by Sofia Formigli, Junior Professional Officer - Social Media & Digital Content & Stephen Klingebiel, Head of Department - IDOS

This episode explores how poverty, inequality, and climate change fuel insecurity and instability, often pushing fragile states toward militarization at the cost of social welfare. It examines why even stable nations are shifting resources from welfare to defense amid global threats, raising risks of social strain. The discussion probes whether citizens everywhere might face growing insecurity as military spending rises. Finally, it questions the role weakened international institutions can still play in supporting vulnerable countries.

Security–Development Nexus in Fragile States

Jodie Keane, Principal Research Fellow at the International Economic Development Group, discusses how green trade measures are transforming African economies, stressing the need for fairer transitions, climate-compatible trade policies, and greater value addition to ensure Africa benefits from the global green shift.

Impact of climate policies on African trade

Georg Charpentier, Senior Advisor at CMI Martti Ahtisaari Centershares insights on the dynamics of United Nations peace operations and regional stability. He underscores the importance of national ownership, the transition from humanitarian assistance to sustainable development, and enhanced coordination with African institutions to promote durable peace and resilience.

UN Missions and Regional Stability

Dans ce podcast, notre Senior Fellow Francis Perrin souligne que l’Afrique reste très dépendante des énergies fossiles : malgré 20 % de la population mondiale, elle ne consomme que 3,5 % de l’énergie. Il plaide pour une meilleure gouvernance, des cadres d’investissement stables et la valorisation des compétences africaines afin de soutenir une transition énergétique durable.

L'Afrique, toujours dépendante des énergies fossiles

Par Ahmed Ouhnnini, agro-économiste & Oumaïma EL AZAMI EL HASSANI / Program Officer - Social Media & Digital Content

Dans ce podcast, nous verrons comment une simple graine est devenue un levier de puissance mondiale, reliant les fermiers du Midwest américain aux usines chinoises. Entre sécurité alimentaire, rivalités commerciales et dépendances stratégiques, ce récit dévoile comment l’alimentation et les ressources naturelles redessinent les rapports de force du XXIᵉ siècle.

Soja contre terres rares : la guerre silencieuse entre Washington et Pékin

Par Abdesalam Saad Jaldi et Meryem Amarir. 

Cet épisode revient sur la trajectoire politique et économique de l’Algérie depuis le mouvement du Hirak en 2019. Il analyse la consolidation du pouvoir militaire, les limites de la transition démocratique, et les contradictions d’un modèle économique toujours centré sur la rente pétrolière. À travers une lecture politique, sécuritaire et sociale, l’épisode met en lumière la tension persistante entre aspirations citoyennes, inertie institutionnelle et rivalités régionales.

Comprendre l'Algérie post Hirak de 2019

Par Christophe Chabert & Helmut Sorge. 

Dans cet épisode du Policy Center for the New South, Christophe Chabert analyse les crises interconnectées entre l’Iran, l’Afghanistan, le Pakistan et l’Inde, en retraçant leurs racines historiques et coloniales. Il met en avant l’impact des rivalités géopolitiques et estime que la paix viendra des nouvelles générations, prêtes à dépasser les clivages religieux et politiques hérités du passé.

Crises interconnectées : lectures géopolitiques entre l’Iran, l’Afghanistan, le Pakistan et l’Inde

By Paul Isbell & Helmut Sorge 

Global climate governance remains resilient despite U.S. federal withdrawal and rising climate skepticism. Paul Isbell argues that the energy transition is now economically inevitable, with solar and wind becoming the world’s cheapest power sources. China leads the decarbonization sector, while many U.S. states, cities, and companies continue climate action. A broad global coalition ; Europe, BRICS, Africa, Latin America ; keeps the transition on track.

Climate Governance Tested by the Crisis of Multilateralism

By Amal El Ouassif and Alessandro Cercaci
In this episode, we examine the Mattei Plan, launched by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and its implications for Italy’s engagement with Africa, particularly around migration. Framed as a non-predatory approach, the Plan promotes co-creation with African partners across sectors like education, health, energy, agriculture, and water. We’ll analyze whether it signals a genuine shift in Italy’s Africa policy or a tactical repackaging of national interests, its connection to initiatives like the EU Global Gateway and the G7’s PGII, and the challenges it faces in addressing migration and extractivism.

Migration and the Mattei Plan: Rethinking Italy’s Africa Policy

By Abdeslam Jaldi & Sofia Formigli. 
Morocco–EU relations have evolved from the Barcelona Process to an advanced, differentiated strategic partnership. The new Mediterranean Pact focuses on citizens, sustainable economies, and security but faces limits due to reduced EU development funding. For Morocco, it can support social protection reforms, industrial investment, and digital transformation. It also opens new avenues for cooperation on migration and managing competition in Africa.

The Relations Between Morocco and the European Union in Light of the New Pact for the Mediterranean

By Otaviano Canuto & Alae Jellal
This episode examines the current dynamics of de-dollarization and why the global shift away from the U.S. dollar remains slow and partial. Otaviano Canuto highlights how strong structural forces ; including network effects, deep dollar-denominated markets, and the availability of safe U.S. assets ; continue to sustain the dollar’s central role. He also outlines the limitations of alternative currencies, from China’s capital controls to the eurozone’s incomplete financial and fiscal integration.

De-Dollarization, Local Currencies, And External Financial Defense

Moroccan ThinkTank that functions as an open debate platform, bridging between policy making & research. Organizes yearly the Atlantic Dialogues #AD2025

Security–Development Nexus in Fragile States

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