In this interview, Andreas Schroeder maps Germany’s gas security from short-term contracts to new gas-fired plants and LNG infrastructure. He weighs the nuclear phase-out, EU dependence on non-Russian suppliers, and the risks ahead. Before we begin, I would like to…
In this episode, Telmen Altanshagai discusses Mongolia’s evolving energy landscape, from diversification strategies and regional connectivity to the governance challenges shaping the country’s path toward greater energy security. Content Telmen Altanshagai Telmen is a Washington, D.C.-based independent policy analyst, Energy…
In this interview, strategist and defence analyst Dr. Peter Layton offers a clear-sighted assessment of how Australia is recalibrating strategy, capability, and partnerships amid intensifying regional competition. Drawing on policy and academic expertise, he probes alliance choices with the United…
Professor Murman Margvelashvili charts Georgia’s path from Soviet-era systems to a contested contemporary energy landscape, where hydropower dependence, emerging technologies, and grid vulnerabilities intersect with strategic autonomy. Content Murman Margvelashvili Professor Murman Margvelashvili is a Georgian energy policy expert with…
Ireland is in the midst of a historic shift, moving from its long-standing tradition of neutrality towards a more structured national security strategy. In this interview, Dr. Kenneth McDonagh unpacks the drivers, dilemmas, and implications of Ireland’s evolving security posture…
What does Georgia’s EU integration really mean for democracy, regional security, and great power competition? David Bujiashvili unpacks the past, present, and future of this pivotal process. Content David Bujiashvili David Bujiashvili is a distinguished expert on European affairs with…
In this conversation with Professor Holden we examine how the EU exercised power during Brexit, interrogating the interplay of communication, institutional structures and rhetorical strategy. We discuss surprising findings on structural power, the negotiation styles of Barnier and De Rynck,…
From the storming of the US Capitol to riots on the streets of the UK and simmering tensions across Western Europe, the spectre of radicalisation looms large. Professor Tahir Abbas explores the multifaceted nature of modern radicalisation, examining the unique…
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. Content Emmanuel Matambo Dr Matambo is the Research…
Dive into the complex world of maritime piracy and security in this insightful interview with Professor Tim Edmunds, as he explores the evolution and organization of piracy at sea, modern challenges such as grey-zone tactics and the protection of critical…