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We Must Save the Books. That's Michael Kimmage's SOS message from Trumpian Washington in this issue of Liberties Quarterly. Kimmage, former director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, describes the surreal experience of being hired in January 2025 only to see his institution shuttered by Trump's administration three months later. He reflects on the "American ruin" created as a consequence of abandonment of the Wilson Center's 30,000 book library. And Kimmage connects the rapid destruction of foreign policy institutions like USAID and the U.S. Institute of Peace to a broader assault on expertise and nonpartisan learning, warning that without such institutions, "an abyss opens" in American governance and international relations. Five Key Takeaways* Institutional Destruction was Swift and Unexplained - The Wilson Center, USAID (reduced from 10,000 to 15 employees), and U.S. Institute of Peace were shuttered within months with no clear rationale provided, creating a "nightmare-like" quality where decisions happened without accountability.* America's First Modern Ruin - Kimmage describes the abandoned Wilson Center library as unprecedented in American experience - a functioning institution in the heart of Washington D.C. suddenly left as a tomb-like ruin, unlike anything seen in a country never defeated on its own soil.* Books Were Saved, But Expertise Was Lost - While the 30,000-volume library was eventually rescued and distributed to universities, the real loss was the destruction of nonpartisan expertise and institutional knowledge that took decades to build.* Echoes of 1950s McCarthyism - The assault on expertise mirrors McCarthyism, with direct connections through Roy Cohn's mentorship of Trump, but differs in scale since it's driven by a president rather than a senator.* The Death of Learning in Government - The shutdowns represent a fundamental rejection of the idea that careful, nonpartisan study of international affairs is essential to effective policymaking, potentially creating an "abyss" in American foreign policy capacity.Michael Kimmage is Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute. Prior to joining the Kennan Institute, Michael Kimmage was a professor of history at the Catholic University of America. From 2014 to 2017, he served on the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State, where he held the Russia/Ukraine portfolio. He has been a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and at the German Marshall Fund; and was on the advisory board of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. He publishes widely on international affairs and on U.S. policy toward Russia. His latest book, Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability, was published by Oxford University Press in March 2024. He is also the author of The Abandonment of the West: The History of an Idea in American Foreign Policy, published by Basic Books in 2020, and The Conservative Turn: Lionel Trilling, Whittaker Chambers and the Lessons of Anti-Communism, published by Harvard University Press in 2009.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the ChinaPower podcast, Dr. Janka Oertel joins us to discuss the evolving relationship between Europe and China, and how Europe views both economic ties and security challenges posed by Beijing. She argues that China is not engaging in a successful charm offensive. Dr. Oertel describes how both the first and second Trump administration have shaped economic and security dynamics within the China-Europe relationship and outlines how Europe-China relations have become increasingly strained by competitive economic pressures imposed by China, such as issues with overcapacity, as well as how China's support for Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine has undermined the relationship. She also examines Europe's internal responses to pressures coming from China and Europe's active attempts at economic diversification, defense buildup and strategic autonomy, and global outreach to partners and allies. Lastly, she elaborates on areas of potential greater collaboration between the EU and the Indo-Pacific as well as avenues for the U.S. and Europe to continue working together to address dual security and economic challenges posed by China. Dr. Janka Oertel is the director of Asia Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Her expertise focuses on transatlantic China policy, emerging technologies, Chinese foreign and security policies, and security issues in Asia. Previously, she worked as a senior fellow in the Asia programme at the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, a programme director at Körber Foundation's Berlin office, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP Berlin) and a Carlo-Schmid fellow at United Nations Headquarters, New York. She has testified before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the German Bundestag, and is frequently quoted in leading media outlets such as the Financial Times, the New York Times, The Economist, Süddeutsche Zeitung, El Confidencial, Berlingske, and many more. She holds a PhD from the University of Jena in Germany.

➡️ Join the community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/Thank you Conducttr for sponsoring the podcast. Take a look at Conducttr's services and its crisis exercise software at: https://www.conducttr.comIn the current war in Ukraine, there is likely no other topic that would be both so important and so wildly misunderstood as the issue of the Russian economy. The importance is quite obvious - without a functioning economy, Russia wouldn't be able to finance the war. But in terms of how the economy is actually doing and how will it do in the future, that's much less clear - and the views range from Russian economy being an unstoppable juggernaut with sanctions only making it stronger to the Russian economy collapsing since the first day of the war - neither of which are actually accurate. After all, most people are not economists and this is largely an unprecedented situation.And so, I decided to speak with someone who both knows more about this than anyone else and who is able to give a very pragmatic and objective view of where we stand: an expert on the Russian economy Janis Kluge, from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. And so in this conversation, we talk about how the Russian economy is actually doing. How long can Russia actually afford to finance the war, what kind of economic damage it would take to force to rethink its plan for Ukraine and whether that is likely to happen, whether the Russian economy is overheating and what does that really mean or what would happen if the war ends and the money stops flowing into the economy - and whether the Russian government can afford that.

Across the globe, many people see democracy retreating and authoritarianism on the rise. In places as diverse as India, Hungry, Niger, El Salvador, and even right here in the United States, people of all political background are concerned about the state of their democracy, even if their reasons for worry differ. From attacks on courts, to the accumulation of executive power, and the takeover of institutions, many countries have see their democracies weaken, while many others have seen their democracies completely overthrown (at least 32 coup d'état's since 2010, and many more attempts, around the world).  Freedom House has marked overall democratic decline for the past 19 years based on their global metrics, while countless articles have been written about democratic backsliding around the world.In this month's episode, we discuss the state of democracy around the world with Dr. Henry Thomson of Arizona State University. Throughout this conversation, we cover the pathways to democratic decline and dive into the trends that the world is currently experiencing, while putting this discussion in historical context. In addition, we talk about what lessons pro-democracy forces can learn from the transitions that other countries have made away from authoritarian styles of government. It is important to remember that at one point in time, all countries were under authoritarian forms of government. Dr. Henry Thomson is an Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. He is a political economist with a research focus on economic development, authoritarian rule, and transitions to democracy.He is the author of two books, Watching the Watchers: Communist Elites, the Secret Police and Social Order in Cold War Europe (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2024) and Food and Power: Regime Type, Agricultural Policy and Political Stability (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2019).Before joining ASU, Thomson was a Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. He completed his PhD in Political Science at the University of Minnesota. His doctoral dissertation won the 2015 Juan Linz Prize for the Best Dissertation in the Comparative Study of Democratization from the American Political Science Association. He has been a visiting scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, at Australian National University, and at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies in Berlin.Professor Thomson teaches classes on Democratization, Political Economy, International Political Economy, and social science research design.

