Strategy Speaks Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:39:52 -0400 https://csdsstrategyspeaks.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Strategy Speaks yes bd6ba22a-bd46-5127-9cde-de616c89c485 daniel.fiott@vub.be CSDS Brussels episodic false Strategy Speaks is the official podcast of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Strategy Speaks discusses the main geopolitical issues facing Europe and its partners and allies.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) CSDS Brussels daniel.fiott@vub.be https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nvnzinfcwwbig0vwoymea1ocii5s?.jpg Strategy Speaks https://csdsstrategyspeaks.buzzsprout.com The Beautiful Game: The World Cup, Football and International Politics The Beautiful Game: The World Cup, Football and International Politics In Episode 24 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Antonio Missiroli to discuss the place of football in international politics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

]]> In Episode 24 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Antonio Missiroli to discuss the place of football in international politics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-19436673 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200 1410 2026 24 full false With Power Comes Responsibility: Nuclear Weapons, Non-Proliferation and the 2026 Review Conference With Power Comes Responsibility: Nuclear Weapons, Non-Proliferation and the 2026 Review Conference In Episode 23 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Alexander Mattelaer, Laura Vansina and Wannes Verstraete to discuss the 2026 NPT Review Conference and nuclear risks. 

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This episode of Strategy Speaks was made possible with the generous support of the Political Affairs and Security Division of NATO. Alexander and Laura speak in a personal capacity and their views do not necessarily reflect the views of NATO and its Allies.

]]> In Episode 23 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Alexander Mattelaer, Laura Vansina and Wannes Verstraete to discuss the 2026 NPT Review Conference and nuclear risks. 

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This episode of Strategy Speaks was made possible with the generous support of the Political Affairs and Security Division of NATO. Alexander and Laura speak in a personal capacity and their views do not necessarily reflect the views of NATO and its Allies.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-18957718 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200 2156 2926 23 full false A Not So Simple Strategy: The Evolving US Approach to Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific A Not So Simple Strategy: The Evolving US Approach to Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific In Episode 22 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Jung H Pak and Ramón Pacheco Pardo to discuss the United States' approach to alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. 

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This episode of Strategy Speaks was made possible with the generous support of The Korea Foundation.

]]> In Episode 22 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Jung H Pak and Ramón Pacheco Pardo to discuss the United States' approach to alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. 

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This episode of Strategy Speaks was made possible with the generous support of The Korea Foundation.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-18752080 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100 1723 2026 22 full false Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe In Episode 21 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Eva Pejsova and Céline Pajon to discuss PM Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory and what it means for Japan's security and relations with Europe. 

]]> In Episode 21 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Eva Pejsova and Céline Pajon to discuss PM Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory and what it means for Japan's security and relations with Europe. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-18668351 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100 1930 2026 21 full false The Eye of the Tiger? The State of Defence Cooperation in the Baltic Region The Eye of the Tiger? The State of Defence Cooperation in the Baltic Region In episode 20 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Roberts Kits from LaSER to discuss defence cooperation in the Baltic Region, including defence industrial dynamics and partnerships. 

]]> In episode 20 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Roberts Kits from LaSER to discuss defence cooperation in the Baltic Region, including defence industrial dynamics and partnerships. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-18297444 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1654 2025 20 full false Continuity in an Era of Competition: Taking South Korea - Europe Cooperation to a New Level Continuity in an Era of Competition: Taking South Korea - Europe Cooperation to a New Level In episode 19 of Strategy Speaks, Tae-Eun Song and Myong-Hyun Go speak with Daniel Fiott about South Korea - Europe cooperation and they dig into how each partner is dealing with the Trump presidency, cybersecurity cooperation and strategic alignment between China, Russia and North Korea. 

]]> In episode 19 of Strategy Speaks, Tae-Eun Song and Myong-Hyun Go speak with Daniel Fiott about South Korea - Europe cooperation and they dig into how each partner is dealing with the Trump presidency, cybersecurity cooperation and strategic alignment between China, Russia and North Korea. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-18256921 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1851 2025 19 full false Turbulent Times: President Lee's Foreign Policy, Partnerships and Global Governance Turbulent Times: President Lee's Foreign Policy, Partnerships and Global Governance In episode 18 of Strategy Speaks, Kim Jiyoon speaks with Daniel Fiott about South Korea's foreign policy under President Lee, with a focus on bilateral relations with the United States and Japan. 

]]> In episode 18 of Strategy Speaks, Kim Jiyoon speaks with Daniel Fiott about South Korea's foreign policy under President Lee, with a focus on bilateral relations with the United States and Japan. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-17981993 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200 1252 2025 18 full false Entente Nucléaire: France-UK Nuclear Cooperation in a Renewed Era of Deterrence Entente Nucléaire: France-UK Nuclear Cooperation in a Renewed Era of Deterrence In episode 17 of Strategy Speaks, Alexander Mattelaer (CSDS) and Elie Perot (CSDS) speak with Daniel Fiott about the recent France-UK "Northwood Declaration" on nuclear cooperation. The podcast episode looks at the significance of the announcement, plus it situates UK-France nuclear cooperation in a wider NATO nuclear deterrence context. 

