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European Union
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Russia
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Gaza Conflict
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Two-State Solution
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India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor

Short interviews and comments by our experts and others on breaking news and key topics from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) - the first pan-European think-tank. Launched in October 2007, our objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy.Listen also to Mark Leonard's The ... more

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In the latest episode of ECFR’s WOMENP podcast, Ellie Geranmayeh is joined by three leading Lebanese voices— Alia Moubayed, senior economist; Randa Slim, Middle East Programme director at the Stimson Center; and Maha Yahya, director of the Carnegie M... more

A seismic shift in Europe's outlook on Ukraine reveals a complex web of diplomacy, resilience, and strategic ambiguity. As the Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year, the question isn't just about battlefield gains—it's about what comes next. Are Eur... more

Europe stands at a pivotal moment in its security future — public support is higher than ever for investing in defence, yet deep challenges threaten to undermine that momentum. Are European leaders ready to capitalise on this rare window of opportuni... more

Exploring the current state of European security, NATO's future, and the evolving role of the United States in protecting Europe. Experts from the European Council on Foreign Relations share their perspectives on threats, alliances, and strategic aut... more

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Recent Guests

Maia Machavariani
Director of Programs at the Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy
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Episode: Moldova: The EU frontrunner outrunning Russia
Dumitru Alaiba
Moldova's former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
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Sophie Gueudet
Research fellow at the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies; associate researcher with Peace Rep Ukraine at LSE
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Episode: Eastern Europe’s breaking point: When crises collide and the EU hesitates
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintzadze
Member of the Ukrainian Parliament; former Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
Ukrainian Parliament; Center of Ukraine's Reform and Assession Process
Episode: Eastern Europe’s breaking point: When crises collide and the EU hesitates
Yasmeen Al-Eryani
Yemen expert, Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies
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Episode: Yemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds
Maysaa Shuja al-Deen
Yemen expert, Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies
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Episode: Yemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds
Dina Esfandiary
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Yasmine Farouk
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Brookings Institution
Episode: Trump's Iran choice: Regional takes

Hosts

Jessica Hendrick
Host of The Neighborhood; researcher/producer for ECFR-related series
Leo Litra
Host of ECFR Ukraine Podcast; co-host; visiting fellow at ECFR and Senior Fellow at the New Europe Center
Lesia Ogryzko
Co-host; director at Saga Dachita Security Center; Ukrainian Think Tank

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Why Europeans Are More Ready Than You Think to Defend Themselves?
Q: What could derail the positive alignment between public opinion and policy action?
Economic pressures, upcoming elections, and potential delays in delivering concrete security reforms could erode public trust and willingness to sustain higher defence spending without tangible results.
Why Europeans Are More Ready Than You Think to Defend Themselves?
Q: Do Europeans want to spend up to 5% of GDP on defence and are they ready to do it?
Polls show broad willingness to invest in defence and support for concrete actions, though public readiness to endure broader changes like conscription or deep institutional reform remains uneven and context-dependent.
The European pillar of security
Q: Was there potential for Ukraine to achieve more at the summit, and how might Ukraine-NATO cooperation evolve going forward?
There was debate within Ukraine about the extent of gains; while Ukraine secured presence and recognition, a direct NATO accession timeline was not on the table, prompting a shift toward security guarantees, assurance mechanisms, and stronger European defense collaboration that integrates Ukraine into future planning.
The European pillar of security
Q: What did you make of the NATO Summit? Did Europe emerge stronger and is the European pillar gaining weight?
The leaders managed to produce a framework that allows Europe to assume more responsibility while recognizing continued American engagement, but clear, long-term European strategic cohesion and spending plans remain uneven and require further action, especially on defense industrial capacity and mutual commitments.
Yemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds
Q: Yasmeen, reflect on other regional dynamics and explain how Yemen became the anchor for something bigger and how the two big players are dealing with that.
Yasmeen explains that the Saudi–UAE rivalry has long influenced Yemen, with Yemen acting as a focal point for broader regional contestation. The conflict in Yemen is now deeply intertwined with regional realignments—Gaza, the Horn of Africa, and others—forcing both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to manage multiple pressures at once. This entanglement means that Yemen's trajectory will influence, and be influenced by, regional strategies, with the Houthis' stance and regional diplomacy shaping possible future coalitions and conflict outcomes.

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The program centers on high-level policy discussions and on-the-ground insights from researchers, policymakers, and regional experts focused on European security, Eastern Europe, and Middle East dynamics. Episodes frequently explore EU enlargement, Ukraine and Moldova geopolitics, hybrid governance, drone warfare, and regional power struggles involving the US, Russia, and Middle Eastern actors. Guests span ministers, parliamentarians, think-tank researchers, NGO leaders, and regional analysts, offering practical perspectives on policy tradeoffs, reform momentum, and resilience in conflict-affected or strategically sensitive regions. A notable strength is the ability to combine academic analysis with policy realism and field experience, deli... more

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