Podcasts about strategic dialogue

The interview between Tucker Carlson and Conor McGregor has amassed over a million views on YouTube since it was broadcast on Friday evening. We speak to Ciarán O'Connor, a Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, whose work specialises in tracking and monitoring disinformation and extremism.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed the country's readiness to work with Portugal to further promote bilateral ties and make China and Europe strategic partners of mutual trust and achievements.

Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue; Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West

The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is expected to have its best election results since it was formed 12 years ago. It's currently in second place in opinion polls with one in five Germans expected to back it at this weekend's general election.    It will not, though, be part of any coalition government as the other parties will refuse to work with a far-right party.    In today's Sky News Daily, host Tom Cheshire discusses who is voting for the AfD and why, with our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Jakob Guhl from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue in Germany.     Producer: Soila Apparicio  Editor: Wendy Parker 

In the latest episode of our Democracy After 2024 series, Julia Ebner discusses major developments regarding the mainstreaming of extremist ideas; explains how social media platforms have contributed to radicalization processes and considers whether we might be experiencing a new turning point right now; and sketches effective counterstrategies – and reflects on what might be missingfrom our current toolbox.Julia Ebner is an award-winning author of three books who isknown for her expertise in online radicalization, conspiracy myths and threats to democracy. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue in London and a Postdoctoral Researcher and Group Leader at theViolent Extremism Lab, both at the University of Oxford. Julia Ebner was also the recipient, among other recent awards, of the Open Society Prize of the CEU.Her most recent book isGoing Mainstream. How Extremists Are Taking Over(2023).

Where is the balance between making the car sector more environmentally friendly, respecting the EU's targets, and maintaining a profitable business?Radio Schuman speaks with Julia Poliscanova, who leads work on electric vehicles at the green group Transport & Environment in Brussels.Today, EU Climate Commissioner Hoekstra will lead the "Clean Transition and Decarbonisation" Working Group as part of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, an initiative launched by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the end of January.He'll engage with key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders to tackle one of the sector's most urgent challenges: the shift to clean mobility. Poliscanova will participate in this meeting and shared thoughts from an environmentalist perspective with Radio Schuman in advance.We also talk about an important meeting in Brussels between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and EU leaders, as well as the best destinations for digital nomads for 2025.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Robert Hodgson and produced by the journalist Eleonora Vasques. Audio editing by David Brodheim and music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Conspirituality" - that's the term for how wellness culture and conspiracy theories have intersected for some people – particularly during Covid. It's back in the news, with the prospect of Robert F Kennedy taking charge of US healthcare. Ciarán O'Connor, Senior Analyst at The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, brought Brendan up to speed.

Is Axel Rudakubana a terrorist, or just a very disturbed individual?Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Jacob Davey of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue to discuss the trial of Alex Rudakabana, who has pled guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport.Keir Starmer has responded to the guilty plea and ordered a new public inquiry - but critics say the Prime Minister waited too long to act.How should the government respond to the threat of self-radicalised attackers, and the changing nature of “terrorism”?–

John is joined by Jiore Craig—next-gen Democratic digital strategist, counter-disinformation specialist, and senior research fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue—to discuss the role of social media in the 2024 election and where the political information ecosystem is headed in 2025. Jiore argues that, for all the focus on deep fakes, A.I., and foreign influence operations in last year's campaign, the online action that mattered more was subtler and more pervasive; the Harris campaign's digital playbook was wildly out of date and the Trump team's vastly more in tune with how voters consume information today; and the rise of right-leaning podcasts as a medium for reaching men (especially young men) should have surprised no one—complete with a must-hear deconstruction of the Jordan Peterson phenomenon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The climate emergency is more urgent than ever, yet powerful interests are still pushing back on solutions and peddling climate denial. From fossil fuel giants to populist governments and greedy online grifters, they sow doubts about four decades of research and undermine a hard-won global political consensus.  Who are the Climate Con-Men and how are they succeeding? Gavin Esler talks to Jennie King, Director of Climate Disinformation Research and Policy at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, about their techniques of deceit, distrust and disinformation – and to James Murray of environmental news service BusinessGreen to find out how the world can unite to tackle the climate crisis. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni, the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to Incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss why CNN is under pressure after a viral news report from Syria turned out not to be all it claimed to be. As ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15m, we look at what it means for journalism. Also on the programme, a BBC World Service investigation has found that Steven Bartlett's Diary of A CEO is amplifying harmful health misinformation with little or no challenge. We hear why health and wellness content has proven so popular on podcasts and social media. One half of the Youtube comedy group Map Men reveal how they turned their passion for cartography into a global phenomenon. Plus the editor-in-chief of Time Magazine tells us why they have selected President Elect Trump as their Person of the Year. Guests: David Folkenflik, Media Correspondent, NPR; Katie Fallow, Deputy Litigation Director, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University; Cécile Simmons, Investigative Researcher, Institute for Strategic Dialogue; Dr Megan Rossi, Dietician, known as The Gut Health Doctor; Nick Hilton, Co-founder, Podot; Jay Foreman, Comedian and YouTube creator; Sam Jacobs, Editor-in-chief, Time magazinePresenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lucy Wai Assistant Producer: Martha Owen

