Best New Lines Institute For Strategy Podcasts (2024)

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The Forgotten Humanitarian Challenges in Syria 33:44

8h ago33:44

33:44

In this episode of Eurasian Connectivity, Kamran Bokhari hosts Nicole Hark, country director for Syria at Mercy Corps, for a discussion of the country’s humanitarian situation, particularly in its northeastern and northwestern regions, where her group’s operations are concentrated.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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Repercussions of the Trump Assassination Attempt 56:33

4d ago56:33

56:33

In a special episode of the New Lines Contours Podcast, host Kelsey Quinn sits down with New Lines Non-Resident Fellows Daryl Johnson and Alejandro Beutel, both specialists on domestic violent extremism. In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the three discuss the political climate in which the attack took plac…

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The Dynamics of Central Asian Extremism 28:56

12d ago28:56

28:56

In this episode of the Contours podcast, Eugene Chausovsky, senior director of analytical development at the New Lines Institute, and Marie Mach, an independent researcher of Eurasian extremist ideology, discuss the evolution of extremist violence in Central Asia, the factors driving recent attacks, and the outlook for the region.…

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Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider’ makes some tough calls as CEO 41:21

21d ago41:21

41:21

Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership. -- Read our magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.By IMD

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Inflection in Iran's Politics and Geopolitics 41:47

21d ago41:47

41:47

In this episode of the Eurasian Connectivity podcast, Kamran Bokhari sits down with Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies. Together, they discuss Iran's presidential race after Raisi's death, the future of Iran's Supreme Leadership, and the shifting geopolitical landsca…

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Gaza War: Regional Ramifications and Beyond 31:46

26d ago31:46

31:46

In today's episode of the Contours podcast, host Carolyn Morman talks with writer and New Lines contributor Abdulaziz Kilani. Together, they discuss how Israel's war in Gaza is affecting relations with its neighbors, the role America plays diplomatically in these changes, and how the Palestinian question may be addressed in the future.…

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The Challenges of Humanitarian Work in Gaza 33:11

28d ago33:11

33:11

In this episode of Eurasian Connectivity, Kamran Bokhari and Arnaud Quemin, the Middle East regional director of Mercy Corps, talk about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza, its evolving humanitarian situation, and the outlook for stability there after a cease-fire.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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The Aftermath of India's 2024 Elections 36:34

1M ago36:34

36:34

On this episode of Eurasian Connectivity, host Kamran Bokhari and guest Irfan Nooruddin, professor of Indian politics at Georgetown University, break down the recently concluded Indian national elections. Their discussion touches on the political opposition’s gains, the state of Hindutva, and how the results will affect India’s global relationships…

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The Critical Role of Saudi Energy 18:32

1M ago18:32

18:32

In this episode of the Contours Podcast, host Eugene Chausovsky talks with New Lines researcher Shahad Turkistani about the central role Saudi Arabia plays in the global energy picture, the future of the kingdom’s renewable energy diversification efforts, and how the country factors into U.S.-China competition.…

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The Israel-Hamas War: 8 Months Later 35:21

1M ago35:21

35:21

In today's episode of the Contours podcast, host Kelsey Quinn sits down with Middle East Affairs researcher Dr. Massaab Al-Aloosy. The pair discuss the domestic tensions within Israel over the war, the Israeli intelligence failure leading to Oct. 7th, and how Israel has attempted to change its defense strategy over time.…

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Why Novo Nordisk’s CEO has learned to trust his gut feeling 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of the company which makes game-changing obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, explains how its culture and long-view underpin its recent turnaround.By IMD

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Henkel’s Carsten Knobel: A CEO who sticks to his strategy 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni why he has remained laser-focused on implementing its purposeful growth agenda and why the company decided to exit Russia.By IMD

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ACWA Power’s Marco Arcelli: ‘I’m the Chief Facilitating Officer’ 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

A year into the job, Marco Arcelli, CEO of ACWA Power, tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the Saudi company plans to triple assets to $250 billion in six years by expanding internationally.By IMD

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Dubai’s Floods and the Future of Climate Change 23:37

