Podcasts about European Security

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The US President Donald Trump has questioned whether Russia's leader Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine. We get analysis from Iulia Joja, Professor of European Security at Georgetown University and Thomas Byrne, Minister for European Affairs.

Europe on Fire - the future of Ukrainian and European defence. Guest Panelists:Edward Hunter ChristieFrancis DearnleyCormac SmithA discussion on the future of Ukrainian and European defence held at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre.Silicon Curtain with Ukrainian Focus. Friday, April 18, 2025 - 19:00 GMT. As the war in Ukraine continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of Europe, this event brings together leading voices in policy, defense, and communications to explore the long-term implications of the conflict for European security. Our panel will discuss how supporting Ukraine is essential not only for defending sovereignty and democracy but also for safeguarding Europe's broader strategic interests. The panel was moderated by creator of the Silicon Curtain podcast, Jonathan Fink.----------All donations will go to Leleka in Ukraine - https://www.leleka.care/Leleka's current projects are focused on first aid and evacuation of war casualties in Ukraine. As Ukraine bravely fights Russia's brutal unprovoked invasion, their team around the world works 24/7 to help save as many lives in Ukraine as possible. Leleka is the largest charity solely focused on supporting front-line medics in Ukraine.Since 24 February 2022, they have raised over $12 million in donations from individuals, businesses and non-profits all over the world and turned them into life-saving supplies and equipment.Leleka processes over 6,000 requests from front-line medics, and its network now includes 3,000+ field medics who are actively serving on the front lines, saving lives daily.----------Easter Pysanky: Silicon Curtain - https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtainCar for Ukraine has joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this special Easter season. In peaceful times, we might gift a basket of pysanky (hand-painted eggs), but now, we aim to deliver a basket of trucks to our warriors.This time, our main focus is on the Seraphims of the 104th Brigade and Chimera of HUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence), highly effective units that: - disrupt enemy logistics - detect and strike command centers - carry out precision operations against high-value enemy targetshttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtain----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. We may add more venues to the program, depending on the success of the fundraising campaign. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Today, Jess, Morgan, Amy, and Algene dive into the shifting dynamics of European security as the Trump administration reportedly considers withdrawing up to 10,000 U.S. troops from the continent, while the head of U.S. European Command and several members of Congress urge against a drawdown. At the same time, European allies are boosting their defense investments, Ukraine is accusing China of direct involvement in the conflict, and the broader transatlantic relationship faces a potential realignment.What would a U.S. troop withdrawal signal to Russia and China? Is Europe prepared to fill the gap if the U.S. steps back? Could a force reduction undermine ceasefire efforts in Ukraine—or is this an opportunity for Europe to redefine its role in regional security?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out these sources which helped shape our Fellows' conversation: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-considering-proposal-cut-thousands-troops-europe-officials-sa-rcna199603https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/08/troops-europe-withdraw-cavoli-republicans-00007176https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-force-coalition-britain-france-nato-4c87525361eb3cf1c860075d4519f6d8https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/beijing-rejects-ukraines-claim-significant-numbers-chinese-troops-120627611https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/10/trump-defense-europe-eu-arms-sales-rearm-trade-war/?tpcc=recirc_latest062921Follow our experts on Twitter: @NotTVJessJones@amykmitchell@morganlroach@AlgeneSajeryLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/6NnsxR0jd64 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im Dezember letzten Jahres hat mit dem rumänischen Verfassungsgericht erstmalig ein Gericht eine Wahl aufgrund einer ausländischen Einflusskampagne in sozialen Netzwerken annulliert. Die Debatte über den Schutz von Wahlen vor ausländischer Einflussnahme ist alt und wurde schon zu Zeiten des Kalten Kriegs geführt, doch hat mit der zunehmenden Bedeutung globaler Kommunikationsplattformen spätestens seit dem Brexit und der Wahl von Donald Trump im Jahr 2016 neue Fahrt aufgenommen. Immer wieder wird aktuell betont, dass aktuelle geopolitische Konflikte „hybrid“ ausgetragen werden und dass Kriegsführung auch im Informationsraum stattfindet. Aus diesem Anlass spricht Erik Tuchtfeld in dieser Folge mit Henning Lahmann über den völkerrechtlichen Schutz der Integrität von Wahlen, der Zurechenbarkeit nicht-staatlichen Handelns zu Staaten und den Kausalitätsproblemen, die sich bei rein kognitiven Maßnahmen ergeben.Diese Herausforderungen nimmt Isabel Lischewski zum Anlass, die Draft Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (ASR) sowie die Arbeit der International Law Commission, die sie entworfen hat, im Grundlagenteil vorzustellen.Wir freuen uns über jede Rückmeldung! Wie immer sind natürlich Lob, Anmerkungen und Kritik auch an podcast@voelkerrechtsblog.org herzlich willkommen. Abonniert unseren Podcast via RSS, über Spotify oder überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt. Es gibt die Möglichkeit, auf diesen Plattformen den Völkerrechtspodcast zu bewerten, wir freuen uns sehr über 5 Sterne!  Hintergrundinformationen:Lahmann, Information Operations and the Question of Illegitimate Interference under International Law, Israel Law Review 2020, 189Lahmann, Infecting the Mind: Establishing Responsibility for Transboundary Disinformation, European Journal of International Law 2022, 411Lahmann, European Security and the Threat of “Cognitive Warfare”', Verfassungsblog, 3. November 2024Milanovic, Revisiting Coercion as an Element of Prohibited Intervention in International Law, American Journal of International Law 2023, 601Völkerrechtspodcast, Folge 1: Das Interventionsverbot: Von Nicaragua bis BelarusVölkerrechtspodcast, Folge 6: (Des-)information: Wahrheit und Fake News im Völkerrecht Moderation: Erik Tuchtfeld, LL.M (Glasgow) &  Rouven Diekjobst, MJur (Oxford)Grundlagen: Dr. Isabel LischewskiInterview: Prof. Henning Lahmann & Erik Tuchtfeld, LL.M (Glasgow) Schnitt: Daniela Rau Credits:Renate Künast,  Bundestag, Aktuelle Stunde: Schutz der Bundestagswahl vor ausländischer Einflussnahme, 30. Januar 2025, gefunden mit Hilfe von Open Parliament TV

