Live from Washington, Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) speaks with Roger Hilton to assess the halfway mark of Sweden’s EU Presidency and what to expect for its second half, NATO’s Vilnius Summit, and the profile of the next Sec-Gen and grey zone threats, as well as reaction to the Vulkan threats.
With all eyes on Moscow with President Putin and Xi meeting, GLOBSEC’s Alena Kudzko and Roland Freundenstein speak with Catherine Girard to preview the potential takeaways of the bilateral summit, if this in-person format might become more regular, the impact of China’s involvement on “neutral nations” , and how Ukraine’s allies should react.
Paula Erizanu, Journalist & Author based in Chișinău speaks with Roger Hilton to break down the foreign composition of government protests, what Moldova needs to defend itself against Russian psy-ops, competing factional struggles inside Transnistria, how Ukraine’s victory can be a catalyst to resolve the Transnistria issue, and Romania’s substantial developing role in supporting the country’s EU path.
Live from Bratislava, Robert Liposvský, Principal Malware Researcher at ESET speaks with Roger Hilton and Catherine Girard to break down the cyber side of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine including the Kremlin’s emerging pattern of miscreant cyber activity before February 24, how ESET engineers reacted to these issues, and how ESET is continuing to support both the Ukrainian government and citizens in the cyber realm during war time.
Live from Kyiv, Lesia Vasylenko, Verkhovna Rada Member of the Holos Party, shares her thoughts with Roger Hilton on President Biden’s trip to Kyiv, what has stood out for her as the greatest asset of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of war, the country’s place throughout the global democratic world, the chance of Russia adopting a future policy of non-repetition of aggression, and what the future generation of Ukraine can expect when the war is over.
Not since the invention of hot air balloons has a balloon captivated such international attention like the recent Chinese surveillance balloon flying over America. Live from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Dr Andrew Mitcha, Dean of the College of International and Security Studies speaks with Roger Hilton to review the diplomatic implications between Beijing and Washington, priorities for Foggy Bottom, the dilemma between faster arm delivery and escalation management ...
The ground is still shaking from the announcement that Germany has agreed to send and allow allies to deliver Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine impacting a host of diverse issues. Joining us from Munich, Dr. habil. Frank Sauer Senior Research Fellow, Universität der Bundeswehr München, shares his expert assessment with Roger Hilton on what Kyiv really needs moving forward on the battlefield, Germany’s Zeitenwende progress, where a potential Abrams tanks facility would be located in Europe, Russia’s tac...
If Japan is the land of the rising sun, Asia is the region of rising tensions. Live from London, Mariko Togashi, Research Fellow for Japanese Security and Defence Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), speaks with Roger Hilton to give her reaction to Japan’s new defence policies and their implication on regional security balance, the country’s future economic security, the move to improve the national industrial defence base, and if the population is ready for potent...
Gautam A. Rana, U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, joins GLOBcast to elaborate on the deepening bilateral security ties and its positive knock-on effects for regional stability, as well as America’s investment in ensuring Slovak cyber security capabilities. Furthermore, Ambassador Rana shares the processes underway between Washington and the EU to overcome disagreements related to the Inflation Reduction Act and the role the US is playing in helping Europe decouple from Russian energy. To conclude, Am...
The geopolitical developments of 2022 were akin to tectonic plates smashing, with 2023 sure to be filled with major global events as well. Velina Tchakarova, Director at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), reflects on the year that was and offers some foresight for the future in conversation with Roger Hilton.
In this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Karin von Hippel, Director General, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), offers her expert take on new political philosophies, Ukraine’s ability to finish its government reforms, the renewed threat of populism and de-globalization, winning traits for the future of world polarity, China’s global ambitions despite internal disruptions, as well as the potential consequences for the west of an enduring Russia–China Global South alliance. This...
Daring Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia continue to show the vital role these systems are playing in theatre operations and beyond. Dr. Ulrike Franke, Senior Policy Fellow at ECFR and Federico Borsari, Leonardo Fellow at CEPA, give their reaction to Roger Hilton on the recent cross border attacks, if the conflict has reached “peak drone”, the future of drone R/D, and NATO’s s options to retain a competitive edge.
In this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Nico Lange, Senior Fellow, Zeitenwende-Initiative at the Munich Security Conference, reacts to the main takeaways from the NATO Ministerial in Bucharest, the prospect of advanced air defense deliveries for Ukraine, Germany’s ongoing Zeitenwende process, the greening of the Bundeswehr, as well as the role of data fusion and drones in Ukraine. This episode was made possible by the support of the following partners: the International Visegrad F...
In this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Vladimir Milov, former Russian Deputy Energy Minister offers his perspective on Russian energy majors' declining future and its impact on government revenue. He also explores Europe’s long-term gas horizon, the Gulf’s reputational and market risks on cutting oil, Russia’s looming banking crisis, and the country's prospect for democratization. This episode was made possible by the support of the following partners: the International Visegrad ...
