The International Spectator's Podcasts

The International Spectator is pleased to present a new podcast episode exploring how Gulf States have emerged as influential actors in the field of international development assistance. In this episode, Altea Pericoli (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow jointly affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University and the Department of Economics at Ca’ Foscari Uni...

The International Spectator is pleased to present a podcast episode exploring how the concept of tolerance has evolved into a cornerstone of Oman’s national identity and foreign policy . The speaker Giulia Daga , researcher in the "Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa" programme at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and lecturer at the John Cabot University, will illustrate the main themes...

The International Spectator is pleased to present a podcast episode exploring the Chinese use of informal trade restrictions to foster its rise as a rising power. The speaker Sara Van Hoeymissen , Senior Researcher in the Department of Economics, Management and Leadership at the Royal Military Academy, will illustrate the main themes of her recent open access article Shadowboxing: The People’s Rep...

The International Spectator is pleased to present a podcast episode exploring the evolving relationship between populist radical right (PRR) parties and the European Union (EU) . This discussion is based on a webinar held on 12 May 2025 , which delved into how PRR parties' stances toward the EU shift before and after attaining governmental power. While PRR parties often adopt Eurosceptic positions...

Join us into a profound discussion with Dr Molly O'Neal, examining the shifting dynamics of Germany’s foreign and security policy amidst recent geopolitical upheavals. Our guest offers an insightful presentation of her work, addressing critical questions that explore the concept of 'Zeitenwende' and its implications for Germany's international stance. We begin by unpacking 'Zeitenwende' and how re...

Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World - II Part:  Discussion How did the European Union manage to reduce the adverse effect of the contextual factors on its foreign and security policy towards conflicts and crises? Find out more by listening to this episode! The podcast is based on a webinar hosted on April 2024 which aimed at presenting the International Spe...

Re-imagining EU Foreign and Security Policy in a Complex and Contested World - I Part:  Presentation How did the European Union manage to reduce the adverse effect of the contextual factors on its foreign and security policy towards conflicts and crises? Find out more by listening to this episode! The podcast is based on a webinar hosted on April 2024 which aimed at presenting the International Sp...

The International Spectator is pleased to announce its podcast dedicated to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and the perceptions stemming from the countries of the ‘Global South’ . It is based on the Webinar, which took place remotely on 14 December 2023 at 4.00 PM, aimed at giving selected speakers and the public a fruitful occasion to discuss about the new trends occurring in t...

The International Spectator is pleased to announce its podcast dedicated to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and the perceptions stemming from the countries of the ‘Global South’ . It is based on the Webinar, which took place remotely on 14 December 2023 at 4.00 PM, aimed at giving selected speakers and the public a fruitful occasion to discuss about the new trends occurring in t...

In this podcast, Marco Giuli (Free university of Brussels, IAI) talks about what energy geopolitics means and the current role of the EU in energy geopolitics. He also reflects on clean energy materials and why we should consider them more in decarbonisation policies. Finally, the podcast touches upon the new risks deriving from the EU's interdependence with suppliers of clean energy materials bot...

What is the relation between Sport and Politics? Is contestation the “the dark side” of the relationship between sport & International Relations? How is football related to diplomacy and soft power? These are few of the topics and questions raised by experts in the fields of Sport and International Relations during the Webinar hosted by The International Spectator on June 20th, 2023. The event...

What is the relation between Sport and Politics? Is contestation the “the dark side” of the relationship between sport & International Relations? How is football related to diplomacy and soft power? These are few of the topics and questions raised by experts in the fields of Sport and International Relations during the Webinar hosted by The International Spectator on June 20th, 2023. The event...

Distingushed Professor Sophia Kalantzakos talks with us about critical topics when addressing the issue of decarbonization and the importance of critical materials to reach a net-zero future. The guiding questions of the podcast are: What do “fraught geopolitics” and “weaponization of interdependence” mean against the backdrop of the climate emergency ? How may the EU pursue its strategy toward de...

Which prospects does the #CAI - Comprehensive Agreement on #Investment offer for China, the EU and the USA? Professors Arlo Poletti, Lorenzo Zambernardi and Dirk De Bièvre guide us to unwrap and foresee the strenghts and the challenges of the Agreement in the arena of Global Governance. Research Article available here: http://ow.ly/Ykxi50Nj3fX Questions: Could you give us some background about the...

Professor Jonathan Fulton talks with us about our new article and in particular how Persian Gulf regional security complex is shaped by intense competition between regional states. Get the perspective of an expert on a topic that gets hotter and hotter! Article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03932729.2022.2107843

Professors Xuechen Chen and Yifan Yang alongside Editor Leo Goretti present the core contents and the goal of the International Spectator's latest Special Issue. They reply to a few questions to tackle relevant aspects of international and supraregional cyber governance both for the present and the future: - What do we mean by global cyber governance and what are the so-called multi-stakeholder an...

Professor Filippos Proedrou elaborates on the issue of energy security and the benefits of reframing the concepts behind energy transition for the EU and Greece. Read the research article here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03932729.2021.2014102 Music: Crowlander - Slow Smoke II

This Podcast presents the International Spectators' last Special Issue and focuses on differentiated integration in the EU. Guest Speakers: Nicoletta Pirozzi, Matteo Bonomi, Sandra Lavenex. Questions: - What is the goal of this Special Issue? - Can you briefly explain the concepts of Integration and Differentiation and how would you define the effectiveness of differentiated integration within the...

What does this Special Issue of The International Spectator deal with? Listen to the experts Olivia Glombitza and Kristian Coates Urlichsen to find out more about religion, the nexus betweeen domestic and foreign policy, the Arab Spring, and the future of the Gulf Region. Questions to the guests: Given the analysis of the relationship between foreign and domestic politics presented in the issue, w...

Agata Lavorio, PhD, comments for the International Spectator on the issues of disarmament and security dilemma in the context of the recent developments of the Arctic arena. Music: Crowander - Slow Smoke II

Professor Rosa Fernandez is Guest Editor for this Special Issue of the International Spectator, focused on the ecological transition and the European Green Deal. She unravels strengths, strategies and challenges for the EU and a more sustainable future. Article available online at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03932729.2021.1966188 Music: Crowander - Slow Smoke II

Daniela Huber, editor of The International Spectator and Head of the Middle East and Mediterranean Department at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), provides an overview of the 10th Conference of the ECPR Standing Group on the European Union. She offers an outline of the panel based on the latest issue of the International Spectator, “Regionalism at the Time of Covid-19: Impact and Implicati...

This podcast offers an insightful point of view on the role of regionalism in Africa's pandemic management, including the results of historical realities and contemporary experiences of the continent. Guest speaker Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, adjunct research professor at Carleton University, Ottawa Music: Crowander - Slow Smoke II Original article by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba: https://www.tandfonline.com/...

This Podcast offers an insightful point of view on Iran's Nuclear Deal, the role of the European Union and the US presidency. Guest speaker Riccardo Alcaro, Research Coordinator and Head of the Global Actors Programme of the Istituto Affari Internazionali. Music: Crowander - Slow Smoke II Original Article by Riccardo Alcaro: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03932729.2021.1876861