When the CEO of a private health insurance company - Brian Thompson - was shot and killed in New York City, the ensuing manhunt for his killer dominated the headlines.  But online, a very different story was unfolding.   Niall Paterson is joined by Olive Enokido-Lineham, a journalist in Sky's OSINT data and forensics unit, to explain how speculation about the gunman's motives sparked a debate about healthcare in the US.   Plus, Katherine Keneally, who tracks extremism and political violence in the US for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, explores the difference between suspect Luigi Mangione and other infamous shootings.  Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont  

How much influence do personal experiences of high-ranking officials have on EU environmental policies? What happens when science-based conservation collides with political interests? Can farmers and environmentalists find common ground in nature restoration? In this episode, I talk to Faustine Bas-Defossez, Director for Nature, Health and Environment at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), who provides insights into the complex world of EU environmental policymaking.In our conversation, we discuss several pressing environmental issues, including the recent changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the controversial recommendation to lower wolves' protection status in Europe and the implementation challenges of the Nature Restoration Law. Faustine explains how scientific evidence sometimes takes a back seat to political motivations, using the example of how a single incident involving the European Commission President's pony influenced wolf protection policy. She also discusses the challenges of balancing agricultural practices with environmental protection, highlighting the systemic changes needed in our food production and consumption patterns.The discussion ends on an optimistic note with Faustine sharing a success story from the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. She describes how representatives from seemingly opposing interests - from environmental NGOs to industrial farming organisations - reached a meaningful consensus on future agricultural policies. This achievement demonstrates that despite the challenges and polarization in environmental politics, collaborative solutions are possible when stakeholders commit to constructive dialogue.Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook

The 34th Dail has been filled. We're joined by Reporter Maura Fay. Cathy Bennet, Sinn Fein Candidate. Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail Candidate. Paul Hosford with the Irish Examiner. Susanne Rogers, Social Justice Ireland. Kevin Cunningham-Founder of Ireland Thinks. Ciaran O'Connor, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Brian Sheehan, Women for Election.