2M ago23:37

23:37

In this episode of the Contours podcast, host Eugene Chausovsky talks with New Lines Senior Fellow Chaouki Ghenai about their experiences with the recent flooding in Dubai. They also discuss steps the UAE and wider world can take to adapt to the changing global climate and mitigate its effects.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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RWE’s Markus Krebber on building energy reserves to keep focused on the long term 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Russia, Ukraine, and the Future of Democracy 25:26

3M ago25:26

25:26

BLURB: In this Contours episode, host Eugene Chausovsky sits down with Mike Smeltzer, the Senior Research Analyst for Nations in Transit, Freedom House’s annual survey of democratic governance from Central Europe to Eurasia. Together, they discuss the struggles of Ukraine's democratization, the increasing authoritarianism in Russia, and the importa…

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The Youth Are Russia's Future 33:35

4M ago33:35

33:35

In the final episode of Russia In Context, Jeff Hawn sits down with Russian culture expert and author Ian Garner to discuss his new book, "Z Generation: Into the Heart of Russia's Fascist Youth." Together, they dive into the emergence of Russia's Young Army, the effects social media has on it, and how this group has begun to shape Russia's next gen…

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TV Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel 42:39

4M ago42:39

42:39

Anticipating rising raw material costs, Tata Steel’s CEO & Managing Director TV Narendran tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he introduced a change management process to instill a culture of future readiness at the 100-year-old industrial company.By IMD

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Islamic State Exploiting Eurasian Conflicts 28:39

4M ago28:39

28:39

In this episode of Eurasian Connectivity, host Kamran Bokhari sits down with New Lines Senior Director Nick Heras. Together, they dive into how a spate of international attacks may signal a resurgence of the Islamic State, the group's refocus to Central Asia, and how the global community could react.…

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Henrik Andersen, CEO of sustainable energy leader Vestas 54:16

4M ago54:16

54:16

Henrik Andersen discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the challenges of navigating supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs over the past three years, and why he changed the wind farm developer’s culture to encourage openness and trust.By IMD

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Erik Fyrwald, CEO of leading agriculture firm Syngenta Group 47:27

4M ago47:27

47:27

Regenerative agriculture techniques are vital to improve the resilience of crops and help farmers achieve humanity’s dual objective of growing more food using less land, the CEO of the Swiss agriculture group tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni, as he advocates for carbon labelling on produce.By IMD

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Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Singapore’s global investment giant Temasek 53:14

4M ago53:14

53:14

Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Singapore’s global investment giant Temasek, discusses with Jean-François Manzoni the importance of a carbon tax and how his company is working to ensure ‘every generation prospers’ without sacrificing profits.By IMD

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Russia and the Caucasus Region: Part II 43:50

4M ago43:50

43:50

Russia in Context podcast host Jeff Hawn continues talking with Harold Chambers and Ivan Klyszcz, who are joined by Natia Seskuria, another expert on Russia and the Caucasus, for a discussion focusing on the South Caucasus region. Among the topics they cover are the effects of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Georgia's political environment, and Russian i…

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The Race for Rare Earth Minerals 39:14

4M ago39:14

39:14

In today's Eurasian Connectivity episode, host Kamran Bokhari sits down with Dr. Ariel Cohen and China expert Wesley Alexander to discuss their recent report on rare earth minerals in Central Asia and the need for the United States to increase its access to these minerals. The trio discuss China's massive supply of these minerals, the geography of …

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Syria Between Turkey and the U.S. 25:12

4M ago25:12

25:12

In today’s Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman sits down with Bassam Alahmad, executive director of the civil society Syrians for Truth and Justice . Together, they discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, including invasion from Turkey, the possibility of an American withdrawal, and the fight for justice against ongoing war crimes.…

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Russia and the Caucasus Region: Part I 38:21

5M ago38:21

38:21

In this episode of the Russia in Context Podcast, host Jeff Hawn talks with researchers Ivan Klyszcz and Harold Chambers about issues affecting the North Caucasus region. Their discussion focuses on the threat of insurgency, the October riot at a Dagestani airport, and the effects of the war in Ukraine on the region.…

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The Russo-Ukrainian War: 2 Years In 26:20

