Shows
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#12 for Future of SecurityFormer NATO's spokesperson and Rusi's Distinguished Fellow @Oana Lungescu join @Federica Mangiameli, Policy Fellow of the Future of Security Programme for a timely conversation on the upcoming Foreign Ministers’ meeting, rising airspace incidents along the Eastern flank, and the hybrid threats reshaping Europe’s security landscape.
2025-11-2428 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#11 for Future of SecurityEurope’s eastern skies are getting crowded and dangerous.GLOBSEC’s Tomáš A. Nagy, Senior Research Fellow for Nuclear, Space, and Missile Defense, and Fabian Hoffmann, a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project at the University of Oslo, speak with Roger Hilton to talk NATO’s eastern flank, Kremlin’s nuclear mind games and the tech race shaping tomorrow’s defence architecture, Europe’s security landscape is being redrawn.Some of the key episode questions include:What is the current posture of missile defenc...
2025-11-1340 min
Ptám se já, Marie BastlováNATO nám pomáhá zajišťovat bezpečnost, většina Čechů to vnímá pozitivně, říká expertPokud příští vláda řekne ne zvyšování výdajům na obranu, spojenci na to budou muset zareagovat, říká šéf komunikace GLOBSEC Filip Nerad. Budou před podzimními sněmovními volbami sílit témata bezpečnosti a podpory Ukrajiny? Jak se do kampaně propíše členství České republiky v EU a v NATO? A jak to může fungovat u voličů? Téma pro Marii Bastlovou, sociologa a šéfa výzkumné agentury STEM Martina Buchtíka a jejich hosta, bývalého novináře, dnes ředitele komunikace think-tanku GLOBSEC Filipa Nerada v...
2025-08-0537 min
SoundsideNew report describes Ukraine's "stolen generation"The war in Ukraine is causing tremendous and likely lasting psychological damage to generations of its young people. One of those traumas is caused by what’s tantamount to kidnapping by the Russian government. According to a new report by the think tank GlobSec, there have been nearly 20,000 (19,546) cases of what it calls “forcibly transferred or deported children.” These children are taken from their homes and placed in camps or with Russian families. I’m talking with two people who are associated with the report: Eric Trupin is a psychologist and a professor...
2025-07-2226 min
Voices from the Homelands#10: Remarks on the recent GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, et al.Miroslav Wlachovský is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, an ambassador, and now is a distinguished fellow at the well-known GLOBSEC international think tank. Host Pavol Demes discusses with him the recent GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, results of the NATO Summitt in Hague, and his views on the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA.
2025-07-0332 min
The Geopolitical PickleEurope's Security Outlook. Keys from GLOBSEC 2025In June 2025 the city of Prague hosted GLOBSEC Forum 2025, one of the largest and most influencial security events in Europe. Our colleague Matt Heibel was there, and we will discuss with him the key takeaways from the event as well as the current security situation in Europe, the problems with a unified approach, and the perceptions shared by experts and politicians in the event.
Mentioned past episodes:
Sportswashing and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlevFjYfpIE
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bvbbHr1DcY0RVt...
2025-07-0141 minThe Geopolitical PickleEurope's Security Outlook. Keys from GLOBSEC 2025In June 2025 the city of Prague hosted GLOBSEC Forum 2025, one of the largest and most influencial security events in Europe. Our colleague Matt Heibel was there, and we will discuss with him the key takeaways from the event as well as the current security situation in Europe, the problems with a unified approach, and the perceptions shared by experts and politicians in the event.
Mentioned past episodes:
Sportswashing and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlevFjYfpIE
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bvbbHr1DcY0RVt...
2025-07-0141 min
The Foreign DeskThe view of Europe from Globsec Forum 2025Reporting from the Globsec Forum in Prague, we hear from guests including the host country’s foreign minister and Georgia’s president to discern how their countries are adapting to today’s security, military and political threats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2141 min
Podcasty HNEvropa potřebuje pro obranu mobilizovat i víc soukromého kapitálu, říká šéf organizace GlobsecRanní brífink Martina Ehla: Praha se na pár dní stane centrem debat o budoucí evropské obraně. Na konferenci Globsec míří politici i experti z celého světa a jedno z hlavních témat bude, jak nastavit vztahy s Amerikou a posílit evropskou obranu. Prezident Globsecu Róbert Vass popisuje, jak vidí další možnosti spolupráce Evropy a USA a kde by měla Evropa přidat - a proč je Globsec zajímavá platforma pro debaty politiků a byznysu o obraně.
2025-06-1016 min
Hospodářské novinyEvropa potřebuje pro obranu mobilizovat i víc soukromého kapitálu, říká šéf organizace GlobsecRanní brífink Martina Ehla: Praha se na pár dní stane centrem debat o budoucí evropské obraně. Na konferenci Globsec míří politici i experti z celého světa a jedno z hlavních témat bude, jak nastavit vztahy s Amerikou a posílit evropskou obranu. Prezident Globsecu Róbert Vass popisuje, jak vidí další možnosti spolupráce Evropy a USA a kde by měla Evropa přidat - a proč je Globsec zajímavá platforma pro debaty politiků a byznysu o obraně.
2025-06-1016 min
Ranní brífinkEvropa potřebuje pro obranu mobilizovat i víc soukromého kapitálu, říká šéf organizace GlobsecRanní brífink Martina Ehla: Praha se na pár dní stane centrem debat o budoucí evropské obraně. Na konferenci Globsec míří politici i experti z celého světa a jedno z hlavních témat bude, jak nastavit vztahy s Amerikou a posílit evropskou obranu. Prezident Globsecu Róbert Vass popisuje, jak vidí další možnosti spolupráce Evropy a USA a kde by měla Evropa přidat - a proč je Globsec zajímavá platforma pro debaty politiků a byznysu o obraně.
2025-06-1016 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#10 for Future of SecurityRising geopolitical tensions. Fracturing arms control agreements. A new era of great-power rivalry.Nuclear security is back in the spotlight—and the transatlantic alliance is under pressure. Tomáš A. Nagy, Senior Research Fellow for Nuclear, Space, and Missile Defense, and William Alberque, Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Pacific Forum and former Director of NATO’s WMD Arms Control Center unpack how NATO’s nuclear deterrence strategy is evolving—and what must change to meet today’s challenges. Some of the key episode questions include:Can NATO still deter a more aggressive Russia?
2025-06-0541 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#7 for Centre for Global EuropeGLOBSEC Senior Fellow Vladimír Bilčík sits down with Amb. Christopher R. Hill – who just wrapped up three eventful years as U.S. Ambassador to Serbia – for a candid conversation on current state of Serbian politics.🇷🇸🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to keep up with GLOBSEC’s deep-dive conversations on security, Europe, tech and democracy. New episodes every other week!