A look at Brendan Carr, Trump's pick for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and the way he has incorrectly been pitched as a “free speech advocate.” Then, Lucy Dean Stockton, an editor and reporter at The Lever, joins the program to discuss the very specific way Trump could erase many of President Joe Biden's recent regulatory wins. Plus! a conversation with Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, about the growing threats of hate, extremism and misinformation online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some women in the United States are adopting the 4B Movement from South Korea: no marriage, no childbirth, no dating, and no sex. This hour we take stock of that movement globally, and the history of other similar movements, including one depicted in an ancient Greek play, Lysistrata. GUESTS:  Min Joo Lee: Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at Occidental College Cécile Simmons: Researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue focusing on gender, extremism and digital culture. Her forthcoming book is Ctrl Hate Delete: The New Anti-Feminist Backlash and How We Fight It Tania Shew: Research fellow at the University of Oxford, who has a book under contract tentatively titled Sex Strikes and Suffragettes  Elizabeth Bobrick: Visiting Scholar in Wesleyan's Department of Classical studies Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen speaks with Julia Ebner, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and leader of the Violent Extremism Lab at the University of Oxford. As one of the foremost experts in extremism and radicalisation, Julia shares insights from her decade-long research, including her remarkable undercover investigations into various extremist groups.The conversation explores the alarming trend of extremist ideologies moving from the fringes into mainstream politics and culture, as detailed in Julia's 2023 book "Going Mainstream: How Extremists Are Taking Over." She discusses how the global polycrisis - from COVID-19 to economic uncertainties and ongoing conflicts - has created fertile ground for extremist recruitment and radicalisation.Julia provides fascinating insights into the psychology of extremism, particularly the concept of "identity fusion" and the symbiotic relationship between different extremist groups. She shares her unique perspective on researching male-dominated extremist spaces as a woman and discusses the challenges of countering online radicalisation in an era of increasing social media influence.Drawing from recent events, including the Austrian regional elections and the Capitol riots, the discussion examines how extremist ideas are increasingly penetrating mainstream political discourse and the implications this has for democratic societies. The episode concludes with a thoughtful analysis of emerging extremist risks and potential strategies for addressing them at policy, technological, and societal levels.Interested in exploring the topics discussed in this episode? Dive deeper into the topics explored with Julia Ebner's books referenced in the episode:Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists (2020) An immersive investigation into extremist groups, based on Ebner's experiences infiltrating various radical organizations online and offline.The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far-Right Extremism (2017) A groundbreaking analysis examining the symbiotic relationship between Islamist and far-right extremism, showing how these movements feed off each other's narratives.Going Mainstream: How extremists are taking over (2023) From radicalisation on gaming platforms to algorithmic extremism, this book reveals how fringe movements are strategically infiltrating public discourse and reshaping modern politics.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast - Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

As an investigative journalist, Julia Ebner had the freedom to do something she freely admits that as an academic (the hat she currently wears as postdoctoral researcher at the Calleva Centre for Evolution and Human Sciences at the University of Oxford) she have been proscribed from doing - posing as a recruit to study violent extremist groups. That, as you might expect, gave her special insight into how these groups attract new blood, and on the basis of that work, as well as more traditional research for groups such as the Quilliam Foundation and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, she has been hosted by the United Nations, national legislators, intelligence agencies and Big Tech. In this Social Science Bites podcast, Ebner details some of the mechanics of her undercover research for host David Edmonds before discussing the prevalence and characteristics of violent extremist groups. Given the variety of ways governments tally these groups and the groups' own amorphousness in an online age, determining whether such groups are on the rise - which seems to be a perennial fear - proves devilishly difficult to determine. "I would say," Ebner concedes, "it often comes and goes in waves, but now we are seeing a very strong wave of very young people, including minors, radicalizing towards violence." That radicalization proves remarkably similar regardless of ideology, Ebner notes. Plus, it's not straightforward determining who might be open to recruitment. "Based on my research, I would say that everyone is potentially susceptible to radicalization, especially in vulnerable moments in our lives, and everyone has them." Ebner serves up that potential universality in a different context to close the podcast. It's what keeps her up at night: "I think the mainstreaming of some of the extreme concepts and ideas and language that I used to observe only in the darkest corners of the internet, but that is now being heard in parliaments, that is now being seen in large social media channels of influencers or voiced by politicians." Given her journalistic chops, it is no surprise that Ebner has written extensively on extremism in a series of well received books. The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far-Right Extremism, received the Bruno Kreisky Award for the Political Book of the Year 2018; Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists was a Telegraph Book of the Year 2020 and Germany publishing's Wissenschaftsbuch des Jahres 2020 ("Science Book of the Year") Prise as well as the Dr Caspar Einem Prize from the Association of Social Democratic Academics; and Going Mainstream: How Extremists Are Taking Over, was published in 2023.

Just two weeks before the people of the United States take to the polling stations to vote for their new President, Aspen UK convened an event at the United States Embassy in London to discuss the future of trust in democracy. The expert panel reflects on the recent elections in the UK and globally and look ahead to the critical United States Presidential election. They discuss the role of democracy in today's society, the nature of the threats it faces and what it will take to increase trust in the democratic values shared by the United Kingdom and United States.In this extraordinary year of more than 60 elections around the world the event assessed the extent that disinformation, misinformation and societal polarisation are affecting trust in democracy.  Our discussion highlights where democracies have proved resilient against a backdrop of economic hardship and global uncertainty and the areas where there is work to be done. The discussion is be moderated by Gordon Corera, the BBC's Security Correspondent. The  expert panellists are Polly Curtis (Chief Executive, Demos), Sunder Katwala (Director, British Future), Vivian Schiller (Executive Director, Aspen Digital) and Tim Squirrell (Director of Communications, Institute of Strategic Dialogue). Support the show

