College of Europe Podcast (Bruges)

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 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

The guest of the very last CoEnnect podcast of the Albright promotion was Jakub Kalenský, from the Hybrid CoE, where he is the Deputy Director of the Centre’s Hybrid Influence COI focusing on safeguarding democratic processes. He specialises in countering Russian disinformation and hybrid activities. In the past, he worked for the EEAS’s East Stratcom task force, where he was among the founding members of the EUvsDisinfo campaign. He currently also teaches in the Natolin campus of the College of Europe. Markéta Šonková (IRD) spoke with him about the role of technologies in hybrid campaigns, disinformation campaigns at large and how to counter them, European elections and elections in Europe, and cooperation across the stakeholder pool. Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Digital technologies and diplomacy have become an integral part of public engagement. In that regard, Geneva plays an important role as one of the world’s leading digital hubs. To that end, Haritz Echarren (IRD) and Markéta Šonková (IRD) spoke with Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, the Executive Director of DiploFoundation, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building expertise and conducting research in digital diplomacy, internet governance, and technology policy. They discussed a number of topics ranging from societal effects and implications of generative AI, trends in digital diplomacy, digital governance models, long-termism and monopolies, as well as digital divides between developing and developed countries. Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

The topic of disinformation has become a constant in the current security discourse. With the boom in modern technologies and the rise of AI, coupled with the earlier shift that came with social media and online media platforms, a new urgency appeared as regards addressing the threat stemming from disinformation and foreign information manipulation and influence (FIMI) online. Markéta Šonková (IRD) talked about these issues with Kristína Šefčíková, a project manager at Prague Security Studies Institute, a Prague-based security-oriented think tank. Kristína specializes in disinformation, strategic communication, and foreign malign influence, with a specific focus on the area of Central and Eastern Europe. They discussed the rising risk of disinformation and misinformation, EU tools aimed at countering these threats, the role of AI, algorithms, and modern technologies, as well as resilience of democratic societies vis a vis these threats, including during the most recent European elections.Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

The CoEnnect Digital Society, represented by Nicolas Rocher (POL), interviewed Mr. Boniface de Champris, Senior AI Policy Manager at the Computer & Communications Industry Association. This international, non-profit association represents a wide range of firms in the computer, communications, and internet industries. Their discussion covered various topics related to artificial intelligence within the EU, including the AI Act and its implications for companies, the establishment of global AI standards and Europe's role in this process, cooperation with the US, EU innovation, funding and skills development, and the next European Commission's role in fostering a thriving AI landscape.Learn more about the CoEnnect Digital Society: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coennect-digital-society/ Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Ecoutez le nouvel épisode du podcast de la série Global Europe in the Real New Millenium ! Il est intéressant de s’interroger sur les conditions générales dans lesquelles prennent place ces élections et de se pencher sur la question de la citoyenneté européenne. Dans cet épisode, vous entendrez une discussion entre les philosophes Teresa Pullano et Nicole Dewandre. Le travail de Teresa Pullano prend pour objet la recomposition de la citoyenneté européenne. Elle l’envisage comme une forme spécifique de la structure étatique au-delà de la nation, en particulier en relation à la recomposition de l’espace et de la gouvernementalité à l’échelle continentale.  Cet épisode est produit dans le cadre du cycle de conférence « Global Europe in the Real New Millenium » organisé par le Programme d’Etudes Générales européennes du Collège et dirigé par Didier Georgakakis.  Profitez de la conversation et n’oubliez pas de vous inscrire pour écouter notre prochain épisode.  Production : Margaux Cognard