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(Not So) Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs: Second term curse for Obama?
Tuesday, 21 May, 2013Panelists Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner talk with WRS’s Philippe Mottaz about whether Barack Obama is finished and condemned to be a lame duck president for the remainder of his second term? And British Overseas Territories have been ordered to get their tax houses in order:
Tuesday, 21 May, 2013Panelists Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner talk with WRS’s Philippe Mottaz about whether Barack Obama is finished and condemned to be a lame duck president for the remainder of his second term? And British Overseas Territories have been ordered to get their tax houses in order:
Foreign Affairs: Shadows over EU, a glimmer in Syria
Tuesday, 14 May, 2013Eats, shoots and leaves—fighting hunger by eating insects. The FAO publishes a report highlighting the contribution of edible insects to development. Plus no more love for the European Union and a glimmer of hope in Syria with a planned international conference. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses these topics with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 14 May, 2013Eats, shoots and leaves—fighting hunger by eating insects. The FAO publishes a report highlighting the contribution of edible insects to development. Plus no more love for the European Union and a glimmer of hope in Syria with a planned international conference. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses these topics with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: Syrian rebels and anti-European sentiment
Tuesday, 7 May, 2013Did the Syrian rebels used sarin gas? Plus, growing anti-European sentiment in the UK. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses these topics with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 7 May, 2013Did the Syrian rebels used sarin gas? Plus, growing anti-European sentiment in the UK. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses these topics with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: Migration vs. asylum and weapons in Syria
Tuesday, 30 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz raises topics which came up at last week’s International Security Forum. The world has experienced a diffusion of power. New trans-national issues include migration, drugs, human trafficking and terror. Plus, chemical weapons in Syria…and more. Joining him are panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 30 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz raises topics which came up at last week’s International Security Forum. The world has experienced a diffusion of power. New trans-national issues include migration, drugs, human trafficking and terror. Plus, chemical weapons in Syria…and more. Joining him are panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: "The Swiss Spring," a quiet revolution.
Tuesday, 23 April, 2013After the “Offshore Leaks” revealed trillions in funds hidden in offshore localities, finance minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says that Switzerland is ready to accept automatic information exchange between countries if it becomes the standard. Is this the result of a (quiet and nonviolent) revolution or has Switzerland been backed into a corner? WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 23 April, 2013After the “Offshore Leaks” revealed trillions in funds hidden in offshore localities, finance minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says that Switzerland is ready to accept automatic information exchange between countries if it becomes the standard. Is this the result of a (quiet and nonviolent) revolution or has Switzerland been backed into a corner? WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: Searching for the Boston bombers
Tuesday, 16 April, 2013America is wondering who set off the explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon. Plus, Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chávez’s protégé, narrowly wins the Venezuelan election, and the late Margaret Thatcher remains a controversial character even after death. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 16 April, 2013America is wondering who set off the explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon. Plus, Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chávez’s protégé, narrowly wins the Venezuelan election, and the late Margaret Thatcher remains a controversial character even after death. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: Trends that are shaping the world today
Tuesday, 9 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz explores the trends shaping the world today—including the rise of the “rest,” tensions in East Asia, modern day military engagement, and continuing terrorism—as seen in the annual Strategic Trends report published by the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ). He speaks to Dr. Oliver Thränert, head of the CSS think tank and editor of the report:
Tuesday, 9 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz explores the trends shaping the world today—including the rise of the “rest,” tensions in East Asia, modern day military engagement, and continuing terrorism—as seen in the annual Strategic Trends report published by the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ). He speaks to Dr. Oliver Thränert, head of the CSS think tank and editor of the report:
Foreign Affairs: Politics, wine and changing winds of Cameron
Tuesday, 2 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz talks to Simon Hoggart, political commentator for the Guardian and wine blogger for the Spectator. Plus, panelists Matthew Stevenson and Imogen Foulkes discuss Europe and the UK’s prime minister David Cameron:
Tuesday, 2 April, 2013WRS’s Philippe Mottaz talks to Simon Hoggart, political commentator for the Guardian and wine blogger for the Spectator. Plus, panelists Matthew Stevenson and Imogen Foulkes discuss Europe and the UK’s prime minister David Cameron:
Foreign Affairs: China and Russia, a new Eastern alliance?
Tuesday, 26 March, 2013Chinese President Xi Jinping makes the case in Moscow for closer ties between China and Russia in order to better resist the West’s influence. Where does this leave Washington? WRS’s Philippe Mottaz talks about this—plus the new Cypriot rescue package and Obama’s visit to Israel—with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 26 March, 2013Chinese President Xi Jinping makes the case in Moscow for closer ties between China and Russia in order to better resist the West’s influence. Where does this leave Washington? WRS’s Philippe Mottaz talks about this—plus the new Cypriot rescue package and Obama’s visit to Israel—with panelists Imogen Foulkes, Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Foreign Affairs: Anger sweeps across Cyprus
Tuesday, 19 March, 2013Anger and indignation over the latest bailout terms, including Cypriot bank depositors being forced to contribute, is sweeping across Cyprus and worrying the rest of the continent. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with panelists Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
Tuesday, 19 March, 2013Anger and indignation over the latest bailout terms, including Cypriot bank depositors being forced to contribute, is sweeping across Cyprus and worrying the rest of the continent. WRS’s Philippe Mottaz discusses this with panelists Matthew Stevenson and Daniel Warner:
