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​​We are RAIA(ffairs), your podcast for stepping up in international affairs. Get informed on the stories and worries of political leaders, the 'behind the scenes' of decision-makers, and how politics impact and change your life. Join your host Elisa, along with a new guest every episode, to discuss the individual policy-maker of the week.


Episode Date
Episode #47: Modi's Semiconductor Reform Draws Huge Foreign Investment
Jun 04, 2026
Episode #46: Tuvalu's Taiwanese Ties: A Geopolitical Analysis of this Unique Pacific Partnership
Mar 25, 2026
Episode #45: John Swinney's Vision for an Independent Scotland Unlikely Ahead of Elections in 2026
Mar 04, 2026
Episode #44: Climate Leaders 101: King Mohammed VI
Oct 22, 2025
Episode #43: Climate Leaders 101: Anthony Nyong
Oct 15, 2025
Episode #42: Hostilities between Tshisekedi and Makenga: The Battle for DRC
Oct 09, 2025
Episode #41: Climate Leaders 101: Grace Fu
Oct 08, 2025
Episode #40: Climate Leaders 101: David Attenborough
Oct 01, 2025
Episode #39: Climate Leaders 101: Anne Hidalgo
Sep 24, 2025
Episode #38: Climate Leaders 101: Claudia Sheinbaum
Sep 17, 2025
Episode #37: The Fallout of Niger’s Coup: Tchiani’s Gamble and the Sahel’s Shifting Alliances
Jun 23, 2025
Episode #36: Keir Starmer’s Strategic Dilemma over the Chagos Handover to Mauritius
Apr 21, 2025
Episode #35: France in Political Deadlock: How Macron’s Election Strategy Deepened Division
Apr 14, 2025
Episode #34: Kenya in Crisis: The Finance Bill that Shook Ruto’s Presidency
Apr 08, 2025
Episode #33: RAIA's Origin Story with RAIA Director Dario Hasenstab
Mar 31, 2025
Episode #32: Climate Leaders 101: Carlos Manuel Rodríguez's Environmental Leadership in Costa Rica
Jan 30, 2025
Episode #31: Climate Leaders 101: Sheikh Hasina’s Climate Leadership in Bangladesh
Dec 03, 2024
Episode #30: Somaliland’s President Bihi Faces Backlash Over Controversial MoU With Ethiopia
Dec 02, 2024
Episode #29: Lula’s Struggle with Deforestation Policy in Brazil
Nov 29, 2024
Episode #28: The Mattei Plan: Giorgia Meloni’s Bold Move to Redefine Italy’s Role in Africa
Nov 29, 2024
Episode #27: Climate Leaders 101: Mia Mottley’s Vision for Barbados’ Sustainable Future
Nov 27, 2024
Episode #26: Climate Leaders 101: Nemonte Nenquimo’s Fight for Indigenous and Environmental Rights
Sep 18, 2024
Episode #25: Climate Leaders 101: Hage Geingob's Bold Vision for Namibia's Hydrogen Future
Sep 11, 2024
Episode #24: Climate Leaders 101: Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi’s Quest to Modernize Bhutan’s Environmental Legacy
Sep 04, 2024
Episode #23: Escalating Tensions: Tshisekedi vs. Kagame Amid M23's Resurgence in Eastern DRC
Jul 17, 2024
Episode #22: Hemedti's Diplomatic Rise Amid Sudan's Turmoil: A New Leader in the Making?
Jun 26, 2024
Episode #21: Ilham Aliyev: Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia’s Struggle
May 29, 2024
Episode #20: India’s 2024 Elections: Narendra Modi – Domestic Agenda, Opposition Coalitions, and Religious Divides
Mar 19, 2024
Episode #19: Transatlantic Insight: Rishi Sunak – Navigating AI Regulation, Intelligence Coordination, and Security Debates in a Post-Brexit Era
Feb 14, 2024
Episode #18: Climate Leaders 101: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s balance between economic growth and environmental preservation
Sep 27, 2023
Episode #17: Climate Leaders 101: Teresa Ribera’s push for Spanish and European centralized climate change policies
Sep 20, 2023
Episode #16: Climate Leaders 101: Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and his Saudi Vision 2030 to address climate and economic concerns
Sep 13, 2023
Episode #15: Climate Leaders 101: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her progressive climate advocacy through the Green New Deal
Sep 07, 2023
Episode #14: Climate Leaders 101: Dr. William Ruto’s push for international investment through regional and domestic climate initiatives
Aug 30, 2023
Episode #13: Hostility and violence amid the TTP’s resurgence: A take on Pakistan’s General Munir and the Tehreek-e-Taliban
Jul 03, 2023
Episode #12: A Maritime Border Agreement and it’s distinct interpretations: A take on Lebanon’s Aoun and Israel’s Lapid
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #11: A Historical Border Conflict and the Current Escalation: A take on Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov and Tajikistan’s Rahmon
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #10: Transatlantic Energy Security Diplomacy: A take on Trudeau and Scholz’s Hydrogen Alliance
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #9: Climate Leaders 101: Annalena Baerbock’s assertive push towards renewable climate policies amid Germany's energy and security crisis
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #8: Climate Leaders 101: Abiy Ahmed’s attempts of Economic Progress and Ethiopian Social Unity through Climate Action
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #7: Climate Leaders 101: Greta Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, and the Impact of Youth Activism in the Fight Against Climate
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #6: Climate Leaders 101: Mohamed Bin Zayed’s Paris Agreement pledge and the Energy Transition of the UAE
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #5: Vying for economic success through international trade: A take on Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen.
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #4: "Stepping Up" through pragmatic leadership amid regional turmoil: A take on Poland’s Mateusz Morawiecki
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #2: The Balancing Act between Putin’s support and EU’s sanctions: A take on Serbia’s Vučić
Jun 02, 2023
Episode #1: Family Dynasties and Economic Uncertainty: A take on Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya
Jun 02, 2023