In this episode of the Spotlight series, Dr. Boram Lee, Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at LSE, shared her insights on US trade tariffs and their implications for global trade, explaining how this is connected to issue linkage in international trade negotiations.

In this new episode of the Spotlight series, we’re joined by Patricia Owens, Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and author of the recent book Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men. Professor Owens shares the research behind her book, which uncovers the overlooked intellectual contributions of women in the field of international relations. She also offers insights into the gendered architecture of the discipline and what it means for the future of IR.

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In our second episode, hosts Carmen Leung and Belle Venize sit down with Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Head of the Department of European & International Studies and Professor of International Relations at KCL. A specialist in East and Southeast Asian international relations, he shares his insights on security in the Korean Peninsula, the geopolitical shifts following Trump’s re-election, and the implications of South Korea’s upcoming presidential election.

Weekly news roundup on 3rd - 7th March 2025

As the relaunch of our spotlight series, we talk to Anar Bata, manager of the U.S. and the Americas Programme at Chatham House.

Our hosts Carmen Leung and Ariana Islam, chat with her about Trump, reflecting on his first term, his MAGA slogan, and discussing the implications of his foreign policies.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in mid-February and may not reflect the most recent developments regarding U.S. foreign policy issues.