2025-06-0217 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#9 for Future of SecurityEurope is stepping up its game in defence. With Kajsa Ollongren, former Defence Minister of the The Netherlands and a member of Globsec' Ukraine support club, we point to the most urgent steps Europe needs to make to succesfully implement the White Paper on the Future of European Defence. We discuss who should be the leaders of Europe in this effort and the need to simplify European legislation to pave the way towards a genuine European Single market on defence. With the NATO Summit in June approaching, we assess how important is it going to be for Europe to...
2025-05-2229 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#6 for Centre for Global EuropePoland votes. With the government and president split between opposing political sides for the past two years, the upcoming presidential election will be a test for both institutions and their leadership. Against the backdrop of an increasing fragile international and security landscape, Poland’s EU Presidency adds another dynamic to the upcoming vote. In this GLOBcast episode we will dissect the upcoming Presidential elections and do an early review of Poland’s EU Presidency with Karolina Zbytniewska, Editor-in-chief at Euractiv Poland.
2025-05-1540 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#8 for Future of SecurityGeneral (ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding general of US Army Europe and a member of GLOBSEC's Future of Security and Defence Council, offers his assessment and views on the potential of a withdrawal of a part of the US military force in Europe and the prospects of a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine. The possibility of a partial withdrawal of US forces from Europe is another clear sign that the Transatlantic relation is under pressure. Such decision would not only further complicate the security situation for Europe, it would also have implications for the US. Or co...
2025-05-0729 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast – LinkedIn Live EP#4 Dissecting DemocracyTo mark International Press Freedom Day on May 3, GLOBSEC hears from Alsu Kurmasheva a press freedom advocate and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist who was detained for 288 days by Russian authorities. Alsu reacts to some 2025 GLOBSEC Trends data and shares her experience on her wrongful imprisonment in Russia, the state of press freedom today, how societies can stand up for journalists under attack, and why staying vigilant in 2025 — and beyond — is more critical than ever. This episode was co-funded by the EU.Enjoy and subscribe. For comments or questions on the podcast...
2025-05-0233 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#7 for Future of SecurityThe Transatlantic relationship is going through a serious crisis since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office. In the discussion, Sir Richard Shirreff warned of NATO’s weakening as the U.S. shifts away from its security commitments. He urged Europe and Canada to increase defense spending, adapt NATO structures, and support Ukraine to counter Russia. He emphasized Europe must take charge of its security while maintaining diplomatic ties with the U.S.
2025-03-2030 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: LinkedIn Live - Convening the Council EP#6The countdown is on to building an American “Irone Dome”, or is it? With the Pentagon given 60 days to assess this Presidential executive order, Tomáš Nagy, Senior Fellow for Nuclear, Space, and Missile Defense talks with Policy Fellow Roger Hiton to gauge if this a vision or merely a dream. From strategic feasibility to the cost-benefit as well as adversarial reaction, Tomáš explains why there is merit to the idea and the future pitfalls to its implementation.
2025-02-2726 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#5 for Future of Security"May you live in interesting times," the saying goes. With an abundance of international developments, Professor Stephen M. Walt of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government shares his expertise with Policy Fellow Roger Hiton on the mega changes and forces shaping the global future including the intensifying struggle between the Yalta and Helsinki worldviews, if hegemons are still possible, how alliances are being reconceptualize and if the current trend of asymmetric warfare needs to be addressed with escalation to deter future aggression.
2025-02-1733 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#5 for Centre for Global EuropeThis week, GLOBSEC’s Centre for Global Europe brings you the latest insights on the preparations and priorities of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Senior Fellow Vladislava Gubalova talks with Kinga Brudzinska, Senior Analyst at Polityka Insight in Warsaw to set the stage for the next six months. With Hungary finishing their EU Presidency, why hasn’t there been better cooperation between the two CEE countries? With seven key priorities, how is the theme of security being applied through multiple domains ranging from information to health? On the domestic political front, how will the Polis...
2024-12-1222 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Achieving Competitiveness EP #1 for Economy and BusinessOn this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Economy and Business Programme is launching their podcast series titled Achieving Competitiveness. Hosted by Katarína Strauszová, this week’s episode features Ján Mykhalchyk Hradický, GLOBSEC External Fellow, as they dive into a pressing question: why is modernizing Europe’s electricity grid key to achieving a successful green transition and boosting economic competitiveness?This discussion highlights the newly launched GLOBSEC Grid Transition Index, which evaluates and ranks the state of electricity grids in 35 European countries, focusing on their preparedness to support the green transition. With 29 indicators and over 3.5...
2024-12-0527 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#4 for Center for Global EuropeGLOBSEC’s Center for Global Europe is joined by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, François Wu who argues why the world should welcome the rise of Taiwan on the global stage, how his nation continues to advance innovation and spread investment across CEE, as well as the shared lessons learned between Taipei and Kyiv on rallying democracies and best utilizing technological innovation on the battlefield. Enjoy and subscribe. Comments or questions on the podcast, contact globaleurope@globsec.org or comms@globsec.org.
2024-11-2816 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Dissecting Democracy EP#3 for Center for DemocracyOn this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Centre for Democracy & Resilience fellow Patrik Szicherle welcomes back Dr. David Schultz of Hamline University to debrief the 2024 American presidential elections and what has transpired since. Dr Schultz shares his assessment of why the Democrats suffered such a dramatic loss, what they need to do next, and what to make of some of President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet nominations. They conclude by reviewing Europe’s future security options and if the continent has what it takes to stand on its own to defend itself and strategic interests. Enjoy and subs...
2024-11-2128 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#4 for Future of SecurityWith North Korean (NK) troops preparing on Russia’s front line with Ukraine, this week’s pod hears from LTG (Ret) Arto Räty member of the GLOBSEC Future Security and Defence Councilwho speaks with Policy Fellow Roger Hilton to break down the broad ranging policy challenges associated with this new conflict phase, while offering his take on why the current number of deployed NK troops is not transformative, if the CRANKs are poised to be a credible military alliance threat in the future, and why western policy makers should favor faster delivers instead of setting new r...
