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Behind every NATO summit are the declarations of unity, but the real story often lies in what is left unsaid. This year the political and military stakes couldn’t be higher with looming U.S. troop reductions, Europe’s uneven defence spending, Ukraine’s uncertain future, and the rise of ad-hoc coalitions of the willing.In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet, host Maria Luísa Moreira speaks with Marta Mucznik, Senior EU Analyst at the International Crisis Group, to unpack how these silences are shaping the future of European security and the transatlantic alliance.//Join The Diplomat's CabinetInstagram | LinkedIn | Website | Substack

As more governments adopt Feminist Foreign Policy frameworks, questions remain about how inclusive and context-sensitive these approaches truly are.In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet, host Maria Luísa Moreira speaks with Ambika Vishwanath, Founder Director of the Kubernein Initiative and DFAT-funded Research Fellow at La Trobe Asia, to unpack what inclusive foreign policy should actually look like across different geographies.Drawing from India’s approach to foreign policy, which has been deliberately inclusive but not explicitly labeled, Ambika offers a grounded perspective on how regional dynamics shape policy priorities and impact implementation.We examine the limits of global frameworks, the risks of exporting models without local adaptation, and the practical steps needed to build foreign policy that reflects lived realities rather than symbolic gestures.Listen in for a sharper lens on inclusion and what it means to build policy that works from the ground up.+THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINETSubscribe NewsletterConnect with usInstagramLinkedInWebsitethediplomatscabinet.com

WELCOME TO THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINET PODCASTIn this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet Podcast we speak with Ricardo Borges de Castro, EU affairs analyst and foresight expert, about what foresight is really for, why democracies struggle with long-term thinking, and how the EU could use its mandate to get serious about shaping the future.We talk about: → Why “permacrisis” isn’t just a buzzword → Why strategic foresight fails without political translation → How Brussels could reinvent its governanceIf you're curious about the future of politics and what it really takes to plan ahead in a world that won’t sit still, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts✉️ Join our Cabinet by subscribing at thediplomatscabinet.com

THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINET PODCAST | THE POWER DIPLOMATWhy are young men across Europe increasingly drawn to anti-feminist and far-right narratives?In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet, policy analyst Javier Carbonell, from the European Policy Centre, joins host Maria Luísa Moreira to explore the economic and identity-based roots of a growing political shift. Based on his recent policy paper From Provider to Precarious, the conversation unpacks how the collapse of the traditional “provider” role, rising job insecurity, and downward mobility are fuelling young men's resentment, often misdirected at feminism and progressive politics.We discuss:How economic frustration is being politicisedWhy the gender backlash is about more than cultureWhat progressives risk by ignoring young male votersAnd whether democracy can still deliver on its promisesSubscribe to The Diplomat’s Cabinet newsletter. Follow on social media for updates and discussions

THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINET PODCAST | THE SECURITY DIPLOMATAs NATO prepares for the 2025 summit in The Hague, longstanding questions about transatlantic security are gaining new urgency. With President Trump set to attend, many fear a shift in tone (and potentially in substance) around the alliance’s core commitment: Article 5.In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet Podcast, host Maria Luísa Moreira speaks with foreign policy analyst Luka Ignac about the political mood ahead of the summit, the implications of Trump’s push for 5% defence spending, and the risk of a two-tier NATO. They also explore what’s at stake for European defense if U.S. guarantees become more conditional, and whether Europe is truly ready to step up.Subscribe to The Diplomat’s Cabinet newsletter. Follow on social media for updates and discussions

THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINET PODCAST | THE POWER DIPLOMATExtreme weather is no longer just about floods and fires — it’s a mirror reflecting the cracks in our politics. In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet Podcast, we examine why climate shocks rarely lead to long-term political shifts, and why mainstream parties still avoid framing them as climate issues.Joining us is Dr. António Valentim, political scientist and Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics, whose research explores how parties respond to climate crises, why prevention may be politically unattractive, and how public opinion and activism are shaping — or failing to shape — climate policy.If politics continues to treat climate as an afterthought, what kind of future are we hurtling toward?Subscribe to The Diplomat’s Cabinet newsletter. Follow on social media for updates and exclusive content