Roll the Dice

On this special episode of the Roll the Dice podcast, we collaborated with the Social Impact Committee to talk about the role of media in International Relations. With our guest, Dr. Marianne Franklin, we explore the intricacies of media and how it shapes the world, from Bad Bunny's superbowl performance to challenging the concept of soft power. Dr. Marianne Franklin is an expert in media, post-colonialism and geopolitics. If you are interested in Dr. Marianne Franklin's latest research you can take a look at her newest book:Internet Decolonized, co-edited with Henna Zamurd Butt, Oxford University Press (2026, in press).

On this episode of the Roll the Dice podcast, we highlight obstetric violence, a form of violence against women that often remains invisible. Together with Dr. Marina Fortuna, we unpack what obstetric violence is and why it is such an unknown but common global issue. Dr. Marina Fortuna is an expert in public international law and systemic violence from an international human rights law perspective.Staff page of Dr. Marina Fortuna:https://www.rug.nl/staff/m.fortuna/

On this episode of Roll the Dice we shine a light on the middle corridor. With Dr. Agha Bayramov we explore the importance of and the current circumstances surrounding this emerging trade route. Our guest Dr. Agha Bayramov is an expert on energy security, geopolitics and the Caspian region. For the people that are interested in the winter school and Dr. Agha Bayramov's podcast, you can access it through these links:1) Summer/Winter Schools: https://hagueresearch.org/summerwinter-school/ 2) Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/50YBa6vbb0qX81nkIGdch3?si=beed1b59f81b4ea8Clio members can get a 100 euro discount on the winter school and the deadline for the signups is the 21st of November. There are 20 spots left so signup as soon as possible!!

Clio's Forum Committee is pleased to present you with the fifth episode of the podcast 'Coffee Break at Harmo' of the season!🎙️The podcast explores new security developments in the arctic under the current Trump administration. Our guest Dr. Johnson is an expert in Arctic politics and security and gave his input on the topic.🗺️Listen to it now on Spotify 'Coffee Break at Harmo' hosted by and ! Available in video format!🎥

Clio's Forum Committee is pleased to present you with the fourth episode of the podcast 'Coffee Break at Harmo' of the season!🎙️The podcast features different committee members talking about their experience in Clio. Check out the new episode to hear from photo, travel, checks&balances, support and academic committee!👥Listen to it now on Spotify 'Coffee Break at Harmo' hosted by Sinclair and Keanu! Available in video format!🎥

Clio's Forum Committee is pleased to present you with the third episode of the podcast 'Coffee Break at Harmo' of the season!🎙️The podcast examines how the EU’s veto powers interfere with foreign policy with Dr. Szép. Check out the new episode to learn more about the veto power within the EU and it’s influences on the organization’s foreign policy.🇪🇺Our guest Dr. Szép is an expert in EU economic security and foreign affairs and gave his input on the veto power impact in the EU.🗺️Listen to it now on Spotify 'Coffee Break at Harmo' hosted by Runa and Robin! Available in video format!🎥

Clio's Forum Committee is pleased to present you with the second episode of the podcast 'Coffee Break at Harmo' of the season!🎙️The podcast examines the EU’s role in the Russian-Ukraine war with Dr. Casier. Check out the new episode to learn more about the EU’s impact and function regarding the war.🇪🇺Our guest Dr. Casier is an expert in EU-Russia relations and gave his input on the role of the EU.Listen to it now on Spotify 'Coffee Break at Harmo' hosted by Joost, Keanu and Runa, available in new video format!🎥

Clio's Forum committee is pleased to present you with the first episode of the podcast "Coffee Break at Harmo" of the season! The podcast unpacks the US election results with Dr. William Figueroa. Check out the new episode to examine the causes for the election results and its impacts! Our guest Dr. William Figueroa as an IR history professor and an American himself, gave his thoughts on the election results. Listen to it now on Spotify "Coffee Break at Harmo" hosted by Robin and Sinclair!

Send us a textWhat an eventful year it has been! In our final episode our 37th Chair of Clio, Fabian Rosielle and Commissioner of Internal Affairs, Sietse de Hoop clarify the workings of Clio and what their Clio experience looked like! We also interview our lovely chairs, Mart, Romy and Carla as they reminisce their committees and look fondly upon the year that has passed them by. Last but not least, we are joined by our new ClioWelcome elcome chair, Tülin who details the workings...

Send us a textDelve into the multifaceted world of online populism, with Dr. Kun He, as he dissects its contested definition, global significance, and evolving role in the digital age. Explore how platforms like TikTok shape populist movements, especially in China's unique digital landscape, hosted by Luk Pudwell and Robin Kopke.

Send us a textJoin us, as Dr. Lukas Linsi and Dr. Yuleng Zeng help us discover how global trade leads to growing interdependence between nations and how these developments affect diplomatic relations. Learn more about how current events impact global trade and hear Dr. Linsi and Dr. Zeng’s predictions for which current developments will impact global trade in the near future, hosted by Iben and Sinclair.

Send us a textIn our third episode, unveil the complexity of the EU's external relations with Dr. Eske Van Gils, as she walks us through the strategic utilisation of soft power and the nuances of normative power in IR. Drawing examples from Azerbaijan and her research on the country, listen to Dr. van Gils weigh in on their use of soft power and its implications on EU diplomacy.

Send us a textOn the 23rd of November, 2023, the right-wing populist Party For Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, won 37 seats at the Dutch General Elections. Assistant Professor in EU Foreign Policy (IRIO), Dr. Marek Neuman dives into the results of these elections and its potential impacts: what does the PVV's win mean for climate change and immigration in the Netherlands? How could this affect international students in Groningen? What are the reasons that can be attributed to the r...

Send us a textFor the debut of our fourth season, unearth the frozen landscape of the Arctic with us on our Christmas edition podcast! Guided by the professional insights of Dr. Humrich, this episode navigates through the ice-cold geopolitical terrain of the Arctic with questions about the dwindling prominence of Russia in the region, the influence of climate change and global warming on the conflict, the debatable role of the Arctic Council and much more. If all these questions seem to pique...