2024-10-3131 min
sicherheitsbewusst#31 Wilhelm Molterer: Sicherheit(spolitik) mit GLOBSEC weiter definierenGeboren im Jahr 1955 (einen Tag vor der Unterzeichnung des österreichischen Staatsvertrags) engagiert sich der ehemalige österreichische Vizekanzler heute beim Think Tank GLOBSEC. Diese „constructive voice of central Europe” ist stark in Richtung NATO, EU
Geboren im Jahr 1955 (einen Tag vor der Unterzeichnung des österreichischen Staatsvertrags) engagiert sich der ehemalige österreichische Vizekanzler heute beim Think Tank GLOBSEC. Diese „constructive voice of central Europe” ist stark in Richtung NATO, EU und transatlantisch orientiert und expandiert in neue Themen und Länder – darunter auch Österreich.Molterer spricht im sicherheitsbewusst-Gespräch über die steigende Bedeutung Zentraleuropas, die sich auch durch Aufteilung der Positionen in...
2024-10-1536 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#3 for Center for Global EuropeThis week, GLOBSEC’s Center for Global Europe brings you a special recording from 2024 GLOBSEC Tatra Summit. Roger Hilton speaks with Ukrainian MP Olha Vasylevska-Smahliuk to ger her take on the latest news developments, the biggest problems facing Ukraine’s reconstruction process, how the country is supporting industrial and commercial activity despite 800 plus days of war, as well as the forgotten issue of civilian prisoners held by Russia.
This episode is co-funded by the EU. Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the EU. Neither the EU nor the granting authority can be hel...
2024-10-1019 min
.pod lampou podcast.pod lampou: Prečo Slovensko stratilo GLOBSEC? A prečo je slobodný svet na osudovej križovatke?Po prvýkrát sa svetová konferencia GLOBSEC uskutočnila mimo územia Slovenska. Čo z toho vyplýva, aký je problém dnešného sveta a prečo sa netreba obávať jadrovej vojny?
Hosť: Róbert Vass, zakladateľ GLOBSEC
2024-10-041h 14
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#2 for Center for Global EuropeOn this week’s episode, led by GLOBSEC’s Global Europe project coordinator Katarína Schachtschneider, she is joined by Ursula Plassnik, former Austrian Foreign Minister, for the debut of the CEE HER series, part of the broader CEE Her Initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of women experts from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). They discuss the new European Commission’s leadership, the shift in power dynamics within the EU, and the challenges posed by the rise of right-leaning representation. Ursula also shares her views on Hungary’s controversial EU presidency slogan, the role of women in European leadershi...
2024-09-2628 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#3 for Future of SecurityThis week, we bring you another episode from the 2024 GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. Policy Fellow Federica Mangiameli delves into the world of Multidomain Operations (MDO) with former NATO SACEUR Gen. (ret.) Philip Breedlove. The pod sheds light on thecomplex and critical topic of MDO by dismantling some of the bias around it and presenting the advantages of operating in integrated domains to achieve readiness on the battlefield. Gen. Breedlove also served as an advisor for GLOBSEC’s latest product “Connecting to succeed: Multi-Domains Operations readiness on the Eastern flank” authored by Alexander Lanosz...
2024-09-1215 min
Nespoutaná Politika29. NESPOUTANÁ POLITIKA: Bezpečnostní fórum v Praze - Globsec 2024Zdravíme všechny Nespoutance!
Spuštěním tohoto dílu rozhodně neprohloubíte, neboť Lukáš Stedl pro vás hned na úvod nachystal lahůdku v podobě další ze svých neotřelých rubrik nečekaných začátků podcastu :)
Čeká na vás nejen kalendárium, ale i kvíz a především hlavní téma dílu – konference Globsec, která se letos poprvé uskutečnila v Praze.
Probrali jsme účast řady světových osobností, jako jsou Volodymyr Zelenský, Ursula von der Leyen a dalších, kteří našemu nebohému a hladovému Lukášovi v kantýně spořá...
2024-09-061h 07
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#2 for Future of SecurityOn this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Future of Security programme records from the 2024 GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. Defence Fellow Roger Hilton sits down with NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Marie-Doha Besancenot to hear how the Alliance’s public diplomacy efforts are acutely responding to today’s audience consumption needs and media landscape to remain fit fur purpose in a time of information overload and hyper offensive adversary action.
GLOBSEC was privileged to work recently with the NATO PDD at the Washington Summit and is thankful for their support at the 2024 GLOBSEC Forum. #1NAT...
2024-09-0512 min
5:59Šéf Globsecu: Hraje se o důvěru v západní světPo osmnácti letech se z Bratislavy do Prahy stěhuje bezpečnostní konference Globe Security Forum, kterou pořádá nezávislý think-tank Globsec. Od pátku do soboty přivítá více než 2000 účastníků ze 70 zemí světa. Státníci, analytici a bezpečnostní experti budou mimo jiné řešit, jak se vypořádat s konflikty na Blízkém východě a nebo na Ukrajině. Panuje mezi čelními evropskými představiteli shoda na tom, jak se stavět ke konfliktům, které hýbou světem? Host: Róbert Vass - prezident a zakladatel think-ta...
2024-08-2926 min
Echo PodcastyHrozí rozpad světového pořádku, bavit se s Ruskem je naivní. Cesta k míru vede přes zbrojení v Evropě, tvrdí Robert Vass, prezident a zakladatel organizace GlobsecHostem podcastu Pavla Štrunce byl Robert Vass, prezident a zakladatel organizace Globsec. Praha totiž v následujících dnech poprvé hostí prestižní bezpečnostní fórum Globsec, kterého se účastní prezidenti, premiéři, ministři zahraničí a obrany z celého světa. Konference se koná pod záštitou prezidenta Petra Pavla a vystoupí na ní víc než dva tisíce osobností z celého světa. Tématem 19. ročníku je Jak utišit bouři.„Hranice světového pořádku jsou testované, stabilita je narušena v různých částech světa. Příliš dlouho jsme si mysleli, že ta svoboda...
2024-08-2917 min
Okno do sveta27 - Okno do sveta s Róbertom VassomPodcast Štúdia SITA a Miroslava Wlachovského z Globsecu - Okno do sveta s Róbertom Vassom, prezidentom Globsecu na tému:
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2024-08-2248 min
DopodrobnaPrečo sa tento rok uskutoční konferencia Globsec v Prahe?Tento rok sa uskutoční 19. ročník konferencie Globsec. Od svojho vzniku sa stala jednou z najprestížnejších platforiem, kde sa stretávajú svetoví lídri, odborníci a zástupcovia medzinárodných organizácií, aby diskutovali o súčasných výzvach vo svete a hľadali riešenia pre budúcnosť. Doteraz sa táto konferencia vždy uskutočnila v Bratislave, no tento rok sa organizátori rozhodli pre Prahu. Prečo? Porozpráva o tom prezident a zakladateľ Globsecu Robert Vass. V tejto epizóde sa tiež dozviete, aká je história Globsecu, aký vplyv má na svetovú politi...
