Recognising the State of Palestine

In this episode, we dive into one of the most complex and debated issues in international law: the recognition of the State of Palestine.
What i...

Tariffs and Tensions: What the U.S. Move Means for Switzerland

In this episode we dive into a major development in international trade: the Trump administration’s decision to impose 39% tariffs on Swiss goods.

Humanitarian Law on Trial: Gaza, AI Warfare, and Global Accountability

In this episode, we delve into the complex and urgent questions surrounding the conflict in Gaza and the broader implications for international humani...

Ceasefire or Strategy? Iran–Israel Tensions Unpacked

In this episode, we unpack the recent 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel and ask: Will the ceasefire last? We explore who’s gaining from the...

India and Pakistan: A Complex Relationship

In today’s episode, we explore the layered and often turbulent history of Kashmir. From the final days of British colonial rule to the first war betwe...

Gender Wars: Power, Protection, and the Politics of Identity

In this episode, we turn our focus to the United States, where President Donald Trump has ignited a wave of executive actions targeting gender rights....

Academic Freedom Under Fire: Why It Matters and How to Protect It

In this episode, we will explore the significance of academic freedom, the challenges it faces globally, and the ways in which researchers and academi...

U.S.-China Relations: Past, Present, and Future Implications

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted challenges and strategies of one of the most influential nations on the global stage: China.
We'll...

Trump’s Foreign Policy

In this episode, we'll explore the key moves made by Trump in regions such as the Middle East, Ukraine, Europe, and Latin America. We'll examine how t...

Unpacking Trump's Tariffs: Economic Impacts and Global Reactions

In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of tariffs, focusing on the measures implemented by Donald Trump.

We'll explore the ra...

Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

In this episode, Gian Luca Burci discusses the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) under President Donald Trump, examining the re...

An Israeli/Palestinian Federation: An Alternative Approach to Peace

Gender and Politics: Unpacking Trump's Election

In this episode, we explore the intersection of gender and politics in the context of Donald Trump's re-election.
Our guest, Dr. Nicole Bourbon...

From Conflict to Reconstruction: Understanding Syria's Ongoing Crisis

In this episode, we are joined by Cyrus Schayegh, Professor of International History and Politics at the Institute, and Chair of the department - to p...

Trump's Second Term: Implications for the Middle East

In this episode of What Matters Today, Professor Cyrus Schayegh explores the potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump’s second term...

Trump’s Economic Impact: A Global View

In this episode of What Matters Today, we examine the evolving landscape of global economics under the new Trump administration.

We'll ex...

America’s Next Chapter: What Trump’s Re-Election Means for the World

In this episode, we examine the global impact of last week's U.S. election results, with Donald Trump re-elected as president. To shed light on the im...

Lebanon at a Crossroads: Conflict, Crisis, and the Future of Stability

Welcome to this episode of What Matters Today, where we delve into the complexities of the current crisis between Israel and Lebanon.

As...

Israel vs. Hezbollah: The Next Gaza?

In this episode of What Matters Today, we dive into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Israeli army has...

The ICC and Netanyahu: Legalities and Implications

Imagine a world leader facing the possibility of arrest for war crimes. Today, that scenario is not fiction but reality. 
The International Crim...

India: Insights from the World's Largest Election

Welcome to this joint Who is voting in 2024 and What Matters Today podcast episode. 
A quick word about both of these series. 
Who is voti...

The Power of Advocacy: Swiss Women's Case for Climate Justice in European Courts

In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking legal case in Switzerland where the European Court of Human Rights addressed the intersection of climate...

Understanding the Recent Russian Election and its Impact

From the bustling streets of Moscow to the corridors of power in the Kremlin, Russia stands at a critical crossroads. 
Recent events have cast a...

Exploring the ICJ Ruling on Israel

On 29 December, following the conflict between Israel and Hamas, South Africa appealed to the International Court of Justice under the 1948 Convention...

UNRWA Funding Suspension

The main United Nations agency responsible for aid to Palestinians, also known as UNRWA, is in the eye of the storm, as an unprecedented humanitarian...

L'éthique au coeur de l'IA

Dans cet épisode de "What Matters Today", Jérôme Duberry, directeur exécutif du Tech Hub, interviewe la professeure Lyse Langlois, directrice générale...

Navigating Cybersecurity in the AI Era

Welcome to another episode of What Matters Today.

In today's episode, we unravel the intricate world of cybersecurity.

We wi...

Sustainable IT

Welcome to What Matters Today. In today’s episode, we are taking a deep dive into the world of sustainable IT. Topics covered in this episode include...

Unpacking the Israel-Hamas Conflict

In this episode of What Matters Today, we turn our focus to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a topic that has captured international attention.

NATO expansion past, present and future

Last week’s NATO summit in Vilnius achieved its primary goals which were to reach an agreement that Sweden could join the alliance, and to strengthen...

France Riots

The death of 17-year-old French-Algerian Nahel Merzouk, killed by a police officer on 27 June in Nanterre, France sparked urban riots across France.

Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our daily lives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere nowadays. This special edition episode of What Matters Today examines how AI is being used on a daily basis...

Wagner Group

More and more private military companies are replacing soldiers on battlefields these days. We have seen this before, with Blackwater in Iraq, and are...

Science Diplomacy

Next week is Science Diplomacy Week here in Geneva and therefore this week’s episode of What Matters Today will focus on the topic of Science Diplomac...

China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war

On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s Foreign Ministry presented a 12-
point peace plan entitled “China’s Position on the...

Iraq war 20 years on

The Iraq war started on 20 March 2003 when US forces invaded the country with the goal of “disarming it, freeing its people, and to defend the world f...

Peru Protests

On 7 December of last year, Peruvian president Pedro Castillo was removed by Congress and arrested on charges of “rebellion” and “conspiracy”. This ha...

The cost of living crisis

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting many households globally. But how did we get here? We know that the war in Ukraine is fuelling the cost of livi...

Israeli Elections and The Rise of the Far Right

Israel has been through several elections in the past few years. In fact, Israel has had five elections in just four years. The most recent elections,...

UK Politics: Is chaos the new normal?

Boris Johnson’s last day as UK Prime Minister was 6 September. On the same day, Liz Truss was elected leader of the Conservatives and thus Prime Minis...