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Russia Africa Relations – Steven Gruzd | 2025 Ep. 7
Episodes 2025

Russia Africa Relations – Steven Gruzd | 2025 Ep. 7

ByIR thinker May 13, 2025June 9, 2025

Why is Russia deepening its engagement with Africa — and what does it really bring to the table? 🎙️ In this wide-ranging conversation, Steven Gruzd, Head of the Africa-Russia Project at SAIIA, unpacks the drivers, limits, and symbolism of Russia’s…

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EU’s Soft Balancing Governance – Andres Wivel | 2025 Ep. 5
Episodes 2023

EU’s Soft Balancing Governance – Andres Wivel | 2025 Ep. 5

ByIR thinker March 24, 2025June 9, 2025

In this episode, Professor Wivel examines how the EU uses its political, economic, and institutional resources to influence global affairs, often without resorting to direct confrontation. In particular, he’ll focus on soft balancing governance model, and its implications. Content Anders…

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Qatari Soft Power – Ariel Admoni | 2024 Ep. 5
Episodes 2024

Qatari Soft Power – Ariel Admoni | 2024 Ep. 5

ByIR thinker February 7, 2024June 9, 2025

Join us for a captivating interview with Ariel Admoni as we delve into the intricacies of Qatar’s soft power. Explore topics ranging from mediation in the Middle East to the impact of energy exports and Qatar’s role on the global…

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