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The Global Agora

Andrej Matisak
Ukraine
Russia
China
Ukrainian Sovereignty
NATO
Peace Summit
International Relations
Defense Policy
Nuclear Security
Food Security
Military Strategy
France
Myanmar
Prisoners Of War
Donald Trump
European Union
Human Rights Violations
Labour Party
U.K. General Election
Islamic State

This is the podcast about foreign policy, international relations, politics, security, defense... My name is Andrej Matišák. I'm a journalist and deputy head of the foreign desk in the Slovak daily Pravda. So far, this is mostly a small side project. Maybe it will grow. I'll see. Anyway, I hope that you will like it and you will support it by listening, sharing and subscribing. Of course, there ar... more

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The new UK Ambassador to Slovakia, Bilal Zahid, has Pakistani roots, has lived in Northern Ireland, and studied in Scotland. He explains why he chose a diplomatic career and why he focuses on the Central and Eastern European region. Most recently, he... more

Does US President Donald Trump have an endgame in Venezuela? Which Latin American leader should be most concerned about the Donroe Doctrine, and what could it mean in concrete terms for US foreign and security policy? And should Greenland and Canada ... more

Tom Nichols considers Donald Trump's obsession with Greenland very dangerous. "I think that's his most dangerous fixation because if this turns violent or confrontational, it could blow up NATO. I think Putin and others will say it's time to start ta... more

What was the most complicated aspect of preparing for the American intervention in Venezuela? What does the selection process for such a special operation look like? Will American President Donald Trump repeat it elsewhere – for example, in Greenland... more

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Recent Guests

Renata Keller
History professor at the University of Nevada and expert on modern Latin America, the Cold War, and the War on Drugs
University of Nevada
Episode: Latin America, Greenland, Canada... What does Trump want to do with the Western Hemisphere?
Patrick Bury
Military analyst and senior associate professor in security at the University of Bath.
University of Bath
Episode: Could Europeans kidnap Trump if he attacked Greenland?
Jens Stoltenberg
Former NATO Secretary General, now Finance Minister of Norway and author of "On My Watch"
Government of Norway
Episode: Was NATO dangerously close to war with Russia? My conversation with Jens Stoltenberg
Jennifer Irish
Founding Director of the Information Integrity Lab at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Episode: Is Russia the most malign actor in the global information sphere?
Alexander Cooley
Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University
Episode: Why authoritarians are no longer on the defensive – and how they are reshaping world politics
Alexander Dukalskis
Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin
Episode: Why authoritarians are no longer on the defensive – and how they are reshaping world politics
Hugo Slim
Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice and senior research fellow at Oxford University
Oxford University
Episode: Do the ICC warrants for Putin and Netanyahu still matter?
Franz-Stefan Gady
Military analyst
Episode: Tomahawks for Ukraine? Trump wants to hand over the war to the Europeans
Denis Cenusa
Seed expert at the Center for Geopolitics and Security Studies in Vilnius
Episode: Moldova's elections: What will happen if pro-Russian forces win?

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Andrej Matišák
Deputy Head of Foreign Desk in Slovak daily Pravda, journalist, and host of The Global Agora.

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Latin America, Greenland, Canada... What does Trump want to do with the Western Hemisphere?
Q: Given the down-roll doctrine, do you think Trump might really think about intervening in other countries?
Keller believes Trump has seen the Venezuela operation as a success and that could encourage similar actions against other countries.
Latin America, Greenland, Canada... What does Trump want to do with the Western Hemisphere?
Q: What do you think is Trump's end game in Venezuela?
Keller expresses that she does not believe Trump has a clear end game, but various interests are at play including oil and demonstrating U.S. power.
Was NATO dangerously close to war with Russia? My conversation with Jens Stoltenberg
Q: Looking back, do you believe it was the right decision, given the horrors and human suffering that Russia has caused in Ukraine?
It was a painful decision and a painful message to convey, but I continue to believe that it was the right one as it prevented escalation into a full-scale war between Russia and NATO.
Was NATO dangerously close to war with Russia? My conversation with Jens Stoltenberg
Q: Were you ever concerned that NATO was getting dangerously close to the conflict with Russia?
No, I felt that we were able to hold that line and to balance the two goals to support Ukraine, but also prevent escalation beyond Ukraine.
What are the Global Risks to the EU in 2026?
Q: Are you concerned about efforts to destabilize the European Union from within?
Erik expresses concern about particular elements within the US administration supporting anti-EU political forces, which presents an internal problem for the EU.

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Focused on foreign policy and international relations, this podcast examines the intricate dynamics of global politics, security, and defense issues. The host conducts in-depth conversations with experts, academics, and analysts to unpack significant events and trends affecting nations worldwide. Listeners can expect discussions around pressing topics such as the influence of authoritarian regimes, the complexities of NATO's strategy, and the implications of domestic political developments on international standing. Uniquely positioned as a Slovak perspective, it aims to illuminate how smaller nations navigate major geopolitical challenges, making it especially relevant for those interested in global affairs from a less widely covered viewp... more

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