
Weekly podcast on the events, policies and ideas that will shape the world.World in 30 minutes is curated by Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), and features top-level speakers from across the EU and beyond to debate and discuss Europe’s role in the world. It was awarded “Best podcasts on EU politics” by PolicyLab in 2019.Member of the EuroPod network.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 651 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at ECFR, to unpack a turbulent summer in Israel and the Palestinian territories. While Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed in principle to decommission their weapons , the pr... more
This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Janka Oertel, director of ECFR’s DARE* initiative, and Andrew Small, head of ECFR’s Asia programme, to examine the growing impact of the “China shock 2.0” on Germany and Europe.
A new wave of Chinese competition... more
This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Jörg Lau, international correspondent at Die Zeit and Jana Puglierin, head of ECFR’s Berlin office, to explore the political turmoil in Germany ahead of an electoral autumn. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government ... more
This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Adriana Abdenur, a Brazilian policy expert and co-president of the Global Fund for a New Economy, and Jorge Castañeda, former foreign minister of Mexico and professor at Sciences Po, to explore debates about devel... more
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I have seen people like Ross Barkan shamelessly plug their books on Substack and others like John Ganz pitch theirs more subtly. But Mark Leonard has commandeered his own podcast to turn it (at least in recent episodes) into a sales platform for his latest book. It has affected his choice of guests as well because it then becomes a backdoor for amping up his book sales. There are references to his book throughout the conversations with his guests. As to the quality of the discussions on question... more
Always interesting and deep. Good job Jeremy this week! I am a fan
Another excellent podcast in your terrific summer series on right wing politics. The guests have been very well chosen and have provided really informative perspectives. I’m not sure why Mark‘s questions all had echoes while Pappin’s didn’t but that’s a minor quibble. Everything was clear and understandable. I look forward to further podcasts on the subject of the right, whether in the summer series or not.
Brilliant podcast on the challenges of classical liberalism from the right
- great intro by Mark Leonard & Ivan Krastev on the current situation, where liberalism is currently under pressure from a conceptual view point and the need to hear the perspective from the non-liberal conservative side
- great, very civil exchanges with conservative thinkers who are able to explain where they are coming from and fully articulate their cases in a way which leaves room for the audience to make up their mi... more
Excellent discussion!
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Across episodes, expect high-level geopolitical analysis, with a focus on European policy, global power dynamics, and the evolving role of Europe on the world stage. Conversations frequently center on foreign policy, security, regional diplomacy, and how big-global trends—like US-China relations, NATO, and regional alignments—shape Europe's choices. Notable strengths include access to ECFR experts and seasoned policymakers, plus a clear emphasis on pragmatic, policy-oriented discussion. Potential listeners who enjoy concise, idea-forward briefings with smart guests from think tanks, government, and academia will likely find it valuable, especially those tracking Europe's stance in global affairs. A recurring plus is a bookshelf or reading l... more
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