Best Talk Eastern Europe Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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Minefields Honey Project seeks to raise public awareness for critical demining need in Ukraine 14:36

2d ago14:36

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More than 30% of Ukraine's territory has been mined during the Russia invasion. Kosta Schneider, Chief Creative Director at Publicis Groupe Ukraine and the Czech Republic, is the spokesperson for an important effort to raise global awareness of the critical need for demining in Ukraine. The Minefields Honey Project is a collaboration of the Ministr…

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A Closer Look at Batteries 40:09

3d 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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122 - South Africa: Comeback or Collapse? 1:30:31

5d ago1:30:31

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As the dust settles on what has turned out to be South Africa's most crucial election since 1994, the nation finds itself standing on a knife's edge. Persistent issues have continued to escalate, leaving the country more politically divided than ever before. Now, with an unexpected and unlikely political alliance at the helm, South Africa faces a d…

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

8d 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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Episode 11 - Storage Solutions z Polski 27:33

11d ago27:33

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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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Highlights of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland, Ohio 17:27

16d ago17:27

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The Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland was first established in 1952 by displaced scholars who took on the mission of collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history and culture. Dr. Taras Mahlay, on the Board of Directors and President of UMA, and Andriy Fedynsky, Director of UMA, discuss the museum, its valuable work and collections. A…

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Metaphor to Direct: The History of Russian New Drama 39:04

18d ago39:04

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On this episode, Nick speaks with Susanna Weygandt a scholar studying performance theories of Russian and East European theater. She discusses the work of Anatoly Vasiliev, famed Russian theater director for the Moscow School of Dramatic Arts. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST: Elena Susanna Weygandt analyzes and documents performance theories …

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

20d ago25:33

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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

27d 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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Myanmar More Than Three Years into the Coup, and Prospects for the Future 36:19

26d ago36:19

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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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121 - Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China 1:09:38

28d ago1:09:38

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As the world pivots towards a green energy future, the dominance of rare earth elements has never been more crucial. Yet, while the West has been preoccupied with other geopolitical challenges, China has quietly taken control of this vital industry. This episode delves into the strategic manoeuvres that allowed China to secure a near-monopoly on ra…

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

1M 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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Prof. Myroslav Shkandrij discusses relations between Russia and Ukraine 17:09

29d ago17:09

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Myroslav Shkandrij is Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. He is an expert on modern Ukrainian and Russian cultural history, including the avant-garde, Soviet literary politics, nationalism, imperialism and contemporary debates around decolonization. In this interview, he covers the clash between the Russian imperial and Ukrainian libe…

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Episode 10 - Awesome Terrain from Eastern Europe 32:36

1M 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

1M ago25:33

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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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East European music expert David Junk examines Ukrainian culture in his new podcast 16:41

1M ago16:41

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David Junk focused for many years on the music scene in Eastern Europe and in particular on Ukraine. He was a Vice President for PolyGram N.V., a multinational entertainment company and major music record label formerly based in the Netherlands and subsequently for the Universal Music Publishing Group which acquired PolyGram. After leaving the comp…

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Words Without Bars: Russian Prison Literature & the Encyclopedia of the Dog 32:18

1M ago32:18

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On this episode, José Vergara (Bryn Mawr College) delves into the challenges and rewards of teaching literature in a carceral setting and his continued exploration of novels born behind bars. From the haunting prose of incarcerated writers to the innovative realms of digital humanities, Vergara shares his many projects such as the Encyclopedia of t…

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Episode 9 - Wargames Atlantic 34:33

2M ago34:33

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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Rocco talk about all the great model kits available from our partners at Wargames Atlantic. Wargames Atlantic is a British company that produces a wide range of historical, fantasy and sci-fi models. They are prolific with their releases of high quality plastic miniatures. Get a brief preview of kits to come as wel…

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Japan’s Delicate Balancing Act, with Yuki Tatsumi 35:37

2M ago35:37

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As tensions simmer in its immediate environment, Japan is on high alert. In the midst of China's "sustained aggressiveness," Japan is revising its defense and security policies. But how does this align with its pacifist constitution, and is there still room for engagement with China? Hear from Yuki Tatsumi, Senior Fellow, Co-Director of the East As…

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Insights into the Indian Elections with Dr. Ronojoy Sen 19:31

2M ago19:31

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With over 970 million eligible voters, the ongoing Indian elections mark the world's largest democratic exercise. As the six-week-long election process unfolds, Farwa Aamer, director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute, sits down with Dr. Ronojoy Sen, senior research fellow and research lead in Politics, Society, and Gove…

