Jul 19

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Central Asia’s Water Struggle: A Discussion with Bruce Pannier

By ENC TEAM ENC In-Depth, Podcast

Central Asia’s Water Struggle: A Discussion with Bruce Pannier

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis “ECentral Asia’s Battle with Water Scarcity: Government and International Interventions” by our Academic Council Member Bruce Pannier.

In his article, Bruce Pannier, explains the ongoing water scarcity issues in Central Asia and discusses the efforts of both Central Asian governments and international partners, including the European Union, to mitigate these challenges.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director, and features the comments and insights of Bruce Pannier, a longtime journalist, ENC External Advisor, and Central Asia Fellow in Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.

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Jul 12

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Soft Power Lessons From The Russia’s War

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Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis “Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s War: How to Overcome Polarisation and Strengthen Liberal Democracy” by our Academic Council Member Dr. Leila Alieva.

In her article, Dr. Leila Alieva discusses the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, highlighting significant insights that extend beyond the battlefield, revealing major weaknesses in soft power strategies, and exploring how addressing these issues through inclusive approaches can mitigate polarization and contribute to a more resilient and unified international order.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director, and features the comments and insights of Dr. Leila Alieva, ENC Academic Council Member and an affiliate of Russian and East European Studies at Oxford University’s School for Global Arena Studies.

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Jul 11

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Film Festivals and Urban Transformation in South-Eastern Europe

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Film Festivals and Urban Transformation in South-Eastern Europe

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis “Film Festivals and Cities: A View for South-Eastern Europe” by our Academic Council Member Dr. Eleni Sideri.

In her article, Dr. Eleni Sideri examines the growth of the creative economy in urban contexts and analyses how film festivals in the European periphery, specifically in southeastern Europe, have contributed to transforming Thessaloniki, Sarajevo, and Tbilisi into regional film centers.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director, and features the comments and insights of ENC Academic Council Member and Assistant Professor at the Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies at the University of Macedonia.

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Jun 19

ENC In-Depth Podcast: How the EU is Contributing to Countering Militant Islamist Activities in MENA

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ENC In-Depth Podcast: How the EU is Contributing to Countering Militant Islamist Activities in MENA

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis “EU Counter-Terrorism Efforts & MENA Violent Extremism: Did the EU Help MENA Countries Enhance their Security?” by our Academic Council Member Dr. Ebtisam Hussein.

In her article, Dr. Ebtisam Hussein describes how the European Union has effectively contributed to inhibiting militant Islamist activities by implementing strategies that make it more difficult for militants to exploit the internet and initiating collaborative projects with MENA countries to combat violent extremism more effectively.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director, and features the comments and insights of Dr. Ebtisam Hussein, ENC Academic Council Member and Associate Professor of Political Science at Cairo University.

May 20

ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU-Türkiye Relations in the Context of Transport, Trade, and Connectivity

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ENC In-Depth Podcast: EU-Türkiye Relations in the Context of Transport, Trade, and Connectivity

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to EU-Türkiye transport and trade relations from various perspectives, including geo-economics, connectivity, and the challenges and opportunities in transportation and trade relations. The debate is part of the ENC in-depth podcast discussions with experts assessing the developments in Türkiye and the EU.

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Director, and features the comments and insights of Can Baydarol, Vice President of The European Union and Global Research Association (ABKAD), and Alper Özel, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Transporters Association.

Mar 12

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Unpacking Germany’s Supply Chain Law’s Connection with CSOs and Unions

By ENC TEAM ENC In-Depth

ENC In-Depth Podcast

Unpacking Germany’s Supply Chain Law’s Connection with CSOs and Unions

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Strengthening Business and Human Rights Awareness and Monitoring Capacity of Business and Civil Society Actors through Capacity Building” Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) and the Minerva Business and Human Rights Association (Minerva BHR) with the financial support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul.

In this podcast, Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Managing Director, Serra Zoraloğlu, and Özge Nur Kara, Minerva BHR Projects and Services Coordinators, discussed, among other topics, the role that CSOs play in monitoring and advocating for the successful implementation of the German Supply Chain Act, the importance of collaboration, the necessity of capacity building initiatives, and the sectors that most require awareness raising.

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Feb 27

ENC In-Depth Podcast: The Dynamics of Russia’s Policies in the Central Asian Region

By ENC TEAM ENC In-Depth

ENC In-Depth Podcast: The Dynamics of Russia’s Policies in the Central Asian Region

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the recently published ENC Analysis “Understanding Russia’s Central Asia Policy” by our Academic Council Member Dr. Aijan Sharshenova.

