Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjAs this is Aga's last episode as a co-host, her and Adam start with a reflection on their cooperation over the past year and a half, with a surprise entrance by another former co-host, Maciek Makulski! They then discuss current developments in the region, including the arrest of prominent Russian pro-war blogger Igor Girkin and the continuous Russian missile strikes against Odesa following Moscow's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.Aga then sits down with three guests - Stephan Müller from the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, Isak Skenderi from a Kosovo-based NGO "Voice of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians" (VORAE), and Natali Tomenko from the Agency for the Advocacy of Roma Culture (ARCA) in Ukraine. Together they discuss the experience of different Roma communities in conflict zones and post-conflict environments, using the example of Kosovo as a source of lessons learned for Ukraine.Find out more about our guests' organisations:Central Council of German Sinti and Roma: https://zentralrat.sintiundroma.de/en/VORAE: https://www.vorae.org/ARCA: https://arca.org.ua/en/about_us/You can follow our guests and their activities on Twitter (or is it just "X" now??) @muellerbudapest, @isakskenderi and @TomenkoNataliNatali's art can be found at https://www.natalitomenko.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> As this is Aga's last episode as a co-host, her and Adam start with a reflection on their cooperation over the past year and a half, with a surprise entrance by another former co-host, Maciek Makulski! They then discuss current developments in the region, including the arrest of prominent Russian pro-war blogger Igor Girkin and the continuous Russian missile strikes against Odesa following Moscow's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal. Aga then sits down with three guests - Stephan Müller from the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, Isak Skenderi from a Kosovo-based NGO "Voice of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians" (VORAE), and Natali Tomenko from the Agency for the Advocacy of Roma Culture (ARCA) in Ukraine. Together they discuss the experience of different Roma communities in conflict zones and post-conflict environments, using the example of Kosovo as a source of lessons learned for Ukraine. Find out more about our guests' organisations: Central Council of German Sinti and Roma: <a href="https://zentralrat.sintiundroma.de/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://zentralrat.sintiundroma.de/en/</a> VORAE: <a href="https://www.vorae.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vorae.org/</a> ARCA: <a href="https://arca.org.ua/en/about_us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://arca.org.ua/en/about_us/</a> You can follow our guests and their activities on Twitter (or is it just "X" now??) @muellerbudapest, @isakskenderi and @TomenkoNatali Natali's art can be found at <a href="https://www.natalitomenko.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.natalitomenko.com/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 148: Roma communities in conflict zones - challenges and lessons learned

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode, Adam and Agnieszka open with a discussion of the most recent news in the region, in particular Ukraine’s attack against the Kerch Strait bridge as well as Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, and its consequences.Later, Adam is joined Yulia Kazdobina, head of the Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies and a senior fellow with the foreign policy council “Ukrainian Prism”.  They discuss the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, how it met Ukraine’s expectations. Yulia also shares her assessment of the current Ukrainian counter-offensive and how Russia is changing its tactics.  Read Yulia’s latest essay from the most recent issue of New Eastern Europe: “NATO should reconsider its policy on Ukraine’s membership” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/nato-should-reconsider-its-policy-on-ukraines-membership/ Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe now available here: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/issue-3-4-2023-beyond-the-fence/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode, Adam and Agnieszka open with a discussion of the most recent news in the region, in particular Ukraine’s attack against the Kerch Strait bridge as well as Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, and its consequences. Later, Adam is joined Yulia Kazdobina, head of the Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies and a senior fellow with the foreign policy council “Ukrainian Prism”. They discuss the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, how it met Ukraine’s expectations. Yulia also shares her assessment of the current Ukrainian counter-offensive and how Russia is changing its tactics. Read Yulia’s latest essay from the most recent issue of New Eastern Europe: “NATO should reconsider its policy on Ukraine’s membership” <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/nato-should-reconsider-its-policy-on-ukraines-membership/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/nato-should-reconsider-its-policy-on-ukraines-membership/</a> Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe now available here: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/issue-3-4-2023-beyond-the-fence/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/issue-3-4-2023-beyond-the-fence/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 147: Did NATO deliver on Ukraine’s expectations?

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode Adam and Aga discuss the NATO summit which took place this week in Vilnius, with a particular focus on what its conclusions mean for Ukraine. They also talk about political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina as Republika Srpska's Milorad Dodik stands up to High Representative Christian Schmidt. The news section concludes with reports that the Lachin corridor has now been completely blocked also to Red Cross convoys providing humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh.Aga then sits down with Vessela Tcherneva, deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations and head of ECFR’s Sofia office, to discuss everything you need to know about the European Political Community - a new pan-continental discussion and cooperation forum. Aga and Vessela talk about how the EPC has developed since its idea was first floated by French President Emmanuel Macron and what are the domains in which the Community can have the biggest added value. They also take stock of the EPC's recent second summit which took place in Moldova and consider predictions for an upcoming summit in Spain. Find out more about our guest at https://ecfr.eu/profile/vessela_tcherneva/Vessela's recent publication on the topic can be found at https://ecfr.eu/article/the-future-of-the-european-political-community/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode Adam and Aga discuss the NATO summit which took place this week in Vilnius, with a particular focus on what its conclusions mean for Ukraine. They also talk about political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina as Republika Srpska's Milorad Dodik stands up to High Representative Christian Schmidt. The news section concludes with reports that the Lachin corridor has now been completely blocked also to Red Cross convoys providing humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh. Aga then sits down with Vessela Tcherneva, deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations and head of ECFR’s Sofia office, to discuss everything you need to know about the European Political Community - a new pan-continental discussion and cooperation forum. Aga and Vessela talk about how the EPC has developed since its idea was first floated by French President Emmanuel Macron and what are the domains in which the Community can have the biggest added value. They also take stock of the EPC's recent second summit which took place in Moldova and consider predictions for an upcoming summit in Spain. Find out more about our guest at <a href="https://ecfr.eu/profile/vessela_tcherneva/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ecfr.eu/profile/vessela_tcherneva/</a> Vessela's recent publication on the topic can be found at <a href="https://ecfr.eu/article/the-future-of-the-european-political-community/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ecfr.eu/article/the-future-of-the-european-political-community/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 146: The European Political Community enters the stage

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjAga and Adam start this episode by discussing the upcoming NATO summit, fears linked to a potential nuclear sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and tensions between Ukraine and Georgia over the state of health of Mikheil Saakashvili.Aga then sits down with Marek Menkiszak, the Head of the Russian Department at the Centre for Eastern Studies in Poland and a lecturer at the Centre for East European Studies at the University of Warsaw. Together, they discuss the origins of Prigozhin's march on Moscow on 23-24 June, its conduct, the surprising resolution of the crisis involving Belarus' Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and potential aftermath for all parties involved.Find more analysis on Russia from the Center for European Studies at https://www.osw.waw.pl/enRead the latest on New Eastern Europe- "The point of no return" by: Valerii Pekar https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/30/the-point-of-no-return/- “Russia’s Wagner rebellion: how will Putin emerge from the crisis?” Joshua R. Kroeker, https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/29/russias-wagner-rebellion-how-will-putin-emerge-from-the-crisis/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> Aga and Adam start this episode by discussing the upcoming NATO summit, fears linked to a potential nuclear sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and tensions between Ukraine and Georgia over the state of health of Mikheil Saakashvili. Aga then sits down with Marek Menkiszak, the Head of the Russian Department at the Centre for Eastern Studies in Poland and a lecturer at the Centre for East European Studies at the University of Warsaw. Together, they discuss the origins of Prigozhin's march on Moscow on 23-24 June, its conduct, the surprising resolution of the crisis involving Belarus' Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and potential aftermath for all parties involved. Find more analysis on Russia from the Center for European Studies at <a href="https://www.osw.waw.pl/en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.osw.waw.pl/en</a> Read the latest on New Eastern Europe - "The point of no return" by: Valerii Pekar <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/30/the-point-of-no-return/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/30/the-point-of-no-return/</a> - “Russia’s Wagner rebellion: how will Putin emerge from the crisis?” Joshua R. Kroeker, <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/29/russias-wagner-rebellion-how-will-putin-emerge-from-the-crisis/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/29/russias-wagner-rebellion-how-will-putin-emerge-from-the-crisis/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 145: Prigozhin's march of justice fails to reach its destination

