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The IR thinker

The IR thinker features in-depth interviews with leading experts in international relations, foreign policy, and global affairs. The IR thinker is an independent, non-partisan and non-aligned platform. It hosts a wide range of perspectives on international relations but does not endorse any political party, government or ideological position. Since its first episode in 2023,The IR thinkerhas produced more than 100 episodes as a pro bono initiative established byMartin Zubko, an international

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Syria & 12 Years of War - Christopher Phillips | 2023...

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2023/07/04

Syria – does the name resonate? There was a time when news from Syria dominated the media landscape, yet it has gradually receded from the headlines. So, what is the current situation in Syria? Undoubtedly, twelve years of warfare will have left significant impacts on the nation. But what of the geopolitics? What roles do Turkey and Russia play? What is the status of Islamic State fighters and President Bashar al-Assad? Which entities currently exert control within Syria? Christopher Phillips is a

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New Russian Constitution - Petr Safronov | 2023...

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2023/06/29

In this in-depth interview, we delve into the proposed new Russian constitution project led by Dr Petr Safronov, driven by a republican political philosophy. Unpacking the reasons for this seismic shift, we discuss the various contributors to this constitutional change and the fundamental role of the republican political philosophy. We contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the current constitution, delve into its integration within the Russian legal framework, and discuss the need for a new

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1:07:11

Serbia & Aleksandar Vucic - Vesko Garcevic | 2023...

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2023/06/26

In this in-depth interview, we explore, with the esteemed scholar Professor Vesko Garčević, President Aleksandar Vučić’s foreign policy approach in Serbia, examining his management of diplomatic relations, his impact on Serbia’s EU aspirations, and his navigation of geopolitical tensions between the East and West. Vesko Garčević is a prominent Montenegrin diplomat, having served as the Ambassador of Montenegro in Brussels (NATO), Vienna (OSCE), Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, with

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1:14:20

Dramatic Scottish Politics - Andrew Liddle | 2023...

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2023/06/22

Delve into the intricacies of Scottish politics in an exclusive interview with Andrew Liddle, exploring the profound influence of the SNP, Brexit repercussions, the ever-looming question of independence and much more. A primary objective with this episode is to provide an educational exploration of Scottish politics for students and international audience. By gaining an understanding of Scotland’s internal politics, we can more thoroughly comprehend its international relations. Andrew is a weekly

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Kosovo Crisis 2023 - Helena Ivanov | 2023 Episode 10

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2023/06/15

Recent tensions between Serbia and Kosovo have flared anew following a raid by Kosovo’s police on Serb-dominated areas in the north of the region, which included the seizure of local municipality buildings. This incident ignited violent clashes between Kosovo’s police and NATO-led peacekeepers on one side, and local Serbs on the other, resulting in dozens of injuries on both sides. In response, Serbia has increased the combat readiness of its troops stationed near the border. It prompts the

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Chinese Stratagem & Leadership - Hei Sing Tso | 2023...

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2023/06/12

Can we gain a better understanding of Chinese political leadership by using the Chinese stratagems? We can gain insights into Chinese political leadership by understanding the Chinese stratagems, also known as the 36 Stratagems. These are a set of proverbial phrases that are often used to describe strategies used in politics, war, and civil interaction. While they do not map directly onto modern political actions, their principles can often be seen underlying the strategies and tactics used

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Decoding Political Myths in Russia - Bo Petersson |...

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2023/05/05

Academic research on political myth is sparse, and the body of literature that does exist is dispersed among many different scientific fields. Roland Barthes, 1957 book Mythologies, is regarded as a pioneer of this idea. He was building on Ferdinand de Saussure’s initial sign analysis, often known as “semiology”. Thus, what does the concept of political myth mean? I am joined by professor of political science, Bo Petersson, from Malmö University, Department of Global Political Studies. Prof

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Students Shaping the World (Schwarzman Scholars) -...

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2023/02/27

On this episode of “IR thinker”, I was curious about the role of students in international relations, their contribution to diplomacy and problem-solving platforms such as international institutions and professional organizations. Thus, I interviewed Max Browning from Scotland, recently awarded with the Schwarzman Scholars’ scholarship for the best world future leaders. Max Browning is the Founder and Chairman of One Scotland, a charitable initiative bringing future leaders together through cultural

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Talking with Terrorists - Anne Speckhard | 2023...

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2023/02/14

A woman who interviewed over 800 terrorists worldwide, helped established rehabilitation programmes in Iraq and worked with leading international institutions to understand terrorism, extremism and hate crime. It’s been my privilege to speak with Dr. Anne Speckhard about terrorism and extremism. Anne’s New Book – Homegrown Hate: Inside the Minds of Domestic Violent Extremists. Content: (1) First Interview with a Terrorist; (2) First Interview Questions and Preparation; (3) Being a Woman While

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1:06:56

Serbia - Russia: Energy & Politics - Vuk Vuksanovic |...

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2023/02/04

Serbia and Russia, what a great topic to discuss with Dr. Vuk Vuksanovic who is a senior researcher at the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an associate at LSE IDEAS, a foreign policy think tank within the London School of Economics and Political Science. We divided this episode into two parts: “Energy relations” and “Political ties”. Content: (1)Gazprom’s Role in the Serbian Energy Security; (2) Gazprom’s Investment in Serbia; (3) Diversification of Serbian Gas Supplies (Azerbaijan); (4)

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Expat's View on Japan - Maya Matsuoka | 2023 Episode 4

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2023/01/31

Today, we are going to speak about Japan from a slightly different angle – what expats, people who were not born in Japan, but live there, think about Japan. I am joined by Maya Matsuoka, a long-term resident of Japan. She has worked both in Bulgaria and Japan, her career including positions in the education, travel and tourism, and IT industries. Maya is also an international broadcaster with a spectacular talk show, Japan Expert Insights. Over the past two years, with the help of the Tim Sullivan,

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EU Between Law & Geopolitics - Luigi Lonardo | 2023...

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2023/01/17

Recently, I have come across an interesting book’s title containing three keywords “EU”, “Law” and “Geopolitics”. Especially in 2022, the European Union foreign and security policies went through real world tests related to law and geopolitics. On this edition of "IR thinker", I am curious about what can we learn about the EU foreign and security policies in those frameworks, does the EU have a strong legal framework supporting her foreign policy in today’s geopolitical dynamics?I am joined by Dr

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India's Role in BRICS - Junuguru Srinivas | 2023...

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2023/01/10

I am joined by Junuguru Srinivas, Assistant Professor at the Woxsen University in Kamkole, India. Dr Srinivas is also the Alina Mungiu Pippidi Professor of Public Policy and Co-Chairperson of the CoE-Public Policy Research.He focuses on foreign economic policies of India, Russia, China, and Political economy of the Global South in International Relations. There are two publications written by Junuguru Srinivas: (1) "Future of the BRICS and the role of Russia and China" published in 2022; and (2)

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Russian LNG in Europe - Andreas Schroeder | 2023...

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2023/01/05

On this edition of 'IR thinker', I am curious about Russian LNG in Europe, is it a sign of hypocrisy in the European Union or a smart Russian business move? I am joined by Andreas Schroeder, Head of Energy Analytics at ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services; a global company with 150 years of experience in delivering market intelligence. Content: (1) Russian LNG in Europe; (2) Novatek and LNG Transport to Europe; (3)LNG Politics and the European Union; (4) EU Gas Storage, LNG Supplies

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