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Am 3. November 2026 entscheiden die US-Wähler über die Zusammensetzung des Kongresses. Für Donald Trump und die Republikaner stehen die Zeichen alles andere als günstig: sinkende Zustimmungswerte, gebrochene Wahlversprechen und wachsende Unzufriedenheit setzen die Regierungspartei unter Druck.

Im Podcast analysiert oiip-Direktor Dr. Cengiz Günay gemeinsam mit Johannes Späth die politische Ausgangslage und die möglichen Folgen der Midterm Elections. Wie stark können die Demokraten die Macht von Trump tatsächlich einschränken? Steht MAGA vor einem Wendepunkt? Und in welche Richtung entwickeln sich die beiden großen politischen Parteien der USA?

Schicksalswahlen in Serbien. Schafft die von Studierenden geführte Bewegung den Wandel

On 27 October, Israel heads to the polls. What is at stake, and what could the elections mean for Israel’s political future and its relations with Europe?

In this podcast, oiip Director Dr. Cengiz Günay discusses these questions with Amit Sharon, oiip intern and M.A. candidate in Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, whose research focuses on Middle East geopolitics and Israeli-European affairs.

How did September 11, 2001 reshape international politics?

oiip PODCAST.

Interview with Director Cengiz Günay and Daniela Pisoiu, oiip Expert in Security Politics, Radicalism, Deradicalization and Counter-Terrorism Policies.

Podcast with Loïc Simonet
May 2026

The designation of a new UNSG, and Antonio Guterres's successor, comes at a pivotal moment for the United Nations. The person who will be selected will be more than the face of the institution. The choice will send a powerful message about multilateralism, which is under unprecedented political and financial pressure. The next SG will be entrusted not only with navigating these challenges, but also with advancing essential reforms to ensure the UN is fit for the future. The UN needs a SG who can provide, strong, principled and effective leadership across all dimensions...

The War in Ukraine: Chinese Foreign Policy in 2026: Exploiting the ‘America crisis’
Podcast 8 | Trend Report
This podcast was hosted by Cengiz Günay and features a conversation with Thomas Eder
31 March 2026

The War in Ukraine: The Moment of Truth in 2026?
Podcast 12 | Trend Report
This podcast was hosted by Cengiz Günay and features a conversation with Loïc Simonet
27 March 2026

From Fatigue to Fragile Momentum: EU Enlargement in the Western Balkans under Geopolitical Pressure
Podcast 5 | Trendreport
This podcast was hosted by Cengiz Günay and features a conversation with Vedran Dzihic & Theresa Rauch
5 April 2026

Emerging Regional Architecture of Cooperation in Central Asia
Podcast 3 | Trend Report
This podcast was hosted by Cengiz Günay and features a conversation with Kristin Höltge & Sarah Pavlis
27 March 2026