sanctions against Bosnia and Herzegovina's Respublika Srpska officials, developments in Ukraine and Moldova. Later, Alexandra and Nina are joined by Emina Bošnjak, Executive Director of…

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Tasmania - 21 June 2024 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Myanmar More Than Three Years into the Coup, and Prospects for the Future 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

Two human rights experts and members of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar, Yanghee Lee and Chris Sidoti, join Asia Society Executive Vice President and Asia Society Policy Institute Senior Fellow Debra Eisenman to discuss the current state of play in Myanmar, where effective control of the country lies, and prospects and recommendations for …

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Episode 183: How Czech activism transformed into global humanitarian relief 50:12

3M ago50:12

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In this episode, Adam and Alexandra start by reviewing some of the latest developments in the region, including the high-level Ukraine Recovery Conference, the results of the European parliamentary elections, and Russian-Armenian relations. Later, Adam and Nina are joined by Šimon Pánek, the Executive Director and one of the founders of the Czech o…

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Episode 10 - Awesome Terrain from Eastern Europe 32:36

3M ago32:36

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Send us a Text Message. The Griffons Lair Table Talk focus heads to Poland this episode. Steve and Rocco discuss the various terrain that the great team at Micro Arts Studio creates. They have historical terrain in 28mm for Bolt Action (officially licensed) and in 15mm as well which is great for Flames of War or WWIII. They also produce a huge rang…

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Why India is not the next China, with Alicia García Herrero 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

As India’s economy continues to grow, can the world’s most populous country truly replicate China's success of the past decades? Should India even imitate China? Maybe not, says our guest on this episode, Alicia García Herrero, Hong Kong-based Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at French investment bank Natixis, and Senior Fellow at European think ta…

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More Islands - 07 June 2024 20:15

4M ago20:15

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Sally LucasBy 2NURFM, The University of Newcastle, Australia

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Episode 182: Georgia’s European future is at stake 47:53

4M ago47:53

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In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Adam and Alexandra kick off this episode with a rundown of some of the recent developments in the region, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, recent local elections in Serbia, the upcoming European parliamentary elections and developments in Hungary and Poland. Later, Adam is joined by Vazha Tavberidze, a G…

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Oxana Shevel | Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States 50:32

4M ago50:32

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In February 2022, Russian missiles rained on Ukrainian cities and tanks rolled towards Kyiv to end Ukrainian independent statehood. President Zelensky declined a western evacuation offer and rallied the army and citizens to defend Ukraine. What are the roots of this war which has devastated Ukraine, upended the international legal order, and brough…

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Episode 181: Fiction from Southeastern Europe - both unique and universal 52:41

4M ago52:41

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In this episode, Alexandra and Nina start by catching up on news from the Western Balkans. They also discuss the latest developments in Georgia and Alexandra shares her impressions from a recent trip to Tbilisi. For the main interview, Alexandra talked with publisher Buzz Poole about his decades of experience working with authors from Southeastern …

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