
The IR thinker features in-depth interviews with leading experts in international relations, foreign policy, and global affairs.
The IR thinker is an independent, non-partisan and non-aligned platform. It hosts a wide range of perspectives on international relations but does not endorse any political party, government or ideological position.
Since its first episode in 2023, The IR thinker has pro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesDocumentaryScienceSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode, Martin Vladimirov unpacks Bulgaria’s evolving energy landscape in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. We discuss shifts in the country’s energy mix, offshore wind prospects in the Black Sea, the strategic role of gas pipelines and i... more
This episode of The IR thinker features a wide-ranging conversation with Professor Dimitry Kochenov on what it really means to “belong” in a world where citizenship is conditional, unequal, and sometimes absent altogether. We unpack the paradox of ci... more
This episode of The IR thinker offers a clear and structured tour of contemporary nuclear strategy with Dr Stephen Herzog, moving from the basic categories of nuclear weapons to the political struggles surrounding their control. We unpack the logic o... more
This episode of The IR thinker features Professor Chenggang Xu on the conceptual and empirical foundations of his book Institutional Genes: Origins of China’s Institutions and Totalitarianism. The conversation unpacks what he means by “institutions” ... more
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Featuring expert interviews on topics related to international relations, foreign policy, and global affairs, the featured content offers listeners in-depth insights from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. Discussions cover a wide range of contemporary issues, such as geopolitical tensions, the implications of emerging technologies like autonomous weapons, and the historical context of normative changes in international governance. The diverse backgrounds of the guests enrich the dialogues, often bringing unique perspectives from academia and policy-making to the complexities of global affairs. Topics are rooted in both theoretical and practical aspects, making the content relevant for listeners interested in understanding the... more
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