As Europeans look to boost their security and defense capabilities, there's an ongoing debate about including Turkey in this discussion. This is raising a number of moral and strategic concerns, especially given the recent arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and Turkey's ties to Russia. Ambassador Marc Pierini, a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe and former EU ambassador to Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why including Ankara in any future plans on European security could prove deeply problematic.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's Ambivalence Is a Threat to European SecurityGreece unveils 12-year defense planSevere storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit

"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland? And could he take it by force? In this episode: Marc Jacobsen - Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College Jim Townsend - Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, he served as President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO Ed Arnold - Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank Pele Broberg - leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party in Greenland. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

We hear from ‘The Atlantic’ about what this week has been like in the newsroom since Signal-gate. Our panelists David Brennan and Terry Stiastny discuss the House hearings on the intelligence leak, examine the upcoming US trip to Greenland and look at the future of European security as Spain announces plans to boost defence by summer. Plus: on this day in 1830 the Book of Mormon was published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode from Crisis Group's global podcast, Hold Your Fire!In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood is joined by Gérard Araud, Crisis Group Trustee and former French ambassador to the U.S., the UN and Israel. They take stock of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy so far, his administration's seemingly competing visions for European security and how European capitals are reacting. They talk about diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, whether the Trump administration can get genuine concessions out of Russia and the prospect of European troops in Ukraine. They assess the role of France in Europe and debates around extending its nuclear umbrella to eastern Europe. They also discuss whether the Trump administration's unorthodox diplomacy might bear fruit in the Middle East. For more, check out our report “Ukraine and Beyond: Shaping Europe's Security Future” and our Europe & Central Asia Program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood is joined by Gérard Araud, Crisis Group Trustee and former French ambassador to the U.S., the UN and Israel. They take stock of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy so far, his administration's seemingly competing visions for European security and how European capitals are reacting. They talk about diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, whether the Trump administration can get genuine concessions out of Russia and the prospect of European troops in Ukraine. They assess the role of France in Europe and debates around extending its nuclear umbrella to eastern Europe. They also discuss whether the Trump administration's unorthodox diplomacy might bear fruit in the Middle East. For more, check out our latest report “Ukraine and Beyond: Shaping Europe's Security Future” and our Europe & Central Asia Program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview: Colleague Anatol Lieven looks ahead to a new European security architecture that may involve nuclear weapons and arms reduction. More 1953 ATOMIC CANNON

Today, Martha, Les, Morgan, and Jess examine Europe's reaction to the Trump administration's latest Ukraine policy shift. As the U.S. scales back intelligence sharing and pushes for a U.S.-Russia-brokered peace deal, European leaders are scrambling to define their own approach.Will this force Europe to step up militarily and act as a unified bloc? Can France's talk of nuclear deterrence become a credible alternative to U.S. support? And how will these developments shape Europe's defense future?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our Fellows' discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvssAXQz4Cwhttps://www.politico.eu/article/european-leaders-ukraine-aid-nightmare-summit-government-emmanuel-macron-germany-us-russia/ Follow our experts on Twitter: @lestermunson@marthamillerdc@NotTVJessJones @morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/HxBlRFN-mb0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War and peace: as Europe braces for an unprecedented rearmament drive, in Turkey, the PKK prepares to lay down its weapons. We'll also be finding out why Serbian politicians got literal egg on their faces this week, as well as meeting a Spanish photo journalist determined to bring dignity and recognition to the marginalised and forgotten.

To discuss today's events at the EU summit in Brussels, we hear from Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko and Greg Swenson, Chair of US Republicans Overseas.

