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Think. Debate. Inspire. A Podcast of the Robert Bosch Academy

Robert Bosch Academy 33 Folgen Dez 1, 2025

In this podcast, moderators Atje Drexler, Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar of the Robert Bosch Academy speak monthly with a Richard Weizsäcker Fellow about pressing global challenges. Topics include foreign policy, global governance, climate change, health, and education. The show aims to present ideas and approaches for joint global responses to international problems. It is published by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH and hosted on Acast.

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Farhana Yamin talks about the COP30 in Belém Dez 1, 2025 51:41 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Pradnya Bivalkar talks to Farhana Yamin about her thoughts and experiences at the recently concluded COP30 in Belém in Brazil. ReferencesCOP: https://unfccc.int/process/bodies/supreme-bodies/conference-of-the-parties-cop; COP30 : https://unfccc.int/cop30;Global Mutirao: https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/cma2025_L24_adv.pdf; TFFF: https://

Cathy Mulligan on Europe’s journey of Digital Transformation Okt 31, 2025 37:00 How can Europe ensure that digital transformation serves both resilience and justice? In this episode, Cathy Mulligan, Head of Cyber Resilience and Smart Automation at the RISE Research Institute of Sweden and former Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, joins the Robert Bosch Academy’s Pradnya Bivalkar to discuss the chances and challenges for Europe on its journey of digital transformation, how technol

Matthew Rascoff talks about the challenges and chances around introducing AI in classrooms. Jul 31, 2025 48:55 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Pradnya Bivalkar talks to Matthew Rascoff about the challenges and chances around introducing AI in classrooms. Stanford Digital Education's work with low income high schools across the USA: https://digitaleducation.stanford.edu/projects/stanford-courses-title-i-high-school-students,Open AI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenAI,General Data Protection

David Donoghue talks about the interplay of climate and mobility and SDGs Jun 30, 2025 44:22 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Pradnya Bivalkar talks to David Donoghue about the interplay of climate and mobility, the journey of the global community from MDGs to SDGs and the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum. References: • Berlin Climate Mobility Forum https://www.bosch-stiftung.de/en/events/berlin-climate-mobility-forum-2025-0 • Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) https://en.wik

Bert Koenders talks about Germany’s Recent Political Developments and Their Impact on Domestic, European, and International Affairs Jun 2, 2025 45:27 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Pradnya Bivalkar talks to Bert Koenders about the political developments in Germany over the past few months, its implications for domestic, European politics and international relations. *NOTE: This episode was recorded before the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz openly criticized Israel for its actions in Gaza.*References: Politikverdrossenheit:

Bert Koenders, Mark Lowcock and Dapo Oyewole talk about the current state of the international order and the challenges and chances for Europe-Africa relations Mär 31, 2025 49:16 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Pradnya Bivalkar talks to Bert Koenders, Mark Lowcock and Dapo Oyewole about the current state of the international order since President Trump took office. They also talk about the opportunities for the future of Europe-Africa relations in the light of these shifts in the international order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Natalia Gavrilița talks about Disinformation, Russian Interference in Elections, and Defending Democracy Feb 28, 2025 45:49 In this episode of Think. Debate. Inspire., Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar talk to Natalia Gavrilita about disinformation and Russian manipulation during elections, and how democracy is a constant work in progress that must be fought for.*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE GERMAN FEDERAL ELECTIONS."References: Moldova's accession to the EU: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Naila Kabeer talks about how Gender Inequality, Climate Change, and Democracy Intersect Jan 31, 2025 39:53 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar talk to Naila Kabeer about different forms of inequalities, how gender driven inequalities make themselves visible at the intersection of climate change and how all of this contributes to conversations on democracy. References: Beijing conference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Conference_on_Women,_1995 C

Kwame Akyeampong talks about his Observations of the German Schooling System Dez 19, 2024 40:22 Kwame Akyeampong talks about the challenges faced by children with migration histories in the German schooling system, about things that need to be addressed urgently for the schooling system to become more inclusive. In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Kwame Akyeampong about the challenges faced by children with migration histories in the Ger

Kwasi Prempeh on the State of Democracy and Democratic Resilience Nov 29, 2024 58:02 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Kwasi Prempeh about the core function of a democracy, why is not working for many people in its current form and democratic resilience.This episode was produced in cooperation with the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum of the Körber Stiftung.References:Democrats join 2024’s graveyard of incumbents: https://www.ft.

