Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom wanted terrorist to statesman: Trump hosts Syria's al-Sharaa at the White House
Episode 1350
In a move that no one could have seen coming a year ago, President Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa - formerly on Washington’s list of w…
11 months ago
Is Greece entering a new chapter as America's energy gateway?
Episode 1349
Energy is at the heart of the US-Greece relationship these days, especially with a landmark offshore gas exploration deal with ExxonMobil and a 20-ye…
11 months, 1 week ago
Saint Catherine’s Monastery, UNESCO, and the politics of heritage
Episode 1348
The election of Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany as the new Director General of UNESCO and the recent announcement from Prime Minister Mitsotakis that Greece …
11 months, 1 week ago
A "new juncture" in the Kurdish peace process?
Episode 1347
This week President Erdogan said Turkey had entered a ‘new juncture’ in the Kurdish peace process, signalling he was open to the idea of jailed PKK l…
11 months, 1 week ago
Turkey's pivot to Africa and the arms sales fueling instability
Episode 1346
Turkey has been expanding its diplomatic, economic, and security footprint in Africa over the past decade. A surge in arms sales is now raising alarm…
11 months, 1 week ago
Turkey’s Gaza ambitions alarm Israel
Episode 1345
Turkey is eager to capitalize on its role in the Gaza ceasefire, and is now looking to have an active presence - even with troops on the ground - in …
11 months, 1 week ago
The person to shake up Greek politics?
Episode 1344
An unlikely figure, Maria Karystianou, is at the heart of political speculation in Greece. Local media is filled with rumors that the mother of one o…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Can energy diplomacy give the “3+1” a new boost?
Episode 1343
Last week we looked into the US quest for energy dominance and what it means for Greece. This week energy is back on the agenda, as Greece plays host…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why it's time to revive the IMEEC corridor, and how Greece and Cyprus can play a key role
Episode 1342
A little over 2 years ago, the October 7th attack by Hamas shifted the world’s attention away from the newly announced India-Middle East-Europe Econo…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Turkey's multibillion dollar Eurofighter deal
Episode 1341
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer just called Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter jets - a deal that has gotten a lot of attention - a “landmark mo…
11 months, 2 weeks ago