Every day, millions of posts are made online — tweets, videos, memes, reels. Some content is violent, misleading, or even dangerous.  This is where content moderation comes in. However, deciding what stays up and what comes down isn't as simple as it sounds.   In fact, X has sued the Union government in the Karnataka High Court for the SAHYOG portal, which it says is a “censorship portal” that allows local police and different parts of the government to demand takedowns. The Karnataka High Court did not grant interim relief to X after the Centre informed the court that there was no reason for the social media platform to be apprehensive of any coercive action against it. The matter will be taken up on April 24.  Taking down content is actually quite normal in India. In 2024, the govt blocked a 28,000 URLs across various social media platforms. These URLs had content linked to pro-Khalistan separatist movements, hate speech, and material that are considered to be la threat to national security and public order.  A recent report in The Hindu says that nearly a third of the 66 takedown notices sent to X by the Ministry of Home Affairs' Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) over the past year warn the platform to remove content about Union Ministers and Central government agencies.  This included content about PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and his son Jay Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.   Globally, too, platforms have come under criticism for content moderation, or the lack of it. Facebook's role in amplifying hate speech during the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar is one such example. In the U.S., Twitter's internal communications — revealed in the so-called “Twitter Files” — sparked a debate about political bias and backchannel moderation. Instagram users have repeatedly flagged the increase of graphic content.   Countries are responding to this challenge in very different ways. The European Union is pushing for algorithmic transparency and accountability with its Digital Services Act. The U.S. had taken a hands off approach despite several controversies. In India, the government and law enforcement agencies flag content to be taken down.  So, who gets to decide what free speech looks like in the digital age? Is it the government, the platform themselves, or the public? And how do we draw the line between harmful content and healthy debate? Guest:  Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra, Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies Host: Nivedita V Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza to discuss Europe's evolving security landscape and its quest for strategic autonomy in the face of rising geopolitical tensions. As Europe confronts the growing threat from Russia and the shifting priorities of the United States under Trump, the continent finds itself at a critical crossroads, navigating how to build military capabilities and reduce dependency on the U.S. security umbrella.Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza shares his insights on how European nations can take decisive action to enhance defense, the strategic importance of rearmament, and how Europe must rethink its approach to security cooperation, particularly with the UK. The discussion also covers the future of EU defense initiatives, the challenges of nuclear deterrence, and the prospects for a ceasefire in Ukraine amid Putin's unrealistic demands.Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and the Head of the EU/Europe Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin. His work focuses on Germany's role in Europe, EU politics, institutional reforms, and EU–UK relations. He has advised the German government, Bundestag, UK government, European Parliament, and the European Commission. Read some of Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza's articles relevant to the episode here:- Geostrategy from the far-right.- Resetting EU-UK defense cooperation.- After German election win, can Merz deliver leadership at home and in Europe.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. This weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge. Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics.This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jens Bastian joined us in The Agora.Jens is a Senior Policy Adviser at the Hellenic Foundation of European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). He is, among other things, an expert on EU-China relations, and has recently been working as a research fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has only been US president for just over a month and yet the world order seems to be changing by the day. Ukraine has been cut adrift with the pausing of US military aid and intelligence following President Zelensky's disastrous meeting in the Oval Office. And Europe has been left wondering what is coming next as President Macron of France warns that the continent is "at a turning point in history." Europe faces not only having to support Ukraine without the US but potentially having to defend itself against Russia with no help from America. So can it do that? And how quickly could it fill the gaps left by the US?Guests: Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist Claudia Major, Director international security division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Fenella McGerty Senior Fellow for Defence Economics, International Institute for Strategic Studies Presenter David Aaronovitch Producers: Kirsteen Knight, Beth Ashmead Latham, Caroline Bayley Sound Engineer: Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Vadon(Image: Soldiers in silhouette. Credit: Photo by Martin Divisek/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Die CSU fordert die Wiedereinführung der Wehrpflicht noch dieses Jahr. Wie realistisch ist das? Wir haben den Staatsrechtler Christian Richter vom German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (GIDS) gefragt:

As Germany's Christian Democrat alliance (CDU/CSU) is in talks about forming a new government with the Social Democrats, this week's episode discusses the country's role in the new global order. It comes against a backdrop where US president Donald Trump is abandoning old friends in Europe and proposing a trade war instead of aiding old allies. Not only could this have implications for US-sourced LNG but the new government in Berlin must make key decisions on the future of fossil fuels, the renewables transition and on whether to embrace hydrogen. The coalition will also have to deal with pressure from domestic industry and consumers demanding cheaper and more reliable power provision, as well as a backlash against wind turbines in the east of the country.Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.Guest: Claudia Kemfert, Professor of Energy, Economics and Energy Policy at Leuphana University. She also heads the Energy, Transport, Environment Department at the German Institute for Economic Research.Podcast editor: Bled Maliqi, Montel. 

US-Präsident Donald Trump will Grönland kaufen. Was so absurd anmutet, folgt einem knallharten Kalkül. Die Arktis wird wirtschaftlich und geopolitisch immer wichtiger. Allein unter dem grönländischen Eis lagern riesige Vorkommen an Öl, Gas und seltenen Erden, die Schätzungen zufolge ausreichen, um 150 Jahre lang den weltweiten Bedarf zu decken. Der Klimawandel macht es möglich. Das Eis schmilzt und ermöglicht neue Verkehrswege und Infrastruktur. Nicht nur in den USA weckt die Arktis deshalb Begehrlichkeiten. Russland rüstet dort seit Jahren massiv auf, Europa und die Nato verstärken ihre Militärpräsenz. Wird die Arktis zur neuen Krisenregion? Gregor Papsch diskutiert mit Dr. Tobias Etzold –Politikwissenschaftler am Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo; Dr. Volker Rachold – Leiter des Deutschen Arktisbüros am Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Berlin; Dr. Dorothea Wehrmann – Sozialwissenschaftlerin am German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Bonn

In this episode of #aBitOfCCS, Jana Bernhard-Harrer chats with Hung Nguyen, a research fellow at the German Institute for Adult Education – the Leibniz Centre for Lifelong Learning. Hung shares insights from his study, "A Sentiment-Based Approach to Measuring Multidimensional Party Positions with Transformer."The study introduces ContextScale, a framework that uses AI to analyze party positions by separating political sentiments from rhetorical styles. Built on the XLM-RoBERTa model, ContextScale offers new ways to understand policy intentions and party dynamics across languages and domains. Hung also discusses the dataset released through his research, featuring party positions on 11 topics across 22 countries.Join us as we explore the use of transformer models in political communication and the potential for reshaping how we analyze party positions at scale.For more on Hung's work, connect with him at: Hung Nguyen - hung.nguyen@die-bonn.de

Von Medikamentenlieferungen über Impfstationen bis zum Aufbau von Schulen – USAID ist der größte Geldgeber für humanitäre Hilfe weltweit. Nun setzt US-Präsident Donald Trump alle Programme aus – zunächst für 90 Tage. Die Folgen dürften dramatisch sein.**********Ihr hört: Moderation: Till Opitz Gesprächspartner: Stephan Klingebiel, Politikwissenschaftler am German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Gesprächspartnerin: Michelle, Sozialarbeiterin, hat für USAID in Kenia gearbeitet**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Wünsche, Themenideen? Dann schreibt uns an Info@deutschlandfunknova.de

US-Präsident Trump hat ein Dekret mit weitreichenden Folgen unterzeichnet: Danach stellen die USA die Auslandshilfen sofort für 90 Tage ein und zudem hat Trump angekündigt, die Entwicklungsagentur USAID ganz auflösen zu wollen. Was das für die Welt bedeutet, ordnet Stephan Klingebiel, Leiter der Abteilung Inter- und transnationale Zusammenarbeit beim German Institute of Development and Sustainability, ein.

