Warrior Diplomacy English: Recent Episodes
Aramis Zinke, Christian Carli, Fabio Almada
At Warrior Diplomacy Podcast we discuss the most relevant issues of International Politics from a realist and analytical lense. Our guests tell us their opinions on certain topics, countries or organizations based on their first-hand experiences.
⚡️🌍 Which energy sources will power the the lives and economies of the future? Can renewables replace fossil fuels across the world? Join us in our latest episode to explore these questions as we unpack the evolving landscape of global energy & the power struggles it ignites.
(00:00) - Introduction
(08:47) - How to decarbonise our energy systems?
(14:03) - Geopolitical Dimension
(29:02) - Conclusions
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- Oppenheimer's Nuclear Legacy
Can climate change lead to more armed conflicts in the coming years? In this episode, we explore past, current, and potential conflicts where climate change has played a major role. Join us as we delve into the ways climate change influences geopolitical tensions and what this means for the future of global security.
Chapters
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:57) - The melting of the Arctic
(10:43) - Water-related conflicts
(21:15) - Loss of arable land
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Russia and China: An axis to rule the world?
In this episode, we delve into the pivotal elections and political shifts that are shaping global dynamics in 2024. Join us as we explore significant developments in Mexico, India, the EU, and beyond.
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- 2024, The year the world voted, part I
- Latin America's Political Guide
- Modi's India
🇨🇳🇹🇼 China has recently increased its military drills to test its ability to "seize power" in Taiwan.
These actions come shortly after Lai Ching-Te was sworn in as Taiwan's new president. Chinese officials stated that the drills were a direct response to Lai's inauguration, as they perceive him as a dangerous separatist.
In this episode we talk with Marie Mortas to discuss the future of Beijing-Taipei relations. Could a war break out? How could this change the world?
Recommended episodes:
- China's Long Game
- The South China Sea Dispute
- Russia - China: An Axis to Rule the World
🇮🇳 India is hosting the world's largest election, with over 968 million registered voters set to decide the nation's future. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP seek a third consecutive term, we talk with Sheetal Joshi to discuss India's political landscape, Modi's leadership, and the country's strategic progress on the global stage.
Recommended episodes
- India's Geopolitical Maneuvering
🇹🇷 🇬🇷 Amidst the waves of the Eastern Mediterranean, tensions surge between NATO allies, Greece and Türkiye. In this episode, we talk with Joanna Nestorides about their struggle to control these waters.
Why are the two countries at odds with each other? Why do they fail to resolve their tensions? What are the future prospects of the Greek-Turkish relationship?
Latin America has seen major upheavals recently, from the emergence of figures like Milei in Argentina to turmoil in Ecuador, from democratic challenges in Guatemala to the erosion of checks and balances in El Salvador.
In this episode, we discuss these key events and trends with Michael Shifter, former president of the Inter-American Dialogue, providing valuable insights into the region's political landscape.
Recommended episodes:
- Peru in turmoil
- Bukele in El Salvador (ESP)
- Ecuador: Descent into Chaos (ESP)
🇪🇺 At first glance, Brussels may not seem as significant as cities such as Paris, Berlin, or London. However, it stands as arguably the most influential capital in Europe.
What is it like to live in Brussels? Who are its most powerful actors? And what is the future of the city? Discover the answers to these questions and more in our latest episode.
Recommended Episodes:
- 2024: The year the world voted
- Russia-China Axis
- Hungary vs. Brussels (Spanish)
In the first episode of Season 3, we welcome Valeria de la Fuente as our new host to analyse the seismic shifts that will unfold globally in this unprecedented “election year“.
More than 3.5 billion people are set to vote in 2024! We discuss how super powers try to use these events to shape international politics in their favour. Furthermore, we look at generative AI and explore the risks as well as the opportunities of new technologies.
Recommended episodes:
- Global Surveillance and Digital Privacy
- The Future of Information Warfare
At the beginning of the year, we asked for our listeners’ help to predict the potential winners, losers, and disruptors for the upcoming year. Now, as 2023 draws to a close, we go back to those predictions, assessing their accuracy and using them as a lens to analyse the unfolding dynamics of international politics throughout the year.
Moreover, we also offer a glimpse into the future with a couple of predictions for what may transpire in 2024.
Thank you, Warriors, for your unwavering support throughout 2023. With this episode, we bring Season 2 of WD English to a close. We are looking forward for some exciting prospects that lie ahead in the next season!