Nach dem Wahlsieg der FPÖ vor drei Wochen stehen in Österreich schwierige Koalitionsverhandlungen an. Wahlsieger und FPÖ-Chef Herbert Kickl will nach wie vor Bundeskanzler werden – doch derzeit sieht es nicht danach aus, dass die Freiheitlichen überhaupt Teil einer Regierung wird. Denn bislang will keine andere Partei mit Kickl zusammenarbeiten. Trotzdem hat die FPÖ als erstmals stärkste Kraft in Österreich mehr Macht, als je zuvor. Eine Partei, deren Mitglieder wegen Kontakten in die neurechte Szene immer wieder Teil von Ermittlungen des Verfassungsschutzes sind. Und der hohe Zuspruch unter den Wählerinnen und Wählern zeigt jedenfalls, dass sich die Ideologien der Partei immer weiter ausbreiten und gesellschaftsfähig werden. Aber was sind diese Ideologien, die die FPÖ verbreitet? Sind ihre Inhalte rechtspopulistisch – oder schon rechtsextrem? In dieser Folge von "Inside Austria" schauen wir uns an, wie extrem die FPÖ ist. Wir wollen wissen, was der Verfassungsschutz über die Partei sagt. Und wir fragen, wer die Leute sind, die künftig für die FPÖ im Parlament sitzen. In dieser Folge zu hören: Julia Ebner (Rechtsextremismusexpertin am Institute for Strategic Dialogue), Fabian Schmid (Leitender Redakteur Investigativ DER STANDARD); Skript: Margit Ehrenhöfer und Lucia Heisterkamp; Moderation: Margit Ehrenhöfer und Lucia Heisterkamp; Redigat: Yasemin Yüksel, Zsolt Wilhelm; Produktion: Christoph Neuwirth Unsere Hörerinnen und Hörer können mit dem Rabattcode "Standard" 12Wochen das Angebot von SPIEGEL+ für nur 2,49 € pro Woche testen. Alle Infos dazu finden Sie auf [spiegel.de/derstandard](http://spiegel.de/derstandard). Falls Sie unseren Podcast einmal live erleben wollen, dann kommen Sie am 23. November auf der **Messe “Buch Wien”** vorbei. Mit dem Rabattcode “standard” gibt es einen Nachlass auf die Eintrittskarten. Außerdem sind noch viele weitere Podcast vom STANDARD auch der Buch Wien vertreten. Alle Links und Infos zum Programm finden Sie unter [www.buchwien.at/programm](http://www.buchwien.at/programm).

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the India GCC Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. He shares what India had to say regarding the Israel and Hamas war and what the Joint Action Plan 2024-2028 is about.Next, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt informs us about the current Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) outbreak and the extent to which India should be concerned.(8:30)And in the end, we talk about Pakistan violating the ceasefire agreement on the Line of control and causing a BSF personnel to get injured. (13:09)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Some of the biggest far right figures on the internet are deeply worried that Donald Trump is in danger of losing the election to Kamala Harris—perhaps by a large margin. The Washington Post reports that these extremists are now turning on the Trump campaign, which could fracture the MAGA movement in the race's final stretch. We talked to Jared Holt, a senior researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue who closely tracks the far right, about what this moment reveals about the MAGA right when it faces extreme pressure—and what these far-right personalities really fear most about a Trump loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the biggest far right figures on the internet are deeply worried that Donald Trump is in danger of losing the election to Kamala Harris—perhaps by a large margin. The Washington Post reports that these extremists are now turning on the Trump campaign, which could fracture the MAGA movement in the race's final stretch. We talked to Jared Holt, a senior researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue who closely tracks the far right, about what this moment reveals about the MAGA right when it faces extreme pressure—and what these far-right personalities really fear most about a Trump loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the biggest far right figures on the internet are deeply worried that Donald Trump is in danger of losing the election to Kamala Harris—perhaps by a large margin. The Washington Post reports that these extremists are now turning on the Trump campaign, which could fracture the MAGA movement in the race's final stretch. We talked to Jared Holt, a senior researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue who closely tracks the far right, about what this moment reveals about the MAGA right when it faces extreme pressure—and what these far-right personalities really fear most about a Trump loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ciarán O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue discusses the increase in threats made to politicians on mainstream social media platforms.

