The ENC in-depth podcast investigates the EU-Turkey economic relationship and the importance of the Customs Union with regards to trade, supply-chains and macro-economic policy. It also looks into the issue of lira devaluation and the importance of political stability in Turkey.

Participants: Niclas Poitiers, Research Fellow at Bruegel
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director

ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU - Turkey Economic Relations And Customs Union

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.
In the 7th episode we are focusing on implications for Western Balkans with views from Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina and North Macedonia.

Participants:
- Dr. Yorgos Christidis, Associate Professor of Comparative Politics in the Balkans at the Department of Balkan, Slavonic and Oriental Studies of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki and Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy.
- Abit Hoxha, Researcher and Lecturer of media and conflict at the University of Agder in Norway.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 7

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.
In the 8th episode we are focusing on implications for Central Asia with views mainly from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Participants:
- Dr. Nargis Kassenova, Senior Fellow and director of the Program on Central Asia at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies (Harvard University) and Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Regional Studies of KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 8

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.
In the 9th episode we are focusing on views and implications for the United Kingdom.

Participants: 
- Prof. Rick Fawn, Chair in International Relations at the University of St Andrews. He has published numerous academic journal articles and 13 books concerning IR, comparative regionalism, foreign policy analysis, and the politics, security, conflicts, and regional and international relations of post-communist countries. He has worked on the ground in numerous capacities across most countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, including in conflict zones.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 9

This ENC in-depth discussion is part of a mini-series of podcasts with experts from Turkey covering topics such as enviromental policies, digital journalism and trade. The discussions are part of the Beyond Erasmus training programme, a project supported by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation office in Turkey.

The first episode is dedicated to environmental policies, challenges and opportunities for Turkey in its effort to move towards sustainable and green energy solutions. The discussion was moderated by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia, and features the comments and insights of Ali Yaras, energy and sustainability expert.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Going Green in Turkey - Environmental Challenges and Opportunities

This ENC in-depth discussion is part of a mini-series of podcasts with experts from Turkey covering topics such as enviromental policies, digital journalism and trade. The discussions are part of the Beyond Erasmus training programme, a project supported by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation office in Turkey.

The third and last episode is dedicated to EU - Turkey economic relations with an emphasis on customs union modernisation process. The discussion was moderated by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia, and features the comments and insights of Dr. Cigdem Nas, Secretary General at the Economic Development Foundation of Turkey (IKV) and Associate Professor at Yildiz University.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU - Turkey Relations: Customs Union Modernisation in the Spotlight

This ENC in-depth discussion is part of a  mini-series  of podcasts focused on the EU - Turkey economic and transport relations with experts covering topics such as the customs union, transport fees, trade and logistics among else.

The third and last episode is dedicated to EU - Turkey economic and transport relations with an emphasis given to the  impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine on transportation and logistics across Europe and Eurasia, with a specific focus on the geo-economic implications of new trade routes, block, bottlenecks and sanctions on EU-Turkey relations and transport policy, as well as the need for EU-Turkey Customs Union reform.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director and features the comments and insights of Dr. Cigdem Nas, Secretary General at the Economic Development Foundation of Turkey (IKV) and Alper Ozel,  Chairperson of the Executive Committee of International Transporters Association (UND).

ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU - Turkey Economic & Transport Relations

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis: "How the War in Ukraine Affects Countries That Depend On Russia" by Dr. Karolina Kluczewska who provides views from Tajikistan. 

In her article, Dr. Kluczewska argues that Tajikistan has limited or no space for manoeuvre and that the war in Ukraine has serious impact on the livelihood of Tajiks, especially the ones who are in rural areas.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Karolina Kluczewska, ENC Academic Council Member and postdoctoral researcher at the Ghent Institute for International and European Studies (GIES).
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: How the War in Ukraine Affects Countries That Depend On Russia

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.
In the 10th episode we are focusing on implications for North Africa with views from Egypt and Tunisia.

