Travelling at a Time of Uncertainty

Travelling at a Time of Uncertainty

In this week's episode, Head of Radio, Isidore Brommare interviews members of UF-travel and Uppsala's Politices Students about their experiences travelling to Georgia during the recent anti-government protests. The guests also share their highlights and stories of: wine-buses, wine tasting, hiking in the Caucasus Mountains, exploring the Georgian cuisine, and visiting monastaries.

35 Days to Go: A Discussion on the American Election

A discussion with three potential voters; UF Head of Radio Isidore Brommare, Emilia Lie and Sierra Arnold on the structure of the American political system, civil society, and the geopolitical implications of the 2024 election.

An International Law Perspective on Gaza: Interview with Dr. Namira Negm

In this interview, Dr. Namira Negm, currently Director of the Migration Observatory and Legal Counsel before the ICJ (International Court of Justice), provides insightful analysis from an international law perspective on the conflict in Gaza. We explore the broader geopolitics surrounding the issue, examining legal frameworks and resources available to address the complexities involved. Join us as we delve deeper into these critical aspects.

A Stop Along the Silk Road: Radio UF on a Mission to Central Asia

Let us tell you about the countries nestled between mountains and mighty neighbors. The Central Asian countries tend to be forgotten, especially by us Westerners. Yet, these countries will become more geopolitically important as Russia and China find themselves in a tug of war regarding the influence of the "stan-countries". Radio UFs' Oscar Hemborg and Elisabeth Chadian were a part of the UF Travel Group on their latest trip to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan - a truly remarkable journey filled with spectacular nature, culture, and meetings. Join us as we discuss their impressions and analyze these post-soviet societies and their future. And of course, share their highlights from Bishkek and Almaty!

Navalny and the Russian Election. An Interview with Matthew Blackburn

In this week’s episode we will discuss the recent Russian election. For this episode Anton Golovko Hjälm has interviewed Matthew Blackburn, who is a researcher at the Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Uppsala University. We will discuss how we can view the Russian election and why elections are held. Furthermore we will talk about the different kinds of opposition, the functions of the same and the importance of Navalny.