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News From the Castle - The Perspective
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UPF's Podcast and Radio Committee rounds up the latest news in foreign affairs.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 14, 2026
Suriya Narayanan Sundararajan on Liability in Ocean Observation
<p>Welcome to News From the Castle! This podcast series is dedicated to interviewing experts inside and outside Lund University, who share their expertise on topics related to foreign affairs.</p><br><p>As part of UPF Lund's Project of the Year, we host this episode featuring Suriya Sundararajan, a PhD candidate at the World Maritime University, who took part in a collaborative workshop between WMU and UPF Lund. He discusses the background to and the importance of the question of liability in ocean observation in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Focusing on the South-West Indian Ocean, he explains the region's ecological significance, the role of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, and the conceptual liability framework he proposes in the article, co-authored with Anna-Lena Simon.</p><br><p>Any opinions expressed in this episode are the speakers’ own and do not represent UPF Lund, which remains politically neutral and unaffiliated.</p><br><p>Host: Hwikyung Lee</p><p>Guest: Suriya Narayanan Sundararajan</p><br><p>Producers: Hwikyung Lee & Ismail Ali</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 13, 2026
Kateryna Okhrimchuk on Shaping Ukraine's Voice in Maritime Affairs
<p>Welcome to News From the Castle! This podcast series is dedicated to interviewing experts inside and outside Lund University, who share their expertise on topics related to foreign affairs.</p><br><p>As part of the Project of the Year at UPF Lund, project member Yelyzaveta hosts this episode featuring Kateryna Okhrimchuk, an International Relations Advisor at the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority. She discusses Ukraine’s maritime governance and the challenges facing the country’s ports and shipping sector during the Russia-Ukraine war. She explains how maritime security, mine clearance, port protection, and international diplomacy have become central to Ukraine’s resilience in the Black Sea region.</p><br><p>Any opinions expressed in this episode are the speakers’ own and do not represent UPF Lund, which remains politically neutral and unaffiliated.</p><br><p>Host: Yelyzaveta Maslovska</p><p>Guest: Kateryna Okhrimchuk</p><br><p>Editor: Finn Spices</p><p>Producers: Hwikyung Lee, Ismail Ali</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 4, 2026
Rouzbeh Parsi on Inside Iran: Power, People and Future
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Rouzbeh Parsi, author and affiliated Researcher at Lund University, for an in-depth conversation on Iran, one of the most complex and often misunderstood countries in today’s geopolitical landscape.</p><br><p>We begin by exploring the foundations of the Islamic Republic of Iran: what defines it, how Iranian society functions in practice, and the intricate relationship between state power and everyday life. From there, we turn to the current conflict, unpacking what is happening on the ground and what the future might hold.</p><br><p>Rouzbeh also discusses his new book, Mellan Gud och stat (Between God and State: Iran after a Long 20th Century), offering deeper historical context for understanding Iran today.</p><br><p>While much has evolved since this conversation was recorded, Rouzbeh’s analysis remains sharp and highly relevant. His insights combined with a clear and engaging style, make this episode just as valuable now as when it was first recorded.</p><br><p>Any opinions expressed in this episode are the speakers’ own and do not represent UPF Lund, which remains politically neutral and unaffiliated.</p><br><p>Host: Ismail Ali, Lisa Barut</p><p>Guest: Rouzbeh Parsi</p><br><p>Producer: Ismail Ali, Hwikyung Lee</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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