2024-08-2116 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Dissecting Democracy EP#2 for Centre for Democracy & ResilienceOn this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Centre for Democracy & Resilience fellow Patrik Szicherle is joined by Dr. David Schultz, a distinguished professor at the Department of Political Science at Hamline University. Together, they dive into the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, discussing key voter dynamics, potential game-changing issues, and the impact of disinformation on the campaign. Professor Schultz shares his thoughts on what European countries need to do to prepare for a potential Trump presidency and what messages they need to communicate to decision-makers in the US.
Enjoy and subscribe. For comments or questions on the podcast, cont...
2024-08-0824 min
Talk Eastern EuropeEpisode 186: How the CEE region sees its place in the EU and NATOIn this episode, Adam, Alexandra and Nina discuss recent horrific attacks on Ukraine, Orbans' visit to Kyiv and Moscow, and the Washington NATO summit. They also commemorate the July 11th Srebrenica massacre remembrance day and recommend a film Qua Vadis, Aida? which dramatizes events of the Srebrenica massacre.Later, Alexandra and Nina are joined by Dominika Hajdu, the Policy Director of the Center for Democracy & Resilience at GLOBSEC, a global think-tank based in Bratislava focused on providing a better understanding of global trends and their consequences for society, economy and security. Dominika speaks about their new report GLOBSEC Trend...
2024-07-1247 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#1 for Future of SecurityOn this week’s episode, GLOBSEC’s Future of Security programme fellow Federica Mangiameli is joined by Distinguished Fellow Martin Sklenár to get you ready for the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington. Martin discusses his policy recommendation report for the Eastern Flank, argues why it is essential for Allies to reconfirm unity, and outlines some possible mid- to long-term commitments for Ukraine.
GLOBSEC is proud to be the only European think-tank participating in the NATO Public Forum consortium, a joint project managed with the NATO PDD, the U.S. State Department, and other American partners. All information can be fo...
2024-07-0423 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Europe Unveiled EP#1 for Center for Global EuropeOn this week’s episode led by GLOBSEC’s Center for Global Europe project coordinator Oleksandra Hordon, she is joined by Sebastian Schäffer, Director at the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) to break down a slew of recent development shaping European affairs. With the EU’s top jobs still up for grabs, Sebastian proposes some reforms for Europe, what another EU sanction package against Russia tell us about the continent, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Hungarian EU Presidency.
This episode is co-funded by the EU. Views and opinions ex...
2024-06-2723 min
GLOBcastGLOBcast: Dissecting Democracy EP#1 of Centre for Democracy & ResilienceGLOBCast is back!
On this week’s episode led by GLOBSEC’s Centre for Democracy & Resilience fellow Patrik Szicherle, he speaks with Dr. Daniela Schwarzer of the Bertelsmann Foundation to discuss the fallout of the recent EU elections. From far-right gains to if Europe went green too fast, Dr. Schwarzer shares her analysis and speculates on the future challenges facing the EU.
Enjoy and subscribe. Comments or questions on the podcast, contact democracy@globsec.org.
2024-06-1325 min
(un)Diplomatic with Zulf Hyatt-KhanRóbert Vass | Global AmbitionPresident & Founder of Globsec, talks to the #slovak #ambassador about #globsec and its evolution since its inception almost 15 years ago.
Champion Mindset, Slovakia having a global brand are a couple of topics in this fascinating episode of (un)Diplomatic
2024-05-311h 01
Disinfo ReportTretina Slovákov schvaľuje totalitný politický systém. Taktika démonizácie liberalizmu fungujeVo všetkých deviatich krajinách, ktoré sledovala nová publikácia GLOBSEC Trends 2024, by väčšina respondentov podporila členstvo svojej krajiny v EÚ a NATO, ak by sa o tejto otázke konalo referendum. V prípade EÚ je regionálne podpora 78 %, v prípade NATO 81 %. Za posledný rok sa podpora EÚ hýbala jedine v Poľsku (klesla o 7 %) a na Slovensku (vzrástla o 8 %). Podpora NATO je vyššia, ale v regióne existujú výraznejšie rozdiely medzi štátmi. Ako sa za posledný rok zmenila podpora EÚ a NATO v rámci štátov strednej a východnej Európy...
2024-05-1317 min
CDSN Podcast NetworkEpisode 3.7: Is More Enough?In the seventh episode of season three, co-hosts Anessa Kimball and Steve Saideman discuss some details from the newly released Defence Policy Update, NATO’s 75th Anniversary, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Wayne Eyre has turned off commenting on his twitter (X) feed. This week Steve interviews Roger Hilton, Canadian media presenter and research fellow at GLOBSEC in Bratislava.
GLOBSEC is a global think-tank with local offices in Bratislava, Brussels, Kyiv, Vienna, and Washington D.C. committed to enhancing security, prosperity and sustainability in Europe and throughout the world. Its mission is to influence the future by generating new ideas an...
2024-04-1157 min
We Are LCCRoger Hilton '04: Canada's Role in a Changing World of Security & AlliancesRoger Hilton is a global affairs and defence analyst based in Central Europe. Since 2019, he has worked at GLOBSEC in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he is currently a Media Presenter and Defence Fellow. He has worked extensively with both public and private sector stakeholders and managed the NATO 2030: NATO-Private Sector Dialogues with GLOBSEC, where many of the dialogue recommendations were integrated into the 2021 Brussels Summit Communiqué. He regularly provides expert input on security dynamics for international media outlets. Roger’s punditry has been featured in Al-Jazeera English, TRT World, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Breakfast TV N...
2023-12-0940 min
World Focus from BrusselsPivotal Elections for Parliament in Slovakia - An interview with Katarina KlingováSlovaks go to the polls on 30 September to select a new parliament. The election campaign takes place in a volatile political environment where disinformation has been rampant and rivals fight bitterly. The elections are also closely watched because the results might decide whether Slovakia changes course in it’s support for Ukraine, which until now has been robust. On the other hand, Former Prime Minister and front-runner in the elections, Robert Fico, says Slovakia will stop sending arms and ammunition to Ukraine if voters return him to power. That must be a cause of concern for Slovakia’s Allies in N...
2023-09-2029 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Turkish Delight: New Diplomacy?Live from Odessa, Yevgeniya Gaber, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council & Center in Modern Turkish Studies at the University of Carleton, speaks with Roger Hilton to assess the legitimacy of Turkey’s new westward diplomacy, the future of bilateral relations between Ankara and Moscow, the chances of solving the Cyprus dilemma, and if Turkish diplomacy might consider BRICS a more long-term attractive option than partnering with the west.
