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| #2.20 - How to Change Minds: The Future of Foreign Policy Analysis and the Fate of American Universalism with Dr David Bosold | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:49:44 | |
How to Change Minds: The Future of Foreign Policy Analysis and the Fate of American Universalism with Dr David Bosold Chapters: (00:00:00) Decoding Foreign Policy Analysis: Understanding the Discipline (00:04:15) Beyond the Mainstream: Critiquing Traditional Theories (00:13:15) Pathways to Peace: Rethinking Conflict and Resolution (00:19:50) Balancing Act: The Role of Science and Values in Foreign Policy (00:25:13) The Horizon Ahead: Reimagining the Future of Foreign Policy Analysis (00:32:30) Stagnation in Strategy: Why Change Remains Elusive (00:39:20) Watershed Moment for American Universalism (00:43:13) Key to Understanding the Future of American Power: NATO's Expansion and China (00:48:20) The West and the “Other” | |||
| Does Biden bear responsibility for the war in Ukraine? | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:35:36 | |
(00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:07) Biden's Profile (00:03:58) First Change: Big Hopes (00:06:10) Second Change: Increased Rhetorical Support (00:09:20) Third Change: Increased Military Support (00:13:20) Important Timeline (00:16:25) One Problem with American Position (00:22:00) NATO Open Door Policy (00:23:15) NATO Summit Communiqué (00:25:00) Lost Diplomatic Opportunity (00:29:15) Fourth Change: Ukraine as American Ally (00:31:00) End of Ambiguity (00:32:40) Biden Created Security Vacuum | |||
| #2.19 - From Trump to Tomorrow: Russia, the West, and the Path Forward with Dr David Bosold | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
#2.19 - From Trump to Tomorrow: Russia, the West, and the Path Forward with Dr David Bosold Chapters: (00:00:00) 2024 US elections (00:07:20) War in Ukraine and Peace Negotiations (00:18:50) European Autonomy (00:28:20) Russia as European State (00:38:30) Trump and NATO Enlargement (00:44:50) US-Russia Relational Dance | |||
| #2.18 - The Illiberal Awakening: Unpacking the US, Russia-Ukraine, and Trump’s Strategies for 2025 with Dr David Bosold | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:52:45 | |
#2.18 - The Illiberal Awakening: Unpacking the US, Russia-Ukraine, and Trump’s Strategies for 2025 with Dr David Bosold | |||
| #2.17 - 2024 Presidential Elections: Drama, Democratic Decline, and High Stakes for the World with Tyler | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:28:51 | |
In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial and complex dynamics of the 2024 Presidential Elections in the US. We analyse the candidates, key issues, and what’s at stake for America and the world. In addition, we discuss the democratic decline in the US and the future of American institutions, offering a critical look at the current state of democracy, the challenges facing American institutions, and potential future developments. Join us for an engaging discussion on the drama and the stakes, as we explore how these elections could potentially reshape both the nation and the global landscape. We'll provide insights into the possible global impacts, democratic challenges, and the ever-important role of race in the electoral process, offering a comprehensive overview of what to expect in this high-stakes election year. | |||
| #2.16 - Echoes of Suffering: Dostoyevsky, “the Russian Soul”, and War in modern Russia with Tyler | 19 May 2024 | 01:09:30 | |
In this episode of Relativist Thinker, we delve into the enduring themes of suffering, resilience, and identity through the lens of Fyodor Dostoevsky's works. We explore how Dostoevsky’s insights into the Russian soul continue to resonate in modern times, particularly amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. How do his portrayals of human suffering and strength shape the national consciousness and influence Russia’s response to contemporary conflicts? We also examine the broader implications of the war in Ukraine on European security and international relations. By connecting literary insights with current events, this episode offers a deeper understanding of Russia's enduring spirit and its role on the global stage. Join us for an engaging discussion that bridges the past and present, literature and reality. | |||
| #2.15: Guardians or Gamblers? U.S. Advocacy for Ukrainian Membership in NATO Prior to the Russo-Ukrainian War with Dr David Bosold | 14 Apr 2024 | 01:06:06 | |
In this episode, we delve into the strategic decisions behind the United States' support for Ukraine's bid to join NATO, a pivotal move that predated the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022. We explore the geopolitical calculations, the risks and rewards from both a U.S. and a European perspective, and how these actions might have influenced the security landscape in Eastern Europe. Through expert interviews and analysis, we'll assess whether the U.S. played the role of a guardian of democratic values or a gambler with regional stability at stake. | |||