Carlos Alvarado Quesada and Farhana Yamin talk about the impact of the changing international order on climate change negotiations and mitigation efforts Okt 30, 2024 52:27 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Carlos Alvarado Quesada and Farhana Yamin about the impact of the changing international order on climate change negotiations and mitigation efforts. References: Green House Gas Emission Targets: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/climate-strategies-targets/2030-climate-targets_en#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20

Bernhard Straub talks about the legacy of Robert Bosch, the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Robert Bosch Academy Sep 26, 2024 44:34 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Atje Drexler and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Bernhard Straub about the legacy of Robert Bosch, the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Robert Bosch Academy.References:Robert Bosch: https://www.bosch-stiftung.de/en/robert-bosch-0Robert Bosch's legacy: https://www.bosch.com/stories/robert-bosch-legacy/Robert Bosch and politics: https://www.bos

Bogolo Kenewendo talks about Development Cooperation and climate finance Aug 30, 2024 42:45 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Atje Drexler speak with Bogolo Kenewendo about the evolution of development cooperation, the challenges it faces currently and climate finance. References: The Forum on China - Africa Cooperation (FOCAC): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forum_on_China%E2%80%93Africa_Cooperation ;African Debt on China: https://www.chath

Jay Rosen talks about American media and presidental elections Jul 26, 2024 49:25 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Jay Rosen about the developments in the American media system over the past decades, the role that they have played and will continue to play in the American presidential elections.References: Presidential debate 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9cdRpE4KKcM

Kavita Ramdas talks about feminism and feminist foreign policy Jul 1, 2024 47:41 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Kavita Nandini Ramdas about feminism in today’s time and age and the adoption of feminist foreign policy and what it means.  References:  The Sound of Music: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_MusicDrei ostdeutsche Frauen betrinken sich und gründen den idealen Staat:&nbsp

Nisreen Elsaim talks about the interconnection between Climate Change, Armed Conflict and Migration Mai 30, 2024 45:10 Nisreen Elsaim, Climate and Youth Activist and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow talks about the complex interconnection between Climate Change, armed conflict and involuntary migration and how better governance, fresh ideas of younger generations and more global responsibility by wealthier nations, can bring hope in an otherwise depressing situation.Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.rober

Reetta Toivanen talks about racial profiling Apr 26, 2024 49:06 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Reetta Toivanen about police violence, what racial profiling means, how it manifests itself and some of the things that can be done to tackle this.References: ECRI: https://www.coe.int/en/web/european-commission-against-racism-and-intolerance ;ECRI Report: https://rm.coe.int/ecri-report-on

Sanam Naraghi Anderlini talks about peace building and prevention of extremism Apr 3, 2024 50:06 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini about what attracts people towards extremism, her work in peace building and violence prevention.References: ICAN: https://icanpeacework.org/ ;Paiman Trust: https://www.peaceinsight.org/en/organisations/paiman-alumni-trust-paiman/?location=pakistan&theme ;Deeyah Khan: https://

Cathy Mulligan talks about digital technologies and challenges in regulating them Feb 29, 2024 45:29 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Cathy Mulligan about digital technologies and challenges in regulating them. References:DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure): https://www.undp.org/digital/digital-public-infrastructure ;Pope in a down jacket: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-puffer-jacket-fake-photos-deepfake-

Bogi Eliasen talks about secondary prevention and healthcare Jan 31, 2024 49:03 In this epsiode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Bogi Eliasen about different aspects of healthcare and the variety of challenges it currently faces.References:FarGen: https://www.fargen.fo/en ;Nordic Health 2030: http://nordichealth2030.org/ ;Movement Health 2030: https://www.movementhealth2030.com/frSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.rober

Anasuya Sengupta talks about decolonising the Internet Dez 27, 2023 47:34 In this epsiode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Anasuya Sengupta about decolonising the Internet, hierarchy of knowledge systems and how all of it is interconnected. References:Wikimedia Foundation: https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ;Thonas Macaulay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Babington_Macaulay;Jason Hickel: https://

Senem Aydın-Düzgit talks about modern day Turkey, President Erdoğan and Anti-Western sentiments Nov 30, 2023 46:32 In this epsiode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Senem Aydın-Düzgit about modern day Turkey, President Erdoğan and Anti-Western sentiments.References:AKP (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_and_Development_Party_(Turkey);PYD (Partiya Yekîtiya Demokrat):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Union_Party_(Syria);DİTİB:&n

