Brussels Institute for Geopolitics

BIG events series

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The Brussels Institute for Geopolitics Podcast brings together leading policymakers, analysts, and experts for high-level conversations on Europe’s role in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Featuring discussions from BIG events, the podcast explores pressing issues at the intersection of geopolitics, security, and economic strategy, offering in-depth insights into the challenges shaping the European Union and the wider world. More details about future events and publications here. Let's think BIG together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Competitiveness in an age of geoeconomics: In conversation with Minister Thomas Byrne 27.05.2026 1:06:44

Recorded at BIG’s event on 26 May 2026 , this conversation explored how Europe can strengthen its competitiveness in an age of geoeconomics, against the backdrop of global instability, strategic rivalry, and the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Leading the discussion was RTÉ’s Europe Editor Tony Connelly , who spoke with Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defen...

Europe’s defence sector: Building the foundations of strategic autonomy 08.05.2026 1:02:03

Recorded at BIG's event on 7 May 2026 , this panel discussion explored how Europe's defence industrial capacity can be leveraged and coordinated to bolster the continent's strategic autonomy in the light of the threat from Russia and American strategic abandonment. Leading the conversation was BIG's Senior Defence Fellow Claude-France Arnould , who formerly served as Chief Executive of the Europea...

European digital sovereignty: Secure, competitive and free 08.05.2026 53:07

Recorded at BIG’s event on 7 May 2026, this exchange of insights on the urgent challenge of European digital sovereignty brought together two of its leading advocates: Marietje Schaake , International Policy Director at the Stanford University Cyber Policy Center as well as a former MEP (2009-19), and Paul Timmers , professor at KU Leuven and European University Cyprus, and a former Director at th...

Energy security in an age of conflict: Lessons from the Iran war for the EU 30.04.2026 1:01:27

Recorded at BIG’s event on 28 April 2026, the conversation focused on how Europe can strengthen its energy security in an age of conflict. Jilles van den Beukel (HCSS), Brendan Devlin (European Commission), and Maria Pastukhova (E3G), in a discussion moderated by BIG Energy Fellow Thijs Van de Graaf, explore what the Iran war reveals about the EU’s energy vulnerabilities, from fossil fuel dependen...