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RAIA(ffairs) episodes

  • Episode #7: Climate Leaders 101: Greta Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, and the Impact of Youth Activism in the Fight Against Climate
    The moment fifteen year-old Greta Thunberg decided not to return to class after her summer break to protest in front of the Swedish parliament in 2018, she was not only breaking the law, she was also breaking the silence that had settled around the topic of global warming. Tune into our second Climate Leaders 101 Podcast to discuss climate activists Greta Thunberg and Luisa Neubauer with Covadonga Gafo, a RAIA summer program intern and writer. We will be analyzing the origins of their activism, their criticisms and the impact of their Fridays For Future movement. We will also look into the victories, failures, reach, and visibility of their climate activism amid Covid-19. The Climate Leaders 101 series is brought to you as a collaboration between RAIA and IE University’s School of Global and Public Affairs as part of the EU Commission’s Initiative 1Planet4All. 1Planet4All is a project that seeks to promote the active participation and commitment of European youth in the fight against the climate emergency. It is part of the DEAR program of Education for Development and Awareness, an initiative of the European Commission Commission and with the support of 14 development and humanitarian aid NGOs, including Ayuda en Acción (Aid in Action). The 1Planet4All project seeks to bring together young individuals to help achieve the 2023 objectives.Check out the report on Greta Thunberg and Luisa Neubauer written by Covadonga Gafo: https://raiagroup.org/ie-gpa-x-raia-summer-research-program
    39 min
  • Episode #6: Climate Leaders 101: Mohamed Bin Zayed’s Paris Agreement pledge and the Energy Transition of the UAE
    MBZ is aware of the UAE’s dependence on the crude oil sector, yet is concerned about the UAE’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Tune into our first Climate Leaders 101 Podcast to discuss UAE’s President Mohamed Bin Zayed and his climate agenda with Quynh Dinh, a RAIA summer program intern. We will be analyzing MBZ’s motives, the impact of UAE’s ratification of the Paris Agreement, and finally assess MBZ’s policies and the extent of which he has accomplished his promises to make the UAE more carbon neutral. The Climate Leaders 101 series is brought to you as a collaboration between RAIA and IE University’s School of Global and Public Affairs as part of the EU Commission’s Initiative 1Planet4All. 1Planet4All is a project that seeks to promote the active participation and commitment of European youth in the fight against the climate emergency. It is part of the DEAR program of Education for Development and Awareness, an initiative of the European Commission Commission and with the support of 14 development and humanitarian aid NGOs, including Ayuda en Acción (Aid in Action). The 1Planet4All project seeks to bring together young individuals to help achieve the 2023 objectives.Check out the report on MBZ written by Quynh Dinh: https://raiagroup.org/ie-gpa-x-raia-summer-research-programCheck out Quynh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quynh-dinhdaxuan/
    34 min
  • Episode #5: Vying for economic success through international trade: A take on Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen.
    Tsai Ing-wen’s ability to integrate Taiwan with its regional economy will affect global security and economy. Tune into this episode alongside RAIA writer Jack Gasdia, to discuss Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and her economic foreign policy, the NSP. We open up the floor to analyze Tsai’s motivations, the NSP’s success and under performance, as well as Chinese interests when it comes to Taiwan. Check out the article written by Jack Gasdia: https://raiagroup.org/tsai-ing-wen-cold-in-south-asia-despite-indian-tiesCheck out Jack’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-gasdia-a112b91ab/
    25 min
  • Episode #4: "Stepping Up" through pragmatic leadership amid regional turmoil: A take on Poland’s Mateusz Morawiecki

    Poland has shifted from a controversial partner within the EU to a reliable partner and bridge between the bloc and the rest of Eastern Europe. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Laura Revenga Rodríguez, to discuss Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morwiecki's domestic and foreign policies as well as Poland's support for Ukraine amidst power shifts in the Eastern bloc and European Union. Check out the article written by Laura Revenga Rodríguez: https://raiagroup.org/morawiecki-hot-after-eu-russia-relations-freeze-up Check out Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-719b30a9/

    35 min
  • Episode #3: "Stepping Back" in Yemen amid Houthi Resilience: A take on Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman

    MBS is changing his original attitude towards Yemen and stepping back by agreeing to a ceasefire. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Linda-Loreen Steiner, to discuss Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's interests in terms of regional dominance and national security, his country’s involvement in Yemen, as well as MBS’s relations with UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Biden.

    Check out Linda Steiner's article: https://raiagroup.org/mbs-chilly-step-back-ceasefire-in-yemen

    Check out Linda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-loreen-s-8109101bb/

    26 min
  • Episode #2: The Balancing Act between Putin’s support and EU’s sanctions: A take on Serbia’s Vučić
    President Vučić refuses to follow suit in European Union sanctions against Russia. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer Michael Duffy, to discuss Serbian positioning both popular and political regarding Putin, Serbian dependence on Russian gas, and the intricacies of Serbia’s path to potential EU membership. In this episode we attempt to answer a vital question: How can Vučić please both Putin and the EU while balancing Serbian economic and geopolitical interests. Check out the article written by Michael Duffy: https://raiagroup.org/vucic-refuses-to-place-sanctions-on-putinCheck out Michael’s LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-duffy-3b6257198/
    35 min
  • Episode #1: Family Dynasties and Economic Uncertainty: A take on Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya

    Since March 2020 the foreign reserves of Sri Lanka have been decreasing. Tune into this episode, with RAIA writer and editor, Ross Hardy, to discuss Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis. In this episode, we analyze the domestic reputation of President Gotabaya, the nuances of putting family first, and the evolving nature of the crisis with China, India, and the IMF’s involvement.Check out the article written by Ross Hardy: https://raiagroup.org/gotabaya-freezing-as-protests-escalate-in-sri-lankaCheck out Ross' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-hardy-3923711b1/

    28 min

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