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Science Diplomacy - UniTo Talks

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Science, borders, and the future of global governance: welcome to Science Diplomacy - UniTo Talks, the podcast produced by Otto, the University of Turin's journal, in collaboration with MSOI, the student association for international studies. Each episode, we sit down with an expert to explore how scientific knowledge shapes — and is shaped by — international law, politics, diplomacy, and multilateral decision-making. Together, we examine the challenges of our time, from geopolitical tensions and technological change to global health, climate, and sustainable development. What is the role of u...

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Science Diplomacy in Asia, from Colonialism to the Cold War 30.06.2026 16:54

In this episode, we speak with Marzia Casolari, Professor of History and Institutions of Asia at the Department of Languages of the University of Turin, about how science diplomacy in Asia has evolved from the colonial era to the present day.

Guerra, potere e conoscenza: la diplomazia scientifica nella regione SWANA 30.06.2026 23:38

In questo episodio parliamo con la professoressa Rosita Di Peri, del Dipartimento di Culture, Politica e Società dell'Università di Torino, di produzione della conoscenza e asimmetrie di potere nel riassetto dell'ordine globale, a partire dalla regione SWANA — South West Asia and North Africa.

Universities and international law compliance 25.06.2026 21:20

In this episode, we speak with Andrea Spagnolo, Professor of International Law at the Department of Law of the University of Turin, about the role of universities in the formation and enforcement of international law.

Critical raw materials: from global dialogue to EU policy 25.06.2026 23:35

In this episode, we speak with Gian Andrea Blengini, Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Turin, about scientific diplomacy and critical raw materials: from international dialogues to the European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act.