Best Institute for a Greater Europe Podcasts (2024)

1
Is a Frozen Conflict Starting in Ukraine? Reflecting on Eastern Europe as Year 2 of the Russian Invasion Begins 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

As we approach the 2nd anniversary of Russia's illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we discuss how the conflict really started much earlier, 2014, to be exact. Simmering tensions have plagued the Donbas region, as well as Crimea and Georgia, along with irregular skirmishes between snipers and artillery units throughout the region between 2014 a…

1
Deterring Iran and its Proxy Militia Groups Will Take More Than What We've Shown So Far 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

GNSI Executive Director and former Commander of United States Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie has watched the events in the Middle East since October 7 with graver interest than many. As the man formerly in charge of all US military personnel and operations in that region (as Commander of U.S. Central Command), McKenzie feels the pain…

1
What's Really Happening? The History of Intelligence Failures and Successes 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie sits down to give us a perspective that is seldom seen outside the rooms where globally impactful decisions are made. During his 42-year career in the United States Marine Corps, the last three as Commander of U.S. Central Command, in charge of all military personnel and operations in the Greate…

1
What's Really Happening? The Threat of Nuclear Weapons being Used on the Battlefield 15:45

4M ago15:45

15:45

GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie sits down to give us a perspective that is seldom seen outside the rooms where globally impactful decisions are made. McKenzie has said on many occasions that he believes the threat and likelihood of the use of nuclear weapons is the greatest in recent history. Perhaps even greater than during t…

1
What's Really Happening with the Israel/Hamas Conflict in Gaza? 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie sits down to give us a perspective that is seldom seen outside the rooms where globally impactful decisions are made. Will Hezbollah or Iran attempt to enter the war in Gaza? What will happen if they do? What should the Israeli Defense Forces be prepared for as their campaign continues in deeply…

1
GET #48 - Are Sanctions Against Russia Working? 14:55

1+ y ago14:55

14:55

As a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the United States, the European Union, and other countries rapidly adopted a variety of diplomatic and economic sanctions. This podcast covers whether or not the sanctions imposed on Russia are effective. In this episode, Eylül Erva Akın asked Mohammad Ali Zafar about the effective…

1
GET #47 - Talking About Time: Old Puzzles, New Solutions 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

The third instalment of the mini-series on the politics of time.

1
GET #46 - US Role in the Russia-Ukraine War 10:50

1+ y ago10:50

10:50

At the centre of this episode is a discussion between Eylül Erva Akın and Carlos Jalil about the United States' role in the Russia-Ukraine war. You will hear about the sanctions that the US put on Russia, the humanitarian response and help that the US gave to the people of Ukraine, the US-contribution EU's to energy security in Europe, and more. Pr…

1
GET #45 - Talking About Time: Immigration, Emotion and War's Pax Tempus? 51:25

2y ago51:25

51:25

In the second instalment of the mini-series on the politics of time, Adith Srinivasan explores the ins and outs of political temporality studies in conversation with Elizabeth F. Cohen (Syrucase University), Ty Solomon (University of Glasgow), and Mirko Palestrino (Queen Mary University of London). Reflective of the ubiquity of time and temporality…

1
GET #44 - Talking About Time: Einstein, Fluvial Metaphors, and Weaponised Time 44:45

2y ago44:45

44:45

This is the first of three episodes in the mini series Talking About Time: Temporality and Its Discontent. Nomi Claire Lazar, Andrew Hom, and Chris McIntosh appear as guests in this episode. Check out our channel to see the other episodes of the mini series. Produced by Adith Srinivasan for The Greater European Talks. Sound engineered by Jose Ignac…

1
GET #43 - UK-Rwanda Asylum Deal 19:16

2y ago19:16

19:16

It was announced by British Home Secretary Priti Patel that the United Kingdom and Rwanda would form an "economic development partnership" in April 2022. However, this arrangement threatens the global refugee protection. It puts refugees at risk by removing any sense of control over their destiny and putting them in the hands of smugglers and traff…

1
GET #42 - How to Handle Devastating News? 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Political scientists are the first ones to get notified when major world events occur. Especially nowadays, these devastating news can have a negative impact on the professional's mental health. In this episode, Sophia Cerda, one of our writers, talks about ways to cope with world events as part of the international relations community. Produced an…