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode of Talk Eastern Europe Adam and Agnieszka open with a discussion of the perplexing events that took place over the weekend in Russia with the half-attempted insurrection lead by the Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin. Later, Adam is joined by Mark Fisher, documentary filmmaker and CEO and founder of Fisher Creative. Mark describes how he and his team decided to create a documentary film about the civic mobilization which emerged as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film documents both actions inside and outside of Ukraine and Mark gives some hints on what we can expect once the film is released later this year.The film is titled: “Human Unity. A Global Mobilization in Support of Ukraine”.Check out the trailer and support the fund-raising efforts here: https://fishercreative.com/films-in-progress/humanunityfilmThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe Adam and Agnieszka open with a discussion of the perplexing events that took place over the weekend in Russia with the half-attempted insurrection lead by the Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin. Later, Adam is joined by Mark Fisher, documentary filmmaker and CEO and founder of Fisher Creative. Mark describes how he and his team decided to create a documentary film about the civic mobilization which emerged as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film documents both actions inside and outside of Ukraine and Mark gives some hints on what we can expect once the film is released later this year. The film is titled: “Human Unity. A Global Mobilization in Support of Ukraine”. Check out the trailer and support the fund-raising efforts here: <a href="https://fishercreative.com/films-in-progress/humanunityfilm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://fishercreative.com/films-in-progress/humanunityfilm</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 144: Documenting the power of human unity

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjAdam and Aga start this episode by discussing the start of the long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive, the apparent move by the Russian Defence Ministry to take over Wagner Group troops, and the results of recent elections in Montenegro. We then turn towards Bulgaria, which has seen five parliamentary elections in the past two years, the latest of which has just resulted in the formation of what our guest calls "a government of national mistrust". Speaking of our guest, Aga sat down with Spasimir Domaradzki, a lecturer at the University of Warsaw and senior political analyst in the Balkan division at the Institute for Central Europe. Together they delve deep into the roots of the crisis, different political forces and actors involved, and the prospects for the newly-created government.You can read more of Spasimir's analyses at https://ies.lublin.pl/author/spasimir-domaradzki/Stay up to date: visit us at: www.talkeasterneurope.euJoin the TEE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneuropeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> Adam and Aga start this episode by discussing the start of the long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive, the apparent move by the Russian Defence Ministry to take over Wagner Group troops, and the results of recent elections in Montenegro. We then turn towards Bulgaria, which has seen five parliamentary elections in the past two years, the latest of which has just resulted in the formation of what our guest calls "a government of national mistrust". Speaking of our guest, Aga sat down with Spasimir Domaradzki, a lecturer at the University of Warsaw and senior political analyst in the Balkan division at the Institute for Central Europe. Together they delve deep into the roots of the crisis, different political forces and actors involved, and the prospects for the newly-created government. You can read more of Spasimir's analyses at <a href="https://ies.lublin.pl/author/spasimir-domaradzki/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ies.lublin.pl/author/spasimir-domaradzki/</a> Stay up to date: visit us at: <a href="http://www.talkeasterneurope.eu/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.talkeasterneurope.eu</a> Join the TEE Facebook Group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneurope" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneurope</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 143: Is Bulgaria's governmental crisis coming to an end?

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Adam and Agnieszka catch up over the most recent developments, mainly the political situation currently unfolding in Poland around the new law on Russian influence as well as the massive opposition-organised march which took place last weekend. They also discuss the news coming out of Ukraine, namely the Russian blowing of the dam at Nova Kakhovka which has the potential to create disastrous consequences for thousands of Ukrainians.  Later, Adam and Aga are joined by Stanley Bill, an associate professor in Polish Studies at Cambridge University and the Director of the Slavonic Studies Section and Chair of the Cambridge Committee for Russian and East European Studies. He is the founder and editor-at-large of the news and opinion website Notes from Poland (www.notesfrompoland.com). Stanley not only discusses the recent developments but also gives some important insight into the upcoming parliamentary elections later this fall.    Stay up to date: visit us at: www.talkeasterneurope.euJoin the TEE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneuropeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Adam and Agnieszka catch up over the most recent developments, mainly the political situation currently unfolding in Poland around the new law on Russian influence as well as the massive opposition-organised march which took place last weekend. They also discuss the news coming out of Ukraine, namely the Russian blowing of the dam at Nova Kakhovka which has the potential to create disastrous consequences for thousands of Ukrainians. Later, Adam and Aga are joined by Stanley Bill, an associate professor in Polish Studies at Cambridge University and the Director of the Slavonic Studies Section and Chair of the Cambridge Committee for Russian and East European Studies. He is the founder and editor-at-large of the news and opinion website Notes from Poland (<a href="http://www.notesfrompoland.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesfrompoland.com</a>). Stanley not only discusses the recent developments but also gives some important insight into the upcoming parliamentary elections later this fall. Stay up to date: visit us at: <a href="http://www.talkeasterneurope.eu" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.talkeasterneurope.eu</a> Join the TEE Facebook Group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneurope" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/talkeasterneurope</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 142: Polish politics heats up

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode Adam and Aga start by discussing the latest mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv. Afterwards, Aga reluctantly summarises the controversy around Poland's newly approved special commission which could be used by the government to target opposition figures ahead of parliamentary elections this fall. We wrap up the news section with an update on the Turkish presidential election and the ongoing rumours about the health of Alyaksandr Lukashenka.Aga then sits down with Anastasia Mgaloblishvili - a Doctoral Researcher in the Berlin Graduate School of Global and Transregional Studies program and a former Foreign Relations coordinator in a Georgian democratic, pro-Western opposition movement “Droa”. Aga and Anastasia discuss the recent developments in Georgia, particularly the controversial resumption of direct flights between Russia and Georgia. They then delve into what this latest in a string of controversial moves by the Georgian government tells us about the direction in which the ruling Georgian Dream party is taking the country and what it might mean for the relations with the EU and other partners.Check out Anastasia's recent publication: https://visegradinsight.eu/russias-clandestine-victory-in-georgia/Check out also NEE's latest coverage of the topic: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/03/10/the-european-dream-georgias-growing-anti-european-rhetoric-undermines-its-pro-western-aspirations/You can also find our guest on Twitter @tasomgaFind us on Twitter too @areichardt and @awidlaszewskaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode Adam and Aga start by discussing the latest mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv. Afterwards, Aga reluctantly summarises the controversy around Poland's newly approved special commission which could be used by the government to target opposition figures ahead of parliamentary elections this fall. We wrap up the news section with an update on the Turkish presidential election and the ongoing rumours about the health of Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Aga then sits down with Anastasia Mgaloblishvili - a Doctoral Researcher in the Berlin Graduate School of Global and Transregional Studies program and a former Foreign Relations coordinator in a Georgian democratic, pro-Western opposition movement “Droa”. Aga and Anastasia discuss the recent developments in Georgia, particularly the controversial resumption of direct flights between Russia and Georgia. They then delve into what this latest in a string of controversial moves by the Georgian government tells us about the direction in which the ruling Georgian Dream party is taking the country and what it might mean for the relations with the EU and other partners. Check out Anastasia's recent publication: <a href="https://visegradinsight.eu/russias-clandestine-victory-in-georgia/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://visegradinsight.eu/russias-clandestine-victory-in-georgia/</a> Check out also NEE's latest coverage of the topic:<a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/03/10/the-european-dream-georgias-growing-anti-european-rhetoric-undermines-its-pro-western-aspirations/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/03/10/the-european-dream-georgias-growing-anti-european-rhetoric-undermines-its-pro-western-aspirations/</a> You can also find our guest on Twitter @tasomga Find us on Twitter too @areichardt and @awidlaszewska This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 141: Georgia flying away towards Russia