2023-07-2637 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Russian Roulette: Shifting Security Elites?Direct from Berlin, Nico Lange former Chief of Staff at the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany and Senior Adviser to GLOBSEC, speaks with Roger Hilton to review if Putin has lost his edge and if he can afford a military purge against the backdrop of the recent rebellion, Lukashenka’s repurposing of both Wagner and Prigozhin, the potential new hard and soft threats emanating from Belarus, as well as what he deems as the main deliverables for the NATO Vilnius Summit.
2023-07-0628 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Is the Tsar Naked? Prigozhin, Putin, and the MutinyIs the tsar naked? GLOBSEC’s Roland Freudenstein says Putin has been caught with his pants down. While the world attempts to make sense of the events that unfolded in Russia over the past weekend, Former Russian Deputy Energy Minister, Vladimir Milov, joins Vice President and Head of GLOBSEC Brussels Roland Freudenstein to discuss the consequences of the mutiny for Putin’s leadership and the war in Ukraine, the implications for Prigozhin and the Wanger group’s future, as well as a post-Putin Russian leadership.
2023-06-2631 min
GLOBcastBratislava Forum Bits: Innovate and thrive with NATO’s DIANAFrom the 2023 GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum, get some tasty sound bites with Roger Hilton as he speaks to Kadi Silde, Chief of Staff and Head of Transition Team at the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) at NATO, to hear about DIANA’s accomplishment and challenges since year one, NATO’s growing comfort level with taking risks and failing, fostering more innovation among small and medium allies, and the reaction of adversaries to emulate DIANA.
2023-06-1615 min
L'œil sur l'Europe - Joséphine StaronSécurité & défense européenne : Forum GLOBSEC et Sommet de la Communauté politique européenne.Joséphine Staron revient sur le Forum Globsec organisé à Bratislava en Slovaquie et sur le deuxième Sommet de la Communauté politique européenne à Chisinau en Moldavie.
2023-06-1206 min
BRUBBLEThe TOP lessons from the 2023 GLOBSEC Bratislava forum | BRUBBLE: Voices from the Brussels BubbleEvery year, the GLOBSEC think tank in Bratislava runs its annual Bratislava forum where pressing global issues, with a focus on Eastern Europe, as discussed among some of the top world leaders. This year was no exception, featuring remarks from leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, discussing Ukraine, Europe, transatlantic, China, Artificial Intelligence, and more.
And this year, I had the honour to attend the Bratislava forum as part of the GLOBSEC Young Leader Forum (GYLF), alongside others including Marija, Marius, Bart, and Giuseppe. So, what did...
2023-06-0841 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Baltic Bullwork: Ready and ReinforcedDirect from Szczecin Poland LTG Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart, Commander at NATO’s Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE), speaks with Roger Hilton to elaborate on how the mission and training of the MNC NE has changed since Russia’s invasion, the profile of a modern soldier, the evolving security challenges of the Suwalki corridor and the potential deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, BATLTOPS 23, and NATO’s Vilnius Sumit.
2023-06-0826 min
.pod lampou podcast.pod lampou: Ako sa Slovensko stalo stredom svetaAko sa z Globsecu stala top svetová konferencia? Prečo v časti Slovenska vyvoláva odpor? Čo sa na nej tento rok udialo? Dá sa ešte Globsec niekam posunúť?
Hosť:
Robert Vass, zakladateľ konferencie Globsec
2023-06-071h 20
The Eastern FrontPlaying Catch Up: GLOBSEC Forum, European Political Community Summit, and Turkish ElectionsOn this week's episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia wrap up some of the most important events from the eastern flank and look ahead at the next few weeks as the Ukrainian counteroffensive begins to pick up steam. Dalibor fills his co-hosts in on his experience at this year's GLOBSEC Forum, including what it reveals about the Western consensus around a clear path towards Ukraine's NATO membership. The co-hosts also discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech at the second Summit of the European Political Community, as well as what Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's re-election migh...
2023-06-0730 min
GLOBcastBratislava Bits: Global (Un)AlignmentFrom the 2023 GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum get some tasty sound bites with Roger Hilton as he speaks to Ambassador Ivo Daalder, President at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs about the changing nature of alliances, the potential of success for de-dollarization, how the deployment of western sanctions needs to evolve, and if de-risking relations with China is actually feasible.
2023-06-0115 min
Ráno Nahlas 🎙Na Ukrajine prehliadame Rusov. Môžu za to aj politické hádky, tvrdí šéf Globsecu (RánoNahlas)Z Bratislavy sa na tri dni stane akési intelektuálne laboratórium, v ktorom sa bude hľadať odpoveď na jednu z najvážnejších otázok dneška – na Putinovu agresiu proti Ukrajine a na jej možné dosahy. Emanueal Macron, Ursula von der Leyen, Zuzana Čaputová alebo Petr Fiala a Ľudovít Ódor. Ale aj Michail Chodorkovskij či Svetlana Cichanovská. Prezidenti, premiéri, či opoziční lídri Ruska a Bieloruska. Tiež šéfovia diplomacií, generáli, predstavitelia think tankov… Mozgový trust s dosahom na aparáty štátov či medzinárodných organizácii. To všetko je v skratke obranná medzinárodná...
2023-05-2835 min
GLOBcastRFE/RL Acting Editor in Chief: There is a sense we have opened pandora’s box when it comes to AIFrom Prague, Jeremy Bransten, Acting Editor in Chief at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) joins a special edition of a 2023 GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum GLOBcast with Roger Hilton to give his take on the current European media landscape, how RFE/RL is strengthening resilience against fake narratives, the occupational hazards of being a journalist today, and his take on if AI can be leveraged in the future to shift this technology from a liability to an asset.
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed here are solely the personal views of the guest.
2023-05-2328 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Power Moves in Ukraine and BeyondLive from Frankfurt, Ltc Gen (Rtd) Ben Hodges, the former Commanding General of US Army Europe and Chairman of GLOBSEC’s Future Security and Defence Council (FSDC) speaks with Roger Hilton to explain the necessity of Ukraine wining and Russia losing this war, Ukraine’s creeping offensive, breaking Crimea’s fortification, the new F-16 coalition, repairing Patriots in a war zone, and teasing the FSDC’s Eastern Flank report.
2023-05-2233 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Stockholm’s mid-term exam and moreLive from Washington, Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) speaks with Roger Hilton to assess the halfway mark of Sweden’s EU Presidency and what to expect for its second half, NATO’s Vilnius Summit, and the profile of the next Sec-Gen and grey zone threats, as well as reaction to the Vulkan threats.
2023-04-0532 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Making Sense of Xi and Putin’s MeetingWith all eyes on Moscow with President Putin and Xi meeting, GLOBSEC’s Alena Kudzko and Roland Freundenstein speak with Catherine Girard to preview the potential takeaways of the bilateral summit, if this in-person format might become more regular, the impact of China’s involvement on “neutral nations” , and how Ukraine’s allies should react.
