Episode 04: The Trump’s administration foreign policy and its implications on European values
In this 4th episode of the ValEUs podcast series, Prof. Jean-François Caron is questioning Prof. Stipe Buzar, from Libertas University, and Prof. Petar Popovic, from the University of Zagreb, about the Trump administration’s foreign policy and its implications on Europe and its values.
Episode 03: Populism and Nativism in Europe
In this episode, we are hosting Prof. Ayhan Kaya from Istanbul Bilgi University, an expert on populism, migration, and identity politics. Prof. Kaya shares his thoughts on the rise of populism and its various forms. He also delves into the concept of nativism, a recurring theme in his research, and explains its significance in today’s political landscape. We discuss the increasing prominence of populism, its causes, and the role of islamophobism within this context. Prof. Kaya explains why he uses the term “islamophobism” and unpacks its connection to the populist discourse. Finally, we explore the implications of these trends on Turkey’s relationship with the European Union.
Episode 02: The EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy
In this podcast Dr. Maja Savevska from Nazarbayev University discusses the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy which remains the biggest challenge to the EU federalist aspirations. The talk focused on examining core geopolitical risks, the transition of the EU from a Civilian Power to Strategic Actor, and the core institutional features of the CFSP and the various security strategies adopted by the EU. The talk concluded by reviewing how successful is the CFSP in forging a consensus among member states with divergent national preferences.
Episode 01: Introducing the ValEUs network
The first episode of the ValEUs Project serves as an introduction to the initiative, featuring an interview with Prof. Timm Beichelt from the European University Viadrina. In this inaugural episode, the ValEUs Project is introduced, outlining its goals, scope, and significance. This episode sets the stage for future discussions, interviews, and analyses that will be central to the ValEUs Project, offering a deeper understanding of how European values function in global politics.