From March 14, 2022: Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine has undermined some of the fundamental assumptions underlying the security of Europe through much of the post-World War II era. As a result, several European nations have begun to consider dramatic changes in how they approach national security, both individually and collectively.To better understand how the war in Ukraine is reshaping the European security order, Scott R. Anderson sat down with two of his colleagues from the Brookings Institution: Célia Belin, a visiting fellow at Brookings and a former official in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Constanze Stelzenmüller, the Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and trans-Atlantic Relations in the Center on the United States and Europe.They discussed how the Ukraine conflict is reshaping Europe's approach to security affairs, what this means for institutions like the European Union and NATO, and how these changes are likely to impact the fundamental debate over what it means to be a part of Europe.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the GZERO World Podcast, we're bringing you two starkly different views on Ukraine's future and European security. First, Ian Bremmer speaks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže about the growing security threats facing the Baltics—from cyberattacks and disinformation to undersea sabotage in the Baltic Sea. When an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet recently severed a vital power cable between Estonia and Finland, it was a stark reminder of how hybrid warfare is playing out beyond the battlefield. Braže warns that Putin's ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine, aiming to weaken US alliances and destabilize Europe. She also pushes back against claims that Ukraine's NATO ambitions provoked the war, calling them “complete nonsense,” and outlines why Latvia is boosting its defense spending to 5% of GDP.The conversation then shifts to Moscow, where Bremmer speaks with former Russian colonel and ex-Carnegie Moscow Center director Dmitri Trenin. Once considered a pro-Western voice, Trenin's views now align closely with the Kremlin. He argues that the fate of Ukraine should be decided primarily by Russia and the United States—not Ukraine or Europe.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Baiba Braže & Dmitri Trenin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On the GZERO World Podcast, we're bringing you two starkly different views on Ukraine's future and European security. First, Ian Bremmer speaks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže about the growing security threats facing the Baltics—from cyberattacks and disinformation to undersea sabotage in the Baltic Sea. When an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet recently severed a vital power cable between Estonia and Finland, it was a stark reminder of how hybrid warfare is playing out beyond the battlefield. Braže warns that Putin's ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine, aiming to weaken US alliances and destabilize Europe. She also pushes back against claims that Ukraine's NATO ambitions provoked the war, calling them “complete nonsense,” and outlines why Latvia is boosting its defense spending to 5% of GDP.The conversation then shifts to Moscow, where Bremmer speaks with former Russian colonel and ex-Carnegie Moscow Center director Dmitri Trenin. Once considered a pro-Western voice, Trenin's views now align closely with the Kremlin. He argues that the fate of Ukraine should be decided primarily by Russia and the United States—not Ukraine or Europe.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Baiba Braže & Dmitri Trenin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ukraine and the United States are working productively on an economic deal at the centre of an effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said. To discuss this Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Tomas Byrne and the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston

Three years into the invasion of Ukraine, and amid the Trump administration's rapid shift in US-Russia relations, can European and NATO allies continue to rely on the United States for support? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is on the ground in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference for a hard look at the future of European security with US Senator Elissa Slotkin. World leaders and diplomats gathered at the annual conference to discuss global security challenges, but the biggest story, by far, in Munich was the news of President Trump's 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin, which upended three years of US-led efforts to isolate Russia diplomatically. The Trump administration is emphatic: it wants an end to the war and that Europe is responsible for maintaining peace in any ceasefire deal. But can Europe guarantee Ukraine's security without US support? Later in the episode, GZERO's Tony Maciulis speaks with Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss the reaction to the Trump-Putin call and growing fears that NATO allies will be left on the sidelines of peace negotiations in Ukraine.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Elissa Slotkin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Three years into the invasion of Ukraine, and amid the Trump administration's rapid shift in US-Russia relations, can European and NATO allies continue to rely on the United States for support? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is on the ground in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference for a hard look at the future of European security with US Senator Elissa Slotkin. World leaders and diplomats gathered at the annual conference to discuss global security challenges, but the biggest story, by far, in Munich was the news of President Trump's 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin, which upended three years of US-led efforts to isolate Russia diplomatically. The Trump administration is emphatic: it wants an end to the war and that Europe is responsible for maintaining peace in any ceasefire deal. But can Europe guarantee Ukraine's security without US support? Later in the episode, GZERO's Tony Maciulis speaks with Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss the reaction to the Trump-Putin call and growing fears that NATO allies will be left on the sidelines of peace negotiations in Ukraine.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Elissa Slotkin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Darrell Castle talks about the remarks of Vice President Vance at the annual Munich Security Conference and the European response to those remarks. In addition he discusses DOGE and its examination of the Military Industrial Complex. Transcription / Notes RUDE AMERICAN OFFERS EUROPEAN INDEPENDENCE Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 21st day of February in the year of our Lord 2025. I will be talking about the remarks of Vice President Vance at the annual Munich Security Conference as well as the European response to those remarks. In addition, I will talk a little about DOGE and its examination of the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). Yes, J.D. Vance spoke to Europeans about their relationship with the U.S. at the annual Munich Security Conference which had as its main emphasis the U.S. role as the guarantor of European Security and the European and American roles in Ukraine. He called the Europeans out for censoring their people and for allowing third world migrants to destroy their communities. He seemed to indicate that these policies were not in the best interest of the European people and they also hinder our fellowship with them. I will point out that those have also been the policies of the United States for at least the past 4 years and in part for all the years since 9/11, but the European elite bought what the Biden administration was selling to them hook, line, and sinker. I suppose he was telling Europe that that the new sheriff in the U.S. believes in free speech and in preserving the quality of life for the American people. The subjects that Vance discussed in his speech were, in my view, an admission that the empire is in trouble and changes have to be made right now to save a free republic for our children. The debt faced by the country will lead to ultimate collapse and chaos and something must be done to change or at least slow the process of that looming disaster. The content of his speech acknowledged that reality without really saying it out loud. Taking all the bloated and wasteful departments and all the wasteful people who are supposed to be working for the federal government into account the MIC stands out and presents itself head and shoulders above all the others. It fails every audit and purports to tell us that we don't even have a right to ask where all the money goes because it's just none of our business. It spends trillions and has trillions that it admits to having no knowledge of. The federal government with more than 36 trillion as debt seems to have no other choice but to keep feeding the monster. Vance was trying to tell our European allies that this administration understands the problem and is not afraid to confront it. The money is real isn't it, and those who receive it know where it comes from and where it goes don't they. They have used it to buy almost every member of the House and Senate. Once again, they use our money in a never-ending cycle to generate more revenue from the people who create it. The American people, with their labor extracted from them by these corrupt people and organizations, are forced to keep feeding this monster so the cycle continues. It all is apparently just a giant, terrible scam and always has been but we are constantly brainwashed or at least propagandized to accept it as real and necessary. It's a myth, but a sacred myth held close to the heart of Americans. U.S. troops, our sons and daughters, are stationed all over the world manning bases in some 700 places around the world but the number is just an approximate guess because nobody seems to know for certain how many there are. They involve themselves in almost every conflict that comes along many of which the federal government creates either deliberately or through stupidity and bumbling. These power brokers, bought and paid for, play the grand game on the grand chessboard at a cost to the American people of an admitted 1 tr...