2023-03-2026 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Movements in MoldovaPaula Erizanu, Journalist & Author based in Chișinău speaks with Roger Hilton to break down the foreign composition of government protests, what Moldova needs to defend itself against Russian psy-ops, competing factional struggles inside Transnistria, how Ukraine’s victory can be a catalyst to resolve the Transnistria issue, and Romania’s substantial developing role in supporting the country’s EU path.
2023-03-0236 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Cyber Anatomy of an InvasionLive from Bratislava, Robert Liposvský, Principal Malware Researcher at ESET speaks with Roger Hilton and Catherine Girard to break down the cyber side of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine including the Kremlin’s emerging pattern of miscreant cyber activity before February 24, how ESET engineers reacted to these issues, and how ESET is continuing to support both the Ukrainian government and citizens in the cyber realm during war time.
2023-02-2839 min
GLOBcastTwitter space: Ukraine: Still Standing StrongLive from Kyiv, Lesia Vasylenko, Verkhovna Rada Member of the Holos Party, shares her thoughts with Roger Hilton on President Biden’s trip to Kyiv, what has stood out for her as the greatest asset of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of war, the country’s place throughout the global democratic world, the chance of Russia adopting a future policy of non-repetition of aggression, and what the future generation of Ukraine can expect when the war is over.
2023-02-2131 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Ballooning Policy IssuesNot since the invention of hot air balloons has a balloon captivated such international attention like the recent Chinese surveillance balloon flying over America. Live from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Dr Andrew Mitcha, Dean of the College of International and Security Studies speaks with Roger Hilton to review the diplomatic implications between Beijing and Washington, priorities for Foggy Bottom, the dilemma between faster arm delivery and escalation management for Ukraine against Russia, South Korea providing stocks to Ukraine, and the atrophy of New START.
2023-02-1429 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Helping Russia TankThe ground is still shaking from the announcement that Germany has agreed to send and allow allies to deliver Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine impacting a host of diverse issues. Joining us from Munich, Dr. habil. Frank Sauer Senior Research Fellow, Universität der Bundeswehr München, shares his expert assessment with Roger Hilton on what Kyiv really needs moving forward on the battlefield, Germany’s Zeitenwende progress, where a potential Abrams tanks facility would be located in Europe, Russia’s tactical response to western tanks, and the taboo of hitting into Russia proper.
2023-02-0635 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Japan’s own Zeitenwende?If Japan is the land of the rising sun, Asia is the region of rising tensions. Live from London, Mariko Togashi, Research Fellow for Japanese Security and Defence Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), speaks with Roger Hilton to give her reaction to Japan’s new defence policies and their implication on regional security balance, the country’s future economic security, the move to improve the national industrial defence base, and if the population is ready for potential blowback with a more activist regional policy.
2023-02-0330 min
GLOBcastAmbassador Rana: Putin made a huge error, and it has brought us togetherGautam A. Rana, U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, joins GLOBcast to elaborate on the deepening bilateral security ties and its positive knock-on effects for regional stability, as well as America’s investment in ensuring Slovak cyber security capabilities. Furthermore, Ambassador Rana shares the processes underway between Washington and the EU to overcome disagreements related to the Inflation Reduction Act and the role the US is playing in helping Europe decouple from Russian energy. To conclude, Ambassador Rana outlines the ongoing public diplomacy activities of the U.S. Embassy and his favourite Slovak comfort food.
2023-02-0128 min
Visegrad Insight PodcastHow Does This War End for Europe? A RecapIn December, Visegrad Insight held a week-long, foresight event bringing together experts, analysts and leading journalists to discuss the future of CEE in the context of the aftermath of the War in Ukraine. Here are the main highlights from the panel experts:
What if Ukraine wins?
Moderator: Oleksandr Kraiev - Visegrad Insight, Ukrainian PRISM (1:25)
Alena Kudzko - GLOBSEC (2:43)
Radu Albu-Comanescu - Visegrad Insight, Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai (5:10)
Will the War Break Europe's Social Contract?
Moderator: Pawel Marczewski - Visegrad Insight, Batory Foundation (9:18)
Amanda Coakley - Coda Story - GLOBSEC (9:35)
Luke Cooper - LSE Ideas (14:02)
W...
2022-12-2932 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: 2022 Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2023The geopolitical developments of 2022 were akin to tectonic plates smashing, with 2023 sure to be filled with major global events as well. Velina Tchakarova, Director at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), reflects on the year that was and offers some foresight for the future in conversation with Roger Hilton.
2022-12-1643 min
GLOBcastKarin von Hippel: I am not sure the US will be able to fix its internal problemsIn this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Karin von Hippel, Director General, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), offers her expert take on new political philosophies, Ukraine’s ability to finish its government reforms, the renewed threat of populism and de-globalization, winning traits for the future of world polarity, China’s global ambitions despite internal disruptions, as well as the potential consequences for the west of an enduring Russia–China Global South alliance. This episode was made possible by the support of the following partners: the International Visegrad Fund, Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, Konrad Adenauer F...
2022-12-1233 min
GLOBcastTwitter space: Drones in Ukraine and BeyondDaring Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia continue to show the vital role these systems are playing in theatre operations and beyond. Dr. Ulrike Franke, Senior Policy Fellow at ECFR and Federico Borsari, Leonardo Fellow at CEPA, give their reaction to Roger Hilton on the recent cross border attacks, if the conflict has reached “peak drone”, the future of drone R/D, and NATO’s s options to retain a competitive edge.
2022-12-0837 min
GLOBcastNico Lange: Germany is better than its reputation on military assistance to UkraineIn this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Nico Lange, Senior Fellow, Zeitenwende-Initiative at the Munich Security Conference, reacts to the main takeaways from the NATO Ministerial in Bucharest, the prospect of advanced air defense deliveries for Ukraine, Germany’s ongoing Zeitenwende process, the greening of the Bundeswehr, as well as the role of data fusion and drones in Ukraine. This episode was made possible by the support of the following partners: the International Visegrad Fund, Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic, CBRE, Political Capital Institute...