Participants:
- Dr. Ebtisam Hussein, tenure holder of Political Science at Cairo University, currently serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at New Giza University in Egypt.
- Dr. Emna Ben Arab, Assistant Professor at the University of Sfax in Tunisia.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 10

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.
In the 11th episode we are focusing on the impact of the war in transatlantic cooperation.

Participants:
- Rosa Balfour, Director of Carnegie Europe and Member of the steering committee of Women in International Security in Brussels
- Giovanni Grevi, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Bruges, the Brussels School of Governance and Sciences Po in Paris.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 11

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis: "Social Media and Jihadism: The Shaping of a New Discourse" by Dr. Emna Ben Arab who provides views from Tunisia.

In her article, Dr. Emna Ben Arab explores the role of social media in shaping a jihadi narrative that played a decisive role in radicalizing an unprecedented number of youth, taking Tunisia as a case study.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Middle East and North Africa in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education. 

Participants:
- Dr. Emna Ben Arab, ENC academic council member, academic at the University of Sfax and formerly Member of the Tunisian Parliament during 2004-2011. 
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Social Media and Jihadism - The case of Tunisia

The ENC in-depth discussion is part of a special podcast series with academics and experts dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The series will provide views and investigate the repercussions of the war across the EU, the UK, and wider Europe.

In the 15th episode we are focusing on how to deal with disinformation while the war in Ukraine is still raging.

Participant:
- Dr. Martyna Bildziukiewicz, strategic communications and disinformation expert. Since 2018 is part of the East Stratcom Task Force, of which she became the head in May 2021. 
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: War In Ukraine - Episode 15

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to exchanging views about EU-Turkiye economic relations, Customs Union reform, and both the pitfalls and potentials of this relationship

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Turkiye in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education. 

Participants:
-Franck Mereyde, the President of the French Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul and the Chairman of the Executive Board of TAV airports and a member of Groupe Aeroports de Paris.
-Livio Manzini, the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul, CEO of Bell Holding and Vice President of the Institut du Bosphore.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Assessment on EU-Turkiye Economic Relations

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to “Promoting Equal Economic Opportunities and Resilience of Youth” in the Kyrgyz Republic - Sanarip Insan (Digital Citizen) - a project that is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) together with the Public Association “Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter” with the financial support of the EU Delegation in the Kyrgyz Republic. The aim of the project is to provide knowledge of the work of the digital and green economy to young people and women living in rural regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participant:
- Talant Sultanov is the co-founder of the Internet Society-Kyrgyz Chapter. Previously he served as an advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, where he coordinated the work of the national digital transformation programme Taza Koom.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the "Sanarip Insan" (Digital Citizen) Project

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to a recently published ENC Analysis dedicated on the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in the Central Asian academic world during COVID-19. This working paper was produced within the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme “Institutional Change and Social Practice. Research on the Political System, the Economy and Society in Central Asia and the Caucasus” (2020-2023) funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and was first published in "Shaping Asia". 

The discussion revolves around the new types of online academic collaborations that have emerged in Central Asia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Centrral Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Chiara Pierobon, DAAD Visiting Professor at the University of Washington
- Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the OSCE Academy
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Academic e-collaborations in Central Asia during COVID-19

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "Between Scylla and Charybdis: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy in Pursuit of a New Equilibrium" in which the author, Dr. Nargis Kassenova, delves into Kazakhstan’s foreign policy choices between 2018 and 2022, current priorities and dilemmas, the country’s strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as what key topics and alliances will shape Kazakhstan’s foreign policy in the future.