Ece Temelkuran and Doug Saunders talk about social cohesion and polarisation of societies Okt 27, 2023 46:38 In this special episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Ece Temelkuran and Doug Saunders about social cohesion, political polarisation in Germany and elsewhere. References:Königsteiner Schlüssel: https://www.gwk-bonn.de/en/themen/finanzierung-von-wissenschaft-und-forschung/koenigsteiner-schluessel ;Uwe Tellkamp: https://en.wikipedi

Kate Crawford talks about Artificial Intelligence Sep 25, 2023 45:34 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Kate Crawford about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on politics, society and the environment. References:Atlas of AI: https://www.amazon.de/Atlas-AI-Kate-Crawford/dp/0300209576 ;Cambridge Analytica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_Analytica ;EU AI Act: https://

Amy Sample Ward talks about non-profit technology Aug 25, 2023 42:51 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Amy Sample Ward about non-profit technology and the role it can play in addressing societal inequalities.References:Nten: https://www.nten.org/;Postmodernism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism ;Postcolonialism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PostcolonialismSubscribe to our Newsletter: https

Kamal Amakrane talks about climate emergency and the future of the Atoll island states Jul 28, 2023 43:13 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Kamal Amakrane about climate emergency, its implications for the Atoll island nation states in the Pacific and what the global community needs to do.References:Rising Nations Initiative: https://climatemobility.org/rising-nations-initiative/;Call to action: https://www.bosch-stiftung.de/en/prote

Constanze Stelzenmüller talks about Trans-Atlantic relations and the changing global order Jun 29, 2023 49:34 In this special episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with Constanze Stelzenmüller on how the Transatlantic relations have evolved over the past decades, the upcoming presidential elections in the United States of America as well as the dynamics of a changing world order.References:The Americans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Americans ;The Diplomat:

Dennis Shirley and Rana Dajani talk about education, identity and wellbeing Mai 26, 2023 47:28 In this special episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire." Henry Alt-Haaker speaks with Dennis Shirley, a professor for Education and Rana Dajani, a molecular biologist. The conversation focuses on various aspects of education, the interconnection between reading, identity and wellbeing.References:We Love reading: https://welovereading.org/ ;Sophie's World: https://www.amazon.de/Sophies-World-History-Ph

Fiona Hill talks about impacts of post-industrialization on societies, the rise of populism and the distribution of power Apr 28, 2023 53:05 In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with the highly popular foreign policy expert Fiona Hill from the United States. The conversation focuses on the impacts of post-industrialization on societies and the rise of populism across the world.There is nothing for you here. Finding opportunity in the 21st century. By Fiona Hill. https://www.amazon.de

Obiageli Ezekwesili talks about the changing world order and relations between Africa and the West Mär 30, 2023 48:01 In this episode of “Think, Debate, Inspire”, Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with the renowned economic policy expert and transparency and good governance activist Obiageli Ezekwesili from Nigeria. The conversation focuses on changing world order, challenges for democracies across Africa and last but not least, the recently concluced Nigerian elections.#FixPolitics Intiative: https://w

Ekaterina Schulmann talks about domestic politics in Russia Feb 24, 2023 48:16 In this episode of “Think, Debate, Inspire.” Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with the renowned political scientist Ekaterina Schulmann from Russia. The conversation focusses on domestic politics in Russia, taking a pulse of the Russian society and its impact on the ongoing war in Ukraine.References:Levada Center: https://www.levada.ru/en/2021/10/12/trust-in-public-institutions/Dedovshc

Kumi Naidoo talks about Climate Justice Jan 27, 2023 32:35 In this episode of “Think, Debate, Inspire”, Henry Alt-Haaker and Pradnya Bivalkar speak with the renowned climate and human rights activist Kumi Naidoo from South Africa. The conversation focusses on the climate justice, successes and failures of the COP27 in Egypt as well as the need for a stronger global cooperation.YouTube link to Kumi’s favorite song “Stay Shining” by Riky Rick: https://youtu

Trailer Jan 24, 2023 0:47 Coming Soon! Our new podcast series "Think. Debate. Inspire" offers inspiring ideas on global challenges of our time. Our moderators provide you a sneak peek into the upcoming series with our internationally renowned Richard von Weizsäcker Fellows.Listen in and don’t forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.