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RAIA(ffairs)

We are RAIA(ffairs), your podcast for stepping up in international affairs. Get informed on the stories and worries of political leaders, the "behind the scenes" of decision-makers, and how politics impact and change your life. Join your host Nicola, along with a new guest every episode, to discuss the individual policy-maker of the week.

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Episode #24: Climate Leaders 101: Sonam Phuntsho...

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2024/09/04

In this episode, we sat down with Maria de la Paz Gonzalez and Sophia Rathleff to delve into the groundbreaking work of Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi, Bhutan's Secretary of the National Environment Commission, as he spearheads efforts to keep Bhutan carbon-neutral and globally recognized for its environmental strategies. We explore Wangdi's rapid rise in climate policy, his efforts to balance economic growth with sustainability, and his drive to increase international climate responsibility.This episode is

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Episode #23: Escalating Tensions: Tshisekedi vs....

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2024/07/17

In this episode, we sat down with Roxane de Bergevin to explore the intensifying conflict between DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame as the M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC. Tshisekedi accuses Kagame of supporting the M23, leading to destabilization and resource exploitation in the region. We discuss the recent attacks in North Kivu, the displacement of civilians, and the strategic importance of regaining control over valuable resources. Please don't forget to read

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Episode #22: Hemedti's Diplomatic Rise Amid Sudan's...

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2024/06/26

We sat down with Cova Moreno to talk about the transformation of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo from a notorious warlord to a recognized diplomatic figure. As Sudan faces escalating tensions between Hemedti and SAF leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, we discuss how Hemedti's regional diplomacy, international engagements, and strategic maneuvers are reshaping the political landscape. Discover the implications of this power struggle on Sudan’s future and the potential fallout for the European

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Episode #21: Ilham Aliyev: Nagorno Karabakh and...

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2024/05/29

We sat down with Réka Baranyai to discuss the political and historical context of the Nagorno Karabakh region, focusing on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's recent military takeover. We talked about thehistory of the region, the dynamics of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, and the international implications of Aliyev's actions. The discussion also touches on the geopolitical reactions from major regional powers and the challenges ahead for peace negotiations.Please don’t forget to read Réka's

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Episode #20: India’s 2024 Elections: Narendra Modi –...

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2024/03/19

We sat down with Chiara Leorato to talk about the upcoming Indian elections taking place from 19 April2024to 1 June2024. We talked about Modi’s strategy both domestically and internationally, the role of the INDIA Alliance (opposition coalition against the Bharatiya Janata Party) in Modi’s strategies, and how the structure of the voting system plays a role in the election’s results.Please don’t forget to read Chiara’s article here:

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Episode #19: Transatlantic Insight: Rishi Sunak –...

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2024/02/14

We sat down with Michele Testoni, professor of International Relations at IE University and a member of both the Asociación Española de Ciencia Política y de la Administración (AECPA) and the Transatlantic Studies Association (TSA) to talk about Rishi Sunak and his role in US-UK intelligence sharing. We talked about Sunak’s creation of the safety institute for artificial intelligence and what it means not only for UK transnational relations with the US and EU, but also the increasing role of

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Episode #18: Climate Leaders 101: Luiz Inácio Lula da...

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2023/09/27

As Lula positions Brazil as a willing and active participant in international efforts, he aims to demonstrate the country's commitment to environmental protection and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. In this episode of our 2023 Climate Leaders 101, we discuss Brazilian President Lula with IE students, Lana and Maxima. We not only discuss Lula’s current political status, but his previous involvement in Brazilian politics and particularly his stance on workers’ rights. The students

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Episode #17: Climate Leaders 101: Teresa Ribera’s...

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2023/09/20

Teresa Ribera is a relevant climate leader because she is in the spotlight in the Europeanfight against climate change as the minister for the Ecological Transition of Spainsince 2018. In this episode of our 2023 Climate Leaders 101, we discuss climate leader Teresa Ribera with IE student Ajinkya. We look at her environmental interest due to her background in academia and her rise in ministerial ranks in Spain. We then compare how this differed from her leadership experience as director of the IDDRI

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Episode #16: Climate Leaders 101: Mohammed bin Salman...

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2023/09/13

MBS’s commitment to renewable energy has been seen by some as a way to secure long-term economic stability and reduce the Saudi reliance on oil revenue. In this episode of our 2023 Climate Leaders 101, we discuss climate leader Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) with IE students, Alisa and Sofia. We begin by the basics, looking at the role of the royal family in Saudi politics and how this has affected MBS’s leadership style. This episode focuses on Saudi Arabia’s oil dependence and the extent to

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Episode #15: Climate Leaders 101: Alexandria...

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2023/09/07

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has swiftly risen to prominence as a formidable political force, captivating the nation's attention with her advocacy for combating climate change and rectifying social injustice. Both her policies and ideology have shaped her identity as a climate leader.. In this episode of our 2023 Climate Leaders 101, we discuss climate leader AOC with IE students, Felipa and Maria. We look at her humble working class beginnings and her rise to becoming the youngest

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Episode #14: Climate Leaders 101: Dr. William Ruto’s...

