The International Spectator's Podcasts

Join us into a profound discussion with Dr Molly O'Neal, examining the shifting dynamics of Germany’s foreign and security policy amidst recent geopolitical upheavals. Our guest offers an insightful presentation of her work, addressing critical questions that explore the concept of 'Zeitenwende' and its implications for Germany's international stance. We begin by unpacking 'Zeitenwende' and how recent geopolitical shifts, particularly Russia’s actions in Ukraine, have challenged Germany’s traditional approach to foreign and security policy. Our conversation highlights Germany's struggle to reconcile its historical “culture of restraint” with the urgent need for a more assertive defense strategy. We explore whether these new demands are in conflict with Germany’s longstanding identity as a “civilian power.” The discussion moves to Germany's embedded identity in promoting European integration and how this shapes its responses to crises like the one in Ukraine. We examine the broader implications of Germany's actions for the EU's overall strategy and unity. Furthermore, we consider how domestic political changes within Germany are influencing its foreign policy approach, particularly with the rise of various political forces. This segment provides a nuanced understanding of the internal factors shaping Germany's external policies. Lastly, we look ahead to the future, contemplating the policy measures Germany must consider to maintain its role as a reliable partner within Europe and NATO.  If you wish to discover more about these topics, find our article here:

Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World - II Part:  Discussion How did the European Union manage to reduce the adverse effect of the contextual factors on its foreign and security policy towards conflicts and crises? Find out more by listening to this episode! The podcast is based on a webinar hosted on April 2024 which aimed at presenting the International Spectator's Open-Access special issue (March 2024 [https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/59/1?nav=tocList]) "Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World". All articles are open access. The hosts are Daniela Huber, Editor of The International Spectator, alongside Riccardo Alcaro (Research coordinator and Head of the Global Actors Programme, IAI) and Hylke Dijkstra (Professor of International Security and Cooperation at Maastricht University). Many guest have joined the discussion, such as Marianna Lovato (Postdoctoral researcher, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Brussels School of Governance), Olga Oliker (Program Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Crisis Group), Irina Petrova (Assistant Professor in the Politics of Eurasia, University College London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies) and Luigi Scazzieri (Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform). Find the Special Issue here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/59/1?nav=tocList

Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World - I Part:  Presentation How did the European Union manage to reduce the adverse effect of the contextual factors on its foreign and security policy towards conflicts and crises? Find out more by listening to this episode! The podcast is based on a webinar hosted on April 2024 which aimed at presenting the International Spectator's Open-Access special issue (March 2024 [https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/59/1?nav=tocList]) "Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World". All articles are open access. The hosts are Daniela Huber, Editor of The International Spectator, alongside Riccardo Alcaro (Research coordinator and Head of the Global Actors Programme, IAI) and Hylke Dijkstra (Professor of International Security and Cooperation at Maastricht University). Many guest have joined the discussion, such as Marianna Lovato (Postdoctoral researcher, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Brussels School of Governance), Olga Oliker (Program Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Crisis Group), Irina Petrova (Assistant Professor in the Politics of Eurasia, University College London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies) and Luigi Scazzieri (Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform). Find the Special Issue here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/59/1?nav=tocList

The International Spectator is pleased to announce its podcast dedicated to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and the perceptions stemming from the countries of the ‘Global South’. It is based on the Webinar, which took place remotely on 14 December 2023 at 4.00 PM, aimed at giving selected speakers and the public a fruitful occasion to discuss about the new trends occurring in the global nuclear order, with a special focus on the more recent stance of some actors from the Global South. If you are interested in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, be sure not to miss it! Leo Goretti and Daniela Huber, Editors of The International Spectator, open the Webinar introducing the Special Issue alongside Manuel Herrera, Research Fellow at the International Affairs Institute and Guest Editor of the Issue. He then chairs the Panel Discussion among Tanvi Kulkarni (Policy Fellow, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network), Vicente Garrido Rebolledo (Director of the Security and Defense Chair "Francisco Villamartín” of the Rey Juan Carlos University) and Jasmine Auda (Co-founder and COO of Ambit Advisory). Then, the Q&A session follows. Within this context, The International Spectator, the peer-reviewed journal of IAI, presents its Issue (Volume 58, Issue 4/2023 [https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/current]) whose Special Core “Nuclear Non-Proliferation and the Global South: Understanding Divergences and Commonalities” is edited by Manuel Herrera, Tanvi Kulkarni e Vicente Garrido. All the peer-reviewed contributions are authored by well-experienced academics and researchers committed to different study areas and programs. If you wish to keep informed about the upcoming journal's publications and events, visit our https://www.theinternationalspectator.com/ [https://www.theinternationalspectator.com/] and follow us on Twitter [https://x.com/intl_spectator?s=20] and Instagram [https://instagram.com/intl_spectator?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D].

The International Spectator is pleased to announce its podcast dedicated to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and the perceptions stemming from the countries of the ‘Global South’. It is based on the Webinar, which took place remotely on 14 December 2023 at 4.00 PM, aimed at giving selected speakers and the public a fruitful occasion to discuss about the new trends occurring in the global nuclear order, with a special focus on the more recent stance of some actors from the Global South. If you are interested in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, be sure not to miss it! Leo Goretti and Daniela Huber, Editors of The International Spectator, open the Webinar introducing the Special Issue alongside Manuel Herrera, Research Fellow at the International Affairs Institute and Guest Editor of the Issue. He then chairs the Panel Discussion among Tanvi Kulkarni (Policy Fellow, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network), Vicente Garrido Rebolledo (Director of the Security and Defense Chair "Francisco Villamartín” of the Rey Juan Carlos University) and Jasmine Auda (Co-founder and COO of Ambit Advisory). Then, the Q&A session follows. Within this context, The International Spectator, the peer-reviewed journal of IAI, presents its Issue (Volume 58, Issue 4/2023 [https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rspe20/current]) whose Special Core “Nuclear Non-Proliferation and the Global South: Understanding Divergences and Commonalities” is edited by Manuel Herrera, Tanvi Kulkarni e Vicente Garrido. All the peer-reviewed contributions are authored by well-experienced academics and researchers committed to different study areas and programs. If you wish to keep informed about the upcoming journal's publications and events, visit our https://www.theinternationalspectator.com/ [https://www.theinternationalspectator.com/] and follow us on Twitter [https://x.com/intl_spectator?s=20] and Instagram [https://instagram.com/intl_spectator?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D].