5M ago26:20

26:20

To commemorate the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, host Nick Heras sits down with the New Lines Institute's Senior Director Eugene Chausovsky. In addition to discussing the present military situation, Chausovsky explains the international tie-ins to the conflict, the possibility of hybrid escalation, and what the fu…

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The Complex World of Russian Economics 40:50

5M ago40:50

40:50

In episode 3 of the Russia in Context series, host Jeff Hawn sits down with Nick Trickett, economy analyst and author, and Yakov Feygin, associate director of the Berggruen Institute. In addition to the modern state of the Russian economy, the trio discusses the evolution of the post-Soviet Russian economy, cyclic trends in its development, and how…

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What’s Next for Iran and the U.S. in the Middle East? 34:33

5M ago34:33

34:33

In today's episode of Eurasian Connectivity, host Kamran Bokhari sits down with New Lines' own Caroline Rose and non-resident fellow Col. Myles Caggins to discuss the recent escalation of events in the Middle East. In addition to recent U.S. strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq, the trio talks about Iran’s regional goals, Iraqi attitudes toward the I…

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2024: A Year of African Elections 27:12

5M ago27:12

27:12

In this Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman speaks with New Lines Magazine Africa Editor Kwangu Liwewe about some of the most important and contentious elections in Africa in 2024, including in Mali, Senegal, Rwanda, and South Africa.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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The Russo-Ukrainian War: In Context 45:30

6M ago45:30

45:30

In this second episode of the Russia in Context podcast, host Jeff Hawn continues the conversation with New Lines’ own OSIG Manager Aram Shabanian; Kirill Shamiev, visiting Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations; and Sim Tack, an analyst for Force Analysis. These experts discuss the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the lead-up to hostiliti…

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Afghanistan: The Forgotten 35:52

6M ago35:52

35:52

In this first episode of Eurasian Connectivity in the new year, host Kamran Bokhari speaks with Dayne Curry, the country manager for Mercy Corps in Afghanistan, about developments in the Taliban-ruled country since its exit from the headlines, its current humanitarian situation, and what the future may hold for its people.…

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Russian Military History: In Context 39:58

6M ago39:58

39:58

In the pilot of episode of our new Russia in Context podcast series, host Jeff Hawn sits down with New Lines' own OSInt Manager Aram Shabanian; Kirill Shamiev,  visiting fellow at the European Council of Foreign Relations; and Sim Tack, an analyst for Force Analysis. These Russia experts discuss the evolution of Russian military capability, its con…

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Africa-Europe Energy Connectivity 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

In this Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman talks with Senior Nonresident Fellow Chaouki Ghenai about the challenges, benefits, and emerging opportunities presented by increasing green energy connectivity between Africa and Europe.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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Gender and the Genocide Convention 36:50

6M ago36:50

36:50

On today’s episode of Gendering Geopolitics, host Emily Prey sits down with Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, and Wai Wai Nu, the Founder of the Women Peace Network in Myanmar, to reflect on the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, the ongoing Rohingya genocide, and what actions can be taken to bett…

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Putin's Long Shadow in the Balkans 39:57

6M ago39:57

39:57

In this episode of Contours, we turn to the Balkans. On the heels of our recently published policy report, host Carolyn Moorman talks with report editor Tanya Domi and author Ivana Stradner about Russian information warfare in the region, as well as what the U.S. can do about Russian influence in the region and the Putin regime's information warfar…

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Taiwan's Elections and Implications for US-China Relations 18:54

6M ago18:54

18:54

In this episode of Contours, host Eugene Chausovsky discusses the landscape and implications of the 2024 Taiwanese elections with expert Steven Wang.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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COP28 and the Future of Climate Change 24:28

7M ago24:28

24:28

In today’s Contours episode, Senior Director Eugene Chausovsky talks with New Lines’ non-resident senior fellow Chaouki Ghenai about his experience at the COP28 summit and his thoughts on the future of climate policy.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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Women, Peace, and Sanctions 30:47