]]> In episode 17 of Strategy Speaks, Alexander Mattelaer (CSDS) and Elie Perot (CSDS) speak with Daniel Fiott about the recent France-UK "Northwood Declaration" on nuclear cooperation. The podcast episode looks at the significance of the announcement, plus it situates UK-France nuclear cooperation in a wider NATO nuclear deterrence context. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-17520566 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0200 2233 2025 17 full false Australia and the NATO Summit: Australia's Defence and Deterrence Strategy, The Hague Summit and the Indo-Pacific Australia and the NATO Summit: Australia's Defence and Deterrence Strategy, The Hague Summit and the Indo-Pacific In episode 16 of Strategy Speaks, Richard Marles - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia -, speaks with Luis Simón and Lotje Boswinkel about Australia's defence and deterrence strategy. This special edition of the podcast, recorded live from the NATO Hague Summit, also covers Australia's strategy in its relationship with the United States, AUKUS and more. 

]]> In episode 16 of Strategy Speaks, Richard Marles - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia -, speaks with Luis Simón and Lotje Boswinkel about Australia's defence and deterrence strategy. This special edition of the podcast, recorded live from the NATO Hague Summit, also covers Australia's strategy in its relationship with the United States, AUKUS and more. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-17391920 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0200 1263 2025 16 full false Production Power: The Revitalisation of the US Defence Industrial Base and the Consequences for Europe Production Power: The Revitalisation of the US Defence Industrial Base and the Consequences for Europe In episode 15 of Strategy Speaks, Becca Wasser from CNAS speaks with Daniel Fiott about the US defence industrial base and how its revitalisation could affect Europe. The conversation focuses on way to boost defence production and how to stimulate allied defence cooperation. 

]]> In episode 15 of Strategy Speaks, Becca Wasser from CNAS speaks with Daniel Fiott about the US defence industrial base and how its revitalisation could affect Europe. The conversation focuses on way to boost defence production and how to stimulate allied defence cooperation. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-17321216 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0200 1480 2025 15 full false Escalation Management: Europe's Conventional and Nuclear Deterrence Escalation Management: Europe's Conventional and Nuclear Deterrence In episode 14 of Strategy Speaks, Lotje Boswinkel and Elie Perot speak with Daniel Fiott about Europe's nuclear and conventional military deterrence at a time of upheaval in the transatlantic relationship. The focus in this episode is on the French nuclear deterrence and Europe's long-range strike capabilities. 

]]> In episode 14 of Strategy Speaks, Lotje Boswinkel and Elie Perot speak with Daniel Fiott about Europe's nuclear and conventional military deterrence at a time of upheaval in the transatlantic relationship. The focus in this episode is on the French nuclear deterrence and Europe's long-range strike capabilities. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16915876 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200 1798 2025 14 full false Lessons from Ukraine? America's New Approach to the Indo-Pacific Lessons from Ukraine? America's New Approach to the Indo-Pacific In episode 13 of Strategy Speaks, Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo speak with Daniel Fiott about the second Trump administration's approach to alliances in the Indo-Pacific and what is being learned from the war on Ukraine. 

]]> In episode 13 of Strategy Speaks, Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo speak with Daniel Fiott about the second Trump administration's approach to alliances in the Indo-Pacific and what is being learned from the war on Ukraine. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16905250 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200 1352 2025 13 full false The Golden Age? Europe-Japan Cooperation and the Trump Administration The Golden Age? Europe-Japan Cooperation and the Trump Administration In episode 12 of Strategy Speaks, Ken Endo and Eva Pejsova speak with Daniel Fiott about Europe-Japan cooperation in the context of the second Trump administration. 

]]> In episode 12 of Strategy Speaks, Ken Endo and Eva Pejsova speak with Daniel Fiott about Europe-Japan cooperation in the context of the second Trump administration. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16807152 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0100 1827 2025 12 full false Energy Security is National Security: The Case of South Korea Energy Security is National Security: The Case of South Korea In episode 11 of Strategy Speaks, Henry Haggard speaks with Daniel Fiott about the geopolitical dynamics of South Korea's energy policy and how the country externalises its innovation and productive capacity. 

]]> In episode 11 of Strategy Speaks, Henry Haggard speaks with Daniel Fiott about the geopolitical dynamics of South Korea's energy policy and how the country externalises its innovation and productive capacity. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16723291 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1578 2025 11 full false The Outback No More: Critical Shifts in Australia's Defence Policy, Deterrence and Partnerships The Outback No More: Critical Shifts in Australia's Defence Policy, Deterrence and Partnerships In episode 10 of Strategy Speaks, Stephan Frühling speaks with Daniel Fiott about shifts in Australia's defence policy and strategy, as well as its conceptions of deterrence and its unique geopolitical position for close partners.