Irish Times Security and Crime Editor, Conor Lally and Senior Analyst with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Ciarán O'Connor discuss the concerns raised about the level of disinformation being spread online about yesterdays disturbances in Coolock.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 14: Over 100 people were injured in clashes between police and protesters led by Archbishop Galstanyan, calling for the prime minister's resignation; Armenia-U.S. relations advance from Strategic Dialogue to Strategic Partnership; Armenia recalls its ambassador to Belarus, with Pashinyan stating no Armenian official will visit Belarus while Lukashenko remains in power.

The Chinese disinformation network known as Spamouflage has never gotten much traction on social media. Then, a small number of accounts started pretending to be American. On POLITICO Tech, senior analyst Elise Thomas from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue explains why pro-Trump and anti-Biden tweets from a group with ties to the Chinese Communist Party may signal deeper concerns about 2024 election interference.

China and Kazakhstan have pledged to jointly promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and work closely within the framework of multilateral organizations.

Unlock the secrets of strategic communication with Sarah Ziesler, founder of Shine, ShEO! We uncover the strategic nuances behind empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable growth in today's dynamic market. From the art of timing in system implementation to the delicate balance of cultural communication norms, our discussion offers invaluable insights into fostering effective team dynamics and customer relations.Join us as we navigate the intricate terrain of cultural communication, illuminating the subtle yet impactful differences between American and German social norms. Through personal anecdotes and cautionary tales, we emphasize the importance of clear, concise communication in driving organizational change. As we wrap up, we ignite a spark of inspiration, delving into the transformative power of self-belief and the courage to embrace entrepreneurship. With Sarah's guidance, we empower listeners to embrace their vision, set SMART goals, and cultivate a communication culture that propels businesses toward enduring success.NOTABLE QUOTES"The processes and systems are a little bit more fluid, because as your business grows, your processes and systems do change, so it's really important to always improve them and always change them accordingly." – Sarah“It's always important to understand the people that I'm working with.”  – Sarah"When we start planning a new growth strategy within a company, we start with visuals. How does your organizational chart look like today versus where you want to be?"  – Sarah"Growing fast is great, but [there are] a lot of things that fall through the cracks too, and you have to make sure that you're keeping things in check." – Sarah"I have very open communication when it comes to my team. There's nothing that someone can't say without being heard." – Sarah"You can't become a better leader if your team is not able to communicate with you on things and help hold you accountable too." – Philip“What we [first] do to get them back into that control seat of their business is get that clarity back." – Sarah"So most of the time when you feel out of control, it's just because you don't see the steps or you don't see the path of where you're going." – Sarah“All your brain needs is simple, short, [and] small steps to take action.” – Sarah"Your team wants to know where we're headed. They want to be a part of the business and be a part of your mission." – Sarah“Sometimes you communicate something that the other person understands totally differently.” – Sarah“Having a very open dialogue, open conversation, and then having good frequent communication will help. Keep it simple, don't try to automate the whole process.”  – Philip“It's so important to not only just implement systems and processes and business strategy but also communicate because you have to have that buy-in from your team.”  – Philip“Believe more in yourself, 'cause you can do it. Start before you're ready, just jump in.” – SarahRESOURCESSarahWebsite: https://www.shinesheo.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537039703401184 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinesheoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shinesheo/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1JQKJ6vPtZGVq_4suBKjQPhilipDigital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-courseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions Support the Show.

In his most recent visit to Australia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi participated in the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and sat down with leaders in the business and strategic sectors in Australia. This was Wang Yi's first visit to Australia in seven years. What's been learned from strained bilateral relations in the past few years? What's the way forward that will benefit both sides? Host Liu Kun is joined by Tony Kevin, Former Australian Ambassador to Poland and Cambodia, and author of the book "Return to Moscow"; Dr Geoff Raby AO, Former Australian ambassador to China, Non-executive Independent Company Director Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates; Dr. Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

China and Australia have held the Seventh Foreign and Strategic Dialogue in Canberra. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong co-chaired the dialogue.

