Short interviews and comments by our experts and others on breaking news and key topics from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) - the first pan-European think-tank. Launched in October 2007, our objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy.Listen also to Mark Leonard's The World in 30 Minutes, our weekly series in which we explore the big issues in foreign policy: https://soundcloud.com/ecfr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchShort interviews and comments by our experts and others on breaking news and key topics from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) - the first pan-European think-tank. Launched in October 2007, our objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy.
ECFR ON AIR is hosted by ECFR. The show has published 66 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ukraine: The battle beyond war" (11 September 2026, 38 minutes), "Bonus episode: The EU enlargement game" (4 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "Serbia: Inside the Leaderless Movement" (24 July 2026, 38 minutes).
ECFR ON AIR publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 66 episodes.
Booking probability for ECFR ON AIR is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ECFR ON AIR requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ECFR ON AIR's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for ECFR ON AIR are Scientific Research & Development. ECFR ON AIR has a news audience.
ECFR hosts ECFR ON AIR, a news podcast with 66 episodes published.
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Episode #8
Ukraine is fighting for survival against Russia while its democracy faces a second battle at home. Ukrainians show extraordinary trust in the Armed Forces, family and civic networks—but far less in politicians...
Episode #7
What happens if your economy is suddenly in crisis, Brussels offers help with strings attached—and Turkey, China or Russia can move faster? What if your country delivers every reform the EU asks for, only for a member...
Episode #2
Jessica Hendrick welcomes Luka Filipović and Igor Bandović to discuss Serbia’s student-led protests and the limits of democracy promotion in the Western Balkans. This week on The Neighborhood, Jessica Hendrick is joined...
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In the latest episode of ECFR’s WOMENP podcast, Ellie Geranmayeh is joined by three leading Lebanese voices— Alia Moubayed , senior economist; Randa Slim , Middle East Programme director at the Stimson Center; and Maha...
A seismic shift in Europe's outlook on Ukraine reveals a complex web of diplomacy, resilience, and strategic ambiguity. As the Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year, the question isn't just about battlefield gains—it's...
Europe stands at a pivotal moment in its security future — public support is higher than ever for investing in defence, yet deep challenges threaten to undermine that momentum. Are European leaders ready to capitalise...
Exploring the current state of European security, NATO's future, and the evolving role of the United States in protecting Europe. Experts from the European Council on Foreign Relations share their perspectives on...
The future of Europe may be shaping up to look very different—and far more unpredictable. As France stands on the brink of a potentially historic election, experts reveal the high stakes and hidden risks that could...
Moldova is often held up as an EU enlargement success story. Beneath the reform headlines lies a country shaped by decades of economic pressure, Russian interference—and politics driven as much by survival as ideology...
Jessica Hendrick welcomes Sophie Gueudet , research fellow at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies working on the RE-ENGAGE project, and Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze , Ukrainian member of parliament and chair of the...
Yemen is once again in a shifting geopolitical landscape: amid the increasing risk of military conflict between the US and Iran, rising tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and...
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In this episode of ECFR’s WOMENP podcast, Ellie Geranmayeh welcomes Aslı Aydıntaşbaş , associate senior policy follow at ECFR, Dina Esfandiary, Middle East geoeconomics lead at Bloomberg Economics and...
In the EU’s enlargement debate, attention usually centres on Brussels—legal benchmarks, progress reports and diplomatic bargaining. But in countries hoping to join the bloc, politics is...
Ellie Geranmayeh speaks with Syrian minister Hind Kabawat about the country’s turbulent first year after Assad, the challenges ahead, and her push to bring more women into leadership during Syria’s reconstruction. In...
Donald Trump’s controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine has rattled Western capitals and could jeopardise Ukraine’s sovereignty. In this episode of Ukraine inside out, Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined...
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This week, The Neighbourhood shifts from the “why” of enlargement to the “how”—specifically, how reforms are unfolding on the ground and what drives progress or stagnation. The 2025 Enlargement Package presents a mixed...
Ukraine’s battlefield has transformed since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022: from hobby quadcopters to drone and robot units in almost every brigade. In this episode, Lesia Ogryzko and Leo Litra speak...
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This week, Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko welcome Élie Tenenbaum , director of the Security Studies Center at the French Institute for International Relations, and Oleksandr Sushko , executive...
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Amid much speculation surrounding Ukraine’s future—including ceasefires, peace talks and broader geopolitical shifts—ECFR has launched a new podcast mini-series that brings Ukrainian perspectives to the forefront...
In the latest episode of the WOMENP podcast series, Ellie Geranmayeh welcomes Dina Esfandiary, Middle East geoeconomics lead at Bloomberg; Yasmine Farouk, Gulf and Arabian Peninsula project director at International...
Recent guests on ECFR ON AIR. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Director of Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program, Middle East Institute
Director at Herminius and Fellow at the Century Foundation, International Crisis Group
Ukrainian philosopher and journalist, UkraineWorld.org
environmental lawyer, Ozeano Azul Foundation
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