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Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes

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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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This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Szymon Kardaś, senior policy fellow in ECFR's European Power programme, to unpack how war in the Middle East is reshaping Europe’s energy landscape. While Europe is not heavily reliant on Middle Eastern imports direct... more

This week Mark Leonard welcomes Jana Kobzova, co-director of ECFR’s European Security programme and senior policy fellow, to discuss how the war in Iran is reshaping Ukraine’s war effort. What began as cautious optimism in Kyiv has turned into concer... more

Mark Leonard welcomes Piotr Buras, Carla Hobbs, Camille Lons, Jana Puglierin and Arturo Varvelli and to discuss how Europe is responding to the war in Iran.

This week Mark Leonard records live from ECFR’s all-staff retreat in Sofia, bringing togethe... more

This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Aziz Alghashian, senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum, Eran Etzion, former Israeli diplomat and deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council at the Pime Minister’s Office and Ellie Geran... more

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Recent Guests

Ellie Geranmayeh
Deputy Director of ECFR's MENA Programme
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: War in the Middle East
Aziz Alghashian
Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Gulf International Forum
Gulf International Forum
Episode: War in the Middle East
Raja Mohan
Indian geopolitical thinker and commentator
Episode: India in a world of chaos
Cinzia Bianco
Analyst discussing Gulf implications
European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Episode: Trump strikes Iran
Jennifer Kavanagh
Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities
Defense Priorities
Episode: How to defend Ukraine after a ceasefire
Lea Ypi
Ralph Miliband Professor in Politics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics, author of "Indignity: A Life Reimagined"
London School of Economics
Episode: Indignity with Lea Ypi
James Crabtree
Distinguished Fellow at ECFR, with significant experience in international relations and journalism
European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Episode: The EU-India mega-deal
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland, former Prime Minister, and prominent academic thinker on international relations
Government of Finland
Episode: Live from Davos with Alexander Stubb
Majda Ruge
Senior Policy Fellow at ECFR
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Trump’s new National Security Strategy

Host

Mark Leonard
Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, expert in international relations and foreign policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • Super smart and useful

    Always interesting and deep. Good job Jeremy this week! I am a fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yvesTT
    Canada5 months ago
  • Gladden Pappin interview

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom4362
    United States7 months ago
  • An absolute must

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antoine_K&K
    France8 months ago
  • Excellent discussion!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ceesked
    10 months ago
  • Mark’s habit of sucking up his breath is so off putting

    As interesting as this conversation is, Mark has a revolting habit of sucking up his breath into the microphone which sounds like he’s about to hyperventilate. It makes this so hard to listen to… surely he can hear this when editing and fix his microphone?!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cat_Run_Run
    Australiaa year ago

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Many appreciate the timely insights provided on pressing geopolitical issues, particularly concerning Europe.
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Listeners praise the depth of content and the expertise of guests, often highlighting the rich discussions on global affairs.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#141
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Apple Podcasts
#201
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

War in the Middle East
Q: So Ellie, that brings us neatly to you and the situation in Iran. Can you talk a bit about who the new Supreme Leader is and what we know about him, but also how the situation is developing on the ground within Iran?
Ellie describes Mojtaba Khamenei as a hardliner with authority tied to the IRGC, suggesting a more militarized Iran and caution about internal dissent; she notes the regime remains resilient, with command and control intact and a decentralized defense mosaic that could respond quickly to internal challenges.
Indignity with Lea Ypi
Q: How is the book being seen in Albania?
The reception of the book in Albania has been positive among readers with deep discussions about memory and the past, though social media reactions are more complex and focused on personal backgrounds rather than the book's themes.
Indignity with Lea Ypi
Q: What do you think we can learn from the past and the way that you've been engaging with how people managed to survive a period of history which was both extraordinarily dangerous but also very hard to define?
Ypi reflects on historical patterns repeating themselves and emphasizes the importance of engaging with history to learn what the past teaches us about the present and the future we want to create.
Indignity with Lea Ypi
Q: Can you maybe just tell the listeners a little bit about your grandmother's amazing story?
Lea Ypi recounts her grandmother's life, born in an upper-class Albanian family during the Ottoman Empire, witnessing the rise of fascism and communism, and exploring the implications of her family's complex history.
The EU-India mega-deal
Q: How did the Indians negotiate this triangular relationship with Europe and Russia?
India and Europe have differing national interests, with Europe wanting to wean India off Russia, while India seeks to rebalance its alliances.

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