| #2.14 - All Quiet on the Eastern Front: the War and Politics in the Eastern Europe in 2023 and 2024 | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:52:28 | |
In this episode of, we explore the shifting sands of international relations in Eastern Europe. First, we dissect the recent governmental changes in Poland, analyzing their impact on both domestic policies and international relations. Delving into the intricacies of power dynamics, we unravel the potential consequences for Poland's alliances and its position on the global stage. Turning our attention to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we scrutinize the war dynamics, focusing on the concerning stagnation of the conflict. Our experts examine the diplomatic challenges, humanitarian implications, and the geopolitical puzzle that has contributed to the current deadlock. Join us as we navigate through these critical issues, providing listeners with a concise yet insightful understanding of the complex landscape shaping Eastern Europe's international relations. | |||
| #2.13 - Thinking through the Prospect of Russian-Ukrainian Reconciliation with Dr. David Bosold | 27 Dec 2023 | 01:08:27 | |
Join us in this episode as we envision a future Russia and Ukraine with Dr. David Bosold, an expert in international relations. Explore the long-term prospects of Russians and Ukrainians coexisting peacefully, drawing parallels with the successful French-German reconciliation. Dr. Bosold unravels the potential impact on European security architecture and speculates on the broader implications for the evolving world order. Don't miss this insightful exploration into the transformative possibilities of reconciliation in shaping a more stable and connected global landscape. | |||
| #2.12 - The Interconnected Nature of NATO Expansion and the Russo-Ukrainian War | 23 Dec 2023 | 00:52:34 | |
#2.12 - The Interconnected Nature of NATO Expansion and the Russo-Ukrainian War by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.11 - The Matter of Perspective: Art, Politics and Liberalism with Kay | 07 May 2023 | 01:13:54 | |
#2.11 - The Matter of Perspective: Art, Politics and Liberalism with Kay by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.10 - Conceiving the Inconceivable: Metamorphosis of the International System with Dr David Bosold | 24 Mar 2023 | 01:19:45 | |
#2.10 - Conceiving the Inconceivable: Metamorphosis of the International System with Dr David Bosold by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.9 - Understanding the Complexity of Russia amid the War in Ukraine | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:00:35 | |
#2.9 - Understanding the Complexity of Russia amid the War in Ukraine by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.8 - The Closure of the International System and Russian War on Ukraine with Prof. Lora Anne Viola | 28 Jan 2023 | 01:14:40 | |
This episode of "Localizing the Globe" features Lora Anne Viola, a professor in the Department of Politics of the John F. Kennedy at the Freie Universität Berlin. Among her research topics are international institutions' design and development, the theory of international relations, and US foreign policy. The episode discusses her recent book, "The Closure of the International System: How Institutions Create Political Equalities and Hierarchies", which attempts to bridge the gap in our understanding of existing international inequalities and equalities. In addition, we discuss the Russian war on Ukraine. | |||
| #2.7 - Disentangling Multipolar World in Times of Uncertainty with Dr. David Bosold | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:01:30 | |
#2.7 - Disentangling Multipolar World in Times of Uncertainty with Dr. David Bosold by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.6 - Back to Normal: War and Confrontation in Europe in 2023 | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:01:32 | |
#2.6 - Back to Normal: War and Confrontation in Europe in 2023 by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.5 - In between Nationalism and Geopolitics: When the NATO-Russia Clash over Ukraine is Inevitable | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:56:12 | |
#2.5 - In between Nationalism and Geopolitics: When the NATO-Russia Clash over Ukraine is Inevitable by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.4 - Double Standards: When Actions Persistently Diverge from FP Values with Dr David Bosold | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:57:55 | |
#2.4 - Double Standards: When Actions Persistently Diverge from FP Values with Dr David Bosold by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #2.3 - Killer Robots Don't Kill, the Pentagon Does. Discussing Military AI with Dr. David Bosold | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:38:26 | |
#2.3 - Killer Robots Don't Kill, the Pentagon Does. Discussing Military AI with Dr. David Bosold by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 2.2 - Muddling Through the Clashing Narratives of the Multipolar World with Dr. David Bosold | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:15:48 | |
