Oct 15, 202645 minS2026
In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage , Cedric de Coning (NUPI) sits down with Dirk Bruin and Tomas Veloz of the Center Leo Apostel for Transdisciplinary Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (CLEA)...
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What is happening in the world right now? In this podcast produced by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) we'll take a closer look at events taking place around the globe. Here you will find conversations, seminars and lectures on different international topics. We hope you'll learn something new! For our Norwegian-speaking audience, we also recommend our podcast series Utenrikshospitalet and Hvor hender det? . If you have any feedback or tips, please contact us on post@nupi.no Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is The World Stage about?
What is happening in the world right now? In this podcast produced by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) we'll take a closer look at events taking place around the globe. Here you will find conversations, seminars and lectures on different international topics. We hope you'll learn something new!
What has The World Stage covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Simulating Peace: Inside the Adaptive Peace Simulation" (15 October 2026, 45 minutes), "The Neighbourhood: Ukraine, The battle beyond war" (23 September 2026, 39 minutes), and "The geopolitics of trade" (31 August 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does The World Stage publish?
The World Stage publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 107 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The World Stage?
Booking probability for The World Stage is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The World Stage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The World Stage's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The World Stage?
The strongest fits for The World Stage are Defense & International Affairs. The World Stage has an education audience.
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The World Stage is an education podcast with 107 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 23, 202639 minS2026Ukraine 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 #12
The geopolitics of trade
Aug 31, 202630 minS2026The rules that have governed global trade for decades are now under more pressure than at any point since they were written. Tariffs are back as a frontline political weapon. Major economies are pouring money into...
Episode #10
Building influence: China's Belt and Road Initiative and the geopolitics of infrastructure
May 26, 202624 minS2026Over the past decade, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has redrawn physical, economic, and political maps. From ports in the Indian Ocean to railways across Central Asia, the BRI has been described as the most...
Episode #9
Where and what is Hamas today?
May 20, 202644 minS2026In this episode of The World Stage , NUPI Senior Researcher Erik Skare explores the complex history and internal dynamics of Hamas with Jeroen Gunning, Professor at King's College London and a pioneer in the field of...
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May 11, 202617 minS2026New forms of cooperation are emerging, and countries are increasingly turning to smaller, more flexible alliances to navigate uncertainty. In this new landscape, partnerships between like-minded actors matter more than...
Apr 21, 202651 minS2026In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, Cedric de Coning (NUPI) sits down with Louise Lieberknecht (formerly GRID-Arendal) who is one of the authors of a new report investigating the environmental...
Episode #6
Navigating a Multiplex World Order
Apr 10, 202627 minS2026Is the liberal international order coming to an end, and what follows the era of American hegemony? In this episode of The World Stage , Senior Research Fellow Wrenn Yennie Lindgren (NUPI) sits down...
Apr 9, 202632 minS2026What are the role of resilience and peacebuilding perspectives and approaches when it comes to preventing violent extremism? How can resilience and peace building help address the root causes of violent extremism? This...
- Mar 25, 202636 minS2026
Join us for a conversation on European security in a time marked by war, nuclear threats, and growing strategic uncertainty. Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising doubts about US security...
Episode #3
A region under pressure: Preventing climate change related conflict in the Lake Chad region
Mar 19, 202646 minS2026How can we best prevent and manage climate-related insecurity in one of the world's most vulnerable regions? In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, Research Professor Cedric de Coning (NUPI) takes us into...
Mar 11, 202641 minS2026In this episode of the World Stage podcast, host Ole Jacob Sending (The Norwegian Centre for Geopolitics, NUPI) sits down with Alex Cooley (Columbia University) and ...
- Jan 19, 202637 minS2026
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...
Nov 27, 202538 minS2025How are enlargement reforms unfolding on the ground and what drives progress or stagnation? The 2025 Enlargement Package presents a mixed picture: Ukraine and Moldova are racing ahead, while Serbia and Georgia are...
- Nov 21, 202536 minS2025
The international system faces its gravest crisis in decades. As global democracy retreats, authoritarian regimes actively challenge established international rules and norms. This episode asks: Which institutions are...
- Oct 16, 202525 minS2025
EU enlargement is back at the top of the EU’s political agenda as Russia’s war against Ukraine has transformed it from a bureaucratic process into a matter of European security. In this episode, Mark Leonard...
- Sep 24, 202531 minS2025
With the growing sense of perpetual and compounding global crises and war, it is not only policy makers that are scrambling to respond. The discipline of International Relations has also been thrown into upheaval and...
- Sep 9, 202533 minS2025
How does the new Norwegian High North strategy situate Norway and its northernmost countries in Arctic and global politics? What are the new priorities and signals in the strategy? And how will they be realized in...
- Jun 24, 202529 minS2025
International cooperation and the rules-based order as we know it is now at stake. The inauguration of Donald Trump in his second presidential term, Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine, and great power rivalry are just some...
- Jun 19, 202535 minS2025
Come Back Alive and other volunteer organisations is an underappreciated, but important factor in Ukraine's fight against Russia. They are a vital part of Ukraine’s resilience as the war enters its fourth year. Come...
Recent guests
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Arancha González
jurist, diplomat, former minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of Spain, Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po
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Maria Varteressian
statssekretær i Utenriksdepartementet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Max Bergmann
director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Paolo Benanti
esperto di bioetica, etica delle tecnologie e human adaptation, Pontificia Università Gregoriana
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