The paper was originally published by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Programme.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Centrral Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Nargis Kassenova, Senior Fellow and director of the Program on Central Asia at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies (Harvard University) and Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Regional Studies of KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Understanding Kazakhstan's Foreign Policy Choices

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis on how “Russia’s War in Ukraine Shifts Central Asia’s Connectivity” in which the author, Bruce Pannier, explain how Russia’s war in Ukraine has pushed Central Asian countries to put more effort into developing alternative trade routes, the region’s changing relationship with Russia and the possible opportunities presented by the new connectivity currently being built.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Centrral Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
Bruce Pannier, long-time journalist and correspondent covering Central Asia. He currently authors Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's "Central Asia in Focus" newsletter and is the host of the RFE/RL's Majlis podcast.
Moderation by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head of Research for Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Alternative Connectivity Routes for Central Asia

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published the European Neighbourhood Council-the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD)Brussels study titled “The Return of Central Asia: The EU’s engagement with a region threatened by the Dragonbear”.
In this study, the authors look at how the European Union and its member states should engage with the region of Central Asia, where both China and Russia have already established a strong presence.
Participants:
- Dr.  Farkhod Aminjonov, Assistant Professor at the College for Humanities at the Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director

ENC In-Depth Podcast: The EU, China and Russia’s engagement in Central Asia after the war in Ukraine

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "ENC Analysis: Walking a Fine Line- Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Policy post-2022" in which the author, Dr. Aijan Sharshenova investigates how Kyrgyzstan, a country that is dependent on both the Russian economy and Western development aid, navigates its foreign policy preferences and how it will change in light of the war in Ukraine.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, a Research Fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre, UK.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Policy in light of the war in Ukraine

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "The Geopolitics of EU Enlargement- The Case of Georgia" in which the author, Dr. Natalie Sabanadze examines how the EU can benefit from enlargement for its own geopolitical gain without sacrificing its fundamental values and the transformative agenda for the candidate states and offers an analysis of the present difficulties facing both the EU and Georgia as well as suggestions for how to overcome them.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy, and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Natalie Sabadanze, a Cyrus Vance visiting professor in International Relations at Mount Holyoke College, USA.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council.

ENC In-Depth Podcast - The Geopolitics of EU Enlargement: The Case of Georgia and the war in Ukraine

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Strengthening Business and Human Rights Awareness and Monitoring Capacity of Business and Civil Society Actors through Capacity Building" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) together with the Minerva Business and Human Rights Association (Minerva BHR) with the financial support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul. 

The project, which is the first project worldwide on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in Türkiye, aims to promote the full potential of the German legislation to have a positive impact for businesses and rights holders and guarantee human rights standards, prosperous and uninterrupted business practice with the right know-how and risk assessments.

Participant:
- Emre Keki, ENC researcher and Senior Partner at PAE Law.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director.

Navigating Compliance and Sustainability: Turkish Businesses in the Era of German Supply Chain Act

Bu podcast "Türkiye Eğitim Programı" isimli proje kapsamında European Neighbourhood Council tarafından Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye'nin finansal desteğiyle çekilmiştir.

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Beşire Korkmaz (Editör, Teyit), diğer pek çok konunun yanı sıra, kutuplaşma dönemlerinde bağımsız kurumların önemi, geçici koruma kapsamında bulunan Suriyeliler üzerinden yayılan yalan haberleri ve dezenformasyonu anlama yolları üzerine konuştular.

Keyifli dinlemeler.

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The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Turkey Training Programme" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) with the financial support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye.

This episode is dedicated to the importance of independent institutions in times of polarization, fake news, and disinformation. The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and features the comments and insights of Beşire Korkmaz, editor at Teyit.org.

Kutuplaşma Dönemlerinde Bağımsız Kurumların Önemi/Independent Institutions in Times of Polarization

Bu podcast "Türkiye Eğitim Programı" isimli proje kapsamında European Neighbourhood Council tarafından Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye'nin finansal desteğiyle çekilmiştir.

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Can Selçuki (Kurucu ve Genel Müdür, İstanbul Ekonomi Araştırma), diğer pek çok konunun yanı sıra, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye ilişkilerinin geçmişi ve geleceği, gençlerin AB'ye ve AB değerlerine karşı bakışı ve algısı ve AB-Türkiye işbirliğiyle yürütülen Erasmus gibi çeşitli programların etkisi üzerine konuştular. 

