Global Quest for Critical Minerals – Vlado Vivoda | 2025 Ep. 2

Global Quest for Critical Minerals – Vlado Vivoda | 2025 Ep. 2

The growing importance of critical minerals is reshaping global geopolitics, resource security, and international economic relations. As the world accelerates its transition towards clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing, the demand for critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth…

Virtue Eudaimonism: Ancient Wisdom for International Relations – Mark LeBar | 2024 Ep. 37

Virtue Eudaimonism: Ancient Wisdom for International Relations – Mark LeBar | 2024 Ep. 37

In this insightful interview with Professor Mark LeBar, we explore how eudaimonism—a cornerstone of ancient ethics—continues to shape modern philosophical and practical discourse. Covering topics from virtue ethics and moral autonomy to AI ethics and global challenges, this conversation bridges…

Japan’s Political Uncertainty & International Relations – Bill Emmott | 2024 Ep. 36

Japan’s Political Uncertainty & International Relations – Bill Emmott | 2024 Ep. 36

In this engaging interview with Bill Emmott, former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, we explore Japan’s political uncertainty and its ripple effects on international relations. From the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party to Japan’s energy security challenges, Article 9 debates,…

Business Negotiations in International Relations – William W. Baber | 2024 Ep. 35

Business Negotiations in International Relations – William W. Baber | 2024 Ep. 35

This interview with Professor Will Baber explores how corporations wield economic power in foreign policy and trade negotiations. Discover the role of state-owned enterprises and corporate diplomacy in shaping global governance. Gain insights into interdisciplinary research and practical methodologies for…

Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism – Fabian Baumann | 2024 Ep. 32

Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism – Fabian Baumann | 2024 Ep. 32

In this interview, Dr. Fabian Baumann discusses his book Dynasty Divided: A Family History of Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism, exploring the Shul’gin/Shul’hyn family’s divergent national identities and their implications for understanding nationalism in Ukraine and Russia. He examines the historical…