Foreign affairs can be complex to understand. That is why Maedeh simplifies major topics in her new series of explainers. On today's episode - Maedeh provides a beginner-friendly insight on Burkina Faso's jihadist crisis - from a geopolitical angle. Connect with her on Instagram or Twitter to share your thoughts: @maedehsharifi_ For the full report by the Norwegian Refugee Council: https://www.nrc.no/the-worlds-most-neglected-displacement-crises-in-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foreign affairs can be very complex to understand, that is why Maedeh tries to simplify topics as much as possible in her new series of explainers. On today's episode, Maedeh provides a beginner-friendly insight on the Russian Wagner group that are making headlines everyday in Europe. You can connect with her on Instagram or Twitter to share your thoughts: @maedehsharifi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics can be very complex to understand. Maedeh tries to simplify topics as much as possible in her new series of explainers. On today's explainer, Maedeh provides a beginner-friendly insight into Turkish foreign policy under Erdogan. You can connect with her on Instagram or Twitter to share your thoughts: @maedehsharifi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are rapidly escalating in Sudan since clashes broke out between two generals two weeks ago. On this follow-up episode, Maedeh simplifies and breakdowns the latest developments to you in 2 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this new explainer - that is yet again beginner friendly - Maedeh explains the recent Sudan clashes. Update since time of recording: Sudan army and the RSF agree to a '24-hour ceasefire'. [18-04-2023] You can follow Maedeh on Instagram, TikTok or Twitter: @maedehsharifi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new explainer, Maedeh breaks down the deal that has sent shockwaves worldwide. Middle Eastern politics is complex, and she has tried to simplify it as much as possible in this episode. Connect with her on social media and let her know what you think: @maedehsharifi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Foreign Romance! We have officially rebranded and have some good - and maybe bad - news. First, Maedeh Sharifi's priorities have shifted, meaning the podcast will solely focus on distributing explainer episodes. Sadly that means no interviews until further notice. Her previous solo episodes have also been put back into drafts for personal and professional reasons. However, the good news is that there will be more frequent episodes as explainers typically take less time to put together. Also, by the looks of Reuter's most recent report on journalism trends, the world needs these simple, short, and sweet breakdowns! Enjoy the very first episode of this new chapter, and remember to stay connected with Maedeh across all your favourite social media platforms: @maedehsharifi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a comeback by defeating President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil's heated runoff elections. In this episode, Maedeh is joined by Brazilian journalist and expert Raphael Tsavkko Garcia to dissect Brazil's election results. Garcia provides his distinguished expertise on Brazilian politics to help us understand what to expect from the newly elected Lula, geopolitics and more. Topics discussed: How Brazil's role in foreign affairs will shift Lula's position on Ukraine-Russia and Palestine-Israel The rise of political violence in Brazil Why who is picked as Chancellor matters You can connect with Garcia on Twitter: @Tsavkko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Maedeh hosts Einar Tangen - a senior fellow at the Taihe Institute - all the way from Beijing, China. He helps Maedeh go beyond mainstream narratives to understand pressing issues: the 'China threat', Taiwan, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we dive deep into the jihadist violence that has been engulfing the Sahel region of Africa since the early 2010s. To make sense of it all, Maedeh hosts Dr Alpha Alhadi Koina all the way from Mali - a distinguished geopolitical analyst and expert on jihadist groups in the Sahel. He helps Maedeh break down the roots, challenges and prospects that go far beyond mainstream perspectives. We also touch base on trending current affairs: rifts in Mali and France's relations, and Russia in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Russia's endgame? Is there a path to peace and diplomacy? Maedeh gets all the answers you need, beyond the headlines and mainstream narratives. She speaks to the one and only Professor Richard Sakwa, a world leading expert in Russian, Central and Eastern European communist and post-communist politics. Remember to follow us on Instagram: @foreignromance_ Producer: Maedeh Sharifi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive deep into major and trending foreign affairs news and topics. Join host Maedeh Sharifi, every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.