7M ago30:47

30:47

In this Contours Episode, host Carolyn Moorman speaks with New Lines’ own Kallie Mitchell, as well as Dr. Max Thompson, to discuss the intersection between the WPS agenda and sanctions. The pair explain the effects of sanctions on women, as well as the U.S.-led sanction regimes on Uganda, Iran, and more.…

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Sexual Violence Amid the Russia-Ukraine War 20:48

7M ago20:48

20:48

In the latest episode of the Gendering Geopolitics subseries of New Lines' Contours podcast, host Kallie Mitchell talks to legal experts Amal Nassar, Hoar Habrelian, and Anastasiia Moiseieva about the challenges of sexual violence and justice in Ukraine brought on by the Russian invasion.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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The Trans-Caspian Corridor and Beyond 30:02

8M ago30:02

30:02

In the latest episode of the Eurasian Connectivity podcast, New Lines Senior Directors Kamran Bokhari and Eugene Chausovsky break down the strategic analysis behind their latest report on the Trans-Caspain Corridor and regional geopolitics.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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Egypt Caught Between Conflicts in Israel, Sudan 10:19

8M ago10:19

10:19

In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman is joined by New Lines Senior Analyst Riley Moeder to discuss Egypt’s strategic calculus given the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023 and the ongoing Sudanese conflict.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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Security and Politics in the Caspian and Black Sea Region 38:01

8M ago38:01

38:01

In the newest Eurasian Connectivity podcast episode, New Lines' Senior Director Kamran Bokhari sits down with regional expert Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili to discuss current security and political happenings in the nations surrounding the Caspian and Black seas, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.…

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What’s the connection? Jonathan Strickland reflects on a season full of Restless Ones. 11:34

8M ago11:34

11:34

With the end of another great season of The Restless Ones, Jonathan looks back on some of the guests and conversations we’ve heard from. With some truly inspiring leaders, driving change at the intersection of technology and business, he reflects on the common themes throughout these discussions and the consistent thread that connects them all - co…

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Roadblocks to Arab Normalization with Syria 28:21

9M ago28:21

28:21

In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman, New Lines Director Caroline Rose and Syria expert Salma Daodi approach the steps multiple Arab countries are taking toward political normalization with the Assad regime and how this affects the spheres of illicit economies and public health.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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“Life Out Here”: Building a Stronger Community Through Network Connectivity: Rob Mills, EVP, Chief Technology, Digital Commerce, and Strategy Officer, Tractor Supply Company 24:23

9M ago24:23

24:23

The local convenience store - the cornerstone of rural America, once a one-stop shop for everything from farming and pet supplies to household goods and homemade apple pies. Fast forward to today where those same stores are providing network connectivity, technology infrastructure, and operating efficiency to bustling farming communities. With inte…

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Ripples of the Israel-Hamas War 29:01

9M ago29:01

29:01

Weeks after Hamas’ unprecedented attack into Israel, the Israeli government is on the verge of a ground campaign into Gaza and Iranian-affiliated elements have begun to offensively orient themselves throughout the Middle East. In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman breaks down the most critical nodes of the conflict for U.S. policymak…

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Northern Kosovo as a Flashpoint of the Western Balkans 20:25

9M ago20:25

20:25

In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman sits down with Non-Resident Fellow Tanya Domi and Balkans expert Agon Maliqi to discuss how Northern Kosovo reflects the Western Balkans’ political and ethnic instability and how the EU and the U.S. have both undermined the Kosovar-Serbian relationship.…

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Laying an Innovative Foundation for Fresh Tracks and Unprecedented Experiences: Tim April, EVP and CIO, Vail Resorts 30:44

9M ago30:44

30:44

Many people visit resorts to relax and take a break from their daily routines. However, for resort managers, disconnecting from technology is not an option if they want to provide a great guest experience. To ensure guest satisfaction, including catering to their preferences, reducing wait times, and improving services, resorts need to have a const…

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The Missing Piece of the U.S.-Taiwanese Relationship 32:05

9M ago32:05

32:05

In the latest episode of the Eurasian Connectivity podcast series, New Lines' Senior Director Kamran Bokhari dives into the latest in Chinese strategic thinking vis-à-vis Taiwan, CHIPS technology, and both Chinese and Taiwanese politics with expert Steven Wang.By New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy

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