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Podcast

The Women Leaders podcast: A cracking start to the year

2026 started with President Trump’s astonishing show of force in Venezuela, culminating in the seizure of President Maduro to face drug charges in the US. Whilst Venezuela’s future may be unclear, one thing that is now more than apparent is President Trump’s willingness to use might and ignore norms and laws to advance what he views as America’s foreign policy interests. To understand this better, Rachel Ellehuus, Director General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), joins ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El.

9 January 2026 | Ilana Bet-El and Florence Ferrando
DefenceDemocracyDiplomacyForeign policyInternational LawPodcastsUnited StatesSenior Associate FellowYGLN
Podcast

The Women Leaders podcast: Africa all around

There is a common tendency to view and discuss Africa in terms of the problems affecting the continent. More recently, the West has also started to look anxiously on as China and Russia build influence with African leaders. However, Africa is a continent as vast as it is diverse, with the economic potential to match. To understand both the issues affecting Africa and its future potential, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by Amaka Anku, Head of Africa Practice at the Eurasia Group.

12 December 2025 | Ilana Bet-El and Florence Ferrando
ChinaDemocracyDiplomacyEconomyForeign policyPodcastsRussiaUnited NationsSenior Associate FellowYGLN
Commentary

A new paradigm for building peace

Conflict is rising, institutions are strained, and fragmented interventions yield fragile gains. Robert J. Berg and Chair of the ELN, Lord Des Browne, propose a nationally led, evidence-based peacebuilding paradigm that scales beyond pilots and designs interventions to achieve lasting impact. Core elements include citizen-driven diagnostics, alignment with key public policies, police and military reform where necessary, investment in education and media, and the responsible use of technology. To catalyse this shift, they propose an International Fund for Peace.

8 December 2025 | Robert J. Berg and Des Browne
Russia-West relationsDemocracyDiplomacyForeign policyGovernanceELN
Commentary

The day after: Future of development aid in Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova

Development aid faces unprecedented disruption following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and USAID’s 2025 withdrawal, leaving vulnerable states exposed. The YGLN’s Economy Working Group consulted with analysts and practitioners on the ground to gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives on the cessation of aid and their future outlook. Experts urge renewed democratic aid, stronger EU commitment, transparency, and vigilance against authoritarian influence.

30 October 2025 | Sinikka Parviainen
DemocracyDiplomacyEconomyEnergyEuropeForeign policyGeorgiaMoldovaUkraineYGLN
Podcast

The Women Leaders podcast: Mired in the Middle East

In light of the recent Gaza ceasefire, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by a Palestinian and an Israeli – Dr Tahani Mustafa (ECFR) and Dr Miriam Rosman (Dvorah Forum) – for a frank and raw discussion that lays bare both the hope and the deep divisions that persist in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

17 October 2025 | Ilana Bet-El and Florence Ferrando
DemocracyDiplomacyForeign policyInternational LawMiddle EastPodcastsTerrorismUnited NationsSenior Associate FellowYGLN
Podcast

The Women Leaders podcast: China watching

As Trump’s America slides into economic uncertainty and deepening division, it seems to be shedding its role as a global leader. China, meanwhile, is stepping into the vacuum; cultivating ties with the Global South, showcasing its power on the world stage, and supporting Russia in Ukraine. Is Beijing truly positioning itself as the new global leader, or is it just another player in the chaos? Lauren Gloudeman, Director of China at Eurasia Group, joins ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El to explore China’s changing position in the international order.

3 October 2025 | Ilana Bet-El and Florence Ferrando
Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific RegionChinaEconomyForeign policyPodcastsSanctionsUnited StatesSenior Associate FellowYGLN