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Permission To Come Home: Dr. Jenny Wang on Asian Americans and Mental Health 55:56

2M ago55:56

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May 14, 2024 — Dr. Jenny Wang, nationally recognized psychologist and author on the intersections of mental health, Asian American identity, and racial trauma, discusses strategies for both Asian and non-Asian communities to prioritize mental health, reshape limiting narratives, and progress towards personal and collective freedom and autonomy. Kan…

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Japan’s Balancing Act, with Yuki Tatsumi 35:37

2M ago35:37

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As tensions simmer in its immediate environment, Japan is on high alert. In the midst of China's "sustained aggressiveness," Japan is revising its defense and security policies. But how does this align with its pacifist constitution, and is there still room for engagement with China? Hear from Yuki Tatsumi, senior fellow and co-chair of the East As…

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Episode 180: In the own words. Former Belarusian political prisoners share their experiences 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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This episode opens with Adam and Nina running down the latest news in the region, including the situations in Georgia and Armenia as well as the new mobilization law in Ukraine. Nina also mentions the assassination attempt of Slovakia's Robert Fico - and we have a special longer update via our patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclus…

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"Dynasty Divided: A Family History of Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism" 34:51

2M ago34:51

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On this episode, Misha and Cullan speak with Fabian Baumann, a research associate at the University of Heidelberg, whose latest book Dynasty Divided (2023, NIU Press) uniquely approaches the nuanced history of Ukrainian and Russian nationalism through a prominent Kievan family of journalists, scholars, and politicians. Thanks for listening! ABOUT T…

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The Armed Forces of Central Asia - Part 1 : Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

In the inaugural episode of our new mini-series, we dive deep into the military landscape of Central Asia, starting with a spotlight on Tajikistan. This first episode uncovers the region's convoluted command structures and the unique challenges faced by the national armed forces operating here. Why does the Tajik army operate the way it does? What …

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Ukrainian activist Marta Barandiy shares her experiences promoting Ukraine in Belgium 15:57

2M ago15:57

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Marta Barandiy is a Ukrainian-born activist, lawyer and founder of the organization Promote Ukraine in Brussels, Belgium. She has spent almost 20 years advocating for Ukraine in the EU. Ms. Barandiy is now running for EU parliamentary elections with the new political movement of Belgium Voor U. https://martavooreuropa.eu/…

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Episode 179: Chechnya today and Ramzan Kadyrov’s potential successors 53:56

2M ago53:56

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In this episode, Adam and Nina open with breaking news from Slovakia and discuss the recent shooting of Slovak’s Prime Minister- Robert Fico. Later, they move to the South Caucasus and comment on protests in Armenia and Georgia. They close with an update about Ukraine and positive news from the Czech Republic. For the main interview, Nina is joined…

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China and Eastern Europe, with Alicja Bachulska 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Views of China in Central and Eastern Europe range from Hungary, eager to be Beijing’s best friend, to the adverse Baltics. Hear Warsaw-based China analyst Alicja Bachulska on the unique experiences Beijing has with the region, and how this could contribute to a more robust European China policy. This episode is from Asia Society Switzerland's STAT…

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China and Eastern Europe, with Alicja Bachulska 38:14

2M ago38:14

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China’s leader Xi Jinping raised his country’s relationship with EU and NATO member Hungary to a level that puts Hungary almost as close to Beijing’s chest as Russia and North Korea are. Western Europe long regarded the ’new’ EU member states in the East as Trojan horses. But views on, and relations with, China have grown very diverse in Central an…

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Episode 178: Anti-Gender Movement in Croatia 53:08

2M ago53:08

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In this episode, Adam, Alexandra and Nina commemorate the 20th anniversary of the EU's 'Big Bang' enlargement. They also discuss Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia and Hungary, the latest news from Russia and Ukraine, and the elections in North Macedonia and Croatia. Later in the episode, Alexandra and Nina are joined by Maja Gergorić, an expert on anti-…

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Cyber Crime & Punishment in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War 38:14

2M ago38:14

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On this episode, Kseniya Yurtayeva joins Taylor and Basil to discuss her work on cyberaggression, hybrid warfare, and the difficulty of creating and enforcing cyber law in the midst of a global conflict. ABOUT THE GUEST:Kseniya Yurtayeva holds a PhD in criminal law, criminology and criminal-executive law and is a visiting scholar at the University …

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