Beste Mark Leonard podcasts (2025)

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Ceasefire or crossroads: Ukraine, the US and Russia's next move 15:36

1d ago15:36

15:36

This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin, head of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, to explore the implications of and strategic motives behind a newly announced Ukraine-US agreement amid the Russia conflict. The deal includes a 30-day ceasefire, and resumed US intelligence sharing and military aid for Ukraine. Will Russia reciprocate or escala…

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Nuclear rhetoric: Merz, Tusk and the future of deterrence 15:55

4d ago15:55

15:55

This week Mark Leonard welcomes Piotr Buras senior policy fellow and head of ECFR’s Warsaw office to discuss the recent shifts in Europe’s defence strategy. On the weekend, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz’s has said he would pursue discussions with France and Britain on sharing nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Polish prime minister Donald…

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After Assad: Shifting power and new politics in Syria 40:56

7d ago40:56

40:56

Fourteen years after the outbreak of civil war, Syria is at a critical juncture. Beyond its borders, regional tensions continue to shape its fate. Meanwhile, traditional global powers, particularly the US, remain largely disengaged—raising questions about the risk of inaction. This week Mark Leonard welcomes Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of ECFR’s …

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ECFR’s Emergency Room: What America’s aid pause means for Ukraine and Europe 13:41

9d ago13:41

13:41

Europeans face major challenges in maintaining transatlantic relations amid Trump’s withdrawal of US support for Ukraine; now ECFR has declared a policy emergency. Over the next month, Mark Leonard will host a 15-minute long emergency podcast ECFR’s Emergency Room every Monday and Wednesday, alongside our regular Friday episodes. To kick things off…

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German elections: Impact and implications for Europe 38:13

14d ago38:13

38:13

The final episode of Searching for Deutschland—a special crossover with the World in 30 Minutes—sees experts from Berlin, London, Paris and Warsaw break down the result of Germany’s federal election and discuss what comes next. Coalition negotiations are underway; Germany's shifting political dynamics will shape the country's future while carrying …

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Hot and cold wars: How Eurasia shaped the modern geopolitical world 29:16

21d ago29:16

29:16

Hal Brands argues that, while American power is often seen as dominating the modern era, it is in fact part of a long and violent Eurasian century. From world war one to today's geopolitical tensions involving the US and the authoritarian axis of China, Iran and Russia, the Eurasian landmass has consistently shaped global conflict. This week Mark L…

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Live from the Munich Security Conference: Europe’s wake-up call 38:57

25d ago38:57

38:57

Last week, US president Donald Trump shocked Europeans when he announced the start of peace talks on the war in Ukraine, following a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Trump’s announcement fuelled fears that peace talks could begin without Ukrainians or Europeans at the table, and result in key concessions to Moscow. In this episode,…

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The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks to everyone 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

As a committed NATO ally and EU partner, Norway is deeply embedded in Western security structures and stands firmly with Ukraine against Russian aggression. But its ‘Norwegian model’ of foreign policy—engaging in dialogue with actors and countries whose values and interests contradict its own—is unique. This week Mark Leonard welcomes Andreas Motzf…

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Europe confronts Trump: the politics of transatlantic relations 33:50

1M ago33:50

33:50

Less than two weeks into his second term and President Donald Trump is already dominating global headlines. From reigniting trade war threats and doubling down on his ambitions to acquire Greenland, to withdrawing from multilateral agreements and demanding that NATO allies allocate 5% of their GDP to defence—his administration is swiftly attempting…

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Insights from Davos: Trump’s impact on the global economy 22:01

2M ago22:01

22:01

ECFR is live from the WEF 2025 in Davos, where top business leaders are gathered to discuss the state of the world. After Donald Trump’s inauguration just three days ago, attendees eagerly await the absent US president's video address on Thursday afternoon. This week Mark Leonard welcomes Carl Bildt, co-chair of ECFR’s council and former prime mini…

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Election countdown: New Germany, new Europe, new podcast 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

With just five weeks remaining until the German federal election, Friedrich Merz's CDU is leading in the polls. But significant shifts in geopolitics—and opinion—can occur in weeks and days: and this election will take place in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s inauguration and amid the stagnation of the Franco-German engine. Now, recognising the imp…

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Poland’s presidency: A new European leadership 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

On 1 January, Poland assumed presidency of the EU Council. But it steps into the spotlight during a period of seismic geopolitical shifts. With the war in Ukraine raging and Donald Trump’s imminent return to power, Poland faces immense pressure to lead while navigating Europe’s complex security landscape. This week Mark Leonard welcomes Joanna Bekk…

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Ten foreign policy predictions for 2025 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

2024 was a year of intense geopolitical shifts and growing uncertainty. But one thing remains consistent: ECFR’s ever-popular predictions podcast. In our first outing for 2025, Mark Leonard and ECFR research director Jeremy Shapiro team up to reflect on the accuracy of last year’s predictions—and, with crystal balls in hand, try to decipher which f…

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Forging peace: Europe’s role in Ukraine’s future 36:57

3M ago36:57

36:57

As Donald Trump’s return to the presidency looms, European leaders are intensifying their diplomatic efforts. Emmanuel Macron has met with Donald Tusk to discuss European troop deployments, while a high-stakes meeting in Brussels with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO secretary general Mark Rutte and EU leaders included discussions on po…