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode Adam and Agnieszka discuss some of the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine, including the likely full capture of Bakhmut by Russian forces, the curious case of the Free Russian Legion incursion into the Belgorod region, the results of the G7 summit as well as a recent pro-EU rally in Moldova.During the main interview, Adam is joined by his colleague, Adam Balcer – the program director at the Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe and a leading Polish expert on Turkey. They discuss the internal political situation, the recent elections ahead of the second round of the presidential election, Turkey’s relations with Russia and what might come next.Check out the latest updates on the region by visiting New Eastern Europe: www.neweasterneurope.euFind us on social media:Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/areichardtAgnieszka on Twitter: https://twitter.com/awidlaszewskaDon’t forget to rate us, subscribe and share Talk Eastern Europe widely!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode Adam and Agnieszka discuss some of the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine, including the likely full capture of Bakhmut by Russian forces, the curious case of the Free Russian Legion incursion into the Belgorod region, the results of the G7 summit as well as a recent pro-EU rally in Moldova. During the main interview, Adam is joined by his colleague, Adam Balcer – the program director at the Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe and a leading Polish expert on Turkey. They discuss the internal political situation, the recent elections ahead of the second round of the presidential election, Turkey’s relations with Russia and what might come next. Check out the latest updates on the region by visiting New Eastern Europe: <a href="http://www.neweasterneurope.eu" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.neweasterneurope.eu</a> Find us on social media: Adam on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/areichardt" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/areichardt</a> Agnieszka on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/awidlaszewska" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/awidlaszewska</a> Don’t forget to rate us, subscribe and share Talk Eastern Europe widely! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 140: Turkish elections and the wider geopolitical impact

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode Adam and Aga talk catch up on the latest news in the region, including the many speculations about the health of Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka. They also briefly note some Ukrainian advances in Bakhmut ahead of its expected counter offensive as well as the never-ending story of Bulgaria’s election drama, which may have an end in sight (or not). Afterwards, Adam sits down with Andrzej Zaręba – New Eastern Europe’s illustrator. They discuss Andrzej’s experience as an illustrator and some of the covers of NEE (https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/) from over the years. For the bonus questions - available on the patreon portal - they talk about who is Andrzej’s favourite dictator to draw as well as his interest in the First World War.Resources: Check out the special report with scenarios of Belarusian sovereignty: https://bit.ly/43nqUGnIn case you missed out – listen to Ep 137: Waiting for Ukraine's counteroffensive: https://bit.ly/45lCm78Andrzej Zareba on Krakow and Stanislaw Lem: https://bit.ly/42Mm4CmThe NEE covers discussed during the podcast: https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/ Or come over to the Talk Eastern Europe Facebook group to see the images as well: www.facebook.com/TalkEasternEuropeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> In this episode Adam and Aga talk catch up on the latest news in the region, including the many speculations about the health of Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka. They also briefly note some Ukrainian advances in Bakhmut ahead of its expected counter offensive as well as the never-ending story of Bulgaria’s election drama, which may have an end in sight (or not). Afterwards, Adam sits down with Andrzej Zaręba – New Eastern Europe’s illustrator. They discuss Andrzej’s experience as an illustrator and some of the covers of NEE (<a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/</a>) from over the years. For the bonus questions - available on the patreon portal - they talk about who is Andrzej’s favourite dictator to draw as well as his interest in the First World War. Resources: Check out the special report with scenarios of Belarusian sovereignty: <a href="https://bit.ly/43nqUGn" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/43nqUGn</a> In case you missed out – listen to Ep 137: Waiting for Ukraine's counteroffensive: <a href="https://bit.ly/45lCm78" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/45lCm78</a> Andrzej Zareba on Krakow and Stanislaw Lem: <a href="https://bit.ly/42Mm4Cm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/42Mm4Cm</a> The NEE covers discussed during the podcast: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/tee-139-covers/</a> Or come over to the Talk Eastern Europe Facebook group to see the images as well: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/TalkEasternEurope</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 139: Born with a pencil in his hand. A conversation with NEE’s illustrator, Andrzej Zaręba

Talk Eastern Europe is the official podcast of the New Eastern Europe magazine, providing insightful analysis, thoughtful commentary and engaging interviews on the latest news and developments affecting the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The podcast is hosted by Adam Reichardt, NEE’s editor in chief, and Agnieszka Widłaszewska, an expert on politics in Eastern Europe and Russia. Each episode delves into the complexities of the region, from the war in Ukraine, the rise of populism, the challenges of European integration and the latest events that represent the constant changes taking place in Central and Eastern Europe. Join us each week for a deep dive into the most pressing topics facing Eastern Europe today. Subscribe to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the region.Support the podcast. Join our patreon page: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This podcast is superior to its peers in terms of geographic coverage, covering more than just CE, it even covers South Caucasus which most EE podcasts ignore. Interesting and thought provoking discussions by its moderators.

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Talk Eastern Europe is the official podcast of the <a href="https://www.neweasterneurope.eu" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Eastern Europe</a> magazine, providing insightful analysis, thoughtful commentary and engaging interviews on the latest news and developments affecting the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The podcast is hosted by Adam Reichardt, NEE’s editor in chief, and Agnieszka Widłaszewska, an expert on politics in Eastern Europe and Russia. Each episode delves into the complexities of the region, from the war in Ukraine, the rise of populism, the challenges of European integration and the latest events that represent the constant changes taking place in Central and Eastern Europe. Join us each week for a deep dive into the most pressing topics facing Eastern Europe today. Subscribe to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the region. Support the podcast. Join our patreon page: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

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Talk Eastern Europe is back! After a short break for our own August recess, Adam and Maciek are back with a new episode of the podcast. This episode focuses on Kazakhstan – the largest Central Asian state – which has recently undergone a transition of power: from the 30 year rule of Nursultan Nazarbayev to elections in June, which saw Qasym-Jomart Toqaev, a candidate anointed by Nazarbayev himself, elected to the highest office.After a brief introduction, Maciek sits down with Othmara Glas – a German journalist based in Kazakhstan. Links to check out:A new authoritarian succession model being tested in Kazakhstan by Mariya Y. Omelicheva Much needed context to the mystery of Kazakhstan - A review of Joanna Lillis’s Dark Shadows: Inside the Secret World of KazakhstanSupport the podcast – become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeAnd don’t forget to check out the new issue of New Eastern Europe Drop us a line: editors@neweasterneurope.euOr follow us on Twitter:Maciek MakulskI - @MakulskiMaciejAdam Reichardt - @areichardt Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0:Intro (and outro): Indie Rock by Scott Holmes - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Blind Love Dub by Jerishttp://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/55416 This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Talk Eastern Europe is back! After a short break for our own August recess, Adam and Maciek are back with a new episode of the podcast. This episode focuses on Kazakhstan – the largest Central Asian state – which has recently undergone a transition of power: from the 30 year rule of Nursultan Nazarbayev to elections in June, which saw Qasym-Jomart Toqaev, a candidate anointed by Nazarbayev himself, elected to the highest office. After a brief introduction, Maciek sits down with Othmara Glas – a German journalist based in Kazakhstan. Links to check out: A new authoritarian succession model being tested in Kazakhstan by Mariya Y. Omelicheva  Much needed context to the mystery of Kazakhstan - A review of Joanna Lillis’s Dark Shadows: Inside the Secret World of Kazakhstan Support the podcast – become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> And don’t forget to check out the new issue of New Eastern Europe Drop us a line: <a href="mailto:editors@neweasterneurope.eu">editors@neweasterneurope.eu</a> Or follow us on Twitter: Maciek MakulskI - @MakulskiMaciej Adam Reichardt - @areichardt Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0: Intro (and outro): Indie Rock by Scott Holmes - <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Blind Love Dub by Jeris <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes</a>/55416  This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 18 – Kazakhstan’s managed transfer of power

This episode of the podcast gives a rundown of the current changes taking place in Moldova. After a political agreement between the Socialists and the pro-West ACUM broke an electoral status quo, the country has seemed to gain new momentum. However, are the new authorities going to be able to meet the high expectations the society and international partners have for them? To help answer this question, Maciek and Adam interview Gina Lentine, an expert from Freedom House who is a close observe of the region and of Moldova in particular.Please support the podcast – click here to be a TEE Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeResourcesGina Lentine: “Moldova’s crisis offers chance to reform a captured state” Balkan Insight https://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/Piotr Oleksy: “Political fiction: Moldova without geopolitics” New Eastern Europehttps://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/Previous Episode on Moldova Episode 7: Moldova after electionshttp://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/08/talk-eastern-europe-episode-7-moldova-after-elections/&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0:Intro (and outro): Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Funky Bits by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/48708 Ft: Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (NiGiD)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode of the podcast gives a rundown of the current changes taking place in Moldova. After a political agreement between the Socialists and the pro-West ACUM broke an electoral status quo, the country has seemed to gain new momentum. However, are the new authorities going to be able to meet the high expectations the society and international partners have for them? To help answer this question, Maciek and Adam interview Gina Lentine, an expert from Freedom House who is a close observe of the region and of Moldova in particular. Please support the podcast – click here to be a TEE Patron <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources Gina Lentine: “Moldova’s crisis offers chance to reform a captured state” Balkan Insight <a href="https://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/</a> Piotr Oleksy: “Political fiction: Moldova without geopolitics” New Eastern Europe <a href="https://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://balkaninsight.com/2019/07/11/moldovas-crisis-offers-chance-to-reform-a-captured-state/</a> Previous Episode on Moldova Episode 7: Moldova after elections <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/08/talk-eastern-europe-episode-7-moldova-after-elections/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/08/talk-eastern-europe-episode-7-moldova-after-elections/</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0: Intro (and outro): Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Funky Bits by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/48708" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/48708</a> Ft: Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (NiGiD) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 19: Strange Bedfellows in Moldova