2022-12-0821 min
GLOBcastVladimir Milov: There is nowhere for all this Russian energy to goIn this special edition of GLOBcast from Château Béla, Vladimir Milov, former Russian Deputy Energy Minister offers his perspective on Russian energy majors' declining future and its impact on government revenue. He also explores Europe’s long-term gas horizon, the Gulf’s reputational and market risks on cutting oil, Russia’s looming banking crisis, and the country's prospect for democratization. This episode was made possible by the support of the following partners: the International Visegrad Fund, Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic, CBRE, Political Capital Institute, and Jagello 20
2022-12-0729 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space : A chip on China's shoulderThese are not your regular chocolate chips – we’re talking advanced chips. USA export restrictions against China on advanced chips and semiconductors are the latest challenge in these superpowers’ bilateral dynamics and their race for tech supremacy. Patrick Tucker, Technology Editor at Defense One, speaks with Roger Hilton to share his views on what these export controls mean for the USA’s industrial base, China’s ability to eventually reach self-reliance in advanced production, and how this has changed the Taiwan question.
2022-11-1843 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: The aftermath of the missiles in PolandNews of Russian-made missiles landing in eastern Poland has sent shockwaves through Central and Eastern Europe and beyond - with more aftershocks to come. Live from Warsaw, Marcin Zaborowski, Policy Director of the Future of Security Programme at the GLOBSEC Policy Institute, speaks with Roger Hilton to discuss the reaction of the Polish government to the situation, how NATO might proceed, and what the major lessons learned to improve defence and resilience are.
2022-11-1829 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Russia's empty nuclear threatsLike the famous saying “everything old is new again” the specter of nuclear weapons has reappeared. As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the international community is once again faced with this frightening prospect, or is it? Live from Berlin, William Alberque Director of Strategy, Technology, and Arms Control at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) speaks with Roger Hilton to break down why nuclear weapons deployment is unlikely, reflexive control vs nuclear coercion, NATO’s "Steadfast Noon" exercise, and more.
2022-10-2135 min
Bezpečne SKAnalytička Globsecu: Bola to chybná interpretácia dát - žiadny prieskum neukázal, že si väčšina Slovákov želá výhru Ruska„Do začiatku vojny na Ukrajine mala približne polovica našej populácie sympatie k prezidentovi Putinovi. Po 24. februári, po invázii Ruska na Ukrajinu, veľmi veľa ľudí precitlo. Aktuálne sa Putinova popularita na Slovensku pohybuje okolo 25 percent respondentov,“ hovorí vedúca Centra pre demokraciu a odolnosť z organizácie Globsec, Dominika Hajdu. Ako vníma slovenská verejnosť konflikt na Ukrajine? Čo nám ukazujú prieskumy verejnej mienky? Prečo rôzne prieskumy k jednej téme prinášajú rôzne výsledky? A čo dôvera a podpora nášho členstva v NATO? Klesá, či rastie? No a v nepos...
2022-10-1230 min
GLOBcastUkraine SITREPRecent events across Ukraine have been both dramatic and terrifying. Vice President of GLOBSEC & Director, GLOBSEC Policy Institute, Alena Kudzko, speaks with Roger Hilton to give her expert take on the audacious attack on the Kerch Bridge and its implications, Sergei Surovikin’s response across Ukraine, Belarus’ tough position, and Kyiv’s potential wish list from the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO.
2022-10-1124 min
GLOBcastEurope DiveTom Nuttall, Senior Digital Editor, The Economist, dives into a panoply of topical European subjects with host Roger Hilton. Nuttall offers his thoughts on the destruction of Russia's bridge to Crimea and the domestic weakening of Putin's power. The conversation then steers to the European Political Community initiative, what role it has in the EU, and more importantly, what role it has for the relationship between the EU and its neighbouring countries, such as Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey, but also the United Kingdom.
2022-10-0922 min
GLOBcastLeading by Example: EstoniaSit down with Kersti Kaljulaid, Former President of the Republic of Estonia, and host Roger Hilton, to discuss all things Estonia and beyond. Being exemplary in its support for Ukraine, Kaljuliad offers wise words to other nations striving to do the same. In terms of its resilience to cyber-attacks, we dive into its digital relationship with Ukraine. The conversation then transitions to how the EU can keep sustainability at the forefront during the energy and cost of living crises. Finally, Kaljuliad speaks on the importance of prioritizing the fight for women's rights amidst geopolitical challenges.
2022-10-0920 min
GLOBcastBrunch with BartošIn this episode of Tatry Talks, Ivan Bartoš, Deputy Prime Minister for Digitalisation and Minister of the Regional Development of the Czech Republic, spoke with Katarína Cséfalvayová, Executive Lead of GLOBSEC's Danube Tech Valley Initiative and Olivia Blanchard, Research Fellow & Project Manager, Danube Tech Valley Initiative. Together, they discussed the Czech Republic's EU Presidency, how Bartoš and his cabinet utilize innovation, and the opportunities and challenges of implementing metaverse solutions in Europe and the CEE region.
2022-10-0932 min
GLOBcastTwitter space: Unpacking sustainability and an energy crisisThe 11th edition of GLOBSEC’s Tatra Summit is underway, focused on defining Europe’s future with Central and Eastern Europe in the driver’s seat. Live from GLOBSEC HQ in Bratislava, Federica Prandin, Sustainability Programme Manager and Research Fellow at GLOBSEC’s Economic Growth and Sustainability Programme, speaks with host Roger Hilton for a Tatra Summit preview to unpack the recent EU Energy Ministers' meeting, how geopolitics has impacted the EU energy debate when it comes to sustainability, and the EU’s “Leadiator” role at COP 27 in Egypt.
2022-10-0533 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Reaction to Russia’s Sham ReferendumsAgainst the outcry of global leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially annexed the Ukrainian territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson into the Russian Federation on September 30. Live from Kyiv, Iuliia Osmolovska, Senior Fellow at the GLOBSEC Ukraine and Eastern Europe Programme, spoke with Roger Hilton to give her inputs on how these annexations compare to that of Crimea in 2014, the expected coming partisan resistance, how to best punish Russia for the blatant violation of international law, and the possibility of nuclear weapons being deployed.
2022-10-0419 min
GLOBcastTwitter Space: Russia’s Faltering Energy IndustryA series of recent events related to European and Russian energy has unnerved many in the EU and beyond. Live from Vilnius, Vladimir Milov, former Russian Deputy Energy Minister and opposition politician, speaks with Roger Hilton to address the Nord Stream sabotage and its security as well as environmental implications in the Baltic, potential gas disruptions should Gazprom sanction Naftogaz, and the impending death of the Russian energy industry pointing to the country’s bleak economic future.
2022-09-2932 min
GLOBcast02. Ivan Mikloš: If anybody claims to predict the future economic situation, they are not seriousOn the first English episode of GLOBcast, Ivan Mikloš, former Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, speculates on the economic uncertainty the EU faces, the need for continued special measures despite indebtedness, and if a prolonged stagflation crisis will materialize. Against the backdrop of rising social discontent, he explains why European leaders need to deploy stronger strategic communication plans alongside policies to aggressively fight Russian propaganda and better manage social networks.