The actual end of the Western Alliance, the departure of the United States from European Security and the need for a new Euro-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (EATO) is the subject of this fascinating and urgent discussion with Mike Martin, MP for Tunbridge Wells, member of the defence select committee and military expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. and Russian officials meet in Riyadh for the highest-level talks to date between the two former Cold War foes on ending the war in Ukraine. European leaders, worried about being sidelined, met in Paris to talk security guarantees from their side. Plus, several are injured as a Delta plane flips upside down in Toronto. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Munich last weekend, J.D. Vance shocked Europe with his speech castigating Europeans as having the ‘wrong values' and not being ‘democratic'. Meanwhile, Trump and co. are doing the very democratic thing by being in Saudi Arabia and negotiating with Putin over Ukraine behind Zelenskyy's back – possibly presaging ‘a deal' that will be struck excluding Ukrainian input at all.     As this episode drops, European leaders are finally trying to get out in front of events by meeting in Paris in an emergency summit, to counter with their own ‘peace proposal' that would actually be beneficial for Ukraine's future. Disorderly much?    In this episode of Disorder, Jane Kinninmont tries to navigate these complexities in conversation with Jason Pack, as she brings us her personal reportage from last weekend's Munich Security Conference. During her visit there, we hear three on-the-spot interviews (Serhiy Leschenko, advisor to Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak; Todor Tagarev, former Bulgarian defence minister; and Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, head of special projects at the Institute of Security Studies) - discussing the shifting dynamics of US-European relations, the implications of Trump 2.0 on the Ukraine conflict, and the urgent need for Europe to reassess its defense priorities in light of potential US unpredictability. Plus: in an attempt to Order the Disorder, what can be done to foster unity among European nations?    Producer: George McDonagh  Executive Producer: Neil Fearn    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/    Show Notes Links    Read more from RUSI: by Jack Watling ‘US Clarity Underscores Ukraine's Peril', https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/us-clarity-underscores-ukraines-peril    Also by Jack but in the Guardian: ‘As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?', https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/us-europe-ukraine-russia-peace-analysis     And from Neil Melvin (our guest on our March 11 live recording) ‘Securing Ukraine is the UK's Challenge, but It Needs to be Done Right', https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/securing-ukraine-uks-challenge-it-needs-be-done-right  For more on Jane's interviewees and their outputs:  Serhiy Leschenko, advisor to Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak - https://x.com/leshchenkos?lang=en  Todor Tagarev, former Bulgarian defence minister: his bio here - https://europeanleadershipnetwork.org/person/todor-tagarev/   And see his recent ECFR piece “prepare for the worst - four scenarios for Ukraine under Trump 2.0” -https://ecfr.eu/article/prepare-for-the-worst-four-scenarious-for-ukraine-under-trump-2-0/    Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, head of special projects at the Institute of Security Studies, headquartered in South Africa with offices in Senegal, Kenya and Ethiopia -  https://issafrica.org/author/ottilia-anna-maunganidze  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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There's been a plane crash in Toronto. European leaders hold a crisis meeting in Paris to discuss security concerns about an aggressive Russia and declining support from Washington. American senators are in Jerusalem to discuss Gaza. China is critical of new U.S. policy towards Taiwan, and an American icon turns 50.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses his view on how Europe should respond to the threat of tariffs from the United States and his approach to the region's fiscal rules. He speaks with Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders at the Munich Security Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Vice President J.D. Vance speaks at the Munich Security Conference. As Ukraine's President Zelensky warns about Vladimir Putin's European ambitions, is Europe now on its own when it comes to defence? Also in the programme: why did six federal prosecutors resign in protest in New York and D.C. yesterday? And the study explaining why humans feel there IS a separate stomach for pudding.(IMAGE: US Vice President JD Vance speaks during the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 14 February 2025 / CREDIT: Ronald Wittek/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