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe takes a closer look at the current developments in the Western Balkans, including the North Macedonian name agreement, the Kosovo-Serbia border swap negotiations and recent protests in Serbia and Montenegro. All of these developments have the possibility of making headway against the current status quo in the Western Balkans and bring these countries closer to the European Union.The episode features an interview with Valerie Hopkins, a journalist with the Financial Times covering the Western Balkans. You can follow her on Twitter here: @VALERIEin140Resources:“What could a Serbia-Kosovo border swap achieve?” By Florian Bieber, New Eastern Europe issue 2/2019: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/05/what-could-a-serbia-kosovo-border-swap-achieve/“Macedonia is turning the page”. Exclusive interview with Zoran Zaev, the prime minister of the Republic of Macedonia. New Eastern Europe Issue 2/2108: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/02/26/macedonia-turning-page/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears“Going In Circles” by Lee Rosevere, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_6/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_6_-_03_Going_In_CirclesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe takes a closer look at the current developments in the Western Balkans, including the North Macedonian name agreement, the Kosovo-Serbia border swap negotiations and recent protests in Serbia and Montenegro. All of these developments have the possibility of making headway against the current status quo in the Western Balkans and bring these countries closer to the European Union. The episode features an interview with Valerie Hopkins, a journalist with the Financial Times covering the Western Balkans. You can follow her on Twitter here: @VALERIEin140 Resources: “What could a Serbia-Kosovo border swap achieve?” By Florian Bieber, New Eastern Europe issue 2/2019: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/05/what-could-a-serbia-kosovo-border-swap-achieve/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/05/what-could-a-serbia-kosovo-border-swap-achieve/</a> “Macedonia is turning the page”. Exclusive interview with Zoran Zaev, the prime minister of the Republic of Macedonia. New Eastern Europe Issue 2/2108: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/02/26/macedonia-turning-page/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/02/26/macedonia-turning-page/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0 Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a> “Going In Circles” by Lee Rosevere, <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_6/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_6_-_03_Going_In_Circles" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_6/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_6_-_03_Going_In_Circles</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 9: What’s up in the Western Balkans?

This episode starts with a brief introduction by the co-hosts Adam Reichardt and Maciek Makulski who are currently on two different continents, and some background on a new project Adam is working on. The main interview is with Rusif Husenyov and Murad Muradov, co-founders of the Topchubashov Center in Baku. The guests discuss current issues in Azerbaijan’s relations with Europe, Armenia, Russia and the world. They also discuss any possible developments with the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST. DONATE HERE.Topchubashov Center- http://top-center.org/ Listen also to the podcast interview with Richard Giragosian, director of the Regional Studies Center in Yerevan, Armenia.Music featured in this podcast:Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears“Lunette Interlude” by Blue Dot Sessions  Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Architect/Lunette_InterludeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode starts with a brief introduction by the co-hosts Adam Reichardt and Maciek Makulski who are currently on two different continents, and some background on a new project Adam is working on. The main interview is with Rusif Husenyov and Murad Muradov, co-founders of the Topchubashov Center in Baku. The guests discuss current issues in Azerbaijan’s relations with Europe, Armenia, Russia and the world. They also discuss any possible developments with the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST. DONATE HERE. Topchubashov Center- <a href="http://top-center.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://top-center.org/</a>  Listen also to the podcast interview with Richard Giragosian, director of the Regional Studies Center in Yerevan, Armenia. Music featured in this podcast: Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a> “Lunette Interlude” by Blue Dot Sessions  Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Architect/Lunette_Interlude" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Architect/Lunette_Interlude</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 15: Azerbaijan in the global debate

In this episode, co-hosts Maciek Makulski and Adam Reichardt catch up with Anna Korbut, a Robert Bosch Fellow at Chatham House. Anna discusses what issues are the most important for Ukrainians, the latest developments regarding the new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and what is next for Ukrainian politics. Please support the podcast by via our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp; Resources:Anna Korbut’s profile at Chatham House: https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/anna-korbut#A new face on the Dnieper: A conversation with Milan Lelich, a Ukrainian political commentator http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/03/a-new-face-on-the-dnieper/Paul Shields: Ukraine’s stagnant democracy: Reflections after a TV star’s presidential win: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/11/ukraines-stagnant-democracy-reflections-after-a-tv-stars-presidential-win%EF%BB%BF/ Music featured in the podcast:Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears Light by onlymeith (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/onlymeith/58693 Ft: airtoneThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

In this episode, co-hosts Maciek Makulski and Adam Reichardt catch up with Anna Korbut, a Robert Bosch Fellow at Chatham House. Anna discusses what issues are the most important for Ukrainians, the latest developments regarding the new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and what is next for Ukrainian politics. Please support the podcast by via our Patreon page here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;</a> Resources: Anna Korbut’s profile at Chatham House: <a href="https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/anna-korbut#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/anna-korbut#</a> A new face on the Dnieper: A conversation with Milan Lelich, a Ukrainian political commentator <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/03/a-new-face-on-the-dnieper/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/03/a-new-face-on-the-dnieper/</a> Paul Shields: Ukraine’s stagnant democracy: Reflections after a TV star’s presidential win: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/11/ukraines-stagnant-democracy-reflections-after-a-tv-stars-presidential-win%EF%BB%BF/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/06/11/ukraines-stagnant-democracy-reflections-after-a-tv-stars-presidential-win%EF%BB%BF/</a> Music featured in the podcast: Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a>  Light by onlymeith (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/onlymeith/58693" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/onlymeith/58693</a> Ft: airtone This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 14: Update on Ukraine

This episode features an interview with Francis Fukuyama, a professor at Stanford University and author of the recent book Identity: the demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment.Maciek and Adam open with a small birthday celebration and later discuss the background to the interview. In the interview, Maciek and Prof. Fukuyama discuss the history of identity politics, how it fits in today’s context and also look at the role it plays in Russia. The interview can also be read in the new latest issue of New Eastern Europe.Please support our podcast – Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeCheck out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe here: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/new-old-faces-a-true-makeover-or-cosmetic-change/Resources:“Identity politics is nothing new”, A conversation with Francis Fukuyama. New Eastern Europe issue 6/2019: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/identity-politics-is-nothing-new/ “The new identity politics. Rightwing populism and the demand for dignity”. Eurozine 18 April 2019. https://www.eurozine.com/new-identity-politics/Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment By: Francis Fukuyama https://amzn.to/350ikPCThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode features an interview with Francis Fukuyama, a professor at Stanford University and author of the recent book Identity: the demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment. Maciek and Adam open with a small birthday celebration and later discuss the background to the interview. In the interview, Maciek and Prof. Fukuyama discuss the history of identity politics, how it fits in today’s context and also look at the role it plays in Russia. The interview can also be read in the new latest issue of New Eastern Europe. Please support our podcast – Become a Patron! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe here: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/new-old-faces-a-true-makeover-or-cosmetic-change/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/new-old-faces-a-true-makeover-or-cosmetic-change/</a> Resources: “Identity politics is nothing new”, A conversation with Francis Fukuyama. New Eastern Europe issue 6/2019: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/identity-politics-is-nothing-new/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/13/identity-politics-is-nothing-new/</a> “The new identity politics. Rightwing populism and the demand for dignity”. Eurozine 18 April 2019. <a href="https://www.eurozine.com/new-identity-politics/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eurozine.com/new-identity-politics/</a> Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment By: Francis Fukuyama <a href="https://amzn.to/350ikPC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/350ikPC</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 23: Fukuyama on Identity and Populism