The UK government unveiled its new definition of extremism in the House of Commons today as part of a drive to clamp down on Islamist far-right extremism. Milo Comerford Director of Counter Extremism Policy with the Institute of Strategic Dialogue

Greece's Kathimerini newspaper just reported on the contents of the final draft of a letter from the State Department to Congress that implies that the F-16 and F-35 sales to Turkey and Greece come with conditions, refuting Ankara's narrative that no such letter existed. This letter comes on the heels of a two week period in DC that put the spotlight on the US-Greece relationship, from the Strategic Dialogue to the 5th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean forum. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these important developments from Washington, DC, and look at what message they send about US-Greece ties.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece 5th Strategic DialogueGreece's role in shifting global dynamicsImportant strategic dialogue about what's happening between Greece and USF-16s to Ankara, F-35s to Athens come with conditionsNational Security Memorandum on Safeguards and Accountability With Respect to Transferred Defense Articles and Defense ServicesPM says govt has ‘nothing more to offer' to farmersFarmers' descent on Athens to dominate the agendaEU mission to protect Red Sea ship launched under Greek commandEU launches Red Sea naval mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks

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On Friday Greece and the US held their fifth Strategic Dialogue, which, among other things, also saw Greece become the 35th country to sign up to the US Artemis space cooperation accords. Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, joins Thanos Davelis on the sidelines of the 5th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean conference in Washington, DC, to discuss the key takeaways from this latest Strategic Dialogue and highlight what it means for the bilateral relationship. We also look at Greece's effort to obtain a seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and ongoing talks with Turkey.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic DialogueGreece signs up to US Artemis space cooperation accordsForeign minister to push for UN Security Council seatCyprus president wants the EU to discuss designating Syria safe zones for refugeesUS will be ‘closely monitoring' Turkey

Greek and US officials will hold the 5th Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC on Friday, and Foreign Minister Gerapetritis will also meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The agenda ranges from regional developments to the sale of F-35 jets and the possibility of co-producing Constellation-class frigates. As the Strategic Dialogue kicks off, another set of discussions is taking place in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the UN chief's new personal envoy for Cyprus is meeting with all stakeholders. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Friday's Strategic Dialogue in DC, and discuss the latest developments on the Cyprus issue. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:FM heads to Washington with full agendaStudents block Athens streets to protest private universities possibly coming to GreeceGreek students step up protests against private university planNatural gas exports from Cyprus to Egypt ‘key' for energy relationsChristodoulides and Egypt's FM Shoukry discuss common challenges

Taylor Swift est-elle une agente secrète de « l'état profond », manipulant les foules pour favoriser l'élection de Joe Biden ? Cette théorie farfelue autour de la superstar reflète surtout une profonde inquiétude de la droite conservatrice face à l'émancipation croissante de la jeunesse féminine américaine, un électorat qui semble lui échapper. Analyse d'un phénomène qui prend de l'ampleur avec Jordan Davis et Lucy Cooper, chercheuse à l'Institute for Strategic Dialogue et « swiftie » dans l'âme. Un podcast de Jordan Davis, avec la voix de Pauline Vrolix Réalisateur : Antoine Weissenbach Productrice : Magali Philip Attachée de production : Josiane Perret

In episode 1619, Jack and Miles are joined by a Digital Research Analyst at The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Sabine Lawrence, to discuss…Election Denialism, The Good News? No, Jan 6 On The Horizon…, So What Is On The Horizon? And more! Strong Cities Network LISTEN: Shake Me by AKASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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[04:17]Institutions for LiesStaff writer Josué Michels reports that in this information-disinformation-misinformation house of mirrors, some of what you see is shown to you by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine [26:32]The Built EnvironmentTrumpet Daily producer Sam Livingston talks about how our garments, our music, our artwork and the largest of all our creations reflect something about us. When we are capable of making the beautiful, why do we intentionally do the opposite?Pacific HorticultureAmbassador for World PeaceAutobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong Subscribe to the free Trumpet Brief e-mail newsletter here.Subscribe to the free Philadelphia Trumpet magazine here.E-mail the host: letters@theTrumpet.com.

