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Bridges - A Euro-Gulf Podcast

Bridges - A Euro-Gulf Podcast

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 Bridges is the official podcast of the Euro Gulf Information Centre (EGIC), dedicated to exploring the evolving relationship between Europe and the Gulf region. From trade and energy to innovation, security, and diplomacy, each episode dives into the strategic connections that shape both regions.

🌍 Hosted by Matthew Robinson (Director of EGIC), with contributions from Piercamillo Falasca (a public policy expert and advisor on Euro-Mediterranean affairs), Bridges brings timely analysis, expert insights, and in-depth discussion on the key issues driving Euro-Gulf cooperation.
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Episodes
  • Strait of Hormuz: it's time for Europe to act

    Strait of Hormuz: it's time for Europe to act
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode of Bridges, EGIC Director Matthew Robinson and Head of the Strategic Foresight Unit Piercamillo Falasca examine why the Strait of Hormuz is not just a Gulf security issue, but a direct European strategic concern. As tensions rise and maritime routes face growing threats, they argue that Europe can no longer afford caution, ambiguity, or passivity.

    The conversation explores the economic, energy, and geopolitical consequences of instability in Hormuz, from oil and LNG flows to shipping costs, inflation, industrial resilience, and Europe’s wider credibility as a strategic actor. Robinson and Falasca make the case for a firmer European response: stronger maritime security, clearer political language, and a more serious partnership with Gulf states facing Iranian pressure.
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    13 mins
  • The Muscat Accord and beyond: Gulf Power, Europe's Place

    The Muscat Accord and beyond: Gulf Power, Europe's Place
    Aug 25 2025
    This is the new episode of “Bridges”, the podcast of the Euro Gulf Information Centre, hosted by Director Matthew Robinson in collaboration with Policy Affairs Manager Piercamillo Falasca.

    "The Muscat Accord and beyond: Gulf Power, Europe's Place" explores the shifting power dynamics in the Gulf, the prospects of the Muscat Accord, and the role Europe can play in this changing global landscape.

    Tune in and discover what lies ahead!
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    13 mins
  • PILOT EPISODE - Beyond US: partnering with the Gulf as Europe’s strategic choice

    PILOT EPISODE - Beyond US: partnering with the Gulf as Europe’s strategic choice
    Apr 9 2025
    In this pilot episode of Bridges, Matthew Robinson and Piercamillo Falasca examine the European Union’s response to the renewed wave of US tariffs under President Trump and explore realistic pathways for diversifying Europe’s trade partnerships. At the heart of the conversation is the strategic potential of the Gulf region as a commercial, energy, and technology partner.

    Featuring updated data, discussions on projects like the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC), joint green investments, and scientific cooperation, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how Europe can build a more balanced and resilient geopolitical future.

    🔗 Bridges is a podcast by the Euro Gulf Information Centre (EGIC).
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    13 mins
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