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Velina's Talk

by Velina Tchakarova

In Velina's Talk series, the Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) Velina Tchakarova invites guests from the world of global finance, economy, and politics to shed a light on global affairs and the most pressing issues of the Covid-19 crisis. From unfolding events in the field of geopolitics and geoeconomic to long-term trends and future scenarios, she aims to bring the complexity of the current Global System a step closer to the audience.

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Episodes

  1. The New Australian Government

    Velina's Talk with Gray Connolly, a lawyer and writer on politics, military affairs, and geopolitics, in Sydney, Australia.

  2. Finland's Path To NATO Membership

    Velina's Talk with Alexander Stubb, the Director of the School of Transnational Governance.

  3. US-China Relations

    Velina's Talk with David Santoro, David Santoro is the President and CEO of The Pacific Forum and a published author. His latest work, 'US-China Nuclear Relations: The Importance Of Strategic Triangles', handles the sensitive matter of regulation concerning nuclear weapons.

  4. The Disruption of Global Supply Chains

    Ross Kennedy is the founder of Fortis Analysis, a U.S.-based logistics and supply chain advisory team that focuses tightly on risk management and operations at the intersection of geopolitics and supply chains. His unique blend of operations, sales, and strategic planning allows him to provide...

  5. Russia's war against Ukraine

    Bruno Maçães was the Portuguese Europe minister from 2013-2015 and is the author of “Geopolitics for the End Time: From the Pandemic to the Climate Crisis”. In this episode, he elaborates on Russia's war on Ukraine.

  6. The Strategy of Denial

    Velina's Talk with Elbridge Colby

  7. Russia's Approach to the Near Abroad and Eurasia

    Velina's Talk with Samuel Ramani

  8. Quo Vadis, Eurodollar System?

    Velina's Talk with Jeffrey Snider and Emil Kalinowski

  9. India

    Velina's Talk with Vikram Sood, Former Head of R&AW

  10. Poland and its Role in Global Affairs

    Velina's Talk with Jacek Bartosiak, CEO Strategy & Future.

  11. Global Energy Crisis

    Velina's Talk with Tracy Shuchart, energy and metals strategist.

  12. Futurism

    Velina's Talk with Tracey Follows, author of "The Future of You: Can Your Identity Survive 21st-Century Technology?"

  13. Australia and AUKUS

    Velina's Talk with Major General Mick Ryan.

  14. Situation in Afghanistan

    Velina's Talk with Hizbullah Khan, Journalist in Afghanistan.

  15. US-China Systemic Rivalry

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Kyle Bass, Chief Investment Officer Hayman Capital Management.

  16. Connectivity Geopolitics of the Mediterranean and Africa

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Prof. Michaël Tanchum, who teaches international relations and political economy of the Middle East and North Africa at Universidad de Navarra, Spain. He is also senior fellow at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES).

  17. The Future Starts Now

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with futurist and economist Bronwyn Williams about the future of business, technology, and society.

  18. Robotic Wars

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Markus Reisner, Colonel (General Staff), Austrian Armed Forces, about robotic wars and the indisputable power of drones.

  19. Global Macro Outlook

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Albert Marko, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Analyst, and Nicholas Glinsman, Macro Specialist, Geopolitics and History Commentator, about the Global Macro Outlook in 2021.

  20. South Caucasus as Global Hotspot

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Robert Cutler, Senior Research Fellow and Director, Energy Security Program, NATO Association of Canada; Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute; and Practitioner Member, Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation, University of Waterloo. The...

  21. Geoeconomic Trends and Shifts

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Pippa Malmgren, an American policy and economic analyst. She served as Special Assistant to the US President George W Bush, for Economic Policy on the National Economic Council and is a former member of the U.S. President's Working Group on Financial...

  22. Global System Transformation, part 2

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Harald Malmgren, economist, geopolitical and geosecurity strategist about the Global System Transformation and the disruption of global finance, economy and trade following Covid-19 pandemic.