This podcast episode is supported by the Australian Department of Defense's Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP)

]]> In episode 10 of Strategy Speaks, Stephan Frühling speaks with Daniel Fiott about shifts in Australia's defence policy and strategy, as well as its conceptions of deterrence and its unique geopolitical position for close partners.

This podcast episode is supported by the Australian Department of Defense's Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP)

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16476191 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100 1888 2025 10 full false A Pivotal Moment: South Korea, European Security and Alliances A Pivotal Moment: South Korea, European Security and Alliances In episode 9 of Strategy Speaks, Ramon Pacheco Pardo speaks with Daniel Fiott to discuss South Korea's security, its approach to the Ukraine war and its alliances after the election of President Donald Trump.

This podcast is generously sponsored by The Korea Foundation.

]]> In episode 9 of Strategy Speaks, Ramon Pacheco Pardo speaks with Daniel Fiott to discuss South Korea's security, its approach to the Ukraine war and its alliances after the election of President Donald Trump.

This podcast is generously sponsored by The Korea Foundation.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16192751 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100 1309 2024 9 full false Digitalising Together: The EU, the Indo-Pacific and Digital Partnerships Digitalising Together: The EU, the Indo-Pacific and Digital Partnerships In episode 8 of Strategy Speaks, Koichiro Komiyama and Raluca Csernatoni sit down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the EU's digital partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific. The episode is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No.: 101135568. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union.

]]> In episode 8 of Strategy Speaks, Koichiro Komiyama and Raluca Csernatoni sit down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the EU's digital partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific. The episode is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No.: 101135568. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16184864 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0100 2156 2024 8 full false The Second Coming: Trump, Ukraine and Transatlanticism After the US Elections The Second Coming: Trump, Ukraine and Transatlanticism After the US Elections In episode 7 of Strategy Speaks, Linde Desmaele and Luis Simón sit down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the aftermath of the re-election of President Trump and the future of European security. 

]]> In episode 7 of Strategy Speaks, Linde Desmaele and Luis Simón sit down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the aftermath of the re-election of President Trump and the future of European security. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16155246 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0100 1610 2024 7 full false Europe in the Indo-Pacific: The European Union and Swedish Approaches Europe in the Indo-Pacific: The European Union and Swedish Approaches In episode 6 of Strategy Speaks, Calle Håkansson sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the role of the European Union and Sweden in the Indo-Pacific.

]]> In episode 6 of Strategy Speaks, Calle Håkansson sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the role of the European Union and Sweden in the Indo-Pacific.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-16114204 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0100 1284 2024 6 full false The "Geo-Tech" World: Strategic Competition, Europe, Geopolitics and Technology The "Geo-Tech" World: Strategic Competition, Europe, Geopolitics and Technology In episode 5 of Strategy Speaks, Antonio Calcara sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the growing importance of geopolitics and technology, as well as Antonio's ERC project "CODE".

]]> In episode 5 of Strategy Speaks, Antonio Calcara sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the growing importance of geopolitics and technology, as well as Antonio's ERC project "CODE".

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-15733421 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0200 1203 2024 5 full false What Went Down in D.C.? NATO and the Washington Summit What Went Down in D.C.? NATO and the Washington Summit In episode 4 of Strategy Speaks, Alexander Mattelaer sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the Washington Summit and the state of NATO. 

]]> In episode 4 of Strategy Speaks, Alexander Mattelaer sits down with Daniel Fiott to discuss the Washington Summit and the state of NATO. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-15440247 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0200 2098 2024 4 full false The War in Ukraine: Four Scenarios and Wild Cards The War in Ukraine: Four Scenarios and Wild Cards In this first episode of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Lotje Boswinkel and Luis Simón to discuss scenarios for the war in Ukraine. 

]]> In this first episode of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Lotje Boswinkel and Luis Simón to discuss scenarios for the war in Ukraine. 

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-15390372 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200 1340 2024 1 full false Facing the China Challenge: Europe, Australia and the Indo-Pacific Facing the China Challenge: Europe, Australia and the Indo-Pacific In this third episode of "Strategy Speaks", the podcast of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS), host Daniel Fiott speaks to Rory Medcalf about the challenge of China and how Australia and Europe are evolving as partners in the Indo-Pacific.

]]> In this third episode of "Strategy Speaks", the podcast of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS), host Daniel Fiott speaks to Rory Medcalf about the challenge of China and how Australia and Europe are evolving as partners in the Indo-Pacific.

]]> CSDS Brussels Buzzsprout-15363623 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0200 1807 2024 3 full false A Year of Elections: EU-Taiwan Relations A Year of Elections: EU-Taiwan Relations In this second episode of "Strategy Speaks", the podcast of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS), host Daniel Fiott speaks to Giulia Tercovich about her latest paper: "Two Elections, One Challenge: How the European and Taiwanese Elections Mean a New EU Taiwan Playbook is Needed".

]]> In this second episode of "Strategy Speaks", the podcast of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS), host Daniel Fiott speaks to Giulia Tercovich about her latest paper: "Two Elections, One Challenge: How the European and Taiwanese Elections Mean a New EU Taiwan Playbook is Needed".

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