This episode is a part of a special series on Georgia and Black Sea Security funded by the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi.In this episode Adam interviews Egor Kuroptev, head of the Free Russia Foundation’s Tbilisi office. They discuss issues on Georgian-Russian relations, the ongoing borderization of the so-called South Ossetia (Tskhinvali) territory and the current threat to Georgian security as a result of the frozen conflicts.Resources:Episode 17 – Zelenskyy wins big in Ukraine; Georgia protests against Russian influencehttps://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/29/talk-eastern-europe-episode-17-zelenskyy-wins-big-in-ukraine-georgia-protests-against-russian-influence/The dimensions of Georgia’s frozen conflicts by Nino Kukhianidze. https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-dimensions-of-georgias-frozen-conflicts/Georgia’s separatist regions at a standstill by Agnieszka Tomczyk. https://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/26/georgias-separatist-regions-standstill/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0:Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Sometimes by Frequency Decree - https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733This episode is supported by funding from the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi in the framework of the NATO Contact Point EmbassyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode is a part of a special series on Georgia and Black Sea Security funded by the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi. In this episode Adam interviews Egor Kuroptev, head of the Free Russia Foundation’s Tbilisi office. They discuss issues on Georgian-Russian relations, the ongoing borderization of the so-called South Ossetia (Tskhinvali) territory and the current threat to Georgian security as a result of the frozen conflicts. Resources: Episode 17 – Zelenskyy wins big in Ukraine; Georgia protests against Russian influence <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/29/talk-eastern-europe-episode-17-zelenskyy-wins-big-in-ukraine-georgia-protests-against-russian-influence/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/29/talk-eastern-europe-episode-17-zelenskyy-wins-big-in-ukraine-georgia-protests-against-russian-influence/</a> The dimensions of Georgia’s frozen conflicts by Nino Kukhianidze. <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-dimensions-of-georgias-frozen-conflicts/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-dimensions-of-georgias-frozen-conflicts/</a> Georgia’s separatist regions at a standstill by Agnieszka Tomczyk. <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/26/georgias-separatist-regions-standstill/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/26/georgias-separatist-regions-standstill/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0: Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Sometimes by Frequency Decree - <a href="https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733</a> This episode is supported by funding from the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi in the framework of the NATO Contact Point Embassy This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Talk Eastern Europe Episode 24: Georgia under threat

Our tenth episode of Talk Eastern Europe is dedicated to the results of the first round of the presidential election in Ukraine which took place on March 31st 2019 and saw comedian and showman Volodymyr Zelenskiy come in first place with over 30% of the vote; incumbent president Petro Poroshenko in second place with 15.95%; and Yulia Tymoshenko in third place with 13.4%.In this episode we first get input from Maksym Kyiak, Deputy Director of the Central European Institute based in Kyiv on how to understand the Zelenskiy phenomenon.Adam Reichardt then interviews Marcel Roethig – the director of the Kyiv office of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung where they discuss the wider social context in Ukraine and the events leading up to the first round, as well as what to expect in the second round.The second round of elections which will pit Petro Poroshenko against Volodymyr Zelenskiy will take place on April 21 2019.Resources:Ukraine presidential elections narrowed down from 39 to 2 contendersWho is Mr Ze?New Eastern Europe’s ongoing coverage of the election in Ukraine: http://neweasterneurope.eu/category/ukraine-elections-2019/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears“Nothing But Luck” by Lee Rosevere: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Blue_Dot_RMX/Nothing_But_LuckThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Our tenth episode of Talk Eastern Europe is dedicated to the results of the first round of the presidential election in Ukraine which took place on March 31st 2019 and saw comedian and showman Volodymyr Zelenskiy come in first place with over 30% of the vote; incumbent president Petro Poroshenko in second place with 15.95%; and Yulia Tymoshenko in third place with 13.4%. In this episode we first get input from Maksym Kyiak, Deputy Director of the Central European Institute based in Kyiv on how to understand the Zelenskiy phenomenon. Adam Reichardt then interviews Marcel Roethig – the director of the Kyiv office of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung where they discuss the wider social context in Ukraine and the events leading up to the first round, as well as what to expect in the second round. The second round of elections which will pit Petro Poroshenko against Volodymyr Zelenskiy will take place on April 21 2019. Resources: Ukraine presidential elections narrowed down from 39 to 2 contenders Who is Mr Ze? New Eastern Europe’s ongoing coverage of the election in Ukraine: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/category/ukraine-elections-2019/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/category/ukraine-elections-2019/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0 Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a> “Nothing But Luck” by Lee Rosevere: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Blue_Dot_RMX/Nothing_But_Luck" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Blue_Dot_RMX/Nothing_But_Luck</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 10: The comedian wins the first round in Ukraine

In this episode hosts Adam Reichardt and Maciek Makulski sit down with Richard Giragosian, director of the regional studies center in Yerevan to talk about recent developments in Armenia. In April 2018 Armenians protested against the ruling regime which led to its resignation. As a result Nikol Pashinyan became the new prime minister and after elections in December 2018, he built a new ruling coalition which aims to change the course of Armenia.In the interview, Adam and Maciek discuss with Richard the context of the revolution, what is the outlook of Armenian politics as well as the geopolitical implications. Resources:“Protests force Armenian PM to resign, marking a new era for the country” New Eastern Europe 25 April 2018: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/25/protests-force-armenian-pm-resign-marking-new-era-country/“The ghosts of Armenia’s past” by Bartłomiej Krzysztan. New Eastern Europe issue 2/2019: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/04/the-ghosts-of-armenias-past/Regional Studies Center, a Yerevan-based think tank: https://regional-studies.org/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_FearsIAF Trolley (Kielokaz ID 154) by KieLoKaz: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Walker_Traffic/IAF_Trolley_Kielokaz_ID_154 Support this podacst. Become a patron via Patreon: Become a Patron!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

In this episode hosts Adam Reichardt and Maciek Makulski sit down with Richard Giragosian, director of the regional studies center in Yerevan to talk about recent developments in Armenia. In April 2018 Armenians protested against the ruling regime which led to its resignation. As a result Nikol Pashinyan became the new prime minister and after elections in December 2018, he built a new ruling coalition which aims to change the course of Armenia. In the interview, Adam and Maciek discuss with Richard the context of the revolution, what is the outlook of Armenian politics as well as the geopolitical implications. Resources: “Protests force Armenian PM to resign, marking a new era for the country” New Eastern Europe 25 April 2018: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/25/protests-force-armenian-pm-resign-marking-new-era-country/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2018/04/25/protests-force-armenian-pm-resign-marking-new-era-country/</a> “The ghosts of Armenia’s past” by Bartłomiej Krzysztan. New Eastern Europe issue 2/2019: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/04/the-ghosts-of-armenias-past/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/03/04/the-ghosts-of-armenias-past/</a> Regional Studies Center, a Yerevan-based think tank: <a href="https://regional-studies.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://regional-studies.org/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0 Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a> IAF Trolley (Kielokaz ID 154) by KieLoKaz: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Walker_Traffic/IAF_Trolley_Kielokaz_ID_154" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Walker_Traffic/IAF_Trolley_Kielokaz_ID_154</a> Support this podacst. Become a patron via Patreon: Become a Patron! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 11: Armenia - Talking ‘bout a revolution

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe looks at some of the recent developments in our region focusing on Ukraine and Georgia.The podcast opens with commentary from Andreas Umland on the parliamentary election victory of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine and what may come next.  Later, Maciek interviews Givi Gigitashvili to discuss the recent protests in Georgia which have broken out recently. They tackle issues like Georgian social situation, Georgian-Russian relations and the current political situation.Support our podcast. Visit: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeResourcesCheck out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe here:  http://neweasterneurope.eu/product/3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/“The new Ukrainian parliament at first glance” by Valerii Pekar. New Eastern Europe 24 July 2019http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/24/the-new-ukrainian-parliament-at-first-glance/“Notes from Eastern Partnership” https://www.facebook.com/NotesEaP/“Georgia’s June crisis” by Archil Sikharulidze, New Eastern Europe 18 July 2019 http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/18/georgias-june-crisis/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe looks at some of the recent developments in our region focusing on Ukraine and Georgia. The podcast opens with commentary from Andreas Umland on the parliamentary election victory of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine and what may come next.  Later, Maciek interviews Givi Gigitashvili to discuss the recent protests in Georgia which have broken out recently. They tackle issues like Georgian social situation, Georgian-Russian relations and the current political situation. Support our podcast. Visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe here:  <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/product/3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/product/3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/</a> “The new Ukrainian parliament at first glance” by Valerii Pekar. New Eastern Europe 24 July 2019 <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/24/the-new-ukrainian-parliament-at-first-glance/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/24/the-new-ukrainian-parliament-at-first-glance/</a> “Notes from Eastern Partnership” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NotesEaP/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NotesEaP/</a> “Georgia’s June crisis” by Archil Sikharulidze, New Eastern Europe 18 July 2019 <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/18/georgias-june-crisis/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/18/georgias-june-crisis/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 17: Zelenskyy wins big in Ukraine; Georgia protests against Russian influence

