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Escalation with Gabrielius Landsbergis

Gabrielius Landsbergis

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Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 6

The former Foreign Minister of Lithuania continues his fight for freedom with a new podcast. Escalation is a series of conversations with experts that help us understand the new geopolitics, and how we can make democracy great again. Well known for his values-based approach to foreign policy, Gabrielius Landsbergis is a tireless campaigner for rule of law and peace through strength.

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E06 - Ben Hodges, Former Commander of US Army Europe

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, May 4, 2025 • Duration 51:43

Ben Hodges had an action-packed career in the US military, gaining deep knowledge of the strategic background in Europe. Ben is a vocal supporter of Ukraine and we are honoured to have this opportunity to hear his zoomed-out assessment of the strategic shifts playing out around the world.00:00 Understanding Ukraine's Path to Victory05:35 The Fear of Escalation and Its Implications09:56 Evolution of Ukrainian Military Strategy13:31 Western Support and Capabilities for Ukraine17:26 Logistics and the Challenges of Military Aid21:19 The Debate on Military Support and Strategic Objectives24:43 The Coalition of the Willing: Feasibility and Political Will32:20 Phases of Conflict Resolution35:22 Risks After Ceasefire39:30 Historical Lessons from WWII43:50 Potential Pearl Harbor Moment46:03 US Military Repositioning in Europe51:30 Lithuania's Defense Strategies53:56 Advocating for Ukraine's NeedsSubscribe to the mailinglist at landsbergis.comFollow Gabrielius on socials @GLandsbergis

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E05 Jakub Janda – Czech expert on the Indo-Pacific region

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, April 21, 2025 • Duration 45:50

Jakub Janda is a Czech political scientist and the Executive Director of the European Value Center for Security Policy. Based in Prague and now also active in Taipei, Jakub has been at the forefront of efforts to counter hybrid threats from authoritarian regimes, with a sharp focus on Russian and Chinese influence operations in Europe and beyond.

00:00 Introduction to Czech Politics and Indo-Pacific Relations

02:35 Czech Republic's Unique Position on China and Taiwan

05:27 The Impact of Czech Elections on Foreign Policy

08:10 US-Russia-China Dynamics and the Reverse Kissinger

11:16 China's Strategic Interests in Europe and Indo-Pacific

13:58 China's Military Assertiveness and Economic Engagement

16:56 Long-term Chinese Strategy and Global Alliances

23:48 The Cost of Alliances in Asia

26:15 The Impact of Ukraine on Indo-Pacific Security

29:05 Taiwan's Lessons from Ukraine

34:38 China's Strategic Options for Taiwan

43:08 Advice for European Leaders on Indo-Pacific Strategy

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E04 Jonas Ohman - Co-founder of Blue/Yellow, top NGO assisting Ukraine

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 36:52

Jonas Ohman is Co-founder of Blue/Yellow www.blue-yellow.lt Europe's biggest non-governmental supplier of military aid to Ukraine. Blue/Yellow has raised $100million since 2014, primarily in Lithuania, a country of only 3 million people. We talked to Jonas about his personal journey, the outstanding work of his NGO and the situation on the ground in Ukraine as he sees it.

00:00 Journey to Lithuania

04:15 Understanding the Nordic Perspective

06:56 The Role of Blue Yellow in Supporting Ukraine

11:14 The Evolution of Warfare: Drones and Technology

12:30 Changes in Ukraine: From 2014 to Now

16:46 Nation Building and Identity in Ukraine

17:01 Logistics and Challenges of Humanitarian Aid

18:29 Understanding the Humanitarian Response to Ukraine

23:33 Lessons Learned from the Ongoing Conflict

28:09 The Example of Finland

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E03 Dmytro Kuleba - Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 38:06

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, discusses diplomacy in the ongoing war. Together with Gabrielius Landsbergis he talks about the failures of de-escalation and the historical context that has shaped Western perceptions of Ukraine. Touching on peace plans, security guarantees and nuclear weapons, this is a very enlightening crash course in what the West is doing wrong.00:00 Introduction to Ukraine's Diplomatic Struggles02:06 Lessons from Failed De-escalation Efforts05:50 Historical Context and Western Misunderstandings07:57 The West's Evolving Perception of Ukraine09:38 Challenges of Peace Plans and Ceasefires11:19 Ukrainian Opinions about Peace Deals14:15 Putin's Motivations for Negotiation15:59 The Need for Security Guarantees19:14 The Feasibility of Peacekeepers21:04 Historical Lessons from Minsk Agreements22:59 The Importance of Kursk in Negotiations25:03 The Nuclear Weapons Debate31:49 The Call for Elections Amidst War34:35 Responses to the Pope's comments36:39 President Zelensky's Diplomacy

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E02 Thórdís Gylfadóttir - Former Foreign Minister of Iceland

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, February 2, 2025 • Duration 27:46

Thórdís Gylfadóttir was Iceland's Minister of Foreign Affairs until recently. And recently a lot has been going on in her neighbourhood–the North Atlantic and Arctic. She explains her perspective to Gabrielius Landsbergis at this historic and unpredictable moment in the region's history.

00:00 Iceland's Foreign Policy and Political Landscape

08:10 Iceland's Support for Ukraine

14:34 Geopolitics of the Arctic Region

18:55 Greenland's Independence and Future Prospects

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E01 Vytis Jurkonis - Human rights defender for dissidents from Belarus and Russia

Season 1 · Episode 1

Saturday, January 18, 2025 • Duration 45:29

Vytis Jurkonis is a Lithuanian human rights defender and the go-to-guy for dissidents who need to flee Belarus and Russia. In this pilot episode of Escalation, Gabrielius Landsbergis talks to Vytis about how Lithuania became a haven for dissidents, and how we could achieve the goal of Belarus and Russia becoming free, peaceful and democratic countries.

00:00 Introduction

02:17 Lithuania as a Place of Refuge

05:00 The Process of Seeking Refuge in Lithuania

07:39 Understanding the Belarusian Regime

09:52 Negotiating with Authoritarian Leaders

12:37 Lithuania's Role in Supporting Dissidents

15:01 Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya and Lithuania

16:54 Lithuania's Historical Support for Freedom

20:58 Solidarity with Freedom Movements in Eastern Europe

23:30 Understanding Russia's Opposition and Dissidents

29:00 The Role of Independent Media in Russia

32:12 The Complexity of Russian Identity and Guilt

38:53 The Path to a Democratic Russia

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