Episodes

  • Cecilia Malmström on Trade Wars and Global Turbulence

    Cecilia Malmström on Trade Wars and Global Turbulence
    Jun 1 2026
    How should Europe navigate a world of trade wars and growing geopolitical uncertainty? Cecilia Malmström reflects on trade, migration and the transatlantic rift. She also shares the lessons she learned on her journey to becoming EU Trade Commissioner and Home Affairs Commissioner.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    41 mins
  • Věra Jourová on Digital Power and Europe’s Global Role

    Věra Jourová on Digital Power and Europe’s Global Role
    May 18 2026
    Věra Jourová joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on her time at the forefront of EU policymaking on technology, disinformation, and media freedom. She discusses the challenges of regulating Big Tech, promoting innovation while protecting citizens’ rights, and addressing the digital challenges facing democracies today. She also shares her personal journey, including how growing up under communist rule shaped her commitment to democracy.

    Věra Jourová is the former Vice President of the European Commission.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    35 mins
  • Dina Kawar on the Human Cost of Middle East Conflict

    Dina Kawar on the Human Cost of Middle East Conflict
    May 5 2026
    How are overlapping crises shaping diplomacy in the Middle East? Dina Kawar, Jordan's Ambassador to the United States, joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore the ripple effects of war and the realities of regional interdependence. She reflects on her diplomatic career, the barriers women face in public service, and the mindset needed to lead under pressure.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    35 mins
  • Gabriela Ramos on Mexico, Multilateralism, and the Fight for Gender Equality

    Gabriela Ramos on Mexico, Multilateralism, and the Fight for Gender Equality
    Apr 20 2026
    Gabriela Ramos joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on Mexico’s changing relationship with the United States, the weakening of the multilateral system, and the effort needed to sustain international cooperation. She discusses parental expectations, professional trade-offs to sustain family life, and the purpose that sustained her through achievement and failure.

    Gabriela Ramos is the co-chair of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TSIFD), leading the development of a framework for financial transparency and social impact. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO (2020-2025), Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20 of the OECD (2006-2020), and she was a member of Mexico’s Foreign Service. In 2025, she was Mexican Candidate for Director General of UNESCO.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    42 mins
  • Priyanka Chaturvedi on India, Empowerment, and Persistence

    Priyanka Chaturvedi on India, Empowerment, and Persistence
    Apr 6 2026
    How does the world look from India today? Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore India’s evolving global role, its relationships with Europe and the United States, and the challenges of regulating technology in a democracy. She reflects on her journey from media to politics, the challenges women face in political life, and why persistence matters in public service.

    Priyanka Chaturvedi is an Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, and is a former Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT).

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    41 mins
  • Julie Smith on NATO, Trust, and the Importance of Public Service

    Julie Smith on NATO, Trust, and the Importance of Public Service
    Mar 23 2026
    Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julie Smith joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the alliance’s future at a moment of deep uncertainty. From a growing transatlantic trust deficit to Europe’s push for greater security autonomy, she explores what lies ahead for NATO. Julie reflects on her experience navigating the alliance during the war in Ukraine, what it means to be a woman in the security field, and the importance of keeping faith in public service.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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  • Arancha González on Agency, Activism, and Empowerment

    Arancha González on Agency, Activism, and Empowerment
    Mar 9 2026
    What does it take for Europe to stay open, democratic, and competitive in a world driven by power? Arancha González joins Power and Purpose for a hopeful conversation about Europe’s resilience. Together with Amanda Sloat and Nathalie Tocci, she explores why Europeans should focus on wellbeing as much as GDP, how to respond to Trump without projecting weakness, and why activism must override optimism or pessimism in politics.

    Arancha González is the third Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po and the first woman to lead the world's third school for Politics and International Studies. Prior to joining PSIA, Ms. González served as Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (2020-2021).

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    37 mins
  • Oleksandra Matviichuk on Justice, Dignity, and the Power of Ordinary People

    Oleksandra Matviichuk on Justice, Dignity, and the Power of Ordinary People
    Feb 23 2026
    What does justice look like in the midst of war? On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the realities facing Ukraine today - from a cold winter and fragile ceasefire talks to the systematic documentation of war crimes. She explores why dignity - not victimhood - must shape the future of her country's democracy and the power of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

    Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

    Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

    Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
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    40 mins