This episode of the UCG International Politics podcast, "New World Order: How Europe Can Form an Independent Block", delves into efforts of the European Union's (EU) to become more self-reliant in global affairs as a result of current global political developments, whilst touching upon the opportunities and implications regarding this.

There are four experts discussing this topic from various perspectives. Apart from a moderator, there are a Journalist, an Economic Expert, a Think Tank Member, and a Security and Dispute Resolution Expert. In the discussion, the focus is on reducing the dependence of the EU/Europe on external powers, especially the United States, in defence and the economy.

The experts provide context to recent developments and elaborate on the challenges that the EU is facing right now, while providing solutions or chances that are created through these dynamics.

* Episodes of the UCG International Politics podcast arecourse assignments prepared by the students at the University College Groningen. The characters assumed by the students in the episodes are entirely fictional.