GeoStrategy360°

In the forty-sixth episode of Geostrategy360°, Viktorija speaks to the authors of our latest Policy Paper about the geopolitics of the Himalayas. Gray Sergeant outlines how the Himalayas are experiencing geopolitical flux as the People’s Republic of China’s challenges the national borders of Bhutan and India, while exploiting water systems to threaten India and Nepal.

In the forty-fifth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to the authors of our latest Policy Paper about the state of the relationship between the UK and Ukraine. Dr Alexander Lanoszka, James Rogers and Dr Hanna Shelest outline how British-Ukrainian ties have developed since 1993 and discuss how they might be improved further still in the future.

In the forty-fourth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman in the wake of the NATO Madrid Summit. They discuss Professor Freedman's opinion of NATO's response to Russia's reinvasion of Ukraine, the chances of NATO membership for Ukraine and Georgia, preparing the public for the possibility of a long war and much more.

In the forty-third episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks with Rihards Kols, Latvian Member of Parliament and Chair of their Foreign Affairs Committee. They discuss the defence and security of Eastern Europe, the upcoming NATO summit in Madrid and Latia's expectations, and the war in Ukraine.

In the forty-second episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to the authors of our recent Report on European energy security, Dr Alexander Lanoszka, James Rogers and Patrick Triglavcanin. They discuss Europe’s reliance on Russia for oil, gas and coal and outline how, with the proper support, Ukraine could - after the war - become a primary energy exporter to EU countries.

In the forty-first episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks with the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko. They discuss how Ukraine is faring more than 100 days after Russia's reinvasion, what Ukrainians think about French and German attitudes towards the war, the possibility of EU membership and much more.

In the fortieth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to Sam Hall, the Director of the Conservative Environment Network. They discuss the recently announced British energy security strategy, what it involves, how effective it is likely to be and areas that could have received more attention.

In the thirty-ninth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks with Jonathan Djanogly MP - chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Georgia. She asks him about his recent visit to the country, discusses the 2008 war with Russia, Georgia’s European Union aspirations and what more Britain can do to support the country and grow our bilateral relationship.

In the thirty-eighth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to Dr Philip Shetler-Jones about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to the UK. They discuss how Japan has responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Japan's strategic interests abroad and closer to home; deepening British-Japanese relations; and how the security partnership between the two countries might develop in the future.

In the thirty-seventh episode of Geostrategy360 Viktorija speaks to our Herbert Richmond Associate Fellow, Professor Alessio Patalano. They discuss the Carrier Strike Group’s deployment in Operation Fortis, the leading role played by HMS Prince of Wales in NATO’s Cold Response exercises and the importance of the Royal Navy to the UK’s Global Britain ambitions.

In episode thirty-six, Viktorija speaks to Andriy Zagorodnyuk – Ukrainian Defence Minister 2019-2020 and now advisor to the Ukrainian government – about how the war looks on the ground, how much Britain’s support means, how he thinks Ukraine’s EU membership application will progress, the role of NATO and more.

In episode thirty-five of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to our Associate Fellow in Euro-Atlantic Geopolitics Dr Alexander Lanoszka. They discuss the themes of his new book on military alliances, how NATO has responded to the war in Ukraine, the likelihood of Sweden and Finland applying to join the Alliance, and the disunity within Russia's alternative to NATO, the CSTO.

In the thirty-fourth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to the Earl of Oxford and Asquith – who served as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Moscow from 1983-1985, and Counsellor at the British Embassy in Kyiv from 1992-1997 – about our most recent Policy Paper on the Black Sea region. They discuss the war in Ukraine and evaluate the United Kingdom's response to the resulting refugee flows. The Earl also explains which of the possible four outcomes of the war outlined in the...

In the thirty-third episode of Geostrategy360°, Viktorija speaks to Baroness Helic, former special advisor to William Hague whilst he was Foreign Secretary. They discuss the Balkans, the upcoming elections in Serbia and the chances of instability growing whilst attention is focused on Ukraine.

In the thirty-second episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to Iulian Chifu, State Counselor for Foreign Policy, Security and Strategic Affairs to the Prime Minister of Romania. They discuss the war in Ukraine and how Russia's unprovoked aggression is prompting major shifts in defence policy across Europe.

In the thirty-first episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to John Baron MP, chair of the APPG for the British Council and Conservative Backbench Defence Committee. They discuss the need for greater defence spending in a more competitive era, where this money might come from and how it should be spent.

In the thirtieth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to The Right Honourable Tobias Ellwood MP about the unprovoked war of aggression Russia is waging against Ukraine. They discuss what Britain could do to support Ukraine in the peace talks, how the West has failed to properly confront the growing challenge posed by Putin's regime and how the war is likely to progress.

In the twenty-ninth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to EU Commissioner for the Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius. They discuss the state of Europe's oceans and how Britain and the European Union can collaborate to enhance the environmental security and biodiversity of our oceans.

In the twenty-eighth episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks to our new Advisory Council member The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon KCB. They discuss the state of Britain's relationship with Ukraine and delve into the current Russian-created crisis on Ukraine's border.

In the twenty-seventh episode of Geostrategy360, Viktorija speaks with our Associate Fellow Charles Parton about his recent Explainer on how to properly watch and analyse the CCP. They also discuss the Beijing Winter Olympics and the forthcoming announcements on security cooperation between China and Russia.