College of Europe Podcast (Bruges)

In this seventh episode of CSDP, Antonio Tintoré Vicent is joined by Professor Abraham Newman to discuss the rise of geoeconomics and how Europe should adapt to an era of weaponised interdependence. Professor Newman teaches at Georgetown University and is co-author of Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy, a landmark book on the geopolitics of globalisation and control over chokepoints in the international system. This conversation covers the strategic rationale behind Trump’s trade wars, the debate around weaponising interdependence, and the institutional reforms Europe needs to stay competitive in an age where economic power is increasingly politicised. Drawing on recent visits to Japan and Taiwan, Professor Newman also shares insights into how these debates are playing out in other democracies. Finally, the episode considers the future of the WTO and efforts to build international norms around economic coercion.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.

This is the second episode of the podcast Europe: A Union of Regions or of Nations?, brought to you by La Voix du Collège.In this podcast, we look at the role of different Member States within the European Union, examining how national and European interests interact. Each Member State brings its own priorities and plays a unique role in shaping European Integration.Today, our guest is MEP Adrián Vázquez Lázara, and we discuss with him the question: What is Spain’s role in the European Union?Stay tuned for our next episode to look at another Member State!This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.

This is the first episode of the podcast Europe: A Union of Regions or of Nations?, brought to you by La Voix du Collège, and in this episode, also in collaboration with the Italian Society. This podcast aims to examine the role of different Member States in the European Union. We are often taught that the EU is an international organisation, even if a sui generis one, where Member States remain central actors in its development. Many of the decisions made in Brussels require consensus at the national level, ensuring that national capitals continue to shape the European agenda. To understand how the EU works today, looking at the interaction between national and European interests is essential. Each Member State brings its own priorities and plays a different role in shaping the Union's decisions. Through this podcast, we take a closer look at this dynamic by exploring the contrast between two visions of European integration: a Union of Regions vs. a Union of Nations. In this first episode, our guest is MEP Dario Nardella (S&D) and we discuss with him the question: What is Italy’s role in the European Union? Stay tuned for our next episode to look at another Member State!  This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe. 

In this sixth episode of CSDP, Antonio Tintoré Vicent is joined by Dr. Daniel Fiott to explore the EU’s evolving defence agenda. Dr. Fiott is Head of the Defence and Statecraft Programme at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy and one of Europe’s leading experts on defence industrial policy. This conversation unpacks the significance of the White Paper on Defence and the ReArm programme, while offering a broader reflection on defence spending, EU-NATO relations, and the prospects for an integrated European defence market. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of European security cooperation.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.

In this episode, we speak with Manuel Muñiz, Provost of IE University and former Secretary of State for Global Spain. Dr. Muñiz is currently attending the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, so we took this opportunity to discuss how India and the Global South are viewing recent developments in global affairs— from ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine to the Sino-American rivalry. We also explored what this means for the future of international governance and Europe's potential in fostering North-South dialogue.In the College Security and Defence Podcast (CSDP) students Alexander Neuhalfen and Pol Koopman delve into the many subjects that buzz around in European diplomacy, security and defence. Through interviewing a wide array of guests they hope to make sense of these often complex topics, while at the same time providing something nice and entertaining to listen to. This podcast is a collaboration of the College of Europe students' Security and Defence Society and Young Diplomats Society.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.

In this fourth episode of the College Security and Defence Podcast series, Pol Koopman talks with researcher Pierre Haroche about his newest book: "Dans la forge du Monde - comment le choc des puissances façonne l'Europe". Europe has made quite a name for itself on the global stage. From the centuries of European empire and brutal colonialism, to the bipolar great power competition of the Cold War with Europe as the battleground, to our current time where Europe seems to have become a mere province of where real power lies. Is this actually a bad development? And how should Europeans deal with this unknown reality? You'll find out all about it - and more - in this episode.In the College Security and Defence Podcast (CSDP) students Alexander Neuhalfen and Pol Koopman delve into the many subjects that buzz around in European diplomacy, security and defence. Through interviewing a wide array of guests they hope to make sense of these often complex topics, while at the same time providing something nice and entertaining to listen to. This podcast is a collaboration of the College of Europe students' Security and Defence Society and Young Diplomats Society.

In this third episode of CSDP, Antonio Tintoré Vicent sits down with Julien Barnes-Dacey to discuss some of the latest developments in Middle East geopolitics. Julien is the Director of the MENA programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations and was previously based in Egypt, Syria and Iraq as a journalist. The discussion covered everything from the fall of Assad's regime and the ceasefire in Gaza to Iran's nuclear programme and Israeli-Saudi normalisation. Listen in if you want to learn what's at stake for Europe and how it should position itself amidst all this change.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.Learn more about the College of Europe Societies:https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-defence-societyhttps://be.linkedin.com/company/coe-young-diplomats

In this second episode of CSDP, Alexander Neuhalfen sits down with Alexandros Papaioannou to talk EU-NATO relations. He is a college alumnus and a visiting professor at the College of Europe in Bruges. Ms Papaioannou is a career diplomat at the Greek ministry of Foreign Affairs and he has worked for over 10 years at NATO – first as Advisor in the Office of the Secretary General and later as Policy officer in charge of NATO-EU relations. So he knows all about the complicated relationship of these two institutional structures.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.Learn more about the College of Europe Societies:https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-defence-societyhttps://be.linkedin.com/company/coe-young-diplomats

In this first episode of our new College Security and Defence Podcast series we dive into the much contested topic of EU Strategic Autonomy with researcher Tara Varma of the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. What does Strategic Autonomy even mean? Does this include a strong Transatlantic Partnership or is Europe better off alone? How does the rest of the world view strategic autonomy? And what can College students do to contribute to this goal? You'll hear it all - and much more - in this first episode.This podcast is produced by students of the College of Europe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Europe.Learn more about the College of Europe Societies:https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-defence-societyhttps://be.linkedin.com/company/coe-young-diplomats