1
GET #41 - French Elections: Shifting Europe's Equilibrium 11:55

2y ago11:55

11:55

The French Presidential elections are currently in the limelight as they could shift the equilibrium within Europe. In this episode, we're joined by two writers from our institute, Adrian Waters and Thibaut Charlier, to discuss the possible results and what actions have been taken by the two top candidates, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, the ro…

1
GET #40 - Unpacking the Conference on the Future of Europe: What's next? 17:09

2y ago17:09

17:09

The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) has brought together all European citizens to discuss the European Union's future since May 2021. In this episode, Juuso Järviniemi provided insightful views on the CoFoE and addressed questions about the citizen proposals, the main challenges the EU will face in order to achieve its aims, and the futu…

1
GET #39 - Russia's Expulsion from the Council of Europe - 'No Longer a Member of This Organisation' 16:37

2y ago16:37

16:37

The invasion in Ukraine, which is a fundamental violation of international law, ignited a clear reaction from the Council of Europe. On March 16, 2022, the Committee of Ministers took a firm stance by deciding on the withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the Council of Europe. Questions surrounding the withdrawal have been the subject of many s…

1
GET #38 - Traineeship at the Council of Europe - Experience from the Strasbourg Headquarters 18:37

2y ago18:37

18:37

Do you ever want to work as a trainee at the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights organisation with 46 member states? Or do you ever wish to be a part of the organisation that signed the European Convention on Human Rights? In this episode, Eylül Erva Akin asks Rana Gülnihal Genç and Clara Ariño Garcia about their previous experi…

1
GET #37 - The Ukrainian Crisis and the Western Balkan Enlargement Agenda 12:29

2y ago12:29

12:29

To start off the new season, Lutjona Lula, a researcher focusing on Western Balkans and EU integration, tackles the current Ukraine crisis and the impact it could have on the Western Balkans. We discuss the possibility of a refugee crisis, the effect on EU integration and the role of the EU and NATO when it comes to the enlargement agenda. This epi…

1
GET #36 - Insects Incoming? The Future of Food in Europe and Beyond 52:52

2y ago52:52

52:52

You think of insects as pests, but could they also be our solution to the imminent threats of overpopulation, food scarcity and the climate crisis? On this episode, Oliver is joined by a panel of experts for a deep-dive into how the integration of insect protein into our food and agricultural practices could revolutionise our lives, and what role t…

1
GET #35 - The Lebanese Crisis, Where to go from here? 50:43

2+ y ago50:43

50:43

Join us today a year on from our original talk with Maryam Nsaif to discuss the crisis in Lebanon which has only worsened since July 2020. The Beirut Blast, economic instability, and a host of prime ministerial resignations has only rocked the country further. With George Saade and returning Maryan Nsaif, we discuss the crisis further, the complex …

1
GET #34 - German Elections 2021 - The (Lack Of) Change In A Post-Merkel Germany. 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

40:43

Philippe and Oliver discuss on the last German elections and the difficulties to create the new government.

1
GET #33 - The State of Civil Society after Covid-19 30:35

3y ago30:35

30:35

Today we talk with Anna Sevortian, Executive Director of the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum, about her part in their new report on the state of civil society. With Covid-19 having wrought havoc on our societies, economies, and people, what has the effects of the pandemic been on Civil society organisations? We explore some of the reports findings, a…

1
GET#32 - Making the EU a Global Actor with Federica Mogherini 30:08

3y ago30:08

30:08

What is the EU? For many it can be an economic bloc, a continental forum, or something more. For some more adventurous, it has become a global actor, with the ability to shape global affairs as well as think globally in all its efforts. Today we talk with Federica Mogherini, former High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy of the Union ab…

1
GET #31 - Belarus - What does the Future hold? 30:59

3y ago30:59

30:59

Only a week after the hijacking of a Ryanair flight to arrest a Belarusian Journalist, we discuss what the future holds for the Belarusian people, state, and dictator Lukashenko. Joining us in this discussion are two belarusian students, Katsiaryna Shafranovich and Maryia Ditchkowska, along with Institute writer Thomas Voets, and Philippe.…

1
GET #30 - Bodies Unbound 32:51

3y ago32:51

32:51

Bodies Unbound is an important project run by April Yee, Lena Chen and Elise Hanrahan about reckoning with Europe’s long history of policing the bodies of women of colour. As part of the Europe Lab with the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum, they are working to put together a performance documentary poetry that will bring to light European histories of…