In the latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe, co-hosts Adam and Maciek delve into security-related issues in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland’s view and its desire to increase American presence in the country.The episode features Adam’s interview with Ivo Daalder, President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former US ambassador to NATO. They discuss issues like American support for NATO, the situation on the NATO’s eastern flank and the current deterrence strategy, hybrid defence, US-Russia relations and the 2020 presidential elections.Support this podcast. Become a patron. Click here https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope Resources:The Chicago Council on Global Affairs: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/White House Statement: “Joint Declaration on Defense Cooperation Regarding United States Force Posture in the Republic of Poland” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/joint-declaration-defense-cooperation-regarding-united-states-force-posture-republic-poland/“NATO at 70 – cheating death, one threat at a time?” New Eastern Europe, 24 April 2019, http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/04/24/nato-at-70-cheating-death-one-threat-at-a-time/ This podcast was produced thanks to cooperation with Heinrich Böll Foundation Warsaw Office as part of the 2019 Transatlantic Media Fellowship for journalists. The views contained in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

In the latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe, co-hosts Adam and Maciek delve into security-related issues in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland’s view and its desire to increase American presence in the country. The episode features Adam’s interview with Ivo Daalder, President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former US ambassador to NATO. They discuss issues like American support for NATO, the situation on the NATO’s eastern flank and the current deterrence strategy, hybrid defence, US-Russia relations and the 2020 presidential elections. Support this podcast. Become a patron. Click here <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources: The Chicago Council on Global Affairs: <a href="https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/</a> White House Statement: “Joint Declaration on Defense Cooperation Regarding United States Force Posture in the Republic of Poland” <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/joint-declaration-defense-cooperation-regarding-united-states-force-posture-republic-poland/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/joint-declaration-defense-cooperation-regarding-united-states-force-posture-republic-poland/</a> “NATO at 70 – cheating death, one threat at a time?” New Eastern Europe, 24 April 2019, <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/04/24/nato-at-70-cheating-death-one-threat-at-a-time/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/04/24/nato-at-70-cheating-death-one-threat-at-a-time/</a> This podcast was produced thanks to cooperation with Heinrich Böll Foundation Warsaw Office as part of the 2019 Transatlantic Media Fellowship for journalists. The views contained in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Heinrich Böll Foundation. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 16: Do Americans support NATO?

This episode launches a special series on security, Georgia and the Black Sea region. The series is sponsored by the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi Georgia – the NATO contact point embassy for 2019/2020. In this first episode of the series, Adam catches up with Dominik Jankowski – a Brussels-based expert on security who gives an overview from the NATO perspective. Adam and Dominik discuss the Black Sea, Georgia’s co-operation with NATO, NATO response to the situation in Ukraine as well as relations with Russia.Support the podcast – Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeJoin us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope Resources:New Eastern Europe Issue 5 2019: The Black Sea Region: A Geopolitical Trojan Horse? http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-black-sea-region-a-geopolitical-trojan-horse/Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/areichardtMaciek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakulskiMaciejMusic featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0:Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Siesta by Jahzzar https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/SiestaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode launches a special series on security, Georgia and the Black Sea region. The series is sponsored by the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi Georgia – the NATO contact point embassy for 2019/2020. In this first episode of the series, Adam catches up with Dominik Jankowski – a Brussels-based expert on security who gives an overview from the NATO perspective. Adam and Dominik discuss the Black Sea, Georgia’s co-operation with NATO, NATO response to the situation in Ukraine as well as relations with Russia. Support the podcast – Become a patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Join us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope</a> Resources: New Eastern Europe Issue 5 2019: The Black Sea Region: A Geopolitical Trojan Horse? <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-black-sea-region-a-geopolitical-trojan-horse/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/the-black-sea-region-a-geopolitical-trojan-horse/</a> Adam on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/areichardt" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/areichardt</a> Maciek on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MakulskiMaciej" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MakulskiMaciej</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0: Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Siesta by Jahzzar <a href="https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 22: Black Sea, Security and Russia-NATO relations

After a short break, the Talk Eastern Europe podcast is back with a discussion on the current issue of New Eastern Europe which is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership policy of the European Union which includes the countries of Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Over the past 10 years there have been many successes but also many setbacks in this region and the issue takes a look at what lessons can be learnt and how the EU, especially following the upcoming parliamentary elections.There is also a short discussion on Central Europe 30 years after 1989 – a year of revolution and change.We encourage all listeners to consider supporting the podcast by donating to us via our patreon account. Even a monthly donation of $2 a month can go a long way (our first goal is to get $100).Please click here to start your donation: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;Resources:New Eastern Europe issue 3-4/2019: Eastern Partnership turns 10 http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/issue-3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/Persisting towards a Europe without dividing lines by Carl Bildt and Radosław Sikorski: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/persisting-towards-a-europe-without-dividing-lines/Resetting the Eastern Partnership by Mariusz Maszkiewicz: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/resetting-the-eastern-partnership/The Eastern Partnership at 10. What is there to celebrate? By James Nixey: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/the-eastern-partnership-at-10-what-is-there-to-celebrate/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0:Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears“CommonGround” by airtone http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

After a short break, the Talk Eastern Europe podcast is back with a discussion on the current issue of New Eastern Europe which is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership policy of the European Union which includes the countries of Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Over the past 10 years there have been many successes but also many setbacks in this region and the issue takes a look at what lessons can be learnt and how the EU, especially following the upcoming parliamentary elections. There is also a short discussion on Central Europe 30 years after 1989 – a year of revolution and change. We encourage all listeners to consider supporting the podcast by donating to us via our patreon account. Even a monthly donation of $2 a month can go a long way (our first goal is to get $100). Please click here to start your donation: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;</a> Resources: New Eastern Europe issue 3-4/2019: Eastern Partnership turns 10 <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/issue-3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/issue-3-4-2019-eastern-partnership-turns-10/</a> Persisting towards a Europe without dividing lines by Carl Bildt and Radosław Sikorski: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/persisting-towards-a-europe-without-dividing-lines/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/persisting-towards-a-europe-without-dividing-lines/</a> Resetting the Eastern Partnership by Mariusz Maszkiewicz: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/resetting-the-eastern-partnership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/resetting-the-eastern-partnership/</a> The Eastern Partnership at 10. What is there to celebrate? By James Nixey: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/the-eastern-partnership-at-10-what-is-there-to-celebrate/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/05/02/the-eastern-partnership-at-10-what-is-there-to-celebrate/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0: Opening theme: “Sum of My Fears” by Dazie Mae: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dazie_Mae/Last_Jazz_in_Paris/03-1518107-Dazie_Mae-Sum_of_My_Fears</a> “CommonGround” by airtone <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 12: Eastern Partnership turns 10