# 2.2 - Muddling Through the Clashing Narratives of the Multipolar World with Dr. David Bosold by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 2.1 - Season 2 Pilot: European Security Crisis as a Reflection of Deep-Rooted Problems in IR | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:46:42 | |
# 2.1 - Season 2 Pilot: European Security Crisis as a Reflection of Deep-Rooted Problems in IR by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #1.46- Signalling to the West or Preparation for War: What Russian Troop Build-up near Ukraine Means | 04 Apr 2021 | 00:25:20 | |
In this episode of Si VIs Pacem, we discuss the dislocation of additional Russian troops near the Ukrainian border | |||
| #1.45 - Lost and Found: NATO's Purpose in the Pre- and Post-Cold War History | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:55:03 | |
#1.45 - Lost and Found: NATO's Purpose in the Pre- and Post-Cold War History by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.44 - Persistence of Tragedy in World Politics: Realist School and Impressions from Mearsheimer | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:28:35 | |
In this episode of Si Vis Pacem, we discuss the realist school of thought as well as the personal experience of having classes with John Mearsheimer. | |||
| # 1.43 - Conversation with Dr David Bosold: Life in Multipolar World and German Vaccination Debacle | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:57:12 | |
This episode is a conversation with Dr David Bosold, the dean of studies at John-F.-Kennedy Institute in Berlin (JFKI) and the managing director of the Graduate School of North American Studies (GNAS). In the episode, we discussed the conditions of the multipolar world, the prospects for common European security and the failure of the German government to vaccinate the population and reopen the country. | |||
| # 1.42 - Liberal Crusade: What Munich Security Conference Means for the Future of Europe | 21 Feb 2021 | 00:28:13 | |
In this episode, we discuss the results of the Munich Security Conference that took place online this year. We compare it to the previous one and try to figure out what Beyond Westlesness” means for Nato-Russia relations. | |||
| # 1.41 - Fait Accompli: Biden's Efforts to Save American Hegemony | 07 Feb 2021 | 00:28:52 | |
# 1.41 - Fait Accompli: Biden's Efforts to Save American Hegemony by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.40 - Avoiding a New Cuban Missile Crisis: Prospects for US-Russia Relations | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:35:19 | |
# 1.40 - Avoiding a New Cuban Missile Crisis: Prospects for US-Russia Relations by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.39 - Turning Point: Navalny Protests and Biden's Actions | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:34:34 | |
# 1.39 - Turning Point: Navalny Protests and Biden's Actions by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.38 - "It's Morning Again in America": American Politics in 2021 | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:25:42 | |
In this episode of Si Vis Pacem, we discuss prospects for American politics after Donald Trump. We try to determine what changes are possible under Democratic leadership in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. | |||
| # 1.37 - The Transatlantic Rift: EU-China Investment Deal Amid Great Power Competition | 02 Jan 2021 | 00:22:56 | |
In this episode of Si Vis Pacem, we discuss the rationale behind the EU’s intentions to strike an investment deal with China despite Americana concerns. We look at how this deal will affect the US-EU relations and how Biden’s administration will respond to that. | |||
| # 1.36 - Restoring American Leadership: Perspectives and Hurdles of Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy | 21 Nov 2020 | 00:28:49 | |
In this episode, we discuss the future of American Foreign Policy under President Joe Biden. We try to understand whether he will manage to accomplish his main goal, namely to restore American leadership in the world. Since the US is in decline, it looks like Biden will experience certain problems in this direction. We discuss American policy vis-à-vis China, Russia, and Europe in this context. | |||
| # 1.35 - The Return of History: Conflicts, Technological Development, and Hopes about Tomorrow | 14 Nov 2020 | 00:28:26 | |
# 1.35 - The Return of History: Conflicts, Technological Development, and Hopes about Tomorrow by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.34 - Divine Knowledge: Impressions from the University of Chicago | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:17:47 | |
In this episode, we discuss what makes studies at the University of Chicago so special. We try to understand useful ways of promoting curiosity and knowledge that the university uses to its own benefit. | |||
| # 1.33 - Crawling to the US: Why Germany is so Obsessed with American Elections | 07 Nov 2020 | 00:16:42 | |
