In this episode, we unpack how shifting US relations could reshape the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific — and what it means for middle powers navigating this new landscape. This conversation features insights from Gareth Evans, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (1988–1996); Distinguished Honorary Professor at the Australian National University (ANU).

In this episode, we unpack what it means for middle powers to fill the geopolitical vacuum and shape the next world order. This conversation features insights from Taha Özhan, Research Director at Ankara Institute; Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey (2014–2016); and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (2015–2018).

In this episode, we unpack the realities of negotiating with great power, the risks that come with appeasement and why drawing red lines matters. This conversation unpacks insights from Shyam Saran's extensive diplomatic experience. Shyam Saran served as India’s Foreign Secretary (2004–2006), Chairman of India’s National Security Advisory Board, and the Prime Minister’s Envoy for Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change.

Global military spending has hit a record high. This time, the spike was driven outside the United States. What’s driving the surge—and what does it mean for global security? In this episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, Dr. Nan Tian (SIPRI) breaks down rising defence budgets, the drivers, the geopolitical implications, the emergence of new elements like AI, and what to expect ahead.

Middle power coordination is a popular narrative—but how do we actually make it work? From turning discourse into action to building issue-specific coalitions, this episode explores a key challenge: leadership. Who steps up—and how? In this episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, Moon Chung-in unpacks why coordination alone is not enough—and why identifying countries willing to lead is critical to materialising cooperation.

Canada’s global ambitions are clear—but how do they translate into action? From defining true partners of choice building purposeful coalitions, what does it actually take for middle powers to navigate today’s shifting geopolitical landscape? In this episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, Jonathan Berkshire Miller dives into the thought process and decisions shaping Canada’s foreign policy—and why choosing who to work with is just as critical as what to do next.

In the seventh episode, "Australia and Indonesia in a Changing World Order" with Susannah Patton from Lowy Institute. What has changed and what has remained in the emerging world order? What does it mean for the Indo-Pacific region, particularly for middle powers such as Indonesia and Australia? How are Southeast Asian countries recalibrating their partnerships?

Middle Power Studies Network Coordinator Jenny Sari Winata spoke on "Rethinking the World Order: The Middle Power Moment" in Türkiye-Indonesia Partnership Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, in October 2025. hosted by SETA Foundation and the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the sixth episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, “Foreign Policy Choices in a Changing World Order” with Prof. Gordon Flake from Perth USAsia Centre. Where is the world heading, and what should we expect? In what ways can middle powers step up? Will UN reform continue to remain a promise of “tomorrow”? And how does Australia, as a Western ally, navigate its relationship with the United States?

In the fifth episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, “Views from Nigeria: Africa in a Shifting World Order,” FPCI Middle Power Studies Coordinator Jenny Sari Winata sits down with Nigerian statesman and scholar Prof. John Kayode Fayemi to explore Africa’s evolving place and role in today’s rapidly changing global order.

Middle Power Studies Network Jenny Sari Winata spoke on “Indonesia Sebagai Emerging Middle Power di Indo-Pasifik” (Indonesia as Emerging Middle Power in the Indo-Pacific) in October 2025 in Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana in Salatiga, Indonesia.

In the third episode of Eyes on Middle Powers podcast on “India’s Strategic Positioning in a ‘Tricentric’ World,” Gautam Mukhopadhaya shared his vivid firsthand experiences as India’s envoy in Syria, Afghanistan, and Myanmar — spanning periods of political reform, violent insurgency, and transition. He recalled surviving repeated embassy attacks in Afghanistan and witnessing Myanmar’s liberalization era, giving listeners a rare, on-the-ground view of shifting geopolitics.

In the second episode of Eyes on Middle Powers podcast, FPCI Middle Power Studies Coordinator Jenny Sari Winata had a conversation with Prof. Choe Wongi on how South Korea can be the bridge for the Global North and South.