Donald Trump setzt US-Hilfen aus. Welche Folgen hat der Stopp von USAID für die internationale und die deutsche Entwicklungspolitik? Wir fragen den Politologen Stephan Klingebiel vom German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS). Von WDR 5.

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Sinem Adar, a researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), where she works at the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies. Together, they discuss Turkey's evolving interests in Syria and their connection to Turkey's wider foreign policy agenda. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Martin Pimentel and Will Todman to discuss the hard choices the United States needs to make about Turkey and Kurdish forces that have been fighting alongside U.S. troops in eastern Syria. Transcript: "Sinem Adar: Turkey's Syria Challenge," CSIS, January 28, 2025. Sinem Adar's recent work: "Turkey in MENA, MENA in Turkey," SWP, March 13, 2024.

Als bedeutende aufstrebende Macht spielt China in nahezu allen internationalen Fragen und Herausforderungen – von Friedenssicherung sowie Umwelt- und Klimaschutz bis hin zu Gesundheits- und Technologiefragen – eine wichtige Rolle. Der Macht- und Bedeutungsgewinn der Volksrepublik spiegelt sich auch in ihrem Verhältnis zu den UN wider, welche China als ein zentrales Element der internationalen Ordnung beschreibt. Zunehmend bringt es sich in die Weltorganisation ein, was sich u.a. in einer größeren Personalpräsenz, gestiegenen Beiträgen zum UN-Haushalt sowie der aktiven Teilnahme an und Beeinflussung von Debatten etwa zu Menschenrechten und nachhaltiger Entwicklung ausdrückt. Diese Entwicklung nehmen wir zum Anlass, um mit Dr. Sebastian Haug vom German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) über die Wege, Motive und Auswirkungen des chinesischen UN-Engagements zu sprechen. Inhalte Chinas Position im UN-System und Chinas UN-Engagement Chinas UN-Politik in den Bereichen Frieden und Sicherheit, Menschenrechte sowie nachhaltige Entwicklung Spannungsfelder der chinesischen UN-Politik Chinas Vision für die UN Schlussfolgerungen für die deutsche Außenpolitik Links Sebastian Haug, Rosemary Foot und Max-Otto Baumann – Power Shifts in International Organisations: China at the United Nations (Global Policy Special Issue): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17585899/2024/15/S2 Sebastian Haug – Mutual Legitimation Attempts: The United Nations and China's Belt and Road Initiative (in International Affairs): https://academic.oup.com/ia/article/100/3/1207/7663931 Nora Sausmikat – Debatte: Wir müssen China im Blick behalten: https://dgvn.de/meldung/debatte-wir-muessen-china-im-blick-behalten Zeitschrift VEREINTE NATIONEN Heft 6/2020 – Chinesische Ambitionen am East River: https://zeitschrift-vereinte-nationen.de/suche/zvn/heft/vereinte-nationen-heft-62020 Publikationen zu China aus dem DGVN-Archiv: https://dgvn.de/veroeffentlichungen?tx_publications_publicationsall%5Baction%5D=search&tx_publications_publicationsall%5Bcontroller%5D=Item&cHash=a60deaa828db8777af00007bb4b9be17 Redaktion & Moderation: Steve Biedermann & Dr. Patrick Rosenow Post-Produktion: Steve Biedermann

ปีใหม่มักเป็นจุดตั้งหลักใหม่ แต่แทบไม่มีสำนักไหนที่กล้าบอกว่า 2025 จะเป็นจุดเริ่มของอนาคตอันสดใสไม่ว่าจะในไทย หรือโลก ในไทยแม้ระบอบอำนาจจะเสียความชอบธรรมไปมาก แต่กลไกรัฐและอำนาจดิบยังคงแข็งแรงมากพอที่จะกดทับและกดปราบประชาชน การเปลี่ยนผ่านประชาธิปไตยยังถูกตั้งคำถาม ในขณะที่ปัญหาเศรษฐกิจยังยืดเยื้อ-เรื้อรัง แลดูไร้ทางออก ในระดับโลก แม้เสรีนิยมใหม่จะมาถึงทางตัน แต่โลกก็ไม่คิดหันซ้ายไปสู่ความก้าวหน้าและความเท่าเทียม ระเบียบเศรษฐกิจการเมืองที่ 'ขวา' กว่าเดิมคือทางที่คนส่วนใหญ่ตัดสินใจเลือกไป โลกจะเดินต่อไปอย่างไร ไทยอยู่ตรงไหนในวงโคจรของปัญหา และอะไรเป็นเงื่อนไขที่จะทำให้เราพอยืนอยู่ได้ในสถานการณ์ที่ไม่เป็นใจ

When Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, Christian Lindner this month, Germany's ‘traffic light' government collapsed, an uneasy coalition between parties with differing perspectives, the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Free Democrats.At the heart of the dispute lie deeply opposing views about spending plans and how to fund much needed investment in infrastructure projects such as transport, education, green energy and digital technology, in order to boost Germany's international competitiveness.Falling demand both domestically and overseas for manufacturing goods, the pandemic, war in Ukraine and high energy costs have weakened Germany's economy. So how can Germany reinvigorate its exports and economic growth? On this episode of The Inquiry, we're asking: Does Germany need to reinvent itself? Contributors Michaela Kuefner, Chief Political Editor, DW Deutsche Welle. Marcel Fratzscher, President, German Institute for Economic Research & Professor of Macroeconomics, Humboldt University. Julian Hinz, Professor of International Economics, Bielefeld University & Director, Trade Policy Research Group, Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Monika Schnitzer of Economics & Chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts.Presenter: Tanya Beckett Production: Diane Richardson and Matt Toulson Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey Technical Producer: Matthew Dempsey Editor: Tara McDermott