In a recent address to NATO in Brussels, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the U.S. is no longer "primarily focused on Europe's security." He emphasised that the U.S. would not send troops to Ukraine and would 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship which encourages dependency'. With the American commitment to global peace since 1945 now over, what does this shift mean for European security? Can Europe defend itself without American troops, funding, and intelligence support? Plus: is the Trump administration signalling a move towards a multipolar world, where global power is divided into three distinct spheres of influence?Roland Oliphant is joined by Ed Arnold, Senior Research Fellow for European Security at RUSI, and by Michael Ignatieff, the former leader of the Canadian Liberal Party and leader of the Opposition.Contact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European security is in the spotlight following Donald Trump's calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy and as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth continues his visit to NATO headquarters ahead of the Munich Security Conference. President Trump says he will impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports coming into the United States from all countries. Hamas says hostages will be released on time, averting a crisis and possible re-starting of hostilities. As part of new, stricter immigration policies, illegal migrants are being held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Plus, a look at the ongoing disagreements in the U.S. over foreign aid.

Another day in the last days of the "Grand Experiment" in liberal democracy. No One Elected this South African Sociopath Billionaire But here We Are. We discuss the madness. _________________________________ Head on with Robyn Kincaid is on 5 nights a week! https://headon.live/ Tarabuster is among the independent media voices at APSRadioNews.com Tarabuster is also on https://rokfin.com/tarabuster BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/PRYDBx8 Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Contact Tarabuster: tarabustershow@maskedfort.com Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Donate to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:50 Meet Boudica and Francis: Adorable Pets on Camera 00:09:00 The Concept of Soft Voter Suppression 00:13:03 The Debate Over Renaming West Virginia's River 00:16:49 Robert Frost's Influence on Modern Storytelling 00:20:57 No, Traitor Trump Does NOT have a Mandate 00:25:06 Political Stalemate: Senate Holds and Filibuster Debate 00:29:07 Traitor Trump is Enacting Project 2025 00:33:07 Political Discourse on Employment and Economic Decisions 00:37:07 A Psalm's Harsh Wishes and Modern Interpretations 00:42:15 Elon Musk and his Toddlers in the Oval Office 00:45:24 Discussion on Leadership and Democracy 00:50:53 Criticism of Elon Musk and Billionaires 00:54:09 Fundraising and Survival Tactics 00:57:38 Linguistic Origins of the Ligature 'Æ' and its Pronunciations 01:02:03 Speculation on Future Leadership Changes 01:06:02 Criticisms of Elon Musk and Donald Trump 01:10:09 Judge Limits on Executive Power 01:14:00 Controversy Over Nancy Mace's Hotline Initiative 01:18:19 Allegations and Accusations: A Closer Look at Controversies 01:21:53 Musk's Government Efficiency Layoffs 01:26:16 Understanding Internal Political Coups: A Fascist Perspective 01:29:39 Cost Overruns in Military Shipbuilding 01:33:50 Judge Temporarily Blocks OPM Buyout Plan 01:37:30 Critique on Donald Trump's Leadership and Censorship 01:41:38 GOP Response to Trump's Impeachments 01:44:49 The Historical Continuum of Political Figures 01:48:48 Critique of Government Corruption and Economic Inequality 01:52:31 European Security and the China Threat 01:57:00 Upcoming Show on Political Voices Channel 02:00:13 Reflections on Being on the Right Side of History

Discussion Highlights:Trump's Return and European Security: How could another Trump presidency impact NATO and EU defense policy?Poland's Role in the EU: What can Poland's upcoming EU presidency achieve in shaping European priorities?The Battle for Democracy in Central Europe: Why are populist and authoritarian movements gaining ground?Hungary and Slovakia's Political Shifts: How illiberal governments challenge the EU's democratic values.Media's Role in the Fight Against Populism: How the information landscape influences democratic backsliding.Poland-Germany Relations: Why tensions persist despite shared interests.Ukraine's EU Accession: The political and economic challenges of integrating Ukraine into the EU.Civil Society's Role in Resisting Authoritarianism: Can grassroots movements turn the tide against democratic erosion?About Leszek JażdżewskiLeszek Jażdżewski is a Polish journalist, editor, and political analyst specializing in European politics, democracy, and media. He founded Liberté! in 2008 as a platform to promote liberal values, counteract authoritarianism, and encourage open debate. He also created Freedom Games, an influential intellectual forum that brings together policymakers, journalists, and academics to discuss the key challenges facing democratic societies.Jażdżewski has been recognized as a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe and was appointed a Policy Fellow at the School of Transnational Government at the EUI and a 2019/20 Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation. He frequently writes and speaks on democracy, governance, and media influence in the digital age.Learn more about Liberté! at liberte.pl.Further Reading & ResourcesPoland's EU Council Presidency Agenda: europa.euFreedom Games Conference: freedomgames.eu Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

I will updat this laterExplore the evolving nature of the pension system, the impact of demographic changes, and the role of technology in making pension management more efficient. Discover how the pension landscape in the UK is adapting to new challenges and opportunities, and what the future might hold for workers and retirees alike. With Alyshia Harrington-Clark Head of DC, Master Trusts and Lifetime Savings, PLSA (Pension and Lifetime Savings Association) USEFUL LINKS About the PLSA : https://www.plsa.co.uk/ Check out the  @PlsaUk  on YouTube

