Best Center For European Policy Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Benedikt Franke on International Diplomacy and Security 30:45

25d ago30:45

30:45

The CEPA Podcast hosts a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic every month to explore the most important developments shaping our world today. In the latest episode, Dr. Benedikt Franke sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss the evolution of global security dialogue, including in …

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Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher on NATO’s Eastern Flank 30:22

25d ago30:22

30:22

The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today. In this episode, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher joins to discuss her career in diplomacy, including her time as US Ambassador to Poland, the strategic importance …

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Ambassador Mark Gitenstein on Diplomacy and EU-US Ties 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

CEPA is proud to launch The CEPA Podcast, a series of dynamic interviews every month, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today. In our first episode, Ambassador Mark Gitenstein sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss his career in public service, inc…

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Ukraine: The Path Ahead 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Understanding the economic, political, and security elements of Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reverberated profoundly across the global landscape, emphasizing the immediate need to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and ensure the security and prosperity of its citizens. The re…

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Liberating Crimea 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Reclaiming Crimea's future resilience and security. This month, as Crimea marks 10-years since its illegal annexation, Russia continues to forcefully and unlawfully occupy Ukrainian territory. What measures can the global community take to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine? This discussion will explore the strategies for liberating the penins…

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State of the Alliance: Latvia on NATO and Baltic Security 15:25

1+ y ago15:25

15:25

Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds reflects on Latvia’s 20 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine amid a changing landscape in Europe. This year marks Latvia’s 20th anniversary as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since Latvia’s accession, what have been the major successes of the partnership, …

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State of the Alliance: Belgium’s Vision for EU Security 15:52

1+ y ago15:52

15:52

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau discusses Belgium’s defense and security priorities, as well as the country’s continued support for Ukraine. As the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, what steps is Belgium taking to enhance the EU’s collective defense and security? Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau sits down with Pa…

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State of the Alliance: Czechia’s 25 Years of NATO Membership 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

General Karel Řehka reflects on Czechia’s 25 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine. As Czechia commemorates 25 years as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), what are the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine impa…

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Winning the Earths and Mines: A Path for EU-US Green Tech Investments 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

Transatlantic leaders and experts gather to address the state of the US-EU cooperation on critical minerals and green technologies. Critical minerals are essential to power green technologies and combat climate change, with the global supply chain dominated by China. The US and EU aim to curb their reliance on Beijing, but risk competing against ea…

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Pechatniki Women's Detention Center - Moscow 23:45

4+ y ago23:45

23:45

Although there is much secrecy surrounding Russia's penitentiary system, is even less is known about the country's correctional facilities that are home to some 45,000 female inmates, the highest of any nation in the world. Women inside Petchatniki Detention Center, Moscow's only female pre-trial facility and site Pussy Riot's detention, not only f…

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Butyrka Prison - Moscow 26:58

4+ y ago26:58

26:58

In the center of Moscow lies a prison infamous for the inhumane treatment of inmates. Since its first incarnation 250 years ago, Butyrka Prison has been home to a long history of harsh living conditions, human rights violations, and spectacular escape attempts. While long notorious within Russia, in 2009, the death of Sergei Magnitsky brought globa…

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Kresty Prison - Saint Petersburg 22:06

4+ y ago22:06

22:06

Over the last century, Saint Petersburg's Kresty Prison has been home to some of Russia’s most famous political activists, authors, poets, and scientists. The red brick walls on the banks of the Neva house 200 years of stories of oppression, brutality, and torture. However, more recent stories reveal an institution, with an already bleak reputation…

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Teaser - Russian Limbo 1:29

4+ y ago1:29

1:29

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Vindication 10:06

5y ago10:06

10:06

The Intelligence and Security Committee of the British parliament has published its report on Russia. I’m furious — but feel vindicated.By Edward Lucas

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Hagia Sofia’s fate echoes in eastern Europe 5:09

5y ago5:09

5:09

Hagia Sofia’s fate has echoes in countries that remember the Communist war on history.By Edward Lucas

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China’s hidden hand in the West 15:18

5y ago15:18

15:18

An alarming new book, Hidden Hand, highlights the extent of Chinese Communist Party penetration of western countries.By Edward Lucas

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Putin’s China problem 5:15

5y ago5:15

5:15

Putin has a choice about China, which is more than he allows the Russian people.By Edward Lucas

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Putin’s history essay requires a rewrite 8:56

5y ago8:56

8:56

The Russian leader’s revisionist take on the wartime past is self-serving and partial.By Edward Lucas

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BLM and Eastern Europe — more in common than meets the eye 4:49

5y ago4:49

4:49

African-American struggles for justice and memory should be all too familiar to East Europeans — and perhaps even vice versa.By Edward Lucas

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Trump’s German troop pull-out threatens us all 7:06

5y ago7:06

7:06

Donald Trump’s decision to punish Angela Merkel by pulling US troops out of Germany will leave everyone – including Americans – at greater risk.By Edward Lucas

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Russia and China – compare, contrast, beware 17:43

5y ago17:43

17:43

Russia and China’s tactics are not identical, but they overlap. Here are twenty of them. They may seem counterproductive. But seen from Beijing and Moscow, that’s not the point.By Edward Lucas

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Hong Kong’s plight shames us all 7:21

5y ago7:21

7:21

The Chinese Communist Party is crushing Hong Kong. Taiwan’s next. What are we going to do about it?By Edward Lucas

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Pandemic rocks geopolitical world order 5:08

5y ago5:08

5:08

The geopolitical fallout from the pandemic will change the world. We can already see some of the winners—and the losers.By Edward Lucas

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China’s “Wolf Warrior” diplomacy is prompting a global backlash 7:22

5y ago7:22

7:22

China’s “Wolf Warrior” diplomacy is prompting a global backlash—what we need now is unity.By Edward Lucas

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In Memoriam: JR Lucas (1929-2020) 10:10

5y ago10:10

10:10

My father, the Oxford philosopher JR Lucas, was an inspirational and indefatigable campaigner for the captive nations. This is my tribute to him.By Edward Lucas

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Thanks to the Chinese Communist Party 4:58

5y ago4:58

4:58

The Chinese Communist Party is a menace. So be grateful – it is waking up the West.By Edward Lucas

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China’s global takeover on full throttle 15:02

5y ago15:02

15:02

Time is running out to stop China’s global takeover.By Edward Lucas

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The pandemic has punctured our Chinese dreams. Time to find a strategy 7:10

5y ago7:10

7:10

The pandemic has punctured our Chinese dreams. Forget prosperity bringing democracy—Beijing’s grip is tightening at home and abroad. Time to find a strategy.By Edward Lucas

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Rethinking security, at home and abroad 4:44

5y ago4:44

4:44

The state’s job is to manage the risks that the rest of us cannot bear. Protecting us from crime and external aggression are the core ones—but as we are realising now, public health is another.By Edward Lucas

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China’s coronavirus victory 17:03

5y ago17:03

17:03

The pandemic has not stopped geopolitical trends. Indeed it may have accelerated them. The coronavirus is giving the communist regime in Beijing a chance to gain a decisive advantage.By Edward Lucas

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Pandemic survival tips from the communist era 8:18

5y ago8:18

8:18

For many people in the West, the shortages and inconveniences caused by the pandemic are unlike anything they’ve experienced. But for those of us who lived behind the Iron Curtain, they are oddly familiar.By Edward Lucas

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Home alone? No problem 6:56

5y ago6:56

6:56

As the pandemic forces unprecedented changes in our lives, many people are working from home—or trying to. But a bit of self-discipline can send your productivity soaring.By Edward Lucas