🇨🇳 🇷🇺 In recent decades, the US-led liberal order has been challenged by rising powers. In this episode, we delve into the deepening relationship between China and Russia, and their “no limits” partnership, announced just before the invasion of Ukraine.Tune in for a conversation with Oleskii, Warrior Diplomacy’s correspondent in Ukraine, about the strengths and weaknesses of the so-called “Beijing-Moscow Axis” and its ramifications for global geopolitics.Do you like our content?Follow us on: IG, X, Linkedin
Since the Second World War, global powers have been fighting over the so-called “information space“, aiming to establish their realities as common facts. Due to the rise of social media, this battle has reached another level with potential consequences beyond our imagination.
In this episode, we engage in a discussion about “Information Operations” with Carl Miller, an award-winning book author as well as the co-founder & Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media, the UK‘s first think tank dedicated to this field.
Carl's book and socials
- The Death of the Gods
- Twitter/X
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- Twitter/X
In this collaborative episode with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, we delve into the UN Sustainable Development Goals and explore the significance of the SDG Summit that took place alongside the UN General Assembly. Join us as we engage in a dynamic conversation with Lina, the UN Series Lead at YPFP, and Ose Arheghan, who served as the 12th Youth Observer to the United Nations for the USA.
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Will Iran be able to develop nuclear weapons? How can the international community prevent it? Why would the Iranian elite pursue nuclear weapon capabilities in the first place?
Tune in to the latest episode of Warrior Diplomacy, where we talk with Tanja Maierto discuss about her experience with the organisation of the talks to revive the Nuclear Deal and many other issues regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The "father of the atomic bomb" & theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer's changed his stance on nuclear weapons when he became aware of their catastrophic impacts subsequent to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WW2.
How close are we to another nuclear attack? What actions are taken to prevent such scenario? And what about the growing nuclear arsenal of China? Tune in to our latest episode featuring Vanda Prošková, distinguished as one of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs' #Leaders4Tomorrow and a fervent advocate for Nuclear Disarmament.
Did you know that Vietnam banned the "Barbie" film due to its depiction of the controversial "9 dash line" claimed by China in the South China Sea? In this episode, we delve into the intricate issue of China's territorial claims in the region and the ongoing disputes with neighboring countries.
Joining us as a guest for this episode is Syasya Roslan, who tunes in from Malaysia, offering us a valuable local perspective on this complex geopolitical matter.
Wagner's rebellion serves as an example of the emerging vulnerabilities within Putin's regime. In this episode, we are joined by Ivan Kliuchnikov, an exiled Russian political scientist, to analyse the mutiny's repercussions and the situation of those who oppose Putin and his unrelenting pursuit of an unjustifiable war.
Basic liberties that many have taken for granted are becoming contested issues again, as the foundations of a liberal world are shaken by a global surge of right-wing culture wars. In this episode, we speak with Yannick Shetty, MP of the Austrian Parliament and LGBTIQ spokesperson, to discuss the rise of the Far Right in Europe, Latin America, the US, Africa & beyond and its impact on civil rights and freedoms.
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Due to the takeover of the Taliban, millions of people in Afghanistan are living in extreme poverty, women have lost their basic freedoms and terrorist groups are increasingly gaining power.
In our latest episode, we ask: Was intervening in Afghanistan and removing the Taliban from power an ill-fated decision? Why did the US-led intervention fail? and what are the lessons learned for the future? Check out our latest episode of Keeping up with the Warriors to learn more.
Due to its colonial legacy & resources, West Africa has always been a contested region among super powers. In recent years, tensions have risen as China and Russia seek to increase their influence at the expanse of France and other Western powers. Our latest episode, with the help of Tonny, we try to shed a light on these developments and delve into the recent elections in Nigeria as well as the country's dominant role in West African politics
On International Women’s Day, we would like to amplify the voices of the courageous activists fighting against the oppressive rule of the Taliban. In our latest episode, Husna Jalal, an Afghan women’s right activist living in exile, tells us about her experience in the country and helps us to understand the dire situation than many women face in her country.How can you help women in Afghanistan?1. Support the international campaigns for women’s right and education online. 2. Take part in protests. 3. Pressurize your governments and politicians to take immediate actions.4. Pressurize the civil society organizations in your countries to not stop the aid.5. Facilitate online classes for Afghan womenDon't hesitate to check out Husna's Association for more information: www.youngafghanwomenmovement.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgR1hhnjmj9/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Peru suffers an explosion of violence like the one seen in Chile in 2019, in Colombia in 2021 and in Ecuador last year. This time, the protests were triggered by Pedro Castillo's arrest and ouster as Peru's president after he ordered the closure of Congress and the seizure of judicial power. In this special collaboration with Vision Global, Jhosselin, a political analyst from Peru helps us understand the roots of this violent movement and how things might develop for the turbulent Andean country.
