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Is nuclear power the future of Kazakhstan’s energy strategy? Eldaniz Gusseinov discusses public opinion, uranium production, civil society, and the geopolitical stakes of contracts with Russia, China, France, and South Korea. LINK: youtu.be/55Z_HRTxkVs

Dr. Gilbert A. Ang’ana Dr. Gilbert Ang'ana explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding governance in Africa, touching on everything from institutional weaknesses to the impact of digitalisation. #AfricanGovernance LINK: youtu.be/OxJsCH3Usps

Why do some regions achieve lasting peace while others remain trapped in cycles of conflict? Professor Arie M. Kacowicz, a leading expert on the Zone of Peace concept, elaborates in detail. LINK: youtu.be/tViSPxS7IuE

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Hussein Banai joins us to explore Trump’s foreign policy, comparing his first and second terms across global hotspots, from America First to the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict and U.S. strikes. #Trump #ForeignPolicy #Iran #Israel #Geopolitics LINK: youtu.be/lICHJNEE4kQ

In this interview, Dr Satoru Nagao Dr. Satoru Nagao(長尾　賢) shares expert insights on the evolving strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines. LINK: youtu.be/GZtdb4_-DQg

Dr. Marina Cino Pagliarello Marina Cino Pagliarello explores how universities and academia shape the European Union’s foreign policy through soft power and informal diplomacy. #EUSoftPower #AcademicDiplomacy #EUForeignPolicy LINK: youtu.be/YTFWHc5LIM4

Dive into the complex world of maritime piracy and security in this insightful interview with Professor Tim Edmunds. #maritimesecurity LINK: youtu.be/1Yqj9SMKAKA

In this conversation, Dr Emmanuel Matambo unpacks how Africa–China relations really work beyond the headlines. We dive into debates on ‘debt-trap diplomacy’, technology, governance, and the cultural impact of China across Africa. LINK: youtu.be/FLecugmsU08

Professor Prof Tahir Abbas explores the multifaceted nature of modern radicalisation, examining the unique drivers, dynamics, and dilemmas facing Western societies (USA, UK, Western Europe) today as they confront a threat that is constantly evolving. LINK: youtu.be/FI_2Fv3fGu4

In this conversation with Professor Patrick Holden, we examine how the EU exercised power during Brexit, interrogating the interplay of communication, institutional structures and rhetorical strategy. LINK: youtu.be/v7n3eUtwnO0

What does Georgia’s EU integration really mean for democracy, regional security, and great power competition? David Bujiashvili David Bujiashvili unpacks the past, present, and future of this pivotal process. #Georgia #EUGeorgia #EUintegration LINK: youtu.be/Xv4gPbJoZV4