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The rules-based international order is under unprecedented stress. From escalating hostilities in the Middle East to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the global balance of power is shifting. But are we simply heading toward intensified great power competition, or toward something else entirely?

We’re joined by Ionela Maria Ciolan, Research Officer in Foreign Policy, Security and Defence at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, to unpack the rise of transactional geopolitics, the decline of multilateralism, and the blurred lines between competition and cooperation.

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Can Democracy survive the 21st Century

(00:00) - Introduction 

(03:48) - Great power competition today

(20:41) - The Axis of Upheaval 

(36:30) - The Fractured West – Strategic Drift and the Future of NATO

As journalism faces mounting challenges, from political pressure and economic constraints to the rise of social media and public distrust, we explore its future and its role in global affairs. Joining us are John Holland , a veteran journalist who reported for CBS News and CNBC, and Andreas Grassl, a prominent digital creator reporting on international politics. Together, we reflect on the evolution of journalism and what it will take to safeguard truth in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Explore John Holland’s work in public speaking and media consulting and make sure to follow Andreas Grassl on your favourite social media platform.

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-Can democracy survive the 21st Century?

-Grassl & Matei (Politics and IR in German)

(00:00) - Introduction

(04:15) - A brief history of contemporary journalism

(16:05) - The rise of digital media & its dangers

(50:38) - The future of quality journalism

🇨🇳🇹🇼 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?

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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