2022-09-2632 min
GLOBcast01. Generál Macko: Jadrovú hrozbu nevylučujem, Putin však už veľa možností nemáVitajte v novom formáte video rozhovorov organizácie GLOBSEC s názvom GLOBcast! Budeme sa stretávať pravidelne s rôznymi zaujímavými hosťami, ktorí budú reflektovať na aktuálne otázky zo sveta politiky, biznisu či medzinárodných vzťahov.
Našim prvým hosťom bol generál Pavel Macko, ktorý pôsobil ako najvyššie postavený Slovák v štruktúrach NATO, má vyše 35 ročné skúsenosti v oblasti obrany a medzinárodných vzťahov. V rozhovore sme sa rozprávali o aktuálnom vývoji bojov na Ukrajine, možných scenároch ďalšieho pok...
2022-09-2134 min
Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE#223: Robert Vass - President of GLOBSECRóbert Vass is the president and founder of GLOBSEC, a leading nongovernmental organization in Europe dealing with international security, sustainability, and economic issues. Its mission is to make Europe and the world a safer, more prosperous and sustainable place by providing policy advise and putting together right people on an independent platform. GLOBSEC is organizing one of the largest international conferences in Europe with a focus on international security, economy, and other global social and economic issues, hosting annually over 1500 political, business, media and thought leaders from over 80 countries. Róbert has started his jo...
2022-08-1657 min
Central Europe ExplainedEP40 - Where the river flows, science followsThe Danube Tech Valley Initiative, Central Europe’s next innovative driver Countries of the Danube Region find common ground with their shared cultures and histories but also their variety of traditional industries. During the past decades, innovative technologies have flooded the region, although western countries remain the prominent leader in innovation. Yet, a new driver is awaiting, and it seems that Central Europe and the Danube Region only need the right resources. The Danube Tech Valley Initiativeaims to actively use the region's innovative wealth to create a vibrant hub of industries and technology. Supported by the glob...
2022-07-2718 min
Braňo Závodský NaživoUkrajine potrvá roky, kým sa stane členom EÚ. Šéf GLOBSECU Vass pripomína, že šancu dostala aj SRBratislava hostila 17. ročník medzinárodnej bezpečnostnej konferencie Globsec. Je to úspech: dlhá tradícia podujatia s globálnym významom, s účasťou lídrov z celého sveta. Čo prináša Globsec Slovensku? Je obdobie vojny na Ukrajine aj finančnej krízy, hrozí potravinová kríza. Vznikli na Globsecu dohody, ktoré pomôžu riešiť tieto problémy? Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s prezidentom organizácie Globsec a šéfa bezpečnostnej konferencie Globsec Róberta Vassa.
2022-06-0635 min
Bezpečne SKVass: Globsec je slovenský projekt, z ktorého sa nám darí robiť svetovú sieť a globálnu značkuAko sa z malej študentskej konferencie, ktorá začínala v kongresovej sále Ministerstva zahraničných vecí SR, stala tretia najväčšia bezpečnostná konferencia v Európe? O čom bude zajtra sa začínajúci Globsec? Čo znamená mobilizácia zdrojov na podporu Ukrajiny, čo zvyšovanie našej odolnosti a čo budovanie medzinárodnej koalície na vzdorovanie autoritárskym silám? Na tieto a mnohé ďalšie otázky Juraja Rizmana odpovedal v relácii Bezpečne SK zakladateľ a prezident think-tanku a konferencie Globsec, Róbert Vass.See omnystudio.com
2022-06-0137 min
ExportAir INTERNATIONALGLOBSEC - CHIEF ECONOMIST SONA MUZIKAROVAIn the latest episode of Exportair International, we are joined by Globsec's Chief Economist Sona Muzikářová who talks in depth about the wide ranging ramifications of global economic sanctions imposed on Russia, which have been garnering headlines everywhere. We also touched upon the built in provisions that were made to ensure any transition could be mitigated, such as de-dollarization, Russia's own payment instruments and so forth. Other topics included; the ability for Slovakia to step out of the international wilderness and become an invaluable neighbour to Ukraine as the refugee exodus spills into Europe, the instability of forex, inc...
2022-03-1034 min
aston talksE4: Aston Talks: Ako sme zautomalizovali LAMP testovanie na GLOBSECVypočuj si rozhovor nášho kolegu Mira Laga s hosťom Petrom Kilianom z MultiplexDX o tom, ako sa nám podarilo otestovať LAMP testami účastníkov GLOBSEC.
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Hosť: Peter Kilian, MultiplexDX
Réžia a moderátor: Miro Lago
2022-02-1427 min
Vidíme saVIDÍME SA s Róbertom VassomNový diel diskusnej série Vidíme sa, kde vedúci Zastúpenia Európskej komisie na Slovensku Ladislav Miko diskutuje so zakľadateľom a prezidentom organizácie Globsec Róbertom Vassom.Rozprávali sa o tom, čo pre Slovensko znamenal vstup do Európskej únie a do NATO, ako vznikol think tank Globsec a aký potenciál má Slovensko, napriek tomu, že je malou krajinou.Nové epizódy Vidíme sa vychádzajú každý týždeň na YouTube Zastúpenia Európskej komisie aj na našom Facebooku a na Spotify. Ladislav Miko v nich so svojimi hosťami...
2021-10-2517 min
Evropska četrtEvropska četrt 078: On the Rule of Law in the EU with Roland FreudensteinOn the state of the rule of law in the EU and illiberal tendencies in Hungary, Poland and the case of Slovenia.
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ROLAND FREUDENSTEIN – Grew up in West Germany, did his military service at NATO HQ in Belgium and studied political science, economics, Japan studies and international relations in Bonn and Los Angeles.
He has worked at the German Council on Foreign Relations, the European Commission in Brussels, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Warsaw and Berlin, the Hamburg State Government and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in Bru...
2021-10-2526 min
Braňo Závodský NaživoRóbert Vass - Vystúpenie pápeža Františka na konferencii GLOBSEC bolo prvé svojho druhuPápež František, prezidenti vrátane Zuzany Čaputovej, premiéri, desiatky ministrov či manažérmi korporácií. Títo všetci diskutovali o obnove sveta po pandémii na bratislavskej konferencii GLOBSEC.
Ako si svet po pandémii predstavujú? Ako má prebiehať obnova a zmeny vo svetovej bezpečnosti a politike? A o čom diskutovali v Ženeve prezidenti Biden a Putin? Braňo Závodský sa rozprával so zakladateľom a prezidentom GLOBSECU Róbertom Vassom a bývalým veľvyslancom Martinom Bútorom.
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