Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCyprus: 52 years of occupation, of peace efforts, and of the fight for justice
Episode 1400
On July 20th we marked 52 years since phase one of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. For 52 years, Turkey has never been held accountable for this illegal…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The timeless appeal of The Odyssey, the Iran crisis, lessons from SYRIZA's rise and fall, and the Turkey-Egypt rapprochement
Episode 1399
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey hit the big screen this week. Whether you are a fan of Nolan’s work or not, the reactions and debates w…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Trump-Erdogan bromance, the F-35s, and the NATO summit
Episode 1398
President Trump caused a stir this week at the NATO summit as he praised the host, Turkish President Erdogan, and said he was willing to lift sancti…
3 months ago
Trump's arms sale to Turkey, Erdogan and the NATO summit, and 10 years since Brexit
Episode 1397
In a few days Turkey will play host to NATO’s leaders for a high-stakes summit that some anticipate could be historic. The two main protagonists at t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Andreas Papandreou's legacy: 30 years since his death
Episode 1396
This week marked 30 years since Andreas Papandreou, the founder and longtime leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement - PASOK, passed away, and G…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What does Trump's Iran deal mean for Greece, the region, and the global economy?
Episode 1395
The big news of the week is undoubtedly President Trump’s deal with Iran to bring an end to the war that has seen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical ch…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The landmark East Med Energy Center, Turkey's provocations in Cyprus, and protecting Greece’s natural landscapes
Episode 1394
This week was one full of developments for the Eastern Mediterranean. Top of the list was the announcement in Houston of a major milestone for the re…
4 months ago
Middle East conflict, Cypriot elections, and a controversial tourism project in Albania
Episode 1393
With tensions running high in the Middle East, President Trump on Friday said Iranian leaders had not yet reached a deal with the US to end the ongoi…
4 months, 1 week ago
Erdogan tightens his grip on Turkey
Episode 1392
On May 21st a Turkish court took the unprecedented step of removing the CHP’s elected leadership, led by Ozgur Ozel, the latest sign of Turkish Presi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Greek politics is shaking up as the country inches toward elections
Episode 1391
Greek politics is shaking up, as it seems the shift into campaigning is kicking into a higher gear. A major shakeup is underway within Greece’s oppos…
4 months, 3 weeks ago