In episode 1577, Jack and Miles are joined by the Senior Researcher of U.S. Hate & Extremist Movements at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Jared Holt, to discuss… GAZA and Opportunism, Islamophobia, White Nationalism 3.0, Active Clubs, Second Trump Presidency, 2024 Election, Latest D'Souza Film and more! LISTEN: Glamorous Damage by GUMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we have an extended interview with author and researcher, Julia Ebner. Julia is a Senior Resident Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and has written a series of books exploring the social dynamics of extremist networks, including The Rage: the Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far-Right Extremism, Going Dark: the Secret Social Lives of Extremists, and most recently Going Mainstream: How Extremists Are Taking Over.Julia also recently completed her DPhil at Oxford's Centre for Studies of Social Cohesion and has been developing novel linguistic analyses to help identify the psychological indicators of violence in extremist material and manifestos. She has also endured publishing some papers with our resident cognitive anthropologist.In the podcast, we cover a range of topics from the factors impacting radicalisation, Julia's time working for Maajid Nawaz's organisation, the psychology of conspiracy theories, and her experiences as an undercover investigator.Also on this week's episode, we dive into a recent episode of the DarkHorse to explore the Alex Jones' level conspiracies that Bret and Heather have recently been promoting about the horrific events in Israel. You might imagine it would be difficult to make such a tragic event about COVID dissidents and vaccines but if so you are underestimating the InfoHorse hosts.For a palette cleanser enjoy an extended review-of-reviews and some marathon shoutouts.LinksThe Guardian: The Big Idea- is it too late to stop extremism taking over politics?Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists | Julia Ebner | Talks at GoogleJulia's Recent Book- Going Mainstream: How Extremists Are Taking OverRegressive Left Media: Tommy Robinson and Maajid Nawaz: Sleeping with the EnemyBad Stats thread with DarkHorse clips from episode 195Andy Last's Beyond Synth PodcastDTG Shedding Light on the DarkHorse: A Mini ReviewEbner, J., Kavanagh, C., & Whitehouse, H. (2023). Measuring socio-psychological drivers of extreme violence in online terrorist manifestos: an alternative linguistic risk assessment model. Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, 1-19.Ebner, J., Kavanagh, C., & Whitehouse, H. (2022). Is there a language of terrorists? a comparative manifesto analysis. Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 1-27.

Tim Montgomerie Eleni Courea and Cleo Watson discuss goings on at the Conservative party conference with Ros Atkins. Plus Jennie King and Marco Silva on 15 Minute Cities. Guests: Tim Montgomerie, journalist; Eleni Courea, Deputy Editor, Politico's London Playbook; Cleo Watson, presenter, Radio 4 series How to Win a Campaign; Jennie King, Head of Climate Research and Policy, Institute for Strategic Dialogue; Marco Silva, BBC Verify. Producer: Simon Richardson

On this week's Truth to Power, we bring you an important community conversation about the Ever-Shifting Landscape of Climate Misinformation. Organized by Covering Climate Now (https://coveringclimatenow.org/), this July 13, 2023 discussion moderated by Amy Westervelt features: 1. Melissa Aronczyk, professor of Media Studies at Rutgers University and co-author of the book "A Strategic Nature: Public Relations and the Politics of American Environmentalism" (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-strategic-nature-9780190055356?cc=us&lang=en); 2. Jennie King, head of Climate Research and Policy at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and co-founder of Climate Action Against Disinformation (http://www.caad.info); and 3. Marco Silva, senior journalist for BBC News, specializing in climate change disinformation, in conversation. For more, see https://www.isdglobal.org/explainers/commercial-disinformation-product-service/ On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

UK counter-extremism expert Julia Ebner thinks we are at the beginning of a digital dark age. QAnon proponents run for U.S. Congress, neo-fascists win elections in Europe, and celebrity influencers like (Kan)Ye West spread dangerous myths to millions. All these are signs to Ebner that Enlightenment values are being eroded, and the myths and magical thinking of conspiracy theorists and other extremists are becoming part of mainstream culture. Ebner, who is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue in London, has been studying the growth of extremist ideas in our societies for the last decade. Her new book Going Mainstream is a follow on from her 2020 bestseller Going Dark, which was about radicalisation processes in the extreme fringes of society.