In her article, Dr. Sharshenova delves deep into the dynamics of Russia’s policies in the Central Asian region, providing valuable insights into key trends and strategic considerations as well as examines the evolving nature of Russia’s approach toward Central Asia, taking into account significant geopolitical shifts, economic strategies, and security dynamics

The discussion was moderated by Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, ENC Managing Director, and features the comments and insights of Aijan Sharshenova, Executive Director at Crossroads Central Asia and a research fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre in London.

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Jan 29

ENC In-Depth Podcast: AB-Türkiye İliskileri Baglaminda Yenilebilir Enerji

By ENC TEAM ENC In-Depth

AB-Türkiye İliskileri Baglaminda Yenilebilir Enerji

Bu podcast “Türkiye Eğitim Programı” isimli proje kapsamında European Neighbourhood Council tarafından Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye‘nin finansal desteğiyle çekilmiştir.

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Akın A. Çilekoğlu (Sürdürülebilirlik ve İklim Politikası Danışmanı), yenilenebilir enerjinin Türkiye için önemini, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye’nin yenilenebilir enerji politikalarını ve tarafların hali hazırdaki işbirliklerini ve gelecekteki işbirliği alanları üzerine konuştular.

Moderasyon Asuman Kübra Baş tarafından yapılmış olup Akın A. Çilekoğlu‘nun görüşlerini içermektedir.

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Renewable Energy in the context of EU-Türkiye Relations

The in-depth discussion is dedicated to the “Turkey Training Programme“ Project, which is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) with the financial support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye.

In this podcast, Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and Akın. A Çilekoğlu, Climate Policy Consultant, talked about, among other topics, the significance of renewable energy for Türkiye, the initiatives that the EU and Türkiye are involved in, and ways that the parties can improve their cooperation and relationship in the context of renewable energy.

The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş and features the comments and insights of Akın A. Çilekoğlu

You can listen the in-depth interview in Turkish here:

Jan 25

ENC In-Depth Podcast: AB-Türkiye İliskileri ve Genclerin Beklentileri (EU-Türkiye Relations and the Perception of Youth)

By Asu ENC In-Depth

AB-Türkiye İliskileri ve Genclerin Beklentileri

Bu podcast “Türkiye Eğitim Programı” isimli proje kapsamında European Neighbourhood Council tarafından Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Türkiye’nin finansal desteğiyle çekilmiştir.

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Can Selçuki (Kurucu ve Genel Müdür, İstanbul Ekonomi Araştırma), diğer pek çok konunun yanı sıra, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye ilişkilerinin geçmişi ve geleceği, gençlerin AB’ye ve AB değerlerine karşı bakışı ve algısı ve AB-Türkiye arasında var olan Erasmus gibi çeşitli programların olumlu etkisi üzerine konuştular.

Moderasyon Asuman Kübra Baş tarafından yapılmış olup Can Selçuki‘nin görüşlerini içermektedir.

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EU-Türkiye Relations and the Perception of Youth

In this podcast, Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and Can Selçuki, Founder and General Manager at Istanbul Economics Research, talked about, among other topics, the past and future of the EU-Türkiye relations, the perception of the youth towards the EU and its values, and the significance and benefits brought by youth initiatives like Erasmus+.

The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş and features the comments and insights of Can Selçuki.

You can listen the in-depth interview in Turkish here:

Jan 19

ENC In-Depth Podcast: Independent Institutions in Times of Polarization – Kutuplasma Dönemlerinde Bagımsız Kurumların Önemi

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Kutuplaşma Dönemlerinde Bağımsız Kurumların Önemi

Bu bölümde Asuman Kübra Baş (Proje Yöneticisi ve Araştırmacı, ENC) ve Beşire Korkmaz (Editör, Teyit), diğer pek çok konunun yanı sıra, kutuplaşma dönemlerinde bağımsız kurumların önemi, geçici koruma kapsamında bulunan Suriyeliler üzerinden yayılan yalan haberleri ve dezenformasyonu anlama yolları üzerine konuştular.

Tartışma Asuman Kübra Baş tarafından yönetilmiş olup Beşire Korkmaz‘ın görüşlerini içermektedir.

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Independent Institutions in Times of Polarization

In this podcast, Asuman Kübra Baş, ENC Project Manager and Researcher, and Beşire Korkmaz, Editor at Teyit.org, talked about, among other topics, the crucial role of independent institutions in times of polarization, fake news around Syrian refugees in Türkiye and how to detect and tackle disinformation.

The discussion was moderated by Asuman Kübra Baş and features the comments and insights of Beşire Korkmaz.

You can listen the in-depth interview in Turkish here: