Jonathan Hunter

Europe has experienced a sense of losing control over its digital ecosystem and economic considerations, coupled with a perception that its innovation in the technology world is lagging. In this foundational episode, we explore the critical concept of digital sovereignty and why it demands attention from policymakers worldwide.

Faced with geopolitical and economic turbulence, Europe needs new and better partners to secure its prosperity. T his podcast looks at how new dynamics are reshaping relations between the EU and the wider world and how Europe might navigate this new terrain.

Europe's heavy-handed approach to tech regulation is backfiring, fueling transatlantic disputes and stifling the very innovation it needs to compete. We explore India's "Third Way" as a strategic escape route: a smarter model that moves beyond the pitfalls of America's hands-off past and Europe's prescriptive present.

The EU's green and digital ambitions depend on a stable supply of critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt and graphite. With growing concerns over value chain security and dependence on single countries like China, the EU has launched the Critical Raw Materials Act to build more resilient supply chains. But how can Europe build new partnerships, particularly in Africa, to achieve this?

As global multilateralism faces attacks and geopolitical competition intensifies, the European Union and the African Union are preparing for a critical summit in Angola. But in a world of messy geopolitics, can these two neighbouring continents find common ground?

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical rivalry and economic competition, the traditional values of international development are under scrutiny. As budgets shrink and global trust fractures, development agencies face a critical question: should they simply compete for resources and influence, or is there still a place for solidarity?

In this episode of Europolis, digital rights advocate and social entrepreneur Gbenga Sesan joins ECDPM's Sabine Muscat to explore the intersection of digital sovereignty, innovation, and human dignity. He argues that for Africa to truly thrive, it must transition from relying on aid to attracting investment, and that innovation cannot happen without respecting the rights of citizens.

In this episode of Europolis, Chloe Teevan and Gautam Kamath are joined by Hiroki Habuka, one of Japan's leading AI policy experts, to discuss Japan's unique, agile approach to AI regulation and the potential for future EU-Japan cooperation on tech governance.

In this episode of Europolis , Chloe Teevan is joined by San Bilal, Director at ECDPM and leading expert on EU economic diplomacy. They discuss the evolution of the Global Gateway, the challenges of competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the necessity of forging "mutually beneficial" partnerships with emerging powers like India and Brazil.

Just as global crises demand we work together, the machinery of development cooperation is breaking down.