This episode features a conversation about the debates and land disputes surrounding the development of airports in Asia and Africa. As airport construction projects proliferate across the Global South – often seen as a fast-track to development and modernization – new tensions frequently emerge, particularly when it comes to the huge tracts of land required for these new infrastructures. My guests today have a new edited volume on this topic, Contested Airport Land: Social-Spatial Transformation and Environmental Injustice in Asia and Africa, just published by Routledge. That book was co-edited by Irit Ittner, Sneha Sharma, Isaac Khambule, and Hanna Geschewski. Unfortunately, Isaac – a professor of political economy at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa – had an urgent matter arise just before recording, so he was unable to join the conversation. But the other three co-editors were able to proceed with a wonderful conversation. Irit Ittner works as a senior researcher in the Programme Environmental Governance at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability in Bonn. Her research interests include unplanned urbanization, land tenure, social navigation, and processes of transformation in coastal West African and European cities. Sneha Sharma works as a Project Officer at Fairtrade International in Bonn after having conducted research at the University of Bonn (2015–2022). She is also the author of Waste(d) Collectors: Politics of Urban Exclusion in India (2022). Hanna Geschewski is a doctoral researcher in Human Geography at the Chr. Michelsen Institute and the University of Bergen in Norway. Her current research explores the socio-environmental dimensions of prolonged displacement, with a particular focus on agriculture, cultivation, and rural livelihoods of Tibetan refugees in South India. In addition to the co-editors, the episode also features Rose Bridger, who wrote the foreword to the volume. Rose is co-founder of the Map of Airport-related Injustice and Resistance and the Global Anti-Aerotropolis Movement. She is also the author of the book Plane Truth (Pluto Press, 2013). As listeners may know, for the past year, we at IIAS were planning a symposium entitled Aspirational Infrastructure Research: Mobilities, Airports, Place (AIR-MAP), which took place in Seoul on October 24-25. That event explored the aspirations and imaginaries surrounding airport mega-developments across the Global South, which have been relatively less examined compared to similar infrastructures in the Global North. On this episode of The Channel, the four guests touch on many of these themes as they discuss their new book as well as the motivations, ambitions, challenges, and outcomes that massive airport development entails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seit Tagen wird spekuliert, ob Soldaten aus dem abgeschotteten Nordkorea Russland im Krieg gegen die Ukraine unterstützen. Unterdessen verdichten sich die Hinweise dafür. Die nordkoreanischen Soldaten lebten bisher abgeschirmt vom Ausland und sprechen kaum Russisch - wie geht das konkret? Die USA sagen, sie hätten gesicherte Erkenntnisse dafür, dass sich nordkoreanische Truppen in Russland aufhalten. Der südkoreanische Geheimdienst spricht von insgesamt 3000 Soldaten in Russland. Sie befänden sich in Militäreinrichtungen in Russland, wo sie mutmasslich für einen Einsatz gegen die Ukraine vorbereitet werden sollen. Fachpersonen sprechen von einer neuen Eskalationsstufe. ____________________ Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________  In dieser Episode zu hören - Samuel Emch, Südostasien-Korrespondent SRF - Hendrik Remmel, Militäranalyst am German Institute für Defence and Strategic Studies in Hamburg ____________________ Links - https://www.srf.ch/audio ____________________ Team - Moderation:Corina Heinzmann - Produktion: Marielle Gygax - Mitarbeit: Silvia Staub ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.

Mod.: Andreas Mittendorfer Gesendet in Ö1, am 15.10.2024 Der päpstliche Sondergesandte für Frieden in der Ukraine, Kardinal Matteo Zuppi, hat sich in Moskau mit dem russischen Außenminister Sergej Lawrow getroffen. Gestaltung: Cornelia Vospernik +++ +++ Ein Vergeltungsangriff Israels auf den Iran als Reaktion auf den iranischen Raketenbeschuss Anfang Oktober wird erwartet. Welche Auswirkungen die angespannte Lage auf die Bevölkerung Irans hat, berichtet Diba Mirzaei vom "German Institute for Global and Area Studies“. Gestaltung: Maria Harmer

The 2024 edition of the AIG Global Trade Series explores the theme of ‘Back to the Future: A New Era of Managed Trade?' Four years on from Britain's departure from the EU, politicians on both sides of the Channel continue to grapple with its consequences. In recent months, the election of the Labour government in the UK and the reelection of Ursula Von der Leyen as President of the European Commission have opened a new more constructive chapter in the complex process of negotiation over the UK's relationship with its neighbours.  For the UK, mitigating Brexit's negative effects on trade and business remains a central goal in the reset of relations. For the Commission, trade issues are increasingly wrapped up in a broad concern, vividly captured in the recent Draghi report, about the EU's competitiveness and its long-term economic growth.  What are the political and economic parameters within which the UK and EU are working on a reset?  Where are the red lines and where the areas of Win-Win? And can a new deal help address the growth challenge on both sides of the Channel?  Panellists:        Georgina Wright, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director for International Studies, Institut Montaigne  Dr Nicolai von Ondarza, Head of Research Division, EU/Europe, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, SWP)  David Henig, Director, UK Trade Policy Project, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) Moderator:      Rem Korteweg, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute  This podcast episode was recorded on 26 September 2024.  Related content from GTS Contributors:  Paper | Extraterritoriality: a Blind Spot in the EU's Economic Security Strategy | Institut Montaigne  Paper |The UK and the EU: New Opportunities, Old Obstacles | SWP  Report | Negotiating Uncertainty in UK-EU Relations: Past, Present, and Future | ECIPE ___  The Global Trade Series is a collaboration between AIG and the following international organisations with leading expertise on global trade: the Aspen Institute Germany; CEBRI - the Brazilian Center for International Relations; Chatham House (UK); CITD - the Center on Inclusive Trade and Development at Georgetown University Law Center (US); the Clingendael Institute (The Netherlands); Elcano Royal Institute (Spain); ERIA – the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (Indonesia); ISPI - the Italian Institute for International Political Studies; the Jacques Delors Institute (France); RIETI - the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan); and the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade (Switzerland).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.