1
GET #29 - The Winds of Change in Germany – Elections after Merkel 41:14

3y ago41:14

41:14

Excitement is not usually a go to word when describing German politics, but this years federal elections elicit the usage of it. With Chancellor Angela Merkel standing down, there is a new change in german politics, whether people like it or not. Join us in todays episode where we discuss this change with Stephan Raab, based in Bavaria itself, and …

1
GET #28: EU-ducation in the Near abroad 33:51

3y ago33:51

33:51

In this episode we take a very niche look at a part of Europe's neighbourhood policy not often talked about, but very relevant, education. As many of us at the Institute are students ourselves, we take a look with Michela and Stephan into some of the organisations and policies that the EU uses in the region, why, and what do they do?…

1
GET #27: Working with the Future: A World after the Pandemic 1:07:11

3y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

What can we learn from the future for today? In this episode we are talking with Prof. Roberto Poli, who is a professor for Future Studies at the University of Trento, about his experience with researching the future. We are also joined by Isabella Mavellia and Marisa De Schepper from Greener EU (https://www.greenereu.com/), an initiative for susta…

1
GET #26: Grand Strategy and Great Power Politics with Prof. Sven Biscop 41:20

3y ago41:20

41:20

What is Grand Strategy and how can we manage Great Power competition in the 21st Century? These are all questions that we engage with today with Professor Sven Biscop through his upcoming Book on Grand Strategy in 10 words, a guide to Great Power Politics. As director of "Europe in the world" at the Egmont Institute for Foreign Affairs in Brussels,…

1
GET #25: The Burmese Coup with Chair of EU-AP Studies 29:20

3y ago29:20

29:20

Today we talk with our new Chair of EU Asia Pacific Studies about a critical geopolitical issue dominating South-east Asia. On the 1st of February, Burmese Generals took control of the levers of power in Myanmar, and putting under house arrest the former civilian leader. With the state of emergency proposed to last a year, but with echoes of past m…

1
GET #24: Future World Order with Maha Aziz 54:40

3y ago54:40

54:40

Join Stephan and Philippe with our first interview on the podcast with Maha Aziz, Author of Future World Order, a bestselling book all about Global Risk analysis and what the future has in store for us. Also famous for her educational cartoons, we discuss her thoughts for the future, the themes she explored in our book, and more! Do read our book r…

1
GET #23 - The Young Leader Voices with Luca Arfini 19:01

3+ y ago19:01

19:01

Today we talk with young leader Luca Arfini about one of his exciting new projects the Young Leader Voices. As a series of talks with young leaders across Europ, we share the desire to promote youth initiatives and ideas across the continent. Check out Luca's projects at https://www.young-leaders-voices.com/ and listen in for a preview of the proje…

1
GET #22 The Conference on the Future of Europe 50:58

3+ y ago50:58

50:58

The Conference on the Future of Europe is an exciting and pivotal event that could shape the future of the European Union. Join us today as we discuss this further with Teun Janssen, Manuel Maria f. Sousa, and Annamária Lévai from different perspectives, moderated as always by Philippe.

1
GET #21: US Election Special 2020 1:00:27

3+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

The US elections are a pivotal election not just for Americans but for all of Greater Europe. Join us as we discuss what the election meant for Americans, for Europe, and for the wider international system upon Joe Biden's acension to the presidency. Join the Institute's Philippe and Jack, alongside speakers Maegan Cross and Anna-Liisa Merilinde fr…

1
GET #20: Libyia's Resigned Governments, Israel-UAE Agreement, and China's MENA influence 39:17

3+ y ago39:17

39:17

Join this week Philippe, Dayle and Pierfrancesco from our new partner the European Student think tank as we discuss news items from the Middle East and North Africa.

1
GET #19: The Election Special, Local, Nationals, and Referenda 59:03

3+ y ago59:03

59:03

Central and Southeast Europe - Together with Ruxandra, Iva and Adrian, Philippe discusses the elections in countries such as Montenegro Macedonia and Romania, but also on the Swiss referendum.

1
GET #18: Referenda on Cutting Down and Cutting Out, Macron in Lebanon 51:30

3+ y ago51:30

51:30

In this episode, Philppe Lefevre discusses with Gary Paterson and Adrian Waters on the potentiality for a Scottish referendum and the recent Italian referendum for shrinking the Parliament and the last visit of Macron in Lebanon.

