In this episode, Dr. Dino Patti Djalal sits down with Olaf Scholz (Federal Chancellor of Germany, 2021–2025) to discuss the emerging world order, the future of the West, German foreign policy, the idea of "Bandung 2.0", and much more.

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.

As the rules-based international order comes under strain, who steps in to uphold global norms? How's the prospect for middle power coalitions? How can cooperation between the Global South and European middle powers help defend multilateralism? In this episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, Galip Dalay explores Türkiye's foreign policy and beyond: why collective action among middle powers matters more than ever.