These are not your regular chocolate chips – we’re talking advanced chips. USA export restrictions against China on advanced chips and semiconductors are the latest challenge in these superpowers’ bilateral dynamics and their race for tech supremacy. Patrick Tucker, Technology Editor at Defense One, speaks with Roger Hilton to share his views on what these export controls mean for the USA’s industrial base, China’s ability to eventually reach self-reliance in advanced production, and how this ha...
News of Russian-made missiles landing in eastern Poland has sent shockwaves through Central and Eastern Europe and beyond - with more aftershocks to come. Live from Warsaw, Marcin Zaborowski, Policy Director of the Future of Security Programme at the GLOBSEC Policy Institute, speaks with Roger Hilton to discuss the reaction of the Polish government to the situation, how NATO might proceed, and what the major lessons learned to improve defence and resilience are.
Like the famous saying “everything old is new again” the specter of nuclear weapons has reappeared. As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the international community is once again faced with this frightening prospect, or is it? Live from Berlin, William Alberque Director of Strategy, Technology, and Arms Control at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) speaks with Roger Hilton to break down why nuclear weapons deployment is unlikely, reflexive cont...
Recent events across Ukraine have been both dramatic and terrifying. Vice President of GLOBSEC & Director, GLOBSEC Policy Institute, Alena Kudzko, speaks with Roger Hilton to give her expert take on the audacious attack on the Kerch Bridge and its implications, Sergei Surovikin’s response across Ukraine, Belarus’ tough position, and Kyiv’s potential wish list from the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO.
Tom Nuttall, Senior Digital Editor, The Economist, dives into a panoply of topical European subjects with host Roger Hilton. Nuttall offers his thoughts on the destruction of Russia's bridge to Crimea and the domestic weakening of Putin's power. The conversation then steers to the European Political Community initiative, what role it has in the EU, and more importantly, what role it has for the relationship between the EU and its neighbouring countries, such as Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey, but ...
Sit down with Kersti Kaljulaid, Former President of the Republic of Estonia, and host Roger Hilton, to discuss all things Estonia and beyond. Being exemplary in its support for Ukraine, Kaljuliad offers wise words to other nations striving to do the same. In terms of its resilience to cyber-attacks, we dive into its digital relationship with Ukraine. The conversation then transitions to how the EU can keep sustainability at the forefront during the energy and cost of living crises. Finally, Kalj...
In this episode of Tatry Talks, Ivan Bartoš, Deputy Prime Minister for Digitalisation and Minister of the Regional Development of the Czech Republic, spoke with Katarína Cséfalvayová, Executive Lead of GLOBSEC's Danube Tech Valley Initiative and Olivia Blanchard, Research Fellow & Project Manager, Danube Tech Valley Initiative. Together, they discussed the Czech Republic's EU Presidency, how Bartoš and his cabinet utilize innovation, and the opportunities and challenges of implementing metav...
The 11th edition of GLOBSEC’s Tatra Summit is underway, focused on defining Europe’s future with Central and Eastern Europe in the driver’s seat. Live from GLOBSEC HQ in Bratislava, Federica Prandin, Sustainability Programme Manager and Research Fellow at GLOBSEC’s Economic Growth and Sustainability Programme, speaks with host Roger Hilton for a Tatra Summit preview to unpack the recent EU Energy Ministers' meeting, how geopolitics has impacted the EU energy debate when it comes to sustainabilit...
Against the outcry of global leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially annexed the Ukrainian territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson into the Russian Federation on September 30. Live from Kyiv, Iuliia Osmolovska, Senior Fellow at the GLOBSEC Ukraine and Eastern Europe Programme, spoke with Roger Hilton to give her inputs on how these annexations compare to that of Crimea in 2014, the expected coming partisan resistance, how to best punish Russia for the blatant viola...
A series of recent events related to European and Russian energy has unnerved many in the EU and beyond. Live from Vilnius, Vladimir Milov, former Russian Deputy Energy Minister and opposition politician, speaks with Roger Hilton to address the Nord Stream sabotage and its security as well as environmental implications in the Baltic, potential gas disruptions should Gazprom sanction Naftogaz, and the impending death of the Russian energy industry pointing to the country’s bleak economic future....
On the first English episode of GLOBcast, Ivan Mikloš, former Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, speculates on the economic uncertainty the EU faces, the need for continued special measures despite indebtedness, and if a prolonged stagflation crisis will materialize. Against the backdrop of rising social discontent, he explains why European leaders need to deploy stronger strategic communication plans alongside policies to aggressively fight Russian propaganda and better manag...
Vitajte v novom formáte video rozhovorov organizácie GLOBSEC s názvom GLOBcast! Budeme sa stretávať pravidelne s rôznymi zaujímavými hosťami, ktorí budú reflektovať na aktuálne otázky zo sveta politiky, biznisu či medzinárodných vzťahov. Našim prvým hosťom bol generál Pavel Macko, ktorý pôsobil ako najvyššie postavený Slovák v štruktúrach NATO, má vyše 35 ročné skúsenosti v oblasti obrany a medzinárodných vzťahov. V rozhovore sme sa rozprávali o aktuálnom vývoji bojov na Ukrajine, možných scenár...