Keyifli dinlemeler.

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The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Turkey Training Programme" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) with the financial support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye.

This episode is dedicated to the past and future of the EU-Türkiye relations, the perception of the youth towards the EU, and the significance and benefits brought by youth initiatives like Erasmus+. The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and features the comments and insights of Can Selçuki, Founder and General Manager at İstanbul Economics Research.

AB-Türkiye İlişkileri ve Gençlerin Beklentileri

Bu podcast "Türkiye Eğitim Programı" isimli proje kapsamında European Neighbourhood Council tarafından Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye'nin finansal desteğiyle çekilmiştir.

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Akın A. Çilekoğlu (Sürdürülebilirlik ve İklim Politikası Danışmanı), yenilenebilir enerjinin Türkiye için önemini, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye'nin yenilenebilir enerji politikalarını ve tarafların hali hazırdaki işbirliklerini ve gelecekteki işbirliği alanları üzerine konuştular.

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The in-depth discussion is produced under the “Turkey Training Programme" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) with the financial support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye.

This episode is dedicated to renewable energy in the context of EU-Türkiye relations. The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and features the comments and insights of Akın A. Çilekoğlu, Climate Policy Consultant.

AB-Türkiye İlişkileri Bağlamında Yenilebilir Enerji

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "Understanding Russia’s Central Asia Policy" in which the author, Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, delves deep into the dynamics of Russia’s policies in the Central Asian region, providing valuable insights into key trends and strategic considerations.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, Executive Director at Crossroads Central Asia and a research fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre in London.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: The Dynamics of Russia's Policies in the Central Asian Region

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Strengthening Business and Human Rights Awareness and Monitoring Capacity of Business and Civil Society Actors through Capacity Building" Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) together with the Minerva Business and Human Rights Association (Minerva BHR) with the financial support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul.

The project, which is the first project worldwide on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in Türkiye, aims to promote the full potential of the German legislation to have a positive impact for businesses and rights holders and guarantee human rights standards, prosperous and uninterrupted business practice with the right know-how and risk assessments.

Participant:
- Özge Nur Kara, Minerva BHR Projects and Services Coordinator
-Serra Zoraloğlu, Minerva BHR Projects and Services Coordinator
-Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher

Unpacking Germany's Supply Chain Law’s Connection with CSOs and Unions

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to EU-Türkiye transport and trade relations from various perspectives, including geo-economics, connectivity, and the challenges and opportunities in transportation and trade relations. The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Türkiye and the EU.

Participants:
Can Baydarol, Vice President of The European Union and Global Research Association (ABKAD)
Alper Özel, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Transporters Association
Moderation by
Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Director

ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU-Türkiye Relations in the Context of Transport, Trade, and Connectivity

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "EU Counter-Terrorism Efforts & MENA Violent Extremism: Did the EU Help MENA Countries Enhance their Security?" in which the author, Dr. Ebtisam Hussein, elaborates on how the EU has effectively contributed to inhibiting militant Islamist activities by implementing measures that make it more challenging for militants to exploit the internet, while also initiating collaborative projects aimed at coordinating efforts with MENA countries to combat violent extremism effectively.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in MENA in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Dr. Ebtisam Hussein, ENC Academic Council Member and Associate Professor of Political Science at Cairo University.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council.

ENC In-Depth Podcast: How the EU is Contributing to Countering Militant Islamist Activities in MENA

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "Film Festivals and Cities: A View for south-eastern Europe" in which the author, Dr. Eleni Sideri, examines the growth of the creative economy in the urban context and analyses how film festivals in the European periphery, in southeastern Europe, played a role in the transformation of three cities, Thessaloniki, Sarajevo, and Tbilisi, into regional film centers.
The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in EU’s Member States, Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.
Participants: - Dr. Eleni Sideri, ENC Academic Council Member and Assistant Professor at the Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies of the University of Macedonia. Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Film Festivals and Urban Transformation in South-Eastern Europe

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s War: How to Overcome Polarisation and Strengthen Liberal Democracy" in which the author, Dr. Leila Alieva, discusses the international community's response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.
Participants: 
- Dr. Leila Alieva, ENC Academic Council Member and an affiliate of Russian and East European Studies at Oxford University's School for Global Arena Studies. Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis "Central Asia’s Battle with Water Scarcity: Government and International Interventions" in which the author, Bruce Pannier, explains the ongoing water scarcity issues in Central Asia and discusses the efforts of both Central Asian governments and international partners, including the European Union, to mitigate these challenges.

