GeoStrategy360°

In episode thirty-six, Viktorija speaks to Andriy Zagorodnyuk – Ukrainian Defence Minister 2019-2020 and now advisor to the Ukrainian government – about how the war looks on the ground, how much Britain’s support means, how he thinks Ukraine’s EU membership application will progress, the role of NATO and more.

In episode thirty-five of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to our Associate Fellow in Euro-Atlantic Geopolitics Dr Alexander Lanoszka. They discuss the themes of his new book on military alliances, how NATO has responded to the war in Ukraine, the likelihood of Sweden and Finland applying to join the Alliance, and the disunity within Russia's alternative to NATO, the CSTO.

In the thirty-fourth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to the Earl of Oxford and Asquith – who served as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Moscow from 1983-1985, and Counsellor at the British Embassy in Kyiv from 1992-1997 – about our most recent Policy Paper on the Black Sea region. They discuss the war in Ukraine and evaluate the United Kingdom's response to the resulting refugee flows. The Earl also explains which of the possible four outcomes of the war outlined in the Policy Paper he views as most likely.

In the thirty-third episode of Geostrategy360°, Viktorija speaks to Baroness Helic, former special advisor to William Hague whilst he was Foreign Secretary. They discuss the Balkans, the upcoming elections in Serbia and the chances of instability growing whilst attention is focused on Ukraine.

In the thirty-second episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to Iulian Chifu, State Counselor for Foreign Policy, Security and Strategic Affairs to the Prime Minister of Romania. They discuss the war in Ukraine and how Russia's unprovoked aggression is prompting major shifts in defence policy across Europe.

In the thirty-first episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to John Baron MP, chair of the APPG for the British Council and Conservative Backbench Defence Committee. They discuss the need for greater defence spending in a more competitive era, where this money might come from and how it should be spent.

In the thirtieth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to The Right Honourable Tobias Ellwood MP about the unprovoked war of aggression Russia is waging against Ukraine. They discuss what Britain could do to support Ukraine in the peace talks, how the West has failed to properly confront the growing challenge posed by Putin's regime and how the war is likely to progress. 

In the twenty-ninth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to EU Commissioner for the Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius. They discuss the state of Europe's oceans and how Britain and the European Union can collaborate to enhance the environmental security and biodiversity of our oceans.

In the twenty-eighth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to our new Advisory Council member The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon KCB. They discuss the state of Britain's relationship with Ukraine and delve into the current Russian-created crisis on Ukraine's border.

In the twenty-seventh episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks with our Associate Fellow Charles Parton about his recent Explainer on how to properly watch and analyse the CCP. They also discuss the Beijing Winter Olympics and the forthcoming announcements on security cooperation between China and Russia.