In this episode, we discuss German and European reactions to American presidential elections. We differentiate between modest French and obsessive German reactions and try to understand the roots of such behaviour. We also touch upon the question of truly independent European Union, free from any sort of influence from abroad. | |||
| # 1.32 - Primacy Of Esthetics Over Reason: Art, Music, And Science | 04 Nov 2020 | 00:34:06 | |
# 1.32 - Primacy Of Esthetics Over Reason: Art, Music, And Science by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.31 - On the Eve of the Presedential Election in the US: Threats from Within and Without | 31 Oct 2020 | 00:25:26 | |
In this episode, we discuss the political landscape in the US before the upcoming 2020 elections. We try to understand the impact of the election cycle on both domestic and foreign politics of the US. Furthermore, we discuss the failure of the US-Russia arms control talks in conjunction with elections. | |||
| # 1.30 - Quest for Supremacy and Scientific Progress: Space, AI, and Quantum Computers | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:32:16 | |
In this episode, we put security competition between powerful states into an unusual perspective. Does the quest to dominate forge technological and scientific progress? Is it even possible to have scientific breakthroughs without the constant quest for supremacy? We unfold this and other question in this episode. | |||
| # 1.29 - Abortion Ban in Poland: Has the Government Crossed the Point of no Return? | 24 Oct 2020 | 00:17:17 | |
# 1.29 - Abortion Ban in Poland: Has the Government Crossed the Point of no Return? by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.28 - Fragile Security in the World: Conflicts Lurking around the Corner | 17 Oct 2020 | 00:27:05 | |
In the following episode of Si Vis Pacem, we are talking about recent events affecting security in the world: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the US-Russia strategic talks, and the lame-duck period in American politics. We come to the conclusion that we live in a far more perilous world than we tend to think. | |||
| # 1.27 - Democracy in America: Impressions from Chicago | 10 Oct 2020 | 00:33:33 | |
In the following episode of Si Vis Pacem, we discuss the beacon of democracy in the world - the United States of America. Do the current presidential elections demonstrate to us that the US becomes less democratic and more polarized? Will the results of elections lead to civil unrest in the country? We try to answer these questions and give an insider and outsider perspective on epic Biden vs. Trump battle and its repercussions for American politics, American society, and the world in general. | |||
| # 1.26 - Will Lukashenko Fall? The Fate of Last Dictatorship in Europe | 16 Aug 2020 | 00:16:19 | |
# 1.26 - Will Lukashenko Fall? The Fate of Last Dictatorship in Europe by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.25 - Strategic Stability and Space: Perils and Prospects | 09 Aug 2020 | 00:41:03 | |
# 1.25 - Strategic Stability and Space: Perils and Prospects by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.24 - Still Democratic? The EU and Rule of Law | 02 Aug 2020 | 00:33:03 | |
# 1.24 - Still Democratic? The EU and Rule of Law by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.23 - "We are not the policemen of the world", American Withdrawals and the Future of NATO | 20 Jun 2020 | 00:29:31 | |
# 1.23 - "We are not the policemen of the world", American Withdrawals and the Future of NATO by Localizing the Globe | |||
| # 1.22 - Western Hypocrisy: Civil Rights and Public Health | 06 Jun 2020 | 00:31:32 | |
In this episode of Si Vis Pacem, we discuss recent protests, erupted in the US and Europe in conjunction with the COVID-19 virus. We also talk about the consequences that the virus will have on presidential elections in the US. Finally, we discuss the Russian doctrine of nuclear deterrence. | |||
| # 1.21 - The Fall of Arms Control and Chinese Adventurism | 31 May 2020 | 00:31:13 | |
# 1.21 - The Fall of Arms Control and Chinese Adventurism by Localizing the Globe | |||
| #1.20- Threats to Security in Multipolar World: Arms Race, Nuclear Proliferation, and Climate Change | 16 May 2020 | 00:43:01 | |
It is out 20th episode, and we dedicate it entirely to the problems of international security. In this episode, we discuss what perils arms race, climate change, and space bring to the multipolar world order. | |||
| # 1.19 - The Fallout of WW2: Does it still Define the Modern World? | 09 May 2020 | 00:37:12 | |
In this episode of Si Vis Pacem, we endeavor to understand the significance of WW2 for the current international system and the striking differences between celebrations of the victory over Nazism in different European countries. In addition, we touch upon the prospects of German security and politics, drawing upon the replacement of Tornado jets in the German military. If you like our provocative discussions, hit the like! | |||
| # 1.18 - Beyond Conspiracy Theories: Beijing Responsibility in the Pandemic | 02 May 2020 | 00:23:55 | |
# 1.18 - Beyond Conspiracy Theories: Beijing Responsibility in the Pandemic by Localizing the Globe | |||