  23. Global System Transformation, part 1

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Harald Malmgren, economist, geopolitical and geosecurity strategist about the Global System Transformation and the disruption of global finance, economy and trade following Covid-19 pandemic.

  24. Global Supply Chains

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Ross Kennedy, U.S.-based logistics and supply chain expert with more than fifteen years in international transportation, procurement, and analysis, about global supply chains and their disruption following Covid-19 pandemic.

  25. Where is the EU heading on security and defence?

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Daniel Fiott, Security and Defence Editor at the EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), about the EU's security and defence initiatives and trends.

  26. The New Great Depression

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with James Rickards, Director of The James Rickards Project and NY Times bestselling author, about his book "The New Great Depression: Winners and Losers in the Post-Pandemic World".

  27. Reset in EU-Russia Relatons

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Nicu Popescu, Director of the Wider Europe Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about the EU-Russia relations.

  28. Global Energy Transition

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Tracy Shuchart, Energy and Material strategist at Hedge Fund Telemetry, about Global Energy Transition and major shifts in Big Oil, Gas, and other relevant trends.

  29. Europe-US Relations under Biden

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies (CREAS) in Brussels, about the Europe-US relations under President Biden.

  30. Europe in the Era of Great Power Competition

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Jacek Bartosiak, CEO and Founder of Strategy&Future, about Europe in the era of great power competition.

  31. Global Power Shifts

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with historian and strategist Edward Luttwak the current Global Power Shifts and the rise of China.

  32. Turkey and Libya

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Wolfgang Pusztai the current situation in Libya and Turkey's role.

  33. US Foreign and Defense Policy Post-Covid-19

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Franz Stefan Gady the U.S. Foreign and Defense Policy following the Covid-19 crisis.

  34. Covid-19 and Russia-China Relations

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Alexander Gabuev the relations between Russia and China following the Covid-19 crisis outbreak.

  35. The U.S. Approach to China

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Rachael Rudolph the U.S. approach to China.

  36. Australia: the Eagle and the Dragon

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Gray Connoly the case of Australia as being caught between the USA and China.

  37. Global Macro Outlook after Covid-19

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Sune Sorensen the Global Macro Outlook after Covid-19 crisis.

  38. The Big Reset and India

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Samir Saran the Big Reset of the Global Order and India's role.

  39. Covid-19 and the Middle East

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Mitchell Belfer and Michael Tanchum the Covid-19 virus outbreak and its implications for the Middle East.

  40. Disease, Disorder and Disunity

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with Harald Malmgren and Albert Marko the current Global Order and the ongoing global power shifts.

  41. The Post-Coronavirus Financial and Monetary System

    AIES Director Velina Tchakarova discussed with James Rickards the Post-Covid Financial and Monetary System

  42. USA and Europe relations under President Biden

    AIES director Velina Tchakarova speaks with Dean, College of International and Security Studies, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Andrew A. Michta about the relations between the USA and Europe under president Biden. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are the speaker’s alone…

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  43. The Day After the 2020 U.S. Election

    Velina Tchakarova interviews CEO Richard Fontaine, from the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) about the outcome of the US Election.

  44. US Election and Possible Implications for Europe

    Velina Tchakarova interviews political expert Peter Rough about the possible implications of the US Election on Europe.

  45. Will Joe Biden be the Next President?

    Velina Tchakarova interviewed Stanley R. Sloan on the topic "Will Joe Biden be the next US President?". Mr. Sloan gives interesting insights in the democratic view on the US elections and the impact that Joe Biden would have as president in America and the world.

  46. Who will win the US election?

    Velina Tchakarova interviews political economic expert Albert Marko to talk about possible US election outcomes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In Velina's Talk series, the Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) Velina Tchakarova invites guests from the world of global finance, economy, and politics to shed a light on global affairs and the most pressing issues of the Covid-19 crisis. From unfolding events in the field of geopolitics and geoeconomic to long-term trends and future scenarios, she aims to bring the complexity of the current Global System a step closer to the audience.

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