The Political Periscope
The Political Periscope offers weekly interviews about politics, geopolitics, economy and more, from the perspective of the eastern flank of NATO, in the context of the war in Ukraine. The weekly podcast is created by Radio Wnet, stationed in Warsaw, Poland. The interviews are conducted by journalists of the Radio Wnet in Warsaw, Kiyv, Lviv, Beirut, Dublin, Vilnius, London, Taipei, Medellin, the Balkans and more. Our guests are mainly european politicians and experts in security and military.Radio Wnet is an independent media created in 2009 on the basis of the ideas of freedom and responsibility. From the very beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2014 the station provides quality information from eastern europe and concentrates on the subject of security.
Zybertowicz: AI is like muddy water, we shouldn't jump in on the head
2023-07-13 19:00:00
Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz, sociologist, expert on the AI, security advisor to the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, speaks about the potential risks of the Artificial Intelligence and how we should approach it with more caution, as there will be no where to run from its wide and wild spread all around the globe. The interview was conducted on 6th July 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz, sociologist, expert on the AI, security advisor to the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, speaks about the potential risks of the Artificial Intelligence and how we should approach it with more caution, as there will be no where to run from its wide and wild spread all around the globe.
The interview was conducted on 6th July 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
Legucka: In the long perspective Putin doesn't guarantee the stability of the regime
2023-07-06 19:00:00
Prof. Agnieszka Legucka, analyst of the Polish Institute of International Affairs speaks about the recent mutiny in Russia led by Prigozhin and its implications for Putin's regime. The rebellion weakened Putin's position within the elite and highlighted the system's fragility. She also touches on the potential threat posed for Poland by Wagner soldiers in Belarus and the importance of the upcoming NATO summit in sending strong signals to Russian Federation. The interview was conducted on 6th July 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Prof. Agnieszka Legucka, analyst of the Polish Institute of International Affairs speaks about the recent mutiny in Russia led by Prigozhin and its implications for Putin's regime. The rebellion weakened Putin's position within the elite and highlighted the system's fragility. She also touches on the potential threat posed for Poland by Wagner soldiers in Belarus and the importance of the upcoming NATO summit in sending strong signals to Russian Federation.
The interview was conducted on 6th July 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
"Countries like Netherlands are circling around difficult subjects because Poland is critical for aid for Ukraine"
2023-06-29 19:00:00
Christiaan Paauwe, Central and Eastern Europe reporter for the Dutch public broadcaster NOS speaks about his impressions from the flooded Kherson after the blowing up of the Kakhovka dam, Dutch public opinion's stance towards the war in Ukraine and Poland's role in the aid for Ukraine, and about the concerns of the Western audience towards some topics - such as Poland's rule of law and migration crisis on the border with Belarus. The interview was conducted on 29th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz in Warsaw. Support the show
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Christiaan Paauwe, Central and Eastern Europe reporter for the Dutch public broadcaster NOS speaks about his impressions from the flooded Kherson after the blowing up of the Kakhovka dam, Dutch public opinion's stance towards the war in Ukraine and Poland's role in the aid for Ukraine, and about the concerns of the Western audience towards some topics - such as Poland's rule of law and migration crisis on the border with Belarus.
The interview was conducted on 29th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz in Warsaw.
Olchowski: Putin is more and more weak and in Russia you cannot be in charge if you are weak.
2023-06-22 19:00:00
Jakub Olchowski, PhD, the head of the Eastern Europe department in the Institute of the Central Europe in Lublin talks about the different attitudes towards Russian aggression of Ukraine of different countries outside Europe, assesses the future of the Ukrainian counteroffensive and analyses the political tensions inside Russian Federation. The interview was conducted in Lublin on 17th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Jakub Olchowski, PhD, the head of the Eastern Europe department in the Institute of the Central Europe in Lublin talks about the different attitudes towards Russian aggression of Ukraine of different countries outside Europe, assesses the future of the Ukrainian counteroffensive and analyses the political tensions inside Russian Federation.