The protests against the Iranian regime are protagonists in the international arena. However, do we really understand how hundreds of thousands of Iranian women must feel in such a repressive system? In this episode Fabio talks to Mahta, an Iranian woman who tells us about her experience with the moral police and the restrictions that women face in Iran.
In our latest episode, Aramis, Tania and Fabio nominate different global leaders, countries, and institutions in different categories such as 'Winner of the year", "Loser of the Year" , "Disruptor of the year" and many more. The listeners of WD will get the chance to vote for the nomination that they think should win each category in our English Instagram page.
How has the war in Ukraine affected the geopolitical panorama? Has Macron been the face that the EU, so desperately needed in a Post-Merkel era? How has the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan been doing? In our last english episode of the year we discuss the main events of the international politics of 2022.
In Warrior Diplomacy’s new segment: “Keeping up with the Warriors” we talk about International Politics, Economics and Society in a more free and open way. In the first “Keeping” in English, Aramis and Fabio start talking about their first involvement with IR and then the conversation shifts towards International Maritime Law and China’s expansionism in the South China Sea.
Let us know what you think about this new segment. Also, do not forget follow then new Instagram page exclusive for English content.
The spotlight is back again on digital platforms after Musk's acquisition of Twitter. However, in these past years we have seen how social media, digital surveillance and data protection are continuously on the headlines.
In this episode, Aramis, Tania and Fabio discuss about the different angles of the digital realm and its effect on policy, economy and society. In the second block we go deeper into the topics with help from Arnika Zinke, a digital policy advisor in the European Parliament.
We don't know for how long Twitter will remain afloat, but you can still follow us in the platform!
Make sure to follow our new Spotify and Instagram channels dedicated only to English content. Finally, you can also visit our website for more information on the Podcast.
Warrior Diplomacy English is back. Aramis, Chris and Fabio, alongside our new host: Tania, introduce the new dynamics and features of this second season and talk about the most pressing issues in today's international agenda, such as: The Brazil elections, nuclear tensions in Ukraine and the new governments in Europe.
Make sure to follow our new Spotify and Instagram channels dedicated only to English content.
Visit our website for more information on the Podcast.
In “Warrior Diplomacy English” Season one Finale we talk about a key player in Middle East geopolitics and global oil markets: Saudi Arabia, and its special relationship with the U.S.
Along Chris, Aramis, and Fabio, Sergio Vallejo (the cohost of the Spanish version of the podcast) takes us through a historical journey of the region and why Saudi Arabia is an important player in global politics.
Make sure to listen all the way to the the third block for a special cameo of our one and only Nicolás Pan-Montojo.
India finds itself at the intersection of traditional geopolitical challenges and emerging regional and global trends such as the rise of China, the reassertion of Russia, the reordering of US global priorities, and the breakdown of the post-Cold War global political order which have opened up unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
In this India Focused Episode, Sheetal S. Joshi,our episode’s guest, helps us to touch on several topics of prime importance to understand the dynamics in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
In a conference, former U.S. State Secretary, Kissinger claimed that Ukraine should cede territory to make peace with Russia and become a neutral buffer state instead of a European frontier. In our latest episode our hosts and Oleksii Otkydach, direct from Ukraine, debate about Kissinger’s statements and many other elements of this current conflict.
Do you know how is the international community fighting against illegal movements of money from one country to another?
In our last episode in English our hosts talk with Daniel Gonzales about his experience in the United Nations working with topics of financial accountability and transparency. Listen to this episode if you are interested on finding out a bit about tax heavens, cryptocurrencies and many other elements of Illicit Financial Flows.
COVID-19 has shown us the necessity of concrete global health governance, but has the world learned the right lessons from the pandemic? In our latest episode in English, our guest Joséphine Mosset helps us to have a better grasp on the efforts to improve Global Health initiatives and the implications for the international system
During the 1970s, China was diplomatically quarantined, economically isolated, and found in between the two current superpowers, the USSR and the USA. Today, the debate seems to be on how far Chinese ideas could reach and much of the world see China as actively contending for global power and influence. In this episode Fabio and Felix address the Chinese model of economic development.
Bearing in mind the harsh consequences, many experts said it was unthinkable that Russia will ever launch a full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Putin decided to ignore the warnings, cross red lines & go forward nevertheless
But what‘s next? Will Putin continue to disrupt the world order? Does he plan to invade even more countries? And what are the implications of this invasion for the Russian state, might this be the beginning of Putins downfall?
In our latest episode, with the help of our guest Oleg Lukin, we will provide you with answers to those questions & much more
In our first episode of the English version of the podcast we introduce our two new hosts: Aramis and Christian, and together we discuss the biggest international political issues to watch out for in 2022.