Martin Zubko

The IR thinker

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The IR thinker features in-depth interviews with leading experts in international relations. The IR thinker is an independent, non-partisan and non-aligned platform. It hosts a wide range of perspectives on international relations but does not endorse any political party, government or ideological position. Since its first episode in 2023, The IR thinker has produced more than 100 episodes as a pro bono initiative established by Martin Zubko, an international relations scholar and lecturer. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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Martin Zubko

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India's Role in BRICS Explained — Junuguru Srinivas 10.01.2023 1:20:03

In this episode of The IR thinker, Prof. Srinivas analyses India’s role in BRICS, from its entry into the grouping to the evolution of its diplomacy under Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi. The conversation explores the benefits and risks of BRICS for India, misconceptions about Indian diplomacy, and the ways in which domestic politics and the Indian diaspora shape New Delhi’s engagement with the b...

Why Europe Keeps Buying Russian LNG — Andreas Schroeder 05.01.2023 50:31

By all accounts, 2023 will be a year of endless debates about energy relations between the European Union and Russia. On this edition of "The IR thinker", I am curious about Russian LNG in Europe, is it a sign of hypocrisy in the European Union or a smart Russian business move? I am joined by Andreas Schroeder , Head of Energy Analytics at ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services; a glob...