Opening its doors in 2022, the Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security, otherwise known as CYCLOPS, is now not only on the front line of US and European security, but is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to relations between Washington and Nicosia. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the important role CYCLOPS and Cyprus are playing in the region, and to break down why this critical training center is the perfect partnership for the US in the Trump era. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus' CYCLOPS Is the Perfect Partnership for the Trump AgeThe U.S. Won't Defeat China if Ambassadors Fail UpwardsNovember a record-breaking month for Greek tourism Turkey, Kurds move toward peace deal as lawmakers meet with PKK leader Ocalan

Join Lithuania's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis immediately following his departure from government, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the outcome of the 2024 Lithuanian parliamentary election and the opportunities and challenges facing the new coalition governing the country. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Landsbergis reflects on Russia's sustained campaign against Europe and the Free World, the global threat from China, North Korea and Iran, the importance of sustained support for Ukraine and whether Ukraine can prevail, Lithuania's role in countering authoritarianism in Eastern Europe, and the future of U.S.-Lithuanian relations. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Gabrielius Landsbergis most recently served as Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister Landsbergis was elected Chairman of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats in 2015, a role he served in until October of 2024. In 2020, Landsbergis became the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the leadership of Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė (see Battlegrounds Episode #42). Landsbergis previously held roles at the Lithuanian Embassies in Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as at the Office of the Government. Landsbergis has been a member of the Seimas (Parliament) of Lithuania since 2016 and is actively involved in the European Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Bachelor's degree in History from Vilnius University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Poland has become an increasingly important actor within the European Union. After years of democratic backsliding, it`s democracy is consolidating again under Prime Minister Donald Tusk who took office in 2023. In 2025 Poland will face presidential elections and Poland will also be chairing the Council of the European Union. Poland is a stance supporter of Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia in February 2024. It hosts a large number of Ukrainian refugees and is rapidly building up its defense capabilities in order to deter a hostile Russia. What geopolitical role is Poland pursuing in an increasingly multipolar world? How will the election of Donald Trump shape the future of European Security and how does Poland perceive it`s role within the European Union? With Ukraine and Moldova having candidate status for EU accession, what can be expected from Poland in this context? How important is democracy and peace for Poland? Is Poland able to bridge different perceptions of EU countries about the future of the Union? These and other questions are discussed with the political analyst Wojciech Przybylski and the polish academic Maciej Kisilowksi in the 26th episode of the IIP Podcast “Peace Matters” moderated by Stephanie Fenkart. Guests: Wojciech Przybylski is a political analyst heading Visegrad Insight's policy foresight on European affairs. His expertise includes foreign policy and political culture. Editor-in-Chief of Visegrad Insight and President of the Res Publica Foundation. Europe's Future Fellow at IWM - Institute of Human Sciences in Vienna and Erste Foundation. Wojciech also co-authored a book 'Understanding Central Europe', Routledge 2017. He has been published in Foreign Policy, Politico Europe, Journal of Democracy, EUObserver, Project Syndicate, VoxEurop, Hospodarske noviny, Internazionale, Zeit, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Onet, Gazeta Wyborcza and regularly appears in BBC, Al Jazeera Europe, Euronews, TRT World, TVN24, TOK FM, Swedish Radio and others. Prof. Maciej Kisilowksi's research interests focus on the application of innovation strategy to various nonmarket fields, including public law and regulation. He received his doctorate in law and master's in law degrees from Yale Law School, M.P.A. in economics and public policy from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, and M.B.A. with distinction from INSEAD. He also holds another Ph.D. and M.A. in law from Warsaw University. Prof. Kisilowski designed and teaches a number of graduate and executive classes, for which he was awarded the CEU Distinguished Teaching including Award in 2016. Prof. Kisilowski is a frequent commentator on issues of political-economy of East-Central Europe, contributing (among others) to Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, Project Syndicate, Foreign Policy, Wall Street Journal, Politico and Haaretz. He is the author/editor of three books, including Administrategy, which was translated into five languages. His recent academic articles appeared in Law and Social Inquiry and International Business Review. Prof. Kisilowski is involved in a number of social change projects at the intersection of strategy and governance, including The Social Contract Incubator in his native Poland. He's a consultant to governmental organisations, progressive political parties, advocacy groups and businesses in Central Europe and beyond. Moderation: Stephanie Fenkart, Director of the IIP. The episode was recorded on 3 December 2024.

Visegrad Insight Editors Wojciech Przybylski and Staś Kaleta examine Warsaw's place in European decision-making, what Joe Biden's missile update changes for Ukraine, political dynamics in Slovakia - and the latest from our Weekly Outlook. URL: https://visegradinsight.eu/1k-days-of-war-poland-rallies-leaders-to-revamp-european-security/

Max and Donatienne are joined by Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend, hosts of the Brussels Sprouts podcast at the Center for a New American Security, to discuss the implications of Trump's return to the White House for European security, Ukraine, and US-Europe relations. Learn more: Brussels Sprouts  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 

On this week's Centre for European Reform podcast, senior research fellow Luigi Scazzieri sits down with deputy director Ian Bond and Sophia Besch, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the impact of Donald Trump's second presidency on European security. They discuss Trump's stance on Ukraine and China before delving into the relationship between Trump's team and the Labour Party and the impact of the collapse of the German government. Produced by Octavia Hughes