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A fragmented world: Europe’s geoeconomic dilemmas 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

As the world becomes increasingly disordered and fragmented, Europe faces mounting geoeconomic challenges on multiple fronts: Russia’s war in Ukraine, China’s ambitions in Taiwan, and the uncertain future of transatlantic relations under Donald Trump. To remain relevant, European policymakers must step up and approach supply chains, trade rules, in…

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Live from the Doha Forum: The Middle East after Assad 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

Given the turbulence across Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran, conversations at this year’s Doha Forum highlighted a Middle East region, and a world order, in flux. Now the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and the upcoming Donald Trump administration will shape American relations in the Middle East – and changing regional priorities and dynam…

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Trump’s return: What’s next for the war in Ukraine 42:44

3M ago42:44

42:44

Its almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine and, despite small Russian gains in the east, the war looks no closer to reaching a military conclusion. But with Donald Trump’s re-election, change is in the air. Talk of a ceasefire, once taboo, is now common in Washington and even in eastern European capitals – not to mention among government o…

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Ceasefire in Lebanon 25:10

4M ago25:10

25:10

After weeks of negotiations, US president Joe Biden announced that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon. However, it remains unclear whether the development will really help end the Middle East conflict which started 14 months ago and became even deadlier following Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza in October. This week, Mark L…

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Brazil’s role in a changing world order 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

On Monday, the world’s 20 largest economies descended on Rio de Janeiro for the annual G20 summit. But Brazil’s wider role in the shifting world order is frequently misperceived in Western discourse. Many tend to categorise it either as a close partner of Russia and China, or as a staunch supporter of the international order established by the West…

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What Trump’s election means for Europe 56:53

4M ago56:53

56:53

Donald Trump's first stint as president – with his “America First” stance and isolationist foreign policy – disrupted relations between the US and Europe, especially over NATO, trade, and the climate. Now the world is faced with further challenges, such as the war in Ukraine: and Trump’s return could prompt European countries to seek greater milita…

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Germany special: The coalition collapse 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

On 6 November, the same day that Donald Trump was re-elected as US president, Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed his minister of finance, Christian Lindner – and the country’s ‘traffic light’ coalition government collapsed. Since then, an interim government has been in place: but its future is uncertain amid a rapidly changing world. This w…

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US election special: Donald Trump wins 39:28

4M ago39:28

39:28

The polls have closed, the counting is almost over, and it is certain: there will be a second Donald Trump administration. With his historic and unprecedent second victory, the Republican party not only won the electoral college, but also regained control of the Senate – and look set to gain control of the House of Representatives and win the popul…

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Russia’s playbook in Georgia and Moldova 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

The recent elections in Georgia and Moldova were marred by significant Russian interference, including disinformation campaigns and vote-buying. As the Kremlin seeks to undermine the candidate countries’ EU futures, Brussels needs to take action. This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Tefta Kelmendi, deputy director of the ECFR Wider Europe Programme, an…

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China’s trade challenges for the European economy 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

EU member states have voted to implement proposed tariffs of up to 45 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles. Germany was among five member states to vote against this, isolating itself among its counterparts. In response to the vote, China imposed anti-dumping measures on European brandy imports. But if geopolitical tensions escalate, the EU’s most…

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Sudan’s humanitarian crisis 32:36

5M ago32:36

32:36

Since the Sudanese civil war began in 2023, millions of people have been displaced, and thousands killed or injured: as European governments focus on crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, the brutal conflict has led to a humanitarian catastrophe. Now, while various actors such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United States variously mediate in Suda…

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Ceasefire or crossroads: Ukraine, the US and Russia's next move 15:36

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Nuclear rhetoric: Merz, Tusk and the future of deterrence 15:55

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After Assad: Shifting power and new politics in Syria 40:56

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ECFR’s Emergency Room: What America’s aid pause means for Ukraine and Europe 13:41

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German elections: Impact and implications for Europe 38:13

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Hot and cold wars: How Eurasia shaped the modern geopolitical world 29:16

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Live from the Munich Security Conference: Europe’s wake-up call 38:57

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The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks to everyone 32:30

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Europe confronts Trump: the politics of transatlantic relations 33:50

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Insights from Davos: Trump’s impact on the global economy 22:01

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Election countdown: New Germany, new Europe, new podcast 32:36

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Poland’s presidency: A new European leadership 31:03

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Ten foreign policy predictions for 2025 17:57

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Forging peace: Europe’s role in Ukraine’s future 36:57

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A fragmented world: Europe’s geoeconomic dilemmas 35:15

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Live from the Doha Forum: The Middle East after Assad 33:16

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Trump’s return: What’s next for the war in Ukraine 42:44

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Ceasefire in Lebanon 25:10

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Brazil’s role in a changing world order 32:01

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What Trump’s election means for Europe 56:53

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Germany special: The coalition collapse 37:57

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US election special: Donald Trump wins 39:28

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Russia’s playbook in Georgia and Moldova 40:40

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China’s trade challenges for the European economy 35:45

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Sudan’s humanitarian crisis 32:36

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