The Indo-Pacific in Focus Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 3 | The Europe-Indo-Pacific Security Nexus
While much of the world is focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, many Indo-Pacific countries are reckoning with a wide variety of security challenges of their own. For a great discussion of these challenges and their implications for European security, check out the latest episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, featuring Maša Ocvirk and Shin-ae Lee
Season 2 | Episode 2 | Indo-Pacific Tech Dynamics
2026 has been an eventful year in the Indo-Pacific, particularly for the tech sector. From new partnerships to export controls, the regional tech landscape is evolving faster than ever. In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, we sat down with Koen Berden and Michael McKeon to discuss a wide range of Indo-Pacific tech topics.
Season 2 | Episode 1 | The Indo-Pacific in 2026
To kick off season 2 of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, we're joined by Ann Kowalewski and Randolf Carr, two members of the 2026 class of Bertelsmann Foundation Fellows. In a wide-ranging interview, Ann and Randolf share their thoughts on where U.S. and European approaches to the Indo-Pacific stand at the midpoint of 2026.
Season 1 | Episode 6 | Technology
From semiconductors to AI, many of the world's most vital technologies originate in the Indo-Pacific. But which countries are leading the charge, and how are supply chains shifting amid geopolitical uncertainty? In the newest episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, we sit down with Jonathon Marek, Raluca Csernatoni and Mark Manantan to discuss the countless ways in which the Indo-Pacific is shaping our technological future.
Season 1 | Episode 5 | Multilateral Institutions
More than almost any other region, the Indo-Pacific is defined by its multilateral institutions. But how did these groupings come to be, and how have they evolved over time? In episode 5 of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, Andrew Yeo, Thibault Fournol and Prashanth Parameswaran share their perspectives on these questions and much more.
Season 1 | Episode 4 | Security
From the Bab el-Mandeb in the West to the Korean Peninsula in the East, the Indo-Pacific has no shortage of complex security challenges. For the U.S. and Europe, understanding these dynamics is more important than ever. In the fourth episode of the Indo-Pacific In Focus, we're joined by Max Bergmann, Tara Varma and Abdul Rahman Yaacob to discuss the Indo-Pacific's evolving approach to security.
Season 1 | Episode 3 | Space
Home to a growing number of spaceborne nations and increasingly advanced space infrastructure, the Indo-Pacific is on the forefront of modern space activity. To explain more, Marshall is joined by Clayton Swope, the Deputy Director of the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for strategic and International Studies; Namrata Goswami, a Professor of Space Security at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies; and Marco Aliberti, a Senior Research Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute.
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Trade
When experts talk about the Indo-Pacific, one word tends to come up first: trade. Over the past several decades, the region has emerged as a critical hub of global trade networks. For the United States and Europe, trade with the Indo-Pacific has become increasingly indispensable, presenting both opportunities and challenges. To dig deeper, we're joined by Inu Manak, Eduardo Castellet-Nogues and Amit Kapoor.
Season 1 | Episode 1 | What is the Indo-Pacific?
For decades, political leaders have discussed the "Indo-Pacific" as an increasingly important region. But what is the Indo-Pacific? What defines this diverse region, and how is it perceived in the United States and Europe? To kick off the Indo-Pacific In Focus, we're joined by Shihoko Goto, Satu Limaye and Benedetta Girardi.