Andrew Wilson

Talk Eastern Europe celebrates its 20th episode! In this episode Adam and Maciek take a look back at the last 19 episodes and then discuss how Ukraine has unexpectedly found itself in the center of the scandal with US President Donald Trump and how all of a sudden everyone is an expert on Ukraine. Later Adam interviews Andrew Wilson, a professor of Ukrainian studies at UCL in the United Kingdom and an expert with the European Council on Foreign Relations. In the interview Adam and Andrew first dissect recent developments in Belarus and its opening to the West. They later take on the current situation in Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just passed his 100 days as president. What’s ahead for these key countries of the region? Get Andrew Wilson’s take by listening to the latest Talk Eastern Europe.Support the Talk Eastern Europe – Become a Patron! Help us reach our goal of 13 until the end of this year – click here to be a supporter: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope Resources:Taras Kuzio: Latest Trump-Ukraine scandal reveals there is plenty of blame to go around, New Eastern Europe: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/26/latest-trump-ukraine-scandal-reveals-there-is-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around/Volodymyr Dubovyk: Ukraine still needs US, European support and the ongoing scandal must not undermine it, New Eastern Europe: http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/29/ukraine-still-needs-us-european-support-and-the-ongoing-scandal-must-not-undermine-it/Andrew Wilson: Zelensky unchained: What Ukraine’s new political order means for its future, European Council on Foreign Relations: https://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/zelensky_unchained_what_ukraines_new_political_order_means_for_its_futureMusic featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0:Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Mission Ready by Ketsa - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Mission_ReadyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Talk Eastern Europe celebrates its 20th episode! In this episode Adam and Maciek take a look back at the last 19 episodes and then discuss how Ukraine has unexpectedly found itself in the center of the scandal with US President Donald Trump and how all of a sudden everyone is an expert on Ukraine. Later Adam interviews Andrew Wilson, a professor of Ukrainian studies at UCL in the United Kingdom and an expert with the European Council on Foreign Relations. In the interview Adam and Andrew first dissect recent developments in Belarus and its opening to the West. They later take on the current situation in Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just passed his 100 days as president. What’s ahead for these key countries of the region? Get Andrew Wilson’s take by listening to the latest Talk Eastern Europe. Support the Talk Eastern Europe – Become a Patron! Help us reach our goal of 13 until the end of this year – click here to be a supporter: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources: Taras Kuzio: Latest Trump-Ukraine scandal reveals there is plenty of blame to go around, New Eastern Europe: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/26/latest-trump-ukraine-scandal-reveals-there-is-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/26/latest-trump-ukraine-scandal-reveals-there-is-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around/</a> Volodymyr Dubovyk: Ukraine still needs US, European support and the ongoing scandal must not undermine it, New Eastern Europe: <a href="http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/29/ukraine-still-needs-us-european-support-and-the-ongoing-scandal-must-not-undermine-it/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/09/29/ukraine-still-needs-us-european-support-and-the-ongoing-scandal-must-not-undermine-it/</a> Andrew Wilson: Zelensky unchained: What Ukraine’s new political order means for its future, European Council on Foreign Relations: <a href="https://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/zelensky_unchained_what_ukraines_new_political_order_means_for_its_future" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/zelensky_unchained_what_ukraines_new_political_order_means_for_its_future</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0: Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Mission Ready by Ketsa - <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Mission_Ready" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Mission_Ready</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 20: Andrew Wilson on Belarus and Ukraine

How does the situation of extremism look in Georgia and the South Caucasus? How can these countries deal with returning members of ISIS and the challenge of their re-integration? For this and much more, check out the latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe. In this episode, our co-hosts Adam and Maciek explore the current outlook for Georgia in the realm of security in the wider region of the South Caucasus which also touches the Middle East. They also discuss Georgia’s view of NATO ahead of the high-level NATO meeting in London in December 2019. The episode finishes with Maciek’s interview with Giorgi Goguadze, director at the Georgian Center for Strategy and Development in Tbilisi with a discussion on these issues as well as the situation with violent extremism in the country and region.While you are here – why not help us reach our goal of getting 7 new supporters by January 2020?! Click here to become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope ResourcesGeorgia’s long and uncertain road to NATO membership by Giorgi Goguadze, New Eastern Europe issue 5/2019: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/georgias-long-and-uncertain-road-to-nato-membership/Georgia debates NATO membership excluding defence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, OC Media, https://oc-media.org/georgia-debates-nato-membership-excluding-defence-of-abkhazia-and-south-ossetia/US base in Georgia – A scarecrow in Russia’s backyard? By Beka Chedia, New Eastern Europe, 4 November 2019: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/04/us-base-in-georgia-a-scarecrow-in-russias-backyard/Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0:Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Around the Cliffs by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 License: https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/My_Yearnings/Arround_the_Cliffs_ID_1202This episode is supported by funding from the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi in the framework of the NATO Contact Point Embassy (We thank them for their support!)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

How does the situation of extremism look in Georgia and the South Caucasus? How can these countries deal with returning members of ISIS and the challenge of their re-integration? For this and much more, check out the latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe. In this episode, our co-hosts Adam and Maciek explore the current outlook for Georgia in the realm of security in the wider region of the South Caucasus which also touches the Middle East. They also discuss Georgia’s view of NATO ahead of the high-level NATO meeting in London in December 2019. The episode finishes with Maciek’s interview with Giorgi Goguadze, director at the Georgian Center for Strategy and Development in Tbilisi with a discussion on these issues as well as the situation with violent extremism in the country and region. While you are here – why not help us reach our goal of getting 7 new supporters by January 2020?! Click here to become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources Georgia’s long and uncertain road to NATO membership by Giorgi Goguadze, New Eastern Europe issue 5/2019: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/georgias-long-and-uncertain-road-to-nato-membership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/08/26/georgias-long-and-uncertain-road-to-nato-membership/</a> Georgia debates NATO membership excluding defence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, OC Media, <a href="https://oc-media.org/georgia-debates-nato-membership-excluding-defence-of-abkhazia-and-south-ossetia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://oc-media.org/georgia-debates-nato-membership-excluding-defence-of-abkhazia-and-south-ossetia/</a> US base in Georgia – A scarecrow in Russia’s backyard? By Beka Chedia, New Eastern Europe, 4 November 2019: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/04/us-base-in-georgia-a-scarecrow-in-russias-backyard/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/11/04/us-base-in-georgia-a-scarecrow-in-russias-backyard/</a> Music featured in the podcast licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0: Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes: <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Around the Cliffs by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 License: <a href="https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/My_Yearnings/Arround_the_Cliffs_ID_1202" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/My_Yearnings/Arround_the_Cliffs_ID_1202</a> This episode is supported by funding from the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi in the framework of the NATO Contact Point Embassy (We thank them for their support!) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 25: Extremism in the South Caucasus

In this second part of the two-part special podcast, Talk Eastern Europe dissects the results of the European Parliamentary elections in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.On Lithuania: Maciek interviews Mariusz Antonowicz from Vilnius University's Institute of International Relations and Political Science;On Poland: Adam discusses the results with Daniel Tilles, editor in chief of Notes from Poland;On Bulgaria: Adam has a conversation with Radosveta Vassileva from University College London;Thank you to all of our listeners for your support and feedback. And please support the podcast by pledging via our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp; Resources:Part I of this special series via “In Between Europe”Five Key Takeaways from the European Elections in Poland – Daniel Tilles, Notes from Poland   Support the Notes from Poland crowdfunding campaign – click hereBulgaria’s dangerous flirtation with the far-right – by Radosveta VassilevaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

In this second part of the two-part special podcast, Talk Eastern Europe dissects the results of the European Parliamentary elections in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. On Lithuania: Maciek interviews Mariusz Antonowicz from Vilnius University's Institute of International Relations and Political Science; On Poland: Adam discusses the results with Daniel Tilles, editor in chief of Notes from Poland; On Bulgaria: Adam has a conversation with Radosveta Vassileva from University College London; Thank you to all of our listeners for your support and feedback. And please support the podcast by pledging via our Patreon page here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=19190530&amp;</a> Resources: Part I of this special series via “In Between Europe” Five Key Takeaways from the European Elections in Poland – Daniel Tilles, Notes from Poland    Support the Notes from Poland crowdfunding campaign – click here Bulgaria’s dangerous flirtation with the far-right – by Radosveta Vassileva This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 13: European parliament elections part II

