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‘Implementation’ COP31 opens in Antalya, Turkey
COP31 opened in Turkey with a focus on turning climate pledges into action, amid mounting climate disasters and disputes over funding.
France claims Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarkets
France accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems.
Microsoft data centre protest highlights growing European opposition to AI infrastructure
Around 200 protesters entered the construction site of a Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam on Friday morning as opposition to AI infrastructure grows…
US employment growth beats expectations despite persistent inflation
The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, well above the 65,000 economists had expected, while unemployment fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. Average…
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US tech stocks rebound after post-midterm AI sell-off
US technology stocks rebounded on Friday morning after the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections triggered a sharp sell-off in AI-related companies on Thursday. The Nasdaq 100 rose…
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US tech stocks rebound after post-midterm AI sell-off
Arab-led parties in Israel willing to support an opposition government
Hong Kong activist sentenced to 10 more years in prison
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North Korea Launches Missiles as Tensions Rise with the United States
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María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela After Months in Exile
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Serbia’s Student Movement Wins Preliminary Parliamentary Election
Belgian PM offers resignation over budget deadlock
Hackers turn up the heat on Europe’s supermarket freezers again
PODCAST
In this season of Corporate Influence on World Politics, Xihe speaks with Nathalie El-Bazzal about corporate diplomacy in the MENA region. Together, they explore how firms operate within state-led development models, where the state can act simultaneously as regulator, dominant client through mega-projects, and strategic investor. The conversation examines alignment, reliability, localization, and the growing entanglement between business strategy and geopolitics.
The ESCP International Politics Society Podcast launches a new season, Corporate Influence on World Politics, with an episode on corporate market exit during the Russia–Ukraine war. What may appear to be purely economic decisions — whether companies stayed, suspended operations, or left — quickly became political and geopolitical choices after 2022. Hosted by Louise and joined by Professor Mark Oberhauser (ESCP Business School), we discuss…
The ESCP International Politics Society Podcast welcomes you with the final episode of our Sustainability Season. In this episode, we dive into Sustainable Finance and how it is reshaping the way companies and investors think about risk, investment choices, and long-term value creation.We are delighted to welcome Professo rChristophe Thibierge (ESCP Business School), PhD, academic lead of the GreenCFO course, whose work explores how finance…
The ESCP International Politics Society Podcast welcomes you to 2026 with a new episode of our Sustainability Season. In this episode, we turn our focus to the global south with Professor Gorgi Krlev, Associate Dean and full time Professor of Sustainability at ESCP Business School. An episode prepared and hosted by Josselin and Jenny, the discussion explores the role and importance of sustainability in emerging countries,…
Why do our actions not always reflect our sustainable intentions? Because consumer behaviour is shaped by psychology, perception, and decision-making across different markets.In this episode, prepared and hosted by Louise and Xihe, we speak with Professor Benjamin Voyer to explore how psychology influences the way we consume — from luxury and fast fashion to everyday goods. We explore what drives and blocks sustainable choices, and…
Long Reads
Hybrid Warfare: Russia’s Intensifying Attacks in Europe
Russian hybrid warfare in Europe is intensifying through cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and political interference. These tactics threaten democratic societies, while the EU…
Transnistria: a 35 year crisis in an unrecognised state
For three decades, Russia has kept Transnistria frozen between Soviet nostalgia and Moldovan sovereignty; war in Ukraine may finally force Europe’s forgotten…
Canada, EU’s First Associate Member? A New Alliance Across the Atlantic
The EU’s proposed associate membership for Canada could redefine transatlantic cooperation, giving Ottawa strategic alternatives while offering Europe critical minerals, energy, technology…
Bab el-Mandeb: an Analysis of a Little-Known Strategic Strait
Houthi attacks have turned Bab el-Mandeb into a global pressure point, threatening ships, rerouting trade around Africa, and exposing why this narrow gateway matters globally.
The Diplomatic Archives
The Diplomatic Archives is back with a new series exploring the history of modern Iran. Before going back in time, "Iran: How Did We Get Here?" begins by looking at the Iran of today: its population and identity, its political system, the way power is structured within the Islamic Republic, its regional influence, its relations with the United States and Israel, and the geography that has made the country strategically important for centuries.
5 min 50 s
This episode explores Air America, the CIA-backed airline that operated during the Secret War in Laos. Officially presented as a civilian air carrier, Air America played a central role in transporting personnel, supplies, and intelligence in support of U.S. and allied operations during the broader conflict in Indochina.
10 min 50 s
This episode explores the Seri Thai Movement, the underground resistance network that opposed Thailand’s alliance with Imperial Japan during World War II. It examines the movement’s diplomatic efforts, intelligence activities, and cooperation with Allied powers, highlighting how Thai officials, civilians, and overseas students worked to safeguard national autonomy during a period of wartime constraint.
10 min
This episode examines the economic and political mechanisms that linked Swiss banks, global gold markets, and the apartheid state. Through archival material and academic research, we explore gold trading, loan structures, and the broader international context shaping these interactions.
8 min 40 s
In this first episode of The Diplomatic Archives, we uncover how a simple postage stamp helped shape one of the greatest engineering and geopolitical achievements in modern history — the Panama Canal.
10 min