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28 Jul 23

Africa Summit: “Russia wants to consolidate friendships”

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Geopolitical strategist Velina Tchakarova talked about the Africa Summit and the Grains Agreement in an interview with Anchor Daniel Retschitzegger.

27 Jul 23

Unpacking Germany’s China Strategy

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This month, Germany unveiled its much-awaited China strategy aimed at recalibrating ties with its top trading partner. The strategy highlights the need for Germany to reduce its economic dependence on China, particularly in critical sectors, and ‘de-risk’.

27 Jul 23

Falter Radio Podcast Episode 979 – How much sense does our neutrality make?

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Austria's readiness to participate in NATO's "Sky Shield" air defense alliance against drones and cruise missiles has triggered a new debate on neutrality. Shouldn't solidarity against Putin's Ukraine war and his threats be central to our security? Members of the National Council Petra Bayr (SPÖ), Michel Reimon (Grüne) discuss with…

26 Jul 23

A Macro Look at Commodities with Peter Boockvar, Velina Tchakarova, and Chris Berry

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Velina Tchakarova took part in this podcast dedicated to the current situation regarding commodities, geopolitical developments, and macro analysis. She covered the ongoing situation following Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

21 Jul 23

Mutiny staged for ‘political stability’ ahead of elections?

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Mercenaries from Russian military company Wagner launched joint drills with the Belarusian military on Thursday, almost a month after their short-lived rebellion against Moscow. Poland built up troops on its border with Belarus in response to the war games. The maneuvers followed a pledge by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to…

17 Jul 23

Mini Certificate at the Real World Risk Institute under the guidance of Prof. Nassim Taleb

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Velina Tchakarova gave a lecture on Geopolitical Risk Approaches for the 18th Real World Risk Institute’s Mini Certificate in the presence of more than 100 attendees. Velina has been an instructor at RWRI since 2021. The idea is also to revolutionize education by making it closer to the practitioner model.…

17 Jul 23

Fears of food price hikes after Putin axes deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports

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Velina Tchakarova was quoted by the Sun saying: “By creating conditions for food crisis 2.0, Putin will weaponise the dependence of African and Asian countries on Russian commodities.”

15 Jul 23

The Great Pause: Post-Pandemic Africa and World Disorder with H.E. Moussa Mara at Kigali Global Dialogue 2023

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During Kigali Global Dialogue 2023, Velina Tchakarova, Visiting Fellow of Observer Research Foundation, moderated a conversation with H.E. Moussa Mara, Former Prime Minister of Mali, and Member, Club de Madrid, Mali, on “The Great Pause: Post-Pandemic Africa and World Disorder”

12 Jul 23

Two weeks after the attempted coup: events in Russia and repercussions around the world

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Two weeks after the attempted riot in Russia: did Putin control the situation, what is the fate of Prigozhin and "Wagner", when are Russia and Ukraine likely to sit down at the negotiating table, and what signal was Zelensky's visit to our country? Detelina Kalfova talks to Velina Chakarova, former director…

06 Jul 23

Towards a fair and sustainable Europe 2050: Social and economic choices in sustainability transitions

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Amidst the pressing challenges posed by the climate crisis and related extreme weather events, environmental degradation, as well as biodiversity loss, it becomes increasingly evident that swift and extensive action is imperative worldwide. As a leading force in the fight against climate change, the European Union is resolute in its commitment…

Africa Summit: “Russia wants to consolidate friendships”

Unpacking Germany’s China Strategy

Falter Radio Podcast Episode 979 – How much sense does our neutrality make?

A Macro Look at Commodities with Peter Boockvar, Velina Tchakarova, and Chris Berry

Mutiny staged for ‘political stability’ ahead of elections?

Mini Certificate at the Real World Risk Institute under the guidance of Prof. Nassim Taleb

Fears of food price hikes after Putin axes deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports

The Great Pause: Post-Pandemic Africa and World Disorder with H.E. Moussa Mara at Kigali Global Dialogue 2023

Two weeks after the attempted coup: events in Russia and repercussions around the world

Towards a fair and sustainable Europe 2050: Social and economic choices in sustainability transitions

Identity, Modernity, Sovereignty, Connectivity: Redefining Globalisation

Can the Global South Unite to Transform the Global Order?

Syrien: Zieht Russland seine Truppen ab? NZZ

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