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2023/08/30

H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto is Kenya’s 5th President, whose commitment toclimate change advocacy permeates the political sphere, developing initiativesthat use climate policy as a development tool. In this episode of our 2023 Climate Leaders 101, we discuss climate leader William Ruto with IE students, Ruby and Chiara. We look at his “outsider” political persona and his motivations behind enacting climate policies, closely tied to his goal of incentivizing outside nations to invest in Kenya. Before

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Episode #13: Hostility and violence amid the TTP’s...

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2023/07/03

The end of a cease-fire between the Islamist militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani government has led to a series of security challenges for General Asim Munir. Tune into this episode with RAIA writer Ksenia Kumanina where we discuss Pakistani politics, focusing on the growth of the TTP under the leadership of Noor Wali and the strength of the network within the country’s tribal areas. We further explore how General Asim Munir’s interests will be tackled given the

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Episode #12: A Maritime Border Agreement and it’s...

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2023/06/02

The agreement was a decades-long attempt to solve the dispute over the EEZs , and therefore drilling rights, of each country. It has become the official agreement delineating each country’s jurisdiction in the Mediterranean Sea. Tune into this episode with RAIA writer and editor Arielle Combrick to discuss the maritime border dispute between Israel and Lebanon. We explore the leaders of the nation who presided at the time the agreement was signed. Thus, the interests of Lapid and Aoun are explained,

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Episode #11: A Historical Border Conflict and the...

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2023/06/02

Both Kyrgyzstan's President Japarov and Tajikistan’s President Rahmon had agreed to a border ceasefire during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. After what seemed to be a de-escalation, the hostilities continued on the 17th of September. Tune into this episode with RAIA writer Roxane De Bergevin, to discuss the tensions along the border between Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We explore each leader’s pressure points and domestic interests, as well as a historical

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Episode #10: Transatlantic Energy Security Diplomacy:...

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2023/06/02

Trudeau seeks to be a primary exporter of hydrogen as a rising competitor in clean energy markets, while Scholz wants to ensure Germany’s energy security and transition to cleaner energy sources for the long-term. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer and Chief editor Francia Morales, to discuss the new German-Canadian Hydrogen Alliance along with the domestic and international implications this partnership entails. Check out the article written by Francia Morales:

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Episode #9: Climate Leaders 101: Annalena Baerbock’s...

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2023/06/02

Annalena Baerbock’s childhood was one marked by a collaborative household and by attending the Green Party protests with her family. This has influenced her two central political stances: she emphasizes the importance of having a radical attitude when it comes to climate action, and the importance of togetherness whilst doing so. In this episode of our Climate Leaders 101, we discuss the German climate leader’s rise in the Green party with RAIA summer program intern and IE student, E. Püren San. We

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Episode #8: Climate Leaders 101: Abiy Ahmed’s...

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2023/06/02

Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister at the age of 41. His categorization as a “young” leader has helped his profile: a Modernist leader planning to build a resilient green economy. Listen to our Climate Leaders 101 Podcast and learn about Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with our RAIA summer program intern and IE student, Martina Volman. Throughout this episode we will be discussing the role of Abiy’s Meedemer philosophy when it comes to policy making, his personal motives, and the main climate

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Episode #7: Climate Leaders 101: Greta Thunberg,...

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2023/06/02

The moment fifteen year-old Greta Thunberg decided not to return to class after her summer break to protest in front of the Swedish parliament in 2018, she was not only breaking the law, she was also breaking the silence that had settled around the topic of global warming. Tune into our second Climate Leaders 101 Podcast to discuss climate activists Greta Thunberg and Luisa Neubauer with Covadonga Gafo, a RAIA summer program intern and writer. We will be analyzing the origins of their activism,

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Episode #6: Climate Leaders 101: Mohamed Bin Zayed’s...

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2023/06/02

MBZ is aware of the UAE’s dependence on the crude oil sector, yet is concerned about the UAE’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Tune into our first Climate Leaders 101 Podcast to discuss UAE’s President Mohamed Bin Zayed and his climate agenda with Quynh Dinh, a RAIA summer program intern. We will be analyzing MBZ’s motives, the impact of UAE’s ratification of the Paris Agreement, and finally assess MBZ’s policies and the extent of which he has accomplished his promises to make the

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Episode #5: Vying for economic success through...

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2023/06/02

Tsai Ing-wen’s ability to integrate Taiwan with its regional economy will affect global security and economy. Tune into this episode alongside RAIA writer Jack Gasdia, to discuss Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and her economic foreign policy, the NSP. We open up the floor to analyze Tsai’s motivations, the NSP’s success and under performance, as well as Chinese interests when it comes to Taiwan. Check out the article written by Jack Gasdia:

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