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  • Albania: The Flamingo Revolution explained

    October 2, 2026 · 39 min

    What began as opposition to a Trump-family-linked luxury coastal development in an environmentally sensitive wetland area has stretched beyond 100 days and grown into something much bigger. Now one of Albania’s largest protest movements…

  • Ukraine: The battle beyond war

    September 11, 2026 · 38 min

    Ukraine is fighting for survival against Russia while its democracy faces a second battle at home. Ukrainians show extraordinary trust in the Armed Forces, family and civic networks—but far less in politicians, government and bureaucrats…

  • Bonus episode: The EU enlargement game

    September 4, 2026 · 38 min

    What happens if your economy is suddenly in crisis, Brussels offers help with strings attached—and Turkey, China or Russia can move faster? What if your country delivers every reform the EU asks for, only for a member state to block the…

  • Serbia: Inside the Leaderless Movement

    July 24, 2026 · 38 min

    Serbia is in the middle of its largest protest movement in decades. What began in 2024 with the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy has grown into a much deeper crisis of trust—one in which citizens are mobilising in…

  • Lebanon: On the brink of war or peace?

    July 17, 2026 · 42 min

    In the latest episode of ECFR’s WOMENP podcast, Ellie Geranmayeh is joined by three leading Lebanese voices— Alia Moubayed, senior economist; Randa Slim, Middle East Programme director at the Stimson Center; and Maha Yahya, director of the…

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  • Why Europe’s Support for Ukraine Might Change as the War Drags on?

    July 1, 2026 · 19 min

    A seismic shift in Europe's outlook on Ukraine reveals a complex web of diplomacy, resilience, and strategic ambiguity. As the Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year, the question isn't just about battlefield gains—it's about what comes…

  • Why Europeans Are More Ready Than You Think to Defend Themselves?

    July 1, 2026 · 19 min

    Europe stands at a pivotal moment in its security future — public support is higher than ever for investing in defence, yet deep challenges threaten to undermine that momentum. Are European leaders ready to capitalise on this rare window…

  • The Crucial Role of Article 5: Can NATO Hold Without US Leadership?

    July 1, 2026 · 22 min

    Exploring the current state of European security, NATO's future, and the evolving role of the United States in protecting Europe. Experts from the European Council on Foreign Relations share their perspectives on threats, alliances, and…

  • How a Marine Le Pen or Bardella Presidency Could Divide Europe Further

    July 1, 2026 · 19 min

    The future of Europe may be shaping up to look very different—and far more unpredictable. As France stands on the brink of a potentially historic election, experts reveal the high stakes and hidden risks that could reshape European unity…

  • Moldova: The EU frontrunner outrunning Russia

    May 13, 2026 · 28 min

    Moldova is often held up as an EU enlargement success story. Beneath the reform headlines lies a country shaped by decades of economic pressure, Russian interference—and politics driven as much by survival as ideology. In this episode…

  • Eastern Europe: Where the region will stand in a decade

    April 2, 2026 · 43 min

    Eastern Europe’s future is up for grabs. Ukraine is fighting for survival—and for a place in the EU. Georgia’s protest movement faces intensifying government crackdowns, and Moldova continues to fend off relentless Russian interference…

  • Yemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds

    February 26, 2026 · 37 min

    Yemen is once again in a shifting geopolitical landscape: amid the increasing risk of military conflict between the US and Iran, rising tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and mounting instability across the Red Sea. In this episode…

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About the show

Short interviews and comments by our experts and others on breaking news and key topics from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) - the first pan-European think-tank. Launched in October 2007, our objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy.Listen also to Mark Leonard's The World in 30 Minutes, our weekly series in which we explore the big issues in foreign policy: https://soundcloud.com/ecfr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.