Strategy Speaks
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.
Strategy Speaks
Latest Episodes
Together, Whatever the Weather? Europe-South Korea Cooperation, the Global System and Economic Security
In Episode 25 of Strategy Speaks, Daniel Fiott sits down with Song Wook Moon and Ramón Pacheco Pardo to discuss Europe-South Korea cooperation in trade, economic security and multilateralism. This episode was generously supported by...
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.
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. __________This episode of Strategy Spe...
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. __________This episode of Strat...
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.