Groups like the Reichsbürger and Sovereign Citizens are not new, but the ways in which they radicalize each other on the Internet are. Ray Suarez and journalist Julia Ebner explore how once-fringe movements like QAnon are popping up in European political circles.   Guest:   Julia Ebner, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and author of “Going Dark: The Secret Lives of Extremists”   Host:   Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

The one where we talk with Friend of the Pod Jared Holt about the FBI shooting in Utah, the latest Hunter Biden nonsense, and Andy Ngo's failed lawsuit against "ANTIFA".Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode:Jared Holt's Institute for Strategic Dialogue biohttps://www.isdglobal.org/isd_team/jared-holt/Utah man killed by FBI agents after he allegedly made threats against Biden ahead of president's visithttps://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/politics/fbi-utah-man-joe-biden/index.htmlUtah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warranthttps://apnews.com/article/utah-biden-fbi-assassination-threat-ba3cc1d3b2f6cca8bd429febdcf04219The MAGA Right Has a New Martyr in Utah Man Gunned Down By FBIhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/craig-robertson-fbi-utah-joe-biden-maga-1234804746/Garland appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden inquiry https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/politics/garland-weiss-hunter-biden-special-counsel.htmlJury Rules Against Andy Ngo in Activist Lawsuithttps://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2023/08/09/46651345/jury-rules-against-andy-ngo-in-activist-lawsuitRight-wing publications launder an anti-journalist smear campaignhttps://www.cjr.org/analysis/quillette-antifa-journalist-smear-campaign.phpRight-Wing Outlets Keep Relying On A Racist Troll Posing As A Researcherhttps://angrywhitemen.org/2019/06/16/right-wing-outlets-keep-relying-on-a-racist-troll-posing-as-a-researcher/Eoin Lenihan Cracks Jokes About AIDS With A White Supremacist In A Recently Unearthed Videohttps://angrywhitemen.org/2019/06/20/eoin-lenihan-cracks-jokes-about-aids-with-a-white-supremacist-in-a-recently-unearthed-video/This is our current events recap program, where we offer our takes on what's going on at the bleeding edge of the information war. Feel free to let us know what you think, suggest topics, etc. at didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com, or in our group chat using the Substack app.Thanks for listening,Jay and Griff This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe

Michael Shellenberger appreciates the challenge skeptics offer regarding the existence of UFOs (also termed UAPs, "Unexplained Aerial Phenomena"). Skeptics, true believers, and everyone in between have taken note of Michael's reporting on the topic. In this conversation with Peter Boghossian, Michael explains his level of confidence about visitations by non-terrestrial spacecraft. (Peter says the verified discovery of alien spacecraft would be a revolution comparable to humanity's domestication of fire—and he wants it to be true but requires evidence.)Peter and Michael also discuss a more down-to-earth possible cover-up regarding the source of COVID-19. They explore free speech, censorship for adults vs. children, the Orwellian “Institute for Strategic Dialogue,” levels of societal hate, “crazy-making,” the attitudinal disposition to the truth as a basis of friendship, their friendship, and much more. Michael Shellenberger is an author, investigative journalist, and the founder & president of Environmental Progress, a nonprofit research organization. He also co-founded the California Peace Coalition, an alliance of parents of children killed by fentanyl and parents of homeless addicts. Michael is the author of Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility (with Ted Nordhaus), Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All, and most recently, San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities. He also coauthored An EcoModernist Manifesto. Twitter: @shellenberger Skeptic Michael Shermer also spoke with Michael Shellenberger about his reporting on alien spacecraft.  Next week, we'll hear Peter's interview with Shermer! Watch this episode on YouTube

Stave Bannon calling out Donald Trump for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago reads as jealousy, according to host Andy Levy on this week's episode of The New Abnormal. Podcast co-host Danielle Moddy also can't believe she's agreeing with Bannon: “Do these people not do any type of Google search on who the fuck is coming into Mar-a-Lago? Is there no background check? Also on the podcast, Jared Holt, senior research manager on U.S. Hate and Extremism for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, who has a newsletter and podcast called Posting Through It, explains Trump's intentions for not condemning Fuentes after the meeting. Then, Sarah Kendzior, author of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent and co-host of the podcast, Gaslit Nation, says Elon Musk's motives for changing Twitter are part of a bigger strategy: control and “possibly the destruction of the public sphere.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.