The interview was conducted in Lublin on 17th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
Gen. Spalding: We have to separate clearly between totalitarian regimes and free societies for our societies to thrive
2023-06-15 19:00:00
In this episode of the Political Periscope General Robert Spalding speaks about current geopolitical tensions involving Russia and China, the potential of escalated conflict, and the contemporary comparison to a second Cold War. He highlights the need for data encryption and transparency to safeguard democracy in today's digital age. Additionally, he evaluates the not so obvious Chinese influence on President Joe Biden's security policies through US based companies, and considers the potential fallout from a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The interview was conducted online on 12th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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In this episode of the Political Periscope General Robert Spalding speaks about current geopolitical tensions involving Russia and China, the potential of escalated conflict, and the contemporary comparison to a second Cold War. He highlights the need for data encryption and transparency to safeguard democracy in today's digital age. Additionally, he evaluates the not so obvious Chinese influence on President Joe Biden's security policies through US based companies, and considers the potential fallout from a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
The interview was conducted online on 12th June 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
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Nandi Mazeingo: Germany says that at the time of their genocide against us, we were savages not protected by law
2023-06-08 19:00:00
Nandi Mazeingo, the chairperson of the Ovaherero Genocide Foundation from Namibia speaks about the atrocities committed by German colonisers in the years 1904-1908 against Ovaherero and Nama people and about his people's struggle to get justice - and reparations. He also presents his point of view on the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The interview was conducted on 3rd June 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Nandi Mazeingo, the chairperson of the Ovaherero Genocide Foundation from Namibia speaks about the atrocities committed by German colonisers in the years 1904-1908 against Ovaherero and Nama people and about his people's struggle to get justice - and reparations. He also presents his point of view on the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The interview was conducted on 3rd June 2023 in Warsaw by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
New Yorkers: it is the best place to live
2023-06-01 19:00:00
Two gentlemen from the New York City talk about their City, why is it the best place to live but also about the current issues and concerns of the New Yorkers such as war in Ukraine and current political and economic situation. The interviews were conducted on 26th May 2023 in Central Park, New York by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Two gentlemen from the New York City talk about their City, why is it the best place to live but also about the current issues and concerns of the New Yorkers such as war in Ukraine and current political and economic situation.
The interviews were conducted on 26th May 2023 in Central Park, New York by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
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Žydrūnė Vitaitė: Technology is not going to create a danger for humanity but we may
2023-05-18 19:00:00
Žydrūnė Vitaitė, co-funder of Women Go Tech project from Lithuania speaks about growing interest of women in tech sector, development of startups in Lithuania, digitalisation in the Three Seas Initiative and risks linked to the development of the AI. The interview was conducted during the 3Seas Local Government Congress in Lublin on 16th May 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Žydrūnė Vitaitė, co-funder of Women Go Tech project from Lithuania speaks about growing interest of women in tech sector, development of startups in Lithuania, digitalisation in the Three Seas Initiative and risks linked to the development of the AI.
The interview was conducted during the 3Seas Local Government Congress in Lublin on 16th May 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
Maria Tomak: For Russia, Crimea is a military base. For Ukraine, Crimea is a place of diversity, a window to the global South
2023-05-11 19:00:00
Maria Tomak, Head of the Crimea Platform Department in the Mission of the President of Ukraine in Crimea speaks about the Russian repressions against Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation, the functioning and role of Crimean platform and the relations of Crimean Tatars with the Ukrainian State. The interview was conducted on 10th May 2023 online by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Maria Tomak, Head of the Crimea Platform Department in the Mission of the President of Ukraine in Crimea speaks about the Russian repressions against Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation, the functioning and role of Crimean platform and the relations of Crimean Tatars with the Ukrainian State.
The interview was conducted on 10th May 2023 online by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
Davydiuk: Summer for Ukrainians is the summer in Crimea. We need to deoccupy it
2023-05-04 19:00:00
Mykola Davydiuk PhD speaks about the actual goal of Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, the attitude and resilience of Ukrainian citizens, perspectives of the counter-offensive and Russian culture and mentality. The interview was conducted on 3rd May 2023 in Kyiv by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz. Support the show
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Mykola Davydiuk PhD speaks about the actual goal of Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, the attitude and resilience of Ukrainian citizens, perspectives of the counter-offensive and Russian culture and mentality.
The interview was conducted on 3rd May 2023 in Kyiv by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.
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