Jacob welcomes Hamidreza Azizi, Visiting Fellow at German Institute for International and Security Affairs, onto the podcast for a special episode on the escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel. This podcast episode delves into the complex and precarious situation faced by Iran amidst escalating regional tensions and internal political strife. Hamidreza shares his insights on Iran's strategic options, which he characterizes as increasingly grim and desperate. The discussion highlights Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel as a sign of desperation rather than strength, aiming to control damage and assert some level of deterrence in a rapidly deteriorating situation. They also touch on the internal political dynamics in Iran, including the impact of leadership changes and public sentiment towards foreign policy. Azizi emphasizes the challenges Iran faces, including a lack of reliable allies and the potential for further escalation in its conflict with Israel and the United States. --Timestamps:00:01 - Intro 00:28 - Iran's Strategic Position 07:04 - Iran's Asymmetric Deterrence Strategy38:31 - Iran's Internal Politics and External Strategy48:10 - Conclusion and Reflections on Iran's Future--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapCI Site: cognitive.investmentsSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Debt Distress and the Right to Food in Africa Co-organized by IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) October 2, 2024 More than half of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress or have already defaulted. The debt crisis, while exacerbated by recent crises, has been looming for several years. According to the United Nations, 3.3 billion people now live in countries that spend more on interest repayments than on education or health, and in sub-Saharan Africa, governments are spending 53 percent of revenue on debt servicing. What do these debt trends mean for efforts to address food insecurity and uphold citizens' right to food? Twenty years after the adoption of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Right to Food (RtF) by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, many countries that adopted RtF in their constitutions still face high levels of food and nutrition insecurity. Although the Guidelines incorporate clear guidance on pursuing debt relief to allow for the progressive realization of the RtF, debt repayments and austerity measures, combined with insufficient local revenue mobilization, force governments to re-prioritize scarce resources and undermine investments in food system transformation. In the run-up to the International Development Association (IDA) Replenishment Forum in October 2024 and the release of the African Union's post-Malabo agenda in early 2025, this policy seminar brings together speakers from international and African organizations to examine the impacts of the debt crisis on realizing the RtF in Africa and consider solutions to protect and progressively realize those rights. Opening Remarks Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation) Panel Discussion Michael Windfuhr, Deputy Director, German Institute for Human Rights; Member of Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Presentation) Diana Gichengo, Executive Director, The Institute for Social Accountability, Kenya; Member of African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Geeta Sethi, Global Lead for Food Systems, The World Bank Group Jennifer Clapp, University Professor & Canada Research Chair, IPES-Food and University of Waterloo, Canada (Presentation) Nick Jacobs, Consulting Director, IPES-Food (Presentation) Closing Remarks Michael Gabriel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, US and Canada, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Moderator Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI Links: More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/debt-distress-and-the-right-to-food-in-africa/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

In this episode, we will explore the future of Arctic governance with and without Russia, examining perspectives ranging from research collaboration and international law to security policy, and exploring potential avenues for renewed cooperation.Our panelists include:Anne Morgenstern: Senior Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, GermanyRasmus Bertelsen: Professor at UiT - The Arctic University of NorwayOlena Podvorna: Senior Researcher at the Peace Research Institute FrankfurtChristoph Humrich: Assistant Professor, Centre for International Relations Research at the University of Groningen, NetherlandsMichael Paul: Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security AffairsThe discussion and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Franziska Hagedorn, Head of Division for Arctic Policy at the Federal Foreign Office, Germany.This panel originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode, we will further examine and discuss the implications of geopolitics on Arctic governance and cooperation.Our panelists include:Rt. Hon. Mark Pritchard MP: Vice-President and Special Representative on the Arctic and High North of the OSCE Parliamentary AssemblyHon. Bryndís Haraldsdóttir MP: President of the Nordic CouncilMichael Paul: Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)Rasmus Bertelsen: Professor at UiT - The Arctic University of NorwayThe discussion and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Malgorzata Smieszek-Rice, Postdoctoral Researcher at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.This panel originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit comes at a critical time for governments in both regions. While China is embroiled in an increasingly contentious great power duel with the United States, African governments are under mounting economic and social pressures. These challenges are prompting Chinese and African scholars to wonder aloud whether it's time to introduce new reforms into the FOCAC process, particularly more transparency and accountability. Last month, University of California at Irvince scholar Paa-Kwesi Heto and Paul Nantulya, a researcher at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C., convened an independent working group of some of the world's foremost Africa-China scholars to discuss this week's FOCAC summit. Normally, these gatherings are conducted off the record, but this time, the participants agreed to allow CGSP to record the discussion and share some of the highlights for the podcast. In this special bonus edition, you'll hear insights from: Li Hangwei, Senior Researcher, German Institute of Development and Sustainability Pamela Carslake, Executive Director, Sin-Africa Centre of International Relations Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Global Dialogue Cliff Mboya, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg Centre for Africa-China Studies Frangton Chiyemura, Lecturer in International Development Education, The Open University JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth  

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Isabelle Werenfels, a senior fellow in the Middle East and Africa Division of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. Together, they discuss how North African states are asserting their newly found leverage over European states, and how European states are changing the ways they approach North Africa. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Will Todman and Leah Hickert to discuss how strategic competition is evolving in North Africa and what it means for Western interests in the region. Transcript, "Isabelle Werenfels: North Africa's Relationship with Europe," CSIS, September 3, 2024.

Hamidreza Azizi is a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. He tells Al-Monitor that Iran's proxies in Yemen, Iraq and Syria will likely carry out a coordinated campaign to avenge Haniyeh's death and that the chances of a ceasefire in Gaza have been dealt a crippling blow. The risk of a full-blown regional conflict is rising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greece is moving toward a six-day workweek, with regulations coming into effect on July 1 that make this possible for certain industries. The government hopes this move, which comes as other Western countries and companies are considering shorter office hours, will help deal with a labor shortage and, among other things, fight black market labor. Dr. Jens Bastian, an expert with the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin with a deep knowledge of Greece's economy, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this decision to extend the workweek, and break down whether it can solve the problems the government hopes to tackle.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others?Higher salaries have stagnatedAs Putin menaces and Trump hovers, NATO chooses Rutte as next leaderRutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security' as he is named chiefTech giants eye project in Cyprus

