
How do countries incur in debt? And why does debt become unsustainable? How debt crises are triggered, and how a small nation managed to bring the Euro area on the edge of collapse? I am Paola Subacchi (www.sciencespo.fr/psia/sovereign-debt/the-team/), and this is DebtTalks, the podcast of Sciences Po Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance. With my guests I’ll be discussing the economics and ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode, Paola Subacchi is joined by Nicolas Niarchos to explore the growing global race for critical metals, especially those powering the batteries behind our digital and green transitions. They unpack the supply chains at the core of moder... more
In this episode, Paola Subacchi sits down with Kamran Ahmad to unpack a persistent paradox: why countries rich in natural resources so often struggle to build lasting prosperity. The conversation dives into the complexities of financing commodity ext... more
In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Martin Kessler explore what happens when a country begins to face mounting debt pressures. What are the early warning signs, and when does concern turn into crisis? The discussion also delves into the ... more
Episode 13 of DebtTalks dives into how Latin America can unlock domestic finance to power - funding major infrastructure while supporting SMEs - to the rise of innovative tools like green and thematic bonds in the Caribbean, the episode explores what... more
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DebtTalks presents a rigorous, policy-oriented exploration of the economics and politics of sovereign debt. Across episodes, it consistently tackles debt sustainability, development finance, multilateral lending, and strategic reforms of the international financial architecture. Interviews blend perspectives from policy makers, finance ministers, development bankers, and think-tank experts, with an emphasis on real-world case studies (e.g., Liberia, Africa, Ukraine) and instruments like debt swaps, social inclusion bonds, and innovative financing for development. A standout feature is its ability to connect high-level policy debates with on-the-ground governance, governance reforms, and the practical constraints facing debtor and creditor n... more
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Recent guests on DebtTalks include:
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2. Kamran Ahmad
3. Martin Kessler
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