Best Defence In The Union Podcasts (2025)

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The Global Month Ahead: Presidential elections in Poland and Romania, Qatar Economic Forum and 2025 ASEAN Summit 47:25

20h ago47:25

47:25

As we look ahead to May, host Sewar Quran is joined by Global Counsel colleagues from across the globe to unpack Romania and Poland’s presidential elections, the Qatar Economic Forum, and the 2025 ASEAN summit. First, Sewar is joined by Anikó Zsebik, Associate Director in our Global investor services practice, to discuss the upcoming presidential e…

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The UK in a Changing Europe 23:40

8d ago23:40

23:40

Anand Menon, director of the academic think thank 'UK in a Changing Europe', talks to Paul Adamson about the upcoming EU-UK Summit and how the UK and EU are reacting to the Trump administration.By Paul Adamson

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Sports Delta 1:18:48

16d ago1:18:48

1:18:48

A B&I Lions Back row, 9 and 10 special with a few extra bits thrown in for your listening delight. probably best not listened to with kids in the car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Mauloverpodcast

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An Emerging New World Order 23:30

23d ago23:30

23:30

Patrick Wintour, Diplomatic Editor of The Guardian, talks to Paul Adamson about an emergng new world order.By Paul Adamson

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Cheeks Full of Pizza 1:02:57

24d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Phil HOSTS!!! Dougie and Ben talk Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Mauloverpodcast

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The Global Month Ahead: IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, Navigating the UK Local Elections and Ukraine’s Defence Future 33:58

29d ago33:58

33:58

As we look ahead to April, host Sewar Quran is joined by Global Counsel colleagues from across the globe to discuss the UK local elections, the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings taking, and the next phase of international defence coordination for Ukraine. First, Sewar is joined by Max Mandich, Senior Associate in our US Financial Services practice, to…

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Germany and the Defence of Europe 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

Daniela Schwarzer, the leading expert on European and International Affairs, talks to Paul Adamson about Germany's new stance on defence and the ramifications for Europe.By Paul Adamson

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Back from the Cobalt mine 1:27:51

1M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

This may or may not be a comeback. enjoy this one though people and if you want to support Doug and his adventure into French rugby then make sure you check out https://www.youtube.com/@FRUKrugby for all the latest goings on in the top14. All completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Europe's New Defence Challenges 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Sandro Gozi MEP, co-chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (and former Under-Secretary for European Affairs in Italy), talks to Paul Adamson about Europe's new defence challenges and the particular role of the UK.By Paul Adamson

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The Global Month Ahead: China’s Two Sessions, the UK Spring Statement, Europe’s Defence Dilemma 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

As we head into March, host Sewar Quran is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss China’s Two Sessions, the UK Spring Statement, and the evolving European defence policy landscape. Jiayu Li, Senior Associate in our Singapore office, explores China’s Two Sessions, where leaders will set the policy agenda for 2025. They cov…

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What comes next: European discord or European leadership? 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

The final episode of Searching for Deutschland—a special crossover with the World in 30 Minutes—sees experts from Berlin, London, Paris and Warsaw break down the result of Germany’s federal election and discuss what comes next. Coalition negotiations are underway; Germany's shifting political dynamics will shape the country's future while carrying …

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Germany's election results: Continuity or turning point? 58:04

2M ago58:04

58:04

On the morning after Germany's election, Searching for Deutschland hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin were joined for a live webinar by ECFR colleagues Timo Lochocki and Janka Oertel. They discussed the results; prospects of a coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD; likely chancellor Friedrich Merz's direction on China, the EU and the US; and th…

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Ukraine and the US-Russia talks: Deterrence or disarray? 37:07

2M ago37:07

37:07

In Searching for Deutschland’s last pre-election episode, hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin review the Munich Security Conference, the US-Russia talks on Ukraine, and what the new era in transatlantic relations means for Germany and its next government. They also look ahead to Germany's polling day on 23rd February, before Moritz Gathmann and …

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Defence and the Zeitenwende: Glass half-empty or half-full? 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin talk German defence and the future of the country's armed forces. They review the first televised debate between Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz and discuss new ECFR polling, which illustrates German pessimism about Europe's future. ECFR colleagues Ulrike Franke and Rafa…

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'The Divorce of Nations' 30:43

3M ago30:43

30:43

João Vale de Almeida, former EU Ambassador to the US, the UN and the UK, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'The Divorce of Nations: A Diplomat's Inside View as the Global Order Collapses'.By Paul Adamson

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The Politics of 2025: the global economic outlook with David Skilling 20:10