1
GET #17: Elections from Belarus and Georgia, Polish LGBTQ+ Crackdown 55:31

3+ y ago55:31

55:31

In this episode, Philippe Lefevre together with Stephan Raab and Dariy Burov discuss on Russia and Eastern Europe

1
GET #16: Tik-Tok's Bifurcation of the Internet, and Abe's Ministerial Woes 27:42

3+ y ago27:42

27:42

Listen to the new episode of our Talks hosted by Philippe Lefevre and our special guest Yuki Moritani about how Japan is managing the Covid situation and about the political crisis around the famous Tik Tok.

1
GET #15: The Lebanese Crisis and Protests, and Continued Pressure in Libya 21:31

3+ y ago21:31

21:31

Join us in the last discussion with Philippe Lefevre, and Maryam Nsaif on the Middle East and North Africa, in particular Libya.

1
GET #14: Balkan Special, Protests from Serbia and Bulgaria, with Kosovar and Romanian perspectives 1:10:08

3+ y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Today marks one of our first tighly linked episode all on developments in the Balkans. Join Philippe Lefevre, Adam Kovac, Lorena Sekiraqa, and Ruxandra Seniuc as we discuss the trials and tribulations in many countries on the peninsula. Riots and protests abound in this episode as we take on the protests that erupted in Serbia and Bulgaria, and the…

1
GET #13: Russian Bounties, US Troops leaving Germany, France's New PM 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

47:36

In this episode of the GET we look at Western Europe and the Atlantic region. Join Philippe, Jack, and Dayle as they discuss more about the possible Russian paying of bounties on US and British soldiers in Afghanistan, US moving of troops out of Germany and the new French prime minister!

1
GET #12: Controvertial Elections, PiS, Belarus, and the Russian Constitution 51:50

4y ago51:50

51:50

Today we take a look at the various elections and referenda coming up over Russia and Eastern Europe. Join us as we look into the Polish and Belarusian Presidential elections and the ongoing saga with the Russian constitutional referendum. With thanks to Anatastia Vasileva, Nadezha Kamenkovic and Jakub Stepaniuk for joining us too!…

1
GET #11: The Politics of Free Trade from Vietnam to Japan 26:45

4y ago26:45

26:45

In our episode today we look at Eurasia, and with Philippe and Timothée as to the new relationships, the UK is trying to forge with Japan, as well as the EU's recently ratified FTA with Vietnam. What does this mean for the politics and economies of the country? Listen today to find out!

1
GET #10: Israeli Annexation Plans, Western Sahara, and Haftar's defeat in Libya 55:33

4y ago55:33

55:33

In today's episode join Philippe, Nadezhda and Dariy as they discuss the EU's influence in Israel, including its response to the annexation plans; The often ignored Western Sahara Issue; and what the Libyan general Haftars losses in Libya mean for Europe.

1
GET #9: Kosovar Constitutional Crisis and Nord Stream II, Part II 34:23

4y ago34:23

34:23

Central and Southeast Europe - in this episode Philippe Lefevre together with Nadezhda Kamenokovich discuss Central and Southeast European situation

1
GET #8: REM Woes, EU health law, and Broken Treaties 52:42

4y ago52:42

52:42

In this episode, Phillippe Lefevre talks about Western Europe and the Atlantic region with Dariy Burov, Jack Lashendock, Diego Sanchez

1
GET #7: WWII's Memory Problems, Russia's Constitution, SA relations, and the 100 days of Zelensky 1:04:08

4y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

In this 7th episode, Philippe Lefevre talks about Russia and Eastern Europe with Dariy Burov, Nadezhda Kamenokovich and Jonas Lammens

1
GET #6: Kim-Jon Un's Dissapearing Act, Islamophobia in Asia, and the South China Sea 41:20

4y ago41:20

41:20

In this episode, Philippe Lefevre discusses with Nikhil Dongol and Valentina Tonino from Bridge Europe, our partner, on the situation in Eurasia

1
GET #5: Lebanese Protests, Operation Irni, and the new Israeli Government 38:11

4y ago38:11

38:11

In this episode Philippe Lefevre discusses with Robin Schmahl and José W. Zaarour on Middle East and North Africa.

1
GET #4: Balkan Accession Talks, Kosovar Political Crisis and Czech Controversy 47:35

4y ago47:35

47:35

In this episode of The Greater European Talks, we discuss Central and Southern Europe affairs, Balkans and Turkey in Covid-19's time. Our guests for this episode are Lutjona Lula and Jeyhun Aliyev from our board.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Institute For A Greater Europe Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide