Episodes

  • 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