Hey Strangers, #ai #freelancer #job Many employees, especially those working in creative fields, are understandably worried by the prospect of AI stealing their jobs - and new research has found it may not be an unfounded fear. A report from the Imperial College Business School, Harvard Business School, and the German Institute for Economic Research, found the demand for digital freelancers in writing and coding declined by 21% since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Automation-prone fields like writing, software, and app development saw a 21% decrease in job listings, while data entry and social media post-production experienced a 13% drop. Image-generation roles, including graphic design and 3D modeling, fell by 17%. Google search trends confirmed a higher decline in sectors aware of and using generative AI. ======================================= My other podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw ************************************************** Epic Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjVc2TZqN4&t=4s ************************************************** article links: https://www.techradar.com/pro/chatgpt-has-caused-a-massive-drop-in-demand-for-online-digital-freelancers-here-is-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself ====================================== Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups Discord https://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxq TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoder Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@codingwithstrangers Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangers Twitter https://twitter.com/strangestcoder merch Support CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch Github Follow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangers Tips https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tip Patreon patreon.com/TheStrangers Timeline 00:00 intro 00:23 What Talking We Talking About 04:02 Article 14:18 My Thoughts 19:32 outro anything else? Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Robert Ward hosts Iwama Yoko, Professor at Japan's National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Guibourg Delamotte, Professor of Political Science at the Japanese Studies Department of the French Institute of Oriental Studies (Inalco), and Dr Alexandra Sakaki, Deputy Head of the Asia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs at Stiftung Wissenschaft and Politik (SWP). Robert, Yoko, Guibourg and Alexandra discuss Japan and the EU:  EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid Russia's war against Ukraine China's growing footprint in Europe and its implications for the EU's Indo-Pacific strategy The development and challenges of enhanced defence cooperation between Japan and the EU Implications for the future of the similarity between Japan's and the EU's economic security strategies For more information, transcript and background reading, please visit out website IISS Podcast: Japan Memo. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on your podcast platform of choice. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at japanchair@iiss.org.Date recorded: 24 May 2024  Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann von der FDP fordert die Aktivierung von hunderttausenden Reservisten, um die Verteidigungsbereitschaft Deutschlands zu erhöhen. Der Vorsitzende des Reservistenverbandes, Patrick Sensburg, sieht dies als Bestätigung seiner langjährigen Anregungen. In der Vergangenheit wurden sie wenig beachtet, aber seit dem Einmarsch Russlands stehen sie zunehmend im Fokus. Darum geht es im Schwerpunkt des Podcast mit einer Recherche von Julia Weigelt. Reservisten sind in drei Kategorien eingeteilt: territoriale Reserve, Truppenreserve und allgemeine Reserve. Die territoriale Reserve koordiniert mit zivilen Krisenstäben und schützt wichtige Infrastruktur. Es gilt: Wer gedient hat, ist ein Leben lang Reservist. Rund 900.000 Personen sind unter 65 und unterliegen der Dienstleistungsüberwachung. Wie die Bundeswehr diese Reserve künftig effektiver ausbilden und auch mobilisieren kann, darum geht es im Interview mit Brigadegeneral Uwe Nerger. Außerdem berichtet Anna Engelke im Gespräch mit Carsten Schmiester über die D-Day Feierlichkeiten in der Normandie. Zum ersten Mal seit 80 Jahren wurde des D-Day gedacht, während in Europa wieder ein Krieg herrscht. Im Mittelpunkt standen die letzten Veteranen, aber auch der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj. Frankreichs Präsident Macron hat der Ukraine französische Kampfflugzeuge vom Typ Mirage 2000 in Aussicht gestellt und die Menschen in der ostukrainischen Stadt Charkiw werden von Russland aus etwas weniger angegriffen. Offenbar eine Folge der Entscheidung in Berlin und Washington, dass die ukrainischen Streitkräfte auch mit westlichen Waffen militärische Ziele auf russischem Territorium angreifen dürfen. ARD-Doku über den D-Day https://1.ard.de/24-h-d-day?ig=ndrdokus Zusammentreffen des ukrainischen Präsidenten Selenskyj mit einem amerikanischen Veteranen pic.twitter.com/Ac7JP6GT4F Interview mit Brigadegeneral Uwe Nerger, Kommandeur des Landeskommandos Mecklenburg-Vorpommern https://www.ndr.de/audio1649822.html Analyse des aktuellen Reservewesens, German Institute for Defense and Strategic Studies https://gids-hamburg.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GIDSresearch2023_03_Muehle_230717.pdf Operationsplan Deutschland, Bundeswehr https://www.bundeswehr.de/resource/blob/5761202/5101246ca9de726f78c4d988607532fc/oplan-data.pdf Zur Aufwuchsfähigkeit der Bundeswehr im Kalten Krieg, in der Nachwendezeit und nach Aussetzung der Wehrpflicht, Wissenschaftlicher Dienst des Bundestages https://www.bundestag.de/resource/blob/557648/28772b11fdd91217dfcdfdac83cce9fc/WD-2-032-18-pdf.pdf Auftrag der Reserve, Bundeswehr https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/ueber-die-bundeswehr/die-reserve-der-bundeswehr/auftrag-der-reserve-der-bundeswehr Podcast-Tipps: 27 - Der Podcast zur Europawahl https://1.ard.de/27-podcast London-Korrespondent Christoph Prössl aus der Normandie zum D-Day https://www.ardaudiothek.de/gaensehautfeeling-beim-d-day/13459923

Historically, Turkey has always had a strong women's rights movement, stemming from the days of the Ottoman Empire through to the emergence of the Republic of Turkey into the present day. At the top of the movement's agenda now is the fight to protect women against violence from men. It's three years since Turkey pulled out of the Istanbul Convention, the Europe wide treaty on combatting violence against women and girls. The Turkish Government has its own version of domestic violence law, but there are concerns that this doesn't offer the same protection as the Convention. Campaigners say that femicide and violence against women continues to plague society and that there is an increasingly anti-gender rhetoric within mainstream politics. So, this week on The Inquiry, we're asking ‘Is Turkey getting more dangerous for women?'Contributors: Dr. Sevgi Adak, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, The Aga Khan University. Professor Seda Demiralp, Işık University, Turkey. Dr. Ezel Buse Sönmezocak, International Human Rights Lawyer, Turkey Dr. Hürcan Aslı Aksoy, German Institute for International and Security Affairs, Berlin.Presenter: Emily Wither Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Katie Morgan Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey Image credit: Cagla Gurdogan via REUTERS from BBC Images

A year into the civil war in Sudan, the humanitarian costs have been staggering - but the news coverage has been minimal.A conflict on this scale should top the news agenda but it has been relegated to the back pages – in part – because of what is happening in Gaza and Ukraine. And it is increasingly difficult to deny that the lack of media interest in this war comes down to where it is being fought and how it is understood.Contributors:Hager Ali – Research fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)Kholood Khair – Founding director, Confluence AdvisoryMatthew Benson – Sudan research director, London School of EconomicsYassmin Abdel-Magied – Editor, Eyes on SudanOn our radar:Silencing the voices of dissent at United States universities over Israel and Gaza. Producer Tariq Nafi reports on what that says about freedom of speech in the US.Poland's media revolutionRestoring the independence of state-owned news outlets in Poland has not exactly gone according to plan. Producer Ryan Kohls on Donald Tusk's media overhaul in the country.Featuring:Daniel Tilles – Editor-in-chief, Notes from PolandDorota Nygren – JournalistMaciej Czajkowski – Deputy director, TVPMichal Adamczyk – Former head, TVP

