2025: A year of turmoil?

As Women Leaders entered its fifth year (!!), it is apt to reflect on our turbulent world and the challenges that lie ahead. From wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan to the shifting power dynamics of global politics, there is a need to unpack the complexities of our current situation -- and look into the coming months with a strong dose of realism. Joined by Jessica Cox, Director of Defence Plans and Policy at the U.S. Mission to NATO, Ilana unpacks these and other pressing global issues. Together, they delve into the NATO and US perceptions and expectations in the coming months for Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific region, China, the Middle East ... and much more! A sharp, insightful conversation on our interconnected world at a time when many forces are trying to disconnect it.This episode was recorded on 8 January 2025.ChaptersNATO versus multilateral institutionsUkraine: NATO and US expected achievements for UkraineIs NATO at war with Russia?Collaboration between Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea against the international orderNATO and its relations with China, and the Indo-Pacific regionChina’s unique stance on the international orderMiddle Eastern events as a NATO concernA bad year for Russia, Iran and ChinaMentionsThe Nuclear Nexus, previous Women Leaders episode with JessicaVolodymyr Zelenskyy in Lex Fridman PodcastFollow our guest:Jessica Cox X/Twitter & LinkedInYou can also follow usInstagram @women_leaders_podcastOur partner European Leadership Network social media Twitter, LinkedIn & FacebookOur partner European Leadership Network websiteIlana Bet-ElCreditsProduction: Florence FerrandoMusic: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: ZXIIIJUU2ISPZIJTContribute to the conversation with a comment & a 5-⭐️Reach us on our Instagram and follow for updates @women_leaders_podcastWatch now our episode on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.