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📢New week, new podcast! This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of ECFR’s MENA programme and interim director of the Africa programme, to discuss the recent agreement. Why did Israel and Hezbollah agree to the ceasefire now? What are the terms? What makes this ceasefire different in terms of enforcement? What does a potential end to the conflict mean for Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon? And what are the chances of a ceasefire in Gaza? https://lnkd.in/djR_iJq5

🎥 TWICE TOLD TALES PODCAST: New episode out❗ The fall of Syria: revolution or regime change? With Dr. Daniel Kovalik Join us for an insightful interview with Dan Kovalik, a renowned author, lawyer, and professor, as he shares his perspective on the geopolitical landscape surrounding Syria, Iran, Russia, and Palestine. In this interview, Kovalik delves into the complexities of the ongoing conflicts, the role of major global powers, mainly the United States, in the conflicts and chaos in the region. Watch here:

It was a pleasure to speak to Jason Pack last week for the Disorder podcast. We talked about Yemen, the Houthis and the ongoing instability in the Red Sea and the wider region, including… - Who are the Houthis, what do they want, and how has the movement evolved throughout 9 years of war in #Yemen? - The ‘new maritime terrorism’ - the dangerous precedent the Houthis are setting of a disordering actor holding not just the global economy hostage, but also the environment and critical infrastructure. - Why the US/UK airstrikes are emboldening rather than deterring the Houthis, all the while feeding anti-western sentiment and sowing the seeds for future conflict. - The failure of western diplomacy in the Middle East and the need for a holistic approach to resolving regional conflicts. - The power of the narrative in today’s connected world and the potential of diasporas as agents of change in conflict-affected regions.

Are you confused about what's happening in Israel right now relative to Hezbollah, Lebanon, Hamas, Gaza, and Iran, and what's coming next? This fantastic podcast with Haviv Rettig Gur and Bari Weiss not only dissects the most recent events in the region, but explains why it won't really end until Iran is held in check. The last portion clarifies why the recent US foreign policy of stability at all costs is ironically catalyzing the rising conflict in the region. https://lnkd.in/ewEw_bEZ

🎧New week, new podcast! In this week’s Europe in 30 Minutes special episode, deputy director of ECFR Vessela Tcherneva welcomes welcomes distinguished policy fellow Camille Grand, who leads ECFR’s defence intitative, senior policy fellow Gustav Gressel, who focuses on Russia, eastern Europe, and defence policy, and senior policy fellow Kadri Liik, an expert on #Russian domestic and foreign policy. Who are the winners and losers of this historic prisoner swap? What kinds of messages does this send domestically in the US, Russia, and Germany? And why did this take place in Turkey? https://lnkd.in/dNhSyyg5

First podcasting experience 🎙! We discuss UK - Africa policy & what China and Russia get right when it comes to the continent. Thanks to Michael Nwankpa, PhD for having me on and for the lively debate. Have a listen and let me know whether you agree ❓ #investinafrica #politics #foreignpolicy

#Russia takes over the #SecurityCouncil presidency in July. Read our latest Security Council presidency column. Curious in how much has changed in a year - here's the link to last year's column as well (https://lnkd.in/gpr4EKrt). Both have links to coverage of the Russian agenda by #UNSCripted, PassBlue's podcast. https://lnkd.in/g_FWgky2

🔹 One of the biggest economic issues facing Ukraine right now is how much money the state and businesses can attract from outside the country. Many efforts are being made to involve #private #investors and support existing Ukrainian businesses during the war. 🔹 To understand the challenges and issues involved, in a recent episode of "Ukraine: The Latest" podcast, The Telegraph talked to Oleksandr Gryban, Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine. 🔗 Tune in to The Telegraph podcast to delve deeper into this discussion: https://lnkd.in/dM5gHRBH 

This is the first episode of a series dedicated to understanding the roots of constitutional coups in Africa and the reason why many international institutions are lenient regarding sanctions compared to military coups. Stay tuned for the full episode 39 (part 1), which will be addressing this relevant issue. #information #ecowas #mali #burkinafaso #niger #youth #africa #information #youth #podcast #sikatalks #powerfulperspectives https://lnkd.in/e6afcVbX

Last weekend's offensive in northwestern Syria marked the first major shift in battle lines since 2020. In the latest episode of Babel: Translating the Middle East, Jon Alterman breaks down the implications of the latest phase of the latest developments, including: 💡 How the offensive could reset negotiations over the future of Syria. 💡 Why the developments could elevate Turkey as a regional broker. 💡 Why Russia and Iran may be willing to agree to a deal that could leave Assad incrementally weaker. Listen to the full episode to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dhZJAvF4