At a time when democracy is under pressure both within and around the European Union, EMBRACE explores what it means to defend democratic values in an increasingly complex world.
In this five-part series, activists, advocates, and researchers from the EMBRACE consortium share on-the-ground perspectives from some of the EU’s most critical neighbouring regions. From resisting authoritarianism in Algeria and Belarus, to grassroots movements in Serbia and Tunisia, to navigating geopolitical tensions in Georgia and North Macedonia, to working or democracy during war in Gaza and Ukraine — this podcast brings you personal stories, expert insights, and lessons learned from those at the front lines of democratic resilience.
Whether you're a student, policymaker, or curious citizen, tune in to understand the challenges and hopes shaping democracy beyond the EU’s borders — and discover how you can get involved.
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At a time when democracy is under pressure both within and around the European Union, EMBRACE explores what it means to defend democratic values in an increasingly complex world.
In this five-part series, activists, advocates, and researchers from the EMBRACE consortium share on-the-ground perspectives from some of the EU’s most critical neighbouring regions. From resisting authoritarianism in Algeria and Belarus, to grassroots movements in Serbia and Tunisia, to navigating geopolitical tensions in Georgia and North Macedonia, to working or democracy during war in Gaza and Ukraine — this podcast brings you personal stories, expert insights, and lessons learned from those at the front lines of democratic resilience.
Whether you're a student, policymaker, or curious citizen, tune in to understand the challenges and hopes shaping democracy beyond the EU’s borders — and discover how you can get involved.
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In this episode of EMBRACE Democracy, we explore what happens when democracy promotion becomes part of a global power struggle.
Our guests, Ana Mikautadze from Georgia and Ana Krstinovska from North Macedonia, bring deep regional knowledge to the table. As members of the EMBRACE consortium, they have studied how EU democracy support is shaped – and sometimes undermined – by geopolitical competition with actors like Russia and China. We discuss the tools used by these competing powers, how they interact with local politics, and what this means for the EU’s future as a democracy promoter.
Notes:
This episode was recorded on 10 July 2025.
Links to the recommendations made in the episode:
Liu Cixin – The Three-Body Problem
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson – Why Nations Fail
James Robinson on Why Nations Fail
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