For nearly a thousand days, Ukraine has resisted full-scale Russian aggression: the heroism of its armed forces and its people stand as an example to all free nations. But as the US has delivered Trump back to the White House, Ukraine and its allies face mounting strategic dangers. ---------- Dr Benjamin Tallis is Director of the Democratic Strategy Initiative, a Berlin-based Think Tank, set up to address the systemic competition we now see in global politics. He is also a research fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations. He runs the project “Action Group Zeitenwende” on the transformation of Germany's security and foreign policy, and where he hosts the podcast "Berlin Inside Out" in 2025. He previously worked for the EU on security missions in Ukraine and the Balkans and was policy officer at the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management in Berlin. Benjamin spent five years at the Institute of International Relations Prague where he headed the Centre for European Security, advised numerous European governments, edited the journal New Perspectives. Benjamin regularly appears in the media, and has been published in Foreign Policy, Politico, The Independent, and in leading academic journals. ---------- SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISER - A project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's frontline towns. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Heroism of Ukraine's armed forces stand as an example to all free nations. 00:02:08 Olaf Schulz's party banking a good result in the Hamburg state elections. 00:05:09 Delaying election is not about German national interest on the part of the SPD. 00:08:17 Decision makers take strange comfort in fatalistic view Russia destined to win. 00:12:08 Seizing Russian assets would not “make us as bad as the Russians.” 00:16:13 There's a risk Trump could try to impose a disadvantageous deal on Ukraine. 00:20:17 Former NATO official asked how many people work there, “about half” he said. 00:27:36 NATO is still the best we've got, for the present, because it's tried and tested. 00:32:42 So many European countries still haven't understood this as their war too. 00:37:18 Lack of strategic depth in Europe has been exposed this last year particularly. 00:40:23 This would be de facto neutrality, and a guaranteed disaster for Ukraine. 00:44:33 Rusia loves to watch the world burn because then it can profit off the chaos. 00:46:37 We have dropped the ball massively in Europe on providing our own security. ---------- LINKS: To Avoid Another Munich, Europe Must Act to Secure Ukraine – Sunday 3rd November 2024. https://www.democratic-strategy.net/_files/ugd/dcfff6_17f621993d194aeda9bb6c7cf7352dd6.pdf https://berlinsideout.podigee.io https://twitter.com/bctallis https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-tallis-b02a386/ https://dgap.org/en/user/28265 https://foreignpolicy.com/author/benjamin-tallis/ https://www.opendemocracy.net/ru/author/benjamin-tallis/ ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine Ukrainian Freedom News https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/donation/ UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ----------

ESG Stocks Most Favored by Funds. Insights into what stocks the top analysts favor plus a Christian values fund analysis. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 141, November 1, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 141 published November 1, 2024, titled “ESG Stocks Most Favored by Funds.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. This episode will be shorter than normal as fewer articles were reviewed. ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG ‘transition' funds are an emerging trend – Here the most overweight stocks by ESG funds I'm beginning this podcast with an article featuring an unusual stock analysis that will greatly interest most ethical and sustainable investors. It's titled ESG ‘transition' funds are an emerging trend – Here the most overweight stocks by ESG funds. It's by BofA Securities analysts and can be seen on msn.com. Here are some quotes. “BofA Securities analysts named the stocks with the highest ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500 (SP500)… Funds with the word ‘transition' in their name – including 134 E.U. funds – have attracted almost two times the inflows over the last two years, compared to funds with ‘green' in their names, according to a recent ESMA (the European Securities and Markets Authority) Trends, Risks, and Vulnerabilities report. These are the most overweight U.S. stocks by ESG funds, as of Aug. 31: Ball Corp. (BALL) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 15.01 Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 6.80 Veralto Corp. (VLTO) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 6.73 Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 5.62 Pentair Plc (PNR) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 5.62 Realty Income Corp. (O) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 5.29 First Solar Inc. (FSLR) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 5.07 Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 5.00 Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.81 Xylem Inc. (XYL) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.80 Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (BIO) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.63 Citizens Financial Group Inc. (CFG) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.57 IDEX Corp. (IEX) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.24 Paramount Global (PARA) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.13 West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.12 AutoZone Inc. (AZO) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.11 Fortive Corp. (FTV) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 4.00 Sysco Corp. (SYY) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.99 Mohawk Industries Inc. (MHK) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.92 Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.91 DR Horton Inc. (DHI) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.79 Aptiv Plc (APTV) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.59 IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.57 Pool Corp. (POOL) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.56 Ecolab Inc. (ECL) – ESG funds' weight relative to the S&P 500: 3.54” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- OALC: Christian-Values ETF With High Fees But Solid Fundamentals This next article is titled OALC: Christian-Values ETF With High Fees But Solid Fundamentals. It's by The Sunday Investor and seen on seekingalpha.com. Here are a few quotes from what is an extensive financial analysis. “Investment Thesis The OneAscent Large Cap Core ETF (NYSEARCA:OALC) is a Christian faith-based large-cap fund offering an excellent combination of diversification, quality, growth, and value that should allow it to compete well with its target benchmark, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). While OneAscent Large Cap Core ETF's 0.49% net expense ratio (0.86% before waivers) is quite high, and I will ask readers to consider this before initiating a position… Investment Recommendation [The] OneAscent Large Cap Core ETF is a solid single-fund solution for faith-based investors. My fundamental analysis revealed virtually no deficiencies in diversification, risk, growth, value, and quality, and unlike the Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values ETF (CATH), its composition differs enough from the S&P 500 Index, indicating that its screening process likely better reflects the values of its target audience. However, I encourage readers to consider the possibility that, with some creativity, they could achieve better returns and better alignment with their values by combining ex-sector ETFs and individual stock purchases, then using the cost savings to support specific causes in their local communities directly. I think this solution is more prudent, so as a result, I've assigned the OneAscent Large Cap Core ETF a solid ‘hold' rating.” End quotes. Incidentally, viewers and readers interested in what this reviewer says about creating an individual ETF and stock portfolio should consider enrolling in my DIY Ethical-Sustainable Investing Pays Tutorial! .------------------------------------------------------------- One Additional Article Link Title: The Best ESG Funds For Australians by Forbes Advisor Australia. By Patrick McGimpsey, Johanna Leggatt, and Shani Jayamanne. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “ESG Stocks Most Favored by Funds.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be November 15th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now. © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Dr. Leon Aron who is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and is an issue-area expert on Russia and US-Russia relations. They discuss the Russian invasion and war in Ukraine, Russia's aggression against the Ukrainian people, and broader implications on European Security. They also cover the emerging threat of a new geopolitical axis between Russia and China.