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe takes a closer look at the current state of Russia-China relations. It features an interview with Marcin Kaczmarski from the University of Glasgow. Adam and Marcin examine how Russia-China relations have developed in the context of geopolitical changes and the wake of the 2014 annexation of Crimea and aggression in Donbas. They discuss such pertinent questions as: What are the aims of this co-operation? Where are the tensions? How do these relations fit in the current US-China trade conflict? And what might be next. Marcin Kaczmarski is a lecturer in security studies at the University of Glasgow and author of the book Russia-China Relations in the Post-Crisis International Order. Follow him on Twitter: @M_KaczmarskiSupport the podcast. Become a patron here: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope Join us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope Resources:Marcin Kaczmarski: The Moscow-Beijing Relationship: Increasingly Asymmetrical and Resilient - Australian Institute of International Affairs.Marcin Kaczmarski: The future of Russia-China relations – Atlantic Community.org“Russia is unprepared for the next world order” An interview with Bobo Lo. New Eastern EuropeMusic featured in the podcast licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327Pacing by Chad Crouch - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Drifter/Pacing_1820This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe takes a closer look at the current state of Russia-China relations. It features an interview with Marcin Kaczmarski from the University of Glasgow. Adam and Marcin examine how Russia-China relations have developed in the context of geopolitical changes and the wake of the 2014 annexation of Crimea and aggression in Donbas. They discuss such pertinent questions as: What are the aims of this co-operation? Where are the tensions? How do these relations fit in the current US-China trade conflict? And what might be next. Marcin Kaczmarski is a lecturer in security studies at the University of Glasgow and author of the book Russia-China Relations in the Post-Crisis International Order. Follow him on Twitter: @M_Kaczmarski Support the podcast. Become a patron here: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Join us on Facebook! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope</a> Resources: Marcin Kaczmarski: The Moscow-Beijing Relationship: Increasingly Asymmetrical and Resilient - Australian Institute of International Affairs. Marcin Kaczmarski: The future of Russia-China relations – Atlantic <a href="http://Community.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community.org</a> “Russia is unprepared for the next world order” An interview with Bobo Lo. New Eastern Europe Music featured in the podcast licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Intro: Indie Rock by Scott Holmes –<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Road_Trip_Indie_Rock/Indie_Rock_1327</a> Pacing by Chad Crouch - <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Drifter/Pacing_1820" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Drifter/Pacing_1820</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 21: Russia-China relations in the spotlight

It has been two years since Nikol Pashinyan has come to power after the Velvet Revolution in Armenia. In this episode Adam catches up with Richard Giragosian to discuss how much has changed in the country and how much has not. They also discuss relations with Russia with Russia under Pashinyan, which seem to be heading towards a deeper crisis. Adam and Richard also explore how Armenia has managed the COVID-19 situation and try to understand what role, if any, other players like the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union have played in assisting Armenia in the crisis. Lastly, they look at the shifts in regional relations including with Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran as well as how the crisis has impacted the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.Become a Patron – we need only 3 more to reach our goal: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope Resources:Valentina Gevorgyan: “Armenia’s different legacy” New Eastern Europe. 6 March 2020: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/06/armenias-different-legacy/Follow New Eastern Europe’s ongoing coverage of the Coronavirus crisis in the Eastern Partnership: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/16/coronavirus-in-the-eastern-partnership-states/ Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope An appeal to help New Eastern Europe – Purchase our latest issue! https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/Music in the podcast "The Road Home" by Alexander Nakarada licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4769-the-road-home. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

It has been two years since Nikol Pashinyan has come to power after the Velvet Revolution in Armenia. In this episode Adam catches up with Richard Giragosian to discuss how much has changed in the country and how much has not. They also discuss relations with Russia with Russia under Pashinyan, which seem to be heading towards a deeper crisis. Adam and Richard also explore how Armenia has managed the COVID-19 situation and try to understand what role, if any, other players like the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union have played in assisting Armenia in the crisis. Lastly, they look at the shifts in regional relations including with Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran as well as how the crisis has impacted the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. Become a Patron – we need only 3 more to reach our goal: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources: Valentina Gevorgyan: “Armenia’s different legacy” New Eastern Europe. 6 March 2020: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/06/armenias-different-legacy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/06/armenias-different-legacy/</a> Follow New Eastern Europe’s ongoing coverage of the Coronavirus crisis in the Eastern Partnership: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/16/coronavirus-in-the-eastern-partnership-states/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/03/16/coronavirus-in-the-eastern-partnership-states/</a> Join us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/TalkEasternEurope</a> An appeal to help New Eastern Europe – Purchase our latest issue! <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/</a> Music in the podcast "The Road Home" by Alexander Nakarada licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 Link: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/song/4769-the-road-home" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/song/4769-the-road-home</a>. License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 37: Update on Armenia

Developments in relations between Romanian and Moldova have raised a lot eyebrows lately. After Moldova’s pro-European government has fallen to be replaced by a Kremlin-friendly one; along with an already pro-Russia president the question remains as to what role Romania plays in all this. In this episode, Maciek catches up with analyst Oktawian Milewski to discuss the historical ties between the two countries and current developments. They look at recent political developments; growing Russian influence in Moldova and what consequences the coronavirus crisis will have for the economies and relations.Become a Talk Eastern Europe Patron: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeResources &amp; Links:Episode 19: Strange Bedfellows in Moldova: https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-ep-19-finalMoldova: A Russian credit or a Russian roulette? https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/05/moldova-a-russian-credit-or-a-russian-roulette/An appeal to help New Eastern Europe – Purchase our latest issue! https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/Online Debate - May 13th 2020 - Debate: What are Polish / German views on the East? https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/08/debate-what-are-polish-german-views-on-the-east/Music featured in the Podcast Licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0:Imagefilm 017 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/314-imagefilm-017This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

Developments in relations between Romanian and Moldova have raised a lot eyebrows lately. After Moldova’s pro-European government has fallen to be replaced by a Kremlin-friendly one; along with an already pro-Russia president the question remains as to what role Romania plays in all this. In this episode, Maciek catches up with analyst Oktawian Milewski to discuss the historical ties between the two countries and current developments. They look at recent political developments; growing Russian influence in Moldova and what consequences the coronavirus crisis will have for the economies and relations. Become a Talk Eastern Europe Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> Resources &amp; Links: Episode 19: Strange Bedfellows in Moldova: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-ep-19-final" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-ep-19-final</a> Moldova: A Russian credit or a Russian roulette? <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/05/moldova-a-russian-credit-or-a-russian-roulette/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/05/moldova-a-russian-credit-or-a-russian-roulette/</a> An appeal to help New Eastern Europe – Purchase our latest issue! <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/an-appeal-to-help-new-eastern-europe-purchase-our-latest-issue/</a> Online Debate - May 13th 2020 - Debate: What are Polish / German views on the East? <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/08/debate-what-are-polish-german-views-on-the-east/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/08/debate-what-are-polish-german-views-on-the-east/</a> Music featured in the Podcast Licensed under the Creative Commons license 3.0/4.0: Imagefilm 017 by Sascha Ende Link: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/song/314-imagefilm-017" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/song/314-imagefilm-017</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

Episode 36: Complicated neighbours. Romania-Moldova relations in the spotlight

On April 20th 2020, New Eastern Europe convened an online live discussion which examined the latest issue of New Eastern Europe and brought some of its authors together to highlight the key issues surrounding the war in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine, which are even further exacerbated by the outbreak of COVID19. We are publishing the audio of the discussion here.The discussion featured:Adam Reichardt, New Eastern Europe/Talk Eastern EuropeRebecca Harms, a former MEP with the Alliance ’90/The GreensHanna Shelest, Editor-in-Chief of Ukraine AnalyticaTim Bohse, Deutsch-Russischer AustauschIgor Mitchnik, Drukarnia – Civil Society Center SlovianskGet your copy of this issue here: https://neweasterneurope.eu/product/issue-3-2020/Music featured in the podcast: Funk Interlude by Dysfunction_AL (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/destinazione_altrove/53756 Ft: Fourstones - Scomber ( Bonus Track )This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

On April 20th 2020, New Eastern Europe convened an online live discussion which examined the latest issue of New Eastern Europe and brought some of its authors together to highlight the key issues surrounding the war in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine, which are even further exacerbated by the outbreak of COVID19. We are publishing the audio of the discussion here. The discussion featured: Adam Reichardt, New Eastern Europe/Talk Eastern Europe Rebecca Harms, a former MEP with the Alliance ’90/The Greens Hanna Shelest, Editor-in-Chief of Ukraine Analytica Tim Bohse, Deutsch-Russischer Austausch Igor Mitchnik, Drukarnia – Civil Society Center Sloviansk Get your copy of this issue here: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/product/issue-3-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://neweasterneurope.eu/product/issue-3-2020/</a> Music featured in the podcast: Funk Interlude by Dysfunction_AL (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/destinazione_altrove/53756" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/destinazione_altrove/53756</a> Ft: Fourstones - Scomber ( Bonus Track ) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>

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