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The Continent
Hosted by Foreign Policy Research Instit · news · EN
About this Podcast:
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is pleased to introduce a special Chain Reaction podcast series: The Continent. The Continent explores how the war in Ukraine is changing Europe's politics and security. Host Aaron Schwartzbaum will "visit" a country on each episode, learning about key dynamics and trends from local experts.
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What is The Continent about?
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is pleased to introduce a special Chain Reaction podcast series: The Continent. The Continent explores how the war in Ukraine is changing Europe's politics and security. Host Aaron Schwartzbaum will "visit" a country on each episode, learning about key dynamics and trends from local experts.
Who hosts The Continent?
The Continent is hosted by Foreign Policy Research Instit. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has The Continent covered recently?
Recent episodes include "After the Collapse: Tragedy in Serbia Sparks a Movement" (17 April 2025, 35 minutes), "Georgia On My Mind: Election Takeaways" (1 November 2024, 34 minutes), and "What's Eating East Germany?" (12 September 2024, 31 minutes).
How often does The Continent publish?
The Continent publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Continent?
Booking probability for The Continent is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Continent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Continent's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Continent are Defense & International Affairs. The Continent has a news audience.
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Foreign Policy Research Instit hosts The Continent, a news podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Georgia On My Mind: Election Takeaways
Nov 1, 202434 minS0This week on The Continent: FPRI's Eurasia Program Director Maia Otarashvili joins Aaron to talk through recent parliamentary election results in Georgia and delve into an interesting question: how does a broadly...
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What's Eating East Germany?
Sep 12, 202431 minS0In the wake of far right gains in recent German state-level elections, German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer joins Aaron to explore the unique regional character of German populism. How has formerly communist...
Nov 10, 202328 minS0The Continent takes a (slight) detour to learn how trends over in Eurasia compare with what we're seeing in Europe. The complicated neighbor is the same; what about the domestic and geopolitical landscape? Temur Umarov...
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Apocalypse Chisinau
Sep 21, 202330 minS0How much do Moldovan politics rhyme with some of what we've seen in Ukraine? FPRI Senior Fellow Ecaterina Locoman sheds light on language politics, Ukraine war spillover, and frozen conflict.
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Defense 101: Military Basics and the War in Ukraine
Jul 1, 202332 minS0Robert Hamilton and Rick Landgraf join Aaron to tackle (almost) every question you were too embarrassed to ask about the defense and security issues central to Ukraine. Term by term, concept by concept, jargon by...
Jun 27, 202355 minS0On this special double feature, The Continent visits the Balkans. How do we make sense of continued nationalism, the conflict it spurs, and Russia's regional influence? Mladen Mrdalj and Jasmin Munjanovic join to...
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The Fast and the Pistorius
May 18, 202332 minS0Germany announced bold remilitarization plans after Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine. A year later, where do we stand? Minna Ålander returns to The Continent to discuss progress made, and the challenges ahead.
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Turkey to Victory
Apr 28, 202347 minS0As we return to The Continent, what is the latest on Turkey's upcoming election? Who is running, what is driving Turks to vote, and what does the result mean for Ukraine and beyond? FPRI's Director of Research Jim Ryan...
Nov 30, 202232 minS0As we drop by Paris, what is president Macron's angle, diplomatically or otherwise, in the Ukraine War? And how do populists on both the right and left play in?<br /><br />This conversation was recorded live on Twitter...
Oct 24, 202232 minS0What spurred Italy's right wing populist wave? And what does it mean for EU policy? Federico Santi joins Aaron Schwartzbaum to discuss. <br /><br />This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on October 20...
Oct 5, 202244 minS0How did Hungary stray from the liberal democratic path? What does that mean in practice? And what explains its contrarian position on Russia within the EU? Andras Toth-Czifra and Marta Pardavi join Aaron to discuss all...
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Bloc Party: The EU and the War in Ukraine
Sep 15, 202245 minS0We've looked how the war in Ukraine has impacted politics in several countries, but what about the EU as a whole? Charles Lichfield joins to discuss.<br /><br />This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on...
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What does Erdogan Erdo-want?
Jul 19, 202238 minS0What exactly motivates Turkey's mercurial leader? On this episode, Sibel Oktay joins to discuss what's on Erdogan's mind these days and his angle on Ukraine, NATO, and more.
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Baltic Power Hour
Jul 6, 20221 hourS0Join us as we cover all three Baltic States in (about) one hour. Guests Dr. Indra Ekmanis and Marty Smitas share their views and some nuances on the current political and security juncture, as well as where the local...
Jun 23, 202238 minS0Finland has a long border and similarly long history with Russia. How does the war in Ukraine change its defense and security picture? This week Aaron Schwartzbaum and Minna Alander discuss Finland's security...
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Swedening the Deal: Stockholm Turns to NATO
Jun 9, 202239 minS0Why and how did Sweden abandon centuries of neutrality, and where does it fit in the European security picture? This week Aaron Schwartzbaum speaks with Oscar Jonsson about Sweden's NATO ambitions and the country's...
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The Sejm Difference? Poland and the New, Old Europe
May 26, 202250 minS0How has the war in Ukraine changed Poland's politics, security, and even society? And what about Warsaw's relationship with Brussels?<br /><br />This week Aaron Schwartzbaum speaks with Anna Wojcik and Wojciech...
May 16, 202247 minS0In the first episode Aaron speaks with Marcel Dirsus and Jana Puglierin about Germany's response to the war in Ukraine. Just how important is this political moment for Germany? What does it mean for Germany to boost its...
Recent guests
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Katja Hoyer
historian, journalist, author, King's College London
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Temur Umarov
Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre
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Robert Hamilton
children's cardiologist, heart rhythm specialist, senior associate scientist, Hospital for Sick Children and Research Institute in Toronto
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Jim Ryan
President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Sony Interactive Entertainment
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