The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts and academics assessing the developments in Central Asia in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education.

Participants:
- Bruce Pannier, Journalist, ENC External Advisor, and Central Asia Fellow in Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of European Neighbourhood Council.

Read the analysis here: https://encouncil.org/2024/06/27/enc-analysis-central-asias-battle-with-water-scarcity-government-and-international-interventions/

ENC In-Depth Podcast - Central Asia’s Water Struggle: A Discussion with Bruce Pannier

The in-depth discussion focuses on the newly published ENC Analysis “France, Its Nuclear Deterrence, and Europe: How to Help It Take the Leap” by Dr. Florian Galleri, ENC Academic Council Member and doctor at the University of Nantes. In his analysis, Dr. Galleri examines France’s evolving role as the European Union’s sole nuclear power and the complexities surrounding its strategic autonomy and European defense integration.
The debate is part of the ENC’s in-depth podcast series, featuring conversations with experts and academics on key developments in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries across areas such as Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy, and Education.
Participants:
* Dr. Florian Galleri, ENC Academic Council Member and doctor at the University of Nantes Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council

ENC In-Depth Podcast - France, Its Nuclear Deterrence and Europe

The in-depth discussion focuses on the ENC Analysis titled “Karakalpakstan: Not Separatists, but Separate,” (available here:  shorturl.at/m8brh) examining the political, historical, and societal dynamics shaping Karakalpakstan’s status within Uzbekistan. The analysis explores issues of autonomy, identity, governance, and regional stability, offering important context for understanding developments in Central Asia. 

The debate is part of the European Neighbourhood Council’s in-depth podcast series, featuring conversations with experts and academics on key developments across the European neighbourhood and wider region, covering areas such as Security, Foreign Policy, Democracy, and Regional Affairs.

Participants:
* Bruce Pannier, journalist and Central Asia expert
* Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council

ENC In-Depth Podcast - Understanding Karakalpakstan

The in-depth discussion focuses on the newly published ENC Analysis “Helping End the War in Gaza: What Does the EU Get?” by Assoc. Prof. Ebtisam Hussein, ENC Academic Council Member and Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of London branch of the European Universities in Egypt. 
In her analysis, Dr. Hussein examines the European Union’s efforts to help end the war in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military offensive. She explores how the EU’s engagement is shaped not only by humanitarian concerns and support for civilians in Gaza, but also by broader strategic, political, and security interests. 
The debate is part of the ENC’s in-depth podcast series, featuring conversations with experts and academics on key developments in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries across areas such as Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy, and Education.
Participants:
* Assoc. Prof. Ebtisam Hussein, ENC Academic Council Member and Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of London branch of the European Universities in Egypt
* Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council


ENC In-Depth Podcast: The EU's Role and Approach to Gaza

This ENC In-Depth podcast is part of the ENC Turkey Series dedicated to developments in Turkey in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education. This podcast addresses the issue of the Turkish regional foreign policy in the context of the upcoming elections. In particular, it focused on the role of the American Middle East policy, the conflict in Syria and the Kurdish issue in shaping Turkey's current and future relations with its immediate neighbours. 

Participants: 
-	Mr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, President of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) who also served as the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq between 2009 and 2012
-	Mr. Haluk Nouray, Head of the EU office for the Economic Development Foundation (IKV) and long-standing expert on EU-Turkey economic and political relations

Moderation by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council.

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