Nathalie Tocci

Timothy Garton Ash, a historian and author, critiques Trump’s vision for a weak Europe while emphasizing the need for Europe to be more self-reliant, especially in defending Ukraine. Sabina Ćudić, a Bosnian parliamentarian, connects U.S. interests with the destabilization of the Balkans, warning against flawed peace deals. Nathalie Tocci, director of a prominent think tank, discusses Europe's potential to develop a cohesive security identity and the urgent need for political vision to reinvigorate its agency in global affairs.

Nathalie Tocci, direttrice dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali e esperta di politica europea, discute le sfide dell'Europa dopo la rielezione di Trump. Sottolinea la necessità di un risveglio politico, facendo attenzione alle minacce economiche e alle relazioni transatlantiche. Tocca anche il tema dell'autonomia strategica e delle politiche climatiche in Europa, enfatizzando l'urgenza di una maggiore cooperazione tra i paesi europei. Infine, consiglia film e libri per approfondire l'importanza di affrontare le attuali crisi globali.

Nathalie Tocci, a prominent professor and director at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe, delves into pressing European foreign policy issues. She explores the strategic challenges facing Europe, particularly its response to U.S. presence and cooperation in places like Greenland, where local sentiments prioritize security over territorial expansion. Tocci also critiques Europe's cohesion, calling for a more unified stance in its dealings with the U.S. and the necessity for clear messaging to address current geopolitical shifts.

Join Nathalie Tocci, an Italian think tank director, Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat, and Ed Luce, a Financial Times columnist, as they dissect the international fallout from Donald Trump's second-term proposals. They explore how his protectionist policies are reshaping alliances, the erosion of American soft power, and the shifts towards a more transactional diplomatic approach. The trio also delves into the implications of U.S. foreign aid strategies and the need for a recalibrated response to the emerging multipolar world.

At the end of a friendly meeting in Moscow, President Xi of China told President Putin of Russia that they are driving changes in the world the likes of which have not been seen for a century. Meanwhile this week President Biden kicked off a Summit for Democracy with $690m funding pledge to democracies all over the world and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, called on Europe to reassess its diplomatic and economic relations with China before a visit to Beijing next week.So what changes are President Xi talking about? Who will be running the world in 20 years time? Is conflict between rival powers inevitable? And is the model of western liberal democracy in decline?Owen Bennett-Jones is joined by:Evelyn Farkas - an American national security advisor, author, and foreign policy analyst. She is the current Executive Director of the McCain Institute, a nonprofit organisation focused on democracy, human rights, and leadership. Evelyn served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia under President ObamaMartin Wolf - chief economics commentator at the Financial Times and author of The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism Professor Steve Tsang - political scientist and historian and Director of the China Institute at the SOAS University of LondonAlso featuring:Henry Wang - founder and director of the Centre for China and Globalisation, a think tank with links to the Chinese Communist PartyNathalie Tocci - director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and an honorary professor at the University of TübingenPhoto: Russia's Putin holds talks with China's Xi in the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023 / Credit: ReutersProduced by Rumella Dasgupta and Pandita Lorenz

Gerard Cassidy, Head of U.S. Bank Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, delves into the latest bank earnings, highlighting industry consolidation and record profitability since the financial crisis. He also discusses the dynamics of loan growth and deposit competition. Meanwhile, Nathalie Tocci, a foreign policy expert, offers insights into Europe’s quest for geopolitical autonomy and critiques its responses to U.S. pressures, particularly regarding the Greenland dispute. Together, they explore the shifting financial and political landscapes shaping our world.

Hermann Wentker, a Cold War historian, joins Alexandra Bell, CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Mike Albertson, an arms control expert, and Nathalie Tocci, a European security policy professor. They discuss the imminent expiry of the New START treaty and its potential chaos for nuclear arsenals. The risks of a 'free for all' in nuclear stockpiles are highlighted, alongside challenges posed by states outside the NPT. The guests warn that our choices today could either prevent a return to Cold War tensions or invite increased proliferation.

Asli Aydintasbas, a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in Turkish and European politics, and Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali focusing on European foreign policy, delve into Syria's recent political shift. They discuss the collapse of the al-Assad regime and the implications for regional stability. Topics include the rising opposition forces backed by Turkey, Europe's shifting foreign policy priorities amidst Ukraine, and the urgent need for a coherent strategy to address reconstruction and geopolitical tensions.

Foreign policy experts Kori Schake and Nathalie Tocci discuss the criminal trial of President Trump, the potential impact of his reelection, Congress's assertiveness, climate migration in the US, water scarcity in the western US, and the identity struggles of a dual refugee.

Experts including Dunja Mijatovic, Margaret Harris, Richard Horton, and Nathalie Tocci discuss the challenges and consequences of Covid-19 in Europe. Topics include balancing public health restrictions with individual freedoms, economic impacts of the pandemic, reopening strategies, and the psychological effects of prolonged quarantine.