3M ago20:10

20:10

In this special edition episode of the Global Month Ahead, host Isabelle Trick is joined by David Skilling, a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel and an expert on global economics and geopolitics. Isabelle and David delve into the global economic outlook for 2025, highlighting the diverging growth outlooks of different countries, with a deep dive into…

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Euroscepticism in Germany: Normalisation or radicalisation? 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

This week, hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin discuss German election campaign frontrunner Friedrich Merz's bid to win Bundestag votes on migration with support from the far-right AfD. Political scientist Marcel Lewandowsky joins the podcast to discuss the apparent rise of Euroscepticism in Germany: does Merz's gambit mean his CDU envisions a m…

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The Global Month Ahead: Federal elections in Germany, African Union votes for new leadership, AI Action Summit in Paris 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

Ahead of a very busy February, co-hosts Isabelle Trick and Sewar Quran are joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the federal election in Germany, the African Union summit and elections, and the AI Action Summit in Paris. Philipp Mühl, Associate Director in our Berlin office, explores the upcoming Bundestagswahl in German…

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The China factor: Compete or double down? 39:35

3M ago39:35

39:35

Germany's industrial model thrived for years thanks to soaring Chinese demand. But the relationship has recently become more contentious. This week, hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin are joined by Janka Oertel to discuss the future impact of political and economic divisions over Germany's China policy. And another topic, hot off the press, is …

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Repairing Britain's International Reputation 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

Dame Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, talks to Paul Adamson about how the Labour government is acting to repair Britain's international reputation.By Paul Adamson

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Trump and tariffs: Stick or carrot? 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

With President Donald Trump and his threat of sweeping tariffs looming large over the German election campaign, co-hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin discuss the latest from the campaign trail before welcoming Tobias Gehrke and Daniela Schwarzer to discuss how Trump's tariffs could affect Germany—and how the country should respond. Could this d…

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Report from Montreal's NYE Noise Demo 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

A discussion with two organizers of this year's New Year's Eve noise demo in Laval. We discuss how things went, prisoner solidarity organizing in Montreal, the value of noise demos as an anarchist tactic and tradition, and where we might go from here. Thanks to CKUT Prison Radio for the live footage. Links: Video from Clash MTL Report from 2025 Ham…

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German leadership: Gone for good or just resting? 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Searching for Deutschland, a new podcast by ECFR exploring the European and foreign policy dimensions of the German election on February 23rd. Hosts Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin join Mark Leonard, ECFR's director, for a World in 30 Minutes [AS1] crossover to discuss their plans for the coming weeks and the pr…

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Germany has gone missing 1:08

4M ago1:08

1:08

On 23 February, Germany will hold an election—but the country seems to have turned inwards. Relations with France and Poland, its two essential partners, have deteriorated; where the country previously provided the European project with leadership at crucial moments, it now drags its feet. As a result, Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin are “Searchin…

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New challenges and new leadership in the EU 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe and co-head of the London Office of the Eurasia Group, talks to Paul Adamson about the new challenges facing the EU in 2025 and assesses its new leadership.By Paul Adamson

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The Global Month Ahead: Trump's second term begins, defence policy in the EU, The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos 32:40

4M ago32:40

32:40

In our first episode of 2025, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss Donald Trump’s second term, developments in EU defence policy, and the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos. Erin Caddell, President of GC USA, unpacks the implications of Donald Trump's second term, focusing on his initial priorities…

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'The Tech Coup - How To Save Democracy From Silicon Valley' 23:13

5M ago23:13

23:13

Marietje Schaake, Fellow at Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence and the Cyber Policy Center, talks to Paul Adamson about her new book 'The Tech Coup - How To Save Democracy From Silicon Valley'.By Paul Adamson

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Analysing Trump's victory one month on 27:00

5M ago27:00

27:00

Steve Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe of the New York Times, analyses Trump's victory one month on.By Paul Adamson

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The Global Month Ahead: confidence vote in Germany, multilateral events in the Gulf, Ghana elections 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

In this month's episode of the Global Month Ahead, Isabelle Trick, Associate Director in our Investor Services team, is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices, including Sewar Quran, Senior Associate in our Doha office, who joins this episode as co-host, and Philipp Muehl. They discuss the upcoming vote of confidence and subsequent …

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Does the UK now have to choose between the EU and the U.S.? 24:52

5M ago24:52

24:52

Peter Foster, Public Policy Editor at the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about the impact of the Trump victory on EU-UK relations and his assessment of the UK government's 'reset' with the EU.By Paul Adamson

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