Fabian Hoffmann is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on missile technology, nuclear strategy and defense policy. His PhD project focuses on the strategic-level effects of long-range strike weapons, including their implications for nuclear strategy. Fabian's research has been published in Journal of Strategic Studies, European Security, War on the Rocks, and The Washington Post, among others. He frequently contributes to national and international news media, with commentary appearing in print and on television. ---------- LINKS: https://x.com/FRHoffmann1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-hoffmann1/ ---------- ARTICLES: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/fa-fe/fabian-hoffmann/ https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-targeted-hospitals-ukraine-war-okhmatdyt-vladimir-putin/ https://ip-quarterly.com/en/future-zeitenwende-scenario-5-poland-becomes-nuclear-power https://dgap.org/en/media/16259 https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2024/03/09/exp-ukraine-testing-ground-military-fabian-hoffmann-intv-030903aseg1-cnni-world.cnn https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/26/atacms-missiles-ukraine-war-biden-zelensky/ https://odessa-journal.com/bellingcat-okhmatdyt-hospital-was-hit-by-a-russian-x-101-missile https://kyivindependent.com/taurus-long-range-missile-why-does-ukraine-want-them-and-germany-hesitates/ https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2023/07/28/franz-stefan-gady-and-michael-kofman-on-what-ukraine-must-do-to-break-through-russian-defences ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemysl https://kharpp.com/ Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine Ukrainian Freedom News https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/donation/ UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Finnish President and former Crisis Group trustee Alexander Stubb to talk about next week's NATO summit, European security and the war in Ukraine. They assess Finland's role as one of NATO's newest members, Europe's defence spending and preparedness and the future of the alliance as Washington's attention shifts to the Asia Pacific. They talk about the war in Ukraine and what hope there is for a negotiated settlement. They discuss how Western capitals can counter perceptions of their double standards in much of the rest of the world and the challenges facing peacemaking and diplomacy in an era of big power competition and a more multipolar world order.For more, check out our recent podcast episodes Ukraine and European Security and U.S. Elections and the Future of Transatlantic Relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the bilateral consultations between Germany's chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, at talks in Warsaw. Also on the programme: as the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation Summit kicks off in Astana, we discuss why India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is skipping the event. Plus: what's behind a surge in impeachment calls for South Korea's president, Yoon Suk-yeol?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Benjamin Tallis is a research fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations. He runs the project “Action Group Zeitenwende” on the transformation of Germany's security and foreign policy, and where he hosts the podcast "Berlin Inside Out". He previously worked for the EU on security missions in Ukraine and the Balkans and was policy officer at the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management in Berlin. Benjamin spent five years at the Institute of International Relations Prague where he headed the Centre for European Security, advised numerous European governments, edited the journal New Perspectives. Benjamin regularly appears in the media, and has been published in Foreign Policy, Politico, The Independent, and in leading academic journals. He is the author of the books To Ukraine with Love: Essays on Russia's War and Europe's Future (2022) and Identities, Borderscapes, Orders: (In)Security, (Im)Mobility, and Crisis in the EU and Ukraine (2023). ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- LINKS: https://twitter.com/bctallis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-tallis-b02a386/ https://berlinsideout.podigee.io/ https://dgap.org/en/user/28265 https://foreignpolicy.com/author/benjamin-tallis/ https://www.opendemocracy.net/ru/author/benjamin-tallis/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ ----------

Verena Ross is the Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). In this conversation during Paris Blockchain Week, we explore how European crypto regulation differs from that of the US and discuss the future of crypto in Europe. Verena Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verena-ross? ►► Sponsored by iTrust Capital Invest in Bitcoin, Crypto Assets & Gold with Your IRA Using iTrust Capital.

Ryan visited Ambassador Marek Magierowski at the Polish Embassy in Washington. They spoke about Poland's military build-up and the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Much of their conversation focused on defense industrial issues, which sit at the heart of NATO's most difficult hurdles.