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Reflections at 100: Women in international affairs
The last episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, looks at womens contributions to international thought, and how they have been erased from the discipline of In
Reflections at 100: Empire and decolonization
This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary ofInternational Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at how empire and decolonization have been discussed in the journal. Isabel and
Reflections at 100: Refugees and migration
What drives refugee movements and how should policies manage them? This episode of Reflections at 100, marking the centenary of International Affairs, the journal of Chatham House, looks at refugees a
War in Ukraine: Rebuilding Ukraine
In this final episode of our special series, we speak to Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and Professor Georgiy Kassianov. How can Ukraine rebuild while coexisting with Russia? What is needed to rebuild a s
War in Ukraine: How Russia and its oligarchs avoid sanctions
How have western financial institutions created loopholes for the Russian elite? Are sanctions truly enforceable on oligarchs with a strong foothold in cities like London? What is Putins role in all
War in Ukraine: Impact of ongoing food shortage crisis
In this episode we follow up on the food shortage crisis we looked at in the beginning weeks of the war on . What long-term problems can we expect because of the disruption to agriculture in Ukraine?
War in Ukraine: The UN and EU response
What can the UN do on the ground to help the people of Ukraine? Does the war bring the EU a greater sense of purpose or does it mask underlying issues? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : (Head of Communicat
Episode 107: Transformative diplomacy in peace talks
Why are some peace talks more fruitful than others? Why do negotiations break down? What role can mediators play in sensitive discussions? To answer these questions, Mariana is joined by Isabel Bramse
War in Ukraine: Military doctrine
What has the war revealed about both the Russian and Ukranian military capabilities? Was the Russian military surprisingly unprepared? What impact is the course of the war having on the global militar
War in Ukraine: Ukrainian identity
How has the war impacted Ukranians' sense of identity? How has Ukrainian language, culture, and politics changed after fall of the Soviet Union. Are Putins views on Ukrainian identity shared by other