Tensions across the Middle East, recently rose to worrying highs. It started on 1 April, when Israel launched an attack on Iran's consulate building in the Syria capital of Damascus. Iran responded to this by firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. In turn, Israel conducted strikes in Iran. Voices from abroad, desperately called for calm, as fears grew that the region was about to be plunged into a regional conflict. This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at the recent Iranian strike against Israel and Israel's response. What did Iran hope to achieve, and were they successful? Why did Arab nations take part in the defence of Iran? What did Israel want to achieve in Iran, and why was their response so muted? How close did the region come to war, and has the threat now passed?Joining us to discuss this and more, we speak with Merissa Khurma (@MerissaKhurma). Merissa Khurma is the program director of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center (@WilsonCenterMEP). And, Trita Parsi (@tparsi), the Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute (@QuincyInst), and author of Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy. And finally, Hamidreza Aziz (@HamidRezaAz), a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International Security Affairs (@SWPBerlin) in Berlin. This podcast is written and produced by Hugo Goodridge (@hugogoodridge). Theme music by Omar al-Fil. To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TNAPodcasts or email podcast@newarab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and accomplished aging researcher José Pedro Castro, PhD, as they discuss aging and health In this episode, we talk about: - What is aging & age-related inflammation - Good inflammation VS bad inflammation - Aging clocks and important biomarkers     Episode NOTES José Pedro Castro completed his PhD in Biomedicine in 2015 by Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina. He then moved to the German Institute of Human Nutrition and joined the Grune Lab (Berlin, Germany) to study how age-related redox and metabolism changes impact the adipose tissue and skeletal muscle.  After completing his aims, he was awarded with the prestigious DFG Max-Kade fellowship and moved to Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA) where he joined the Gladyshev Lab. There, he explored the genetics of aging, age-related diseases and lifespan control from a systems biology perspective.  Recently, and after returning to Portugal, he has joined Logarinho Lab at I3S (Porto, Portugal) after being awarded with the FCT CEEC 5th Edition for Assistant Researcher. Published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Cell, Nature Aging or Science Advances. Has received several awards and/or honors, including Early Research Career Award (2010) and Young Investigator Award (2013). He is a reviewer for several scientific journals and a review editor for Redox Biology and Frontiers in Aging. His focus lies on understanding the biology of aging and age-related diseases. Using a combination of experimental and computational approaches he is keen to unravel age-related molecular trajectories leading to chronic diseases.  He is also an assistant professor for Immunology and an invited professor for Biogerontology and Aging and Nutrition. He is involved in several dissemination activities such as the creation of the Portuguese Society for Science and Medicine of Longevity.  On a more personal note, José also dedicates his time to literature by reading as much as he can and writing short fiction stories, but his true desire is to one day write a full novel!   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos%C3%A9-pedro-castro-phd-92528620   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess   Help me keep this show running and awesome: Hit subscribe and join the tribe! THANK YOU for your support! 

Bronwen Maddox is joined by Soli Özel, a Professor of International Relations at Istanbul Kadir Has University, and Hürcan Aslı Aksoy, the Head of the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. With them is Galip Dalay, a Senior Consulting Fellow with our Middle East and North Africa programme. Read our latest: Has David Cameron's return revitalised UK policy in the Middle East? Maduro is flouting his commitment to hold free elections in Venezuela. The US must respond – carefully Securitizing the Ethiopia–Sudan border: How cross-border conflict is shaping trade and the control of land  Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

Freiheit und Demokratie sind Fremdwörter für die Menschen in Nicaragua: Seit 2007 lenkt Präsident Daniel Ortega die Geschicke des von Armut geprägten Landes. Und er hat dabei vor allem die Interessen seines Familienclans im Blick. Wer Ortegas Regime kritisiert, muss Haft und Enteignung fürchten. Viele politische Gegner, aber auch Journalisten, wurden unter Aberkennung der Staatsangehörigkeit abgeschoben. Die Basis dafür schafft sich Ortega selbst.Désirée Reder beschäftigt sich intensiv mit Nicaragua. Seit dort vor sechs Jahren die Protestbewegung blutig niedergeschlagen wurde, hat die Friedens- und Konfliktforscherin des German Institute for Global and Area Studies in Hamburg (GIGA) das Land verstärkt im Fokus. Im Podcast "Wirtschaft Welt & Weit" berichtet sie von einem Gesetz in Nicaragua, das inoffiziell "Ley Putin" genannt werde, weil es "eins zu eins abgeschrieben ist von einem russischen Gesetz".Daniel Ortega bedient sich also bei Russland, um staatliche Repression zu legitimieren. Auf der anderen Seite sei er selbst Vorbild für andere Regime, beispielsweise in El Salvador, wie Reder in der Podcast-Folge ausführt. Wie genau also lernen autokratische Herrscher voneinander? Und wie gefährlich ist das? Darüber diskutiert Host Andrea Sellmann mit Désirée Reder und Elisabeth Maigler Kluesserath, die für die Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung mit Regimekritikern im Exil in Kontakt steht. Was berichten Ortegas Gegner über die Verhältnisse in Nicaragua? Was hat es mit der Präsenz russischer Soldaten in dem Land auf sich? Und welche Rolle spielt all das für die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen Deutschland und Nicaragua? Die neue Podcast-Folge geht diesen Fragen nach.Elisabeth Maigler Kluesserath ist Projektleiterin für Zentralamerika bei der Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit. Sie hat die Entwicklung in Nicaragua von Guatemala aus genau im Blick. Désirée Reder arbeitet für das GIGA-Institut in Hamburg. Ihr Forschungsschwerpunkt ist Frieden und Sicherheit in Zentralamerika.Schreiben Sie Ihre Fragen, Kritik und Anmerkungen gern an www@n-tv.de.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

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Jordanien ist ein Land zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Wer die Hauptstadt Amman besucht, entdeckt geschichtsträchtige Ruinen neben Hochhäusern der Neuzeit. Jordanien ist außerdem direkter Nachbar von Syrien und Israel und damit geografisch nah dran an den Krisenherden des Nahen Osten. Das Land gilt als enger Verbündeter des Westens. Auch die wirtschaftlichen Beziehungen wirken gefestigt.Deutschland ist ein wichtiger Handelspartner für Jordanien, das stark auf Importe angewiesen ist. Detlef Gürtler beobachtet die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen beiden Ländern für Germany Trade & Invest seit Jahren. Viele junge Jordanier seien gut ausgebildet, aber unterbeschäftigt, berichtet er in "Wirtschaft Welt & Weit". Gingen diese Menschen fort, um Arbeit zu finden, dann meist in die Golfstaaten. Ein Umstand mit Potenzial, meint Gürtler: "Genauso gut könnte das auch nach Westen gehen", erklärt er in der neuen Podcast-Folge - und berichtet von einem Zentrum für Arbeitsmobilität, das "eine solche Fachkräftemigration in Richtung Deutschland fördern soll. Da kann viel draus werden."Auf offizieller Ebene stimmen die Beziehungen. Doch wie sehr verändert der Krieg zwischen Israel und der Hamas das Deutschland-Bild innerhalb der Bevölkerung? Schätzungen zufolge hat mehr als die Hälfte der jordanischen Bevölkerung palästinensische Wurzeln. Deutschland sei seit dem Angriff der Hamas auf Israel "deutlich unbeliebter" geworden, sagt André Bank, Politikwissenschaftler beim GIGA-Institut Hamburg. Wie sehr wird das durchschlagen? Wo liegt sonst noch Potenzial in den deutsch-jordanischen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen? Wie groß ist die Gefahr, dass auch Jordanien in den Nahost-Krieg reingezogen wird?Diese und viele weitere Fragen diskutiert Host Mary Abdelaziz-Ditzow mit ihren Gästen André Bank und Detlef Gürtler in der neuen Podcast-Folge.André Bank ist Politikwissenschaftler und Nahost-Experte beim German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg. Und Detlef Gürtler arbeitet als Korrespondent bei Germany Trade & Invest, also bei der Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Er ist dort unter anderem für die Marktbeobachtung von Jordanien zuständig. Schreiben Sie Ihre Fragen, Kritik und Anmerkungen gern an www@n-tv.de.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

