RAIA(ffairs)

Poland has shifted from a controversial partner within the EU to a reliable partner and bridge between the bloc and the rest of Eastern Europe. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Laura Revenga Rodríguez, to discuss Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morwiecki's domestic and foreign policies as well as Poland's support for Ukraine amidst power shifts in the Eastern bloc and European Union. Check out the article written by Laura Revenga Rodríguez:

MBS is changing his original attitude towards Yemen and stepping back by agreeing to a ceasefire. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Linda-Loreen Steiner, to discuss Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's interests in terms of regional dominance and national security, his country’s involvement in Yemen, as well as MBS’s relations with UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Biden.Check out Linda Steiner's article: https://raiagroup.org/mbs-chilly-step-back-ceasefire-in-yemenCheck out Linda's

President Vučić refuses to follow suit in European Union sanctions against Russia. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Michael Duffy, to discuss Serbian positioning both popular and political regarding Putin, Serbian dependence on Russian gas, and the intricacies of Serbia’s path to potential EU membership. In this episode we attempt to answer a vital question: How can Vučić please both Putin and the EU while balancing Serbian economic and geopolitical interests. Check out the article written

Since March 2020 the foreign reserves of Sri Lanka have been decreasing. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer and editor, Ross Hardy, to discuss Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis. In this episode, we analyze the domestic reputation of President Gotabaya, the nuances of putting family first, and the evolving nature of the crisis with China, India, and the IMF’s involvement.Check out the article written by Ross Hardy: https://raiagroup.org/gotabaya-freezing-as-protests-escalate-in-sri-lankaCheck