By Jared Samuelson Julian Pawlak joins us to discuss his 2022 report on NATO’s northern flank. Julian is a research associate at the Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg and the German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies. His research covers NATO's Northern Flank and the Baltic Sea region. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 489 – The Strategic Importance of NATO’s North Flank with Julian Pawlak →

Link:Collective Defence and Bastion: The Strategic Importance of NATO's Northern Flank, by Julian Pawlak, German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies, March 2022.

Sinem Adar, associate at the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on Turkey's response to the Israel-Gaza war. The conversation builds on her recent article arguing that the crisis shows the limits of Turkey's regional influence. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by IB Tauris/Bloomsbury, transcripts of every interview, transcripts of the whole archive, and over 200 reviews covering Turkish and international fiction, history and politics.

Rents in “poor, but sexy” Berlin continue to skyrocket as the inventory of apartments remains low. But buying a home may not be the answer, either. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores whether the German capital's housing crisis can be solved with Wibke Werner, director of the Berlin Tenants' Association and Konstantin Kholodilin, senior researcher and housing expert at the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin.Produced by Dina Elsayed.

How do we talk about China? It's a question every analyst, academic, policymaker, and reporter probably needs to ask themselves. Is China, as some of the hawks claim, an existential threat to the world order? Is it on the verge of aggressively taking the number one spot—or is it on the verge of collapse? Is it a dangerous military threat or is it—as some Chinese commentators claim—an entirely benevolent power? Navigating this increasingly black-and-white conversation is Kerry Brown, leading China academic and author of China Incorporated: The Politics of a World Where China is Number One (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023) In this interview, Kerry and I talk about China's politics, and discuss what—if anything—lies at the foundation of some of the common descriptions about China. Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is an Associate of the Asia Pacific Programme at Chatham House, London, an adjunct of the Australia New Zealand School of Government in Melbourne, and the co-editor of the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, run by the German Institute for Global Affairs in Hamburg. From 1998 to 2005 he worked at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing, and then as Head of the Indonesia, Philippine and East Timor Section. He is the author of almost 20 books on modern Chinese politics. Kerry previously joined the podcast in May 2022 to talk about China Through European Eyes: 800 Years of Cultural and Intellectual Encounter (World Scientific: 2022). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of China Incorporated. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do we talk about China? It's a question every analyst, academic, policymaker, and reporter probably needs to ask themselves. Is China, as some of the hawks claim, an existential threat to the world order? Is it on the verge of aggressively taking the number one spot—or is it on the verge of collapse? Is it a dangerous military threat or is it—as some Chinese commentators claim—an entirely benevolent power? Navigating this increasingly black-and-white conversation is Kerry Brown, leading China academic and author of China Incorporated: The Politics of a World Where China is Number One (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023) In this interview, Kerry and I talk about China's politics, and discuss what—if anything—lies at the foundation of some of the common descriptions about China. Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is an Associate of the Asia Pacific Programme at Chatham House, London, an adjunct of the Australia New Zealand School of Government in Melbourne, and the co-editor of the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, run by the German Institute for Global Affairs in Hamburg. From 1998 to 2005 he worked at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing, and then as Head of the Indonesia, Philippine and East Timor Section. He is the author of almost 20 books on modern Chinese politics. Kerry previously joined the podcast in May 2022 to talk about China Through European Eyes: 800 Years of Cultural and Intellectual Encounter (World Scientific: 2022). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of China Incorporated. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

How serious an issue is digital repression in Thailand? Who is behind it? And what effects does it have on Thai people? Listen to Janjira Sombatpoonsiri as she talks to Petra Alderman about this issue in the context of contemporary Thailand and the 2020-2021 student-led protests. Janjira Sombatpoonsiri is an Assistant Professor and Project Leader at the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), and a Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. About NIAS: www.nias.ku.dk Transcripts of the Nordic Asia Podcasts: http://www.nias.ku.dk/nordic-asia-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An inclusive workplace makes all employees feel equally involved in and supported across all areas. Fran Katsoudas, Cisco CHRO, and Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work CEO, join the Talent Angle to share insights and lessons that help leaders build inclusive organizations. Both make the case why doing so isn't only an altruistic act, but also has real business impact on outcomes such as revenue and market performance. They also discuss the pillars that define Cisco's globally recognized culture of inclusion, challenges to building an inclusive culture with a dispersed workforce, emerging ways to foster trust and belonging, and which new inequities are materializing in a disruptive talent landscape.   Francine Katsoudas is executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco's conscious culture, contribute to the company's overall performance and advance Cisco's purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for All.” The strategic alignment of functions within Fran's organization ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco's people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco's reach to positively impact communities everywhere. A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran currently serves on the board of directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an activist and advocate for a variety of causes close to her heart, particularly women's leadership, homeless youth and the Latino community.   Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work. His global research and analytics firm produces the annual “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, the “World's Best Workplaces” list, the “100 Best Workplaces for Women” list, the “Best Workplaces for Diversity” list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications. Michael is a former member of President Obama's White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed fund Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.   Daniel Dirks is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR research practice. He has been with Gartner for eight years and leads research teams in the areas of HR strategy, HR cost and budget, total rewards and performance, and working with the CEO. He has also been in the lead for our global COVID-19-related HR response task force. Prior to joining Gartner, Daniel was responsible for all global HR topics at Allianz Group, ranging from HR strategy and policies to global compensation, talent management, EVP, diversity, analytics, and global corporate responsibility. In the 1990s, Daniel led the economics department at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in business and economics from the University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany.   *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.