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11/19/2025

Debt and Politics

This episode features political scientists Layna Mosley and Peter Rosendorff in conversation with Paola Subacchi about the domestic and international politics that surround sovereign finance. Since politics plays a crucial role in development finance, the discussion focus on how domestic politics affects access to credit, how governments manage and repay debt, and how political considerations influence the operations of multilateral financial institutions. Hosts & Guests Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. From 2019 to 2024 she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she helped establish the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute. Previously, she directed the International Economics Research Department at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London. Layna Mosley is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton Affairs, serving as the Interim Director of the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance and Associate Chair of the Department of Politics. She also co-founded the Princeton Sovereign Finance Lab. Peter Rosendorff is Professor of Politics at New York University where he serves as the Director of the NYU Sovereign Debt Network. He is also the Director of Research at the Princeton Sovereign Finance Lab. Professor Rosendorff is a current member of the editorial team at the International Organization journal and was the previous editor of Economics and Politics. In addition, he currently sits on the editorial board of the American Journal of Political Science and previously for the Journal of Politics and International Interactions.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

11/19/2025

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41 min
10/22/2025

Debt Management in Practice

In this episode, Paola sits down with Nicole Kearse to explore the intricacies of debt management. Drawing on Nicole’s extensive experience at the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), they discuss debt sustainability, capacity building, and the strategies to help countries prevent debt crises. Hosts & Guests Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. From 2019 to 2024 she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she helped establish the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute. Previously, she directed the International Economics Research Department at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London. Nicole Kearse is the head of sovereign finance for the ALSF since 2022 and previously served as the organization’s senior legal counsel. Through this role, she uses her expertise on the African region and emerging markets to aid the organization in providing legal advice and technical assistance to countries in the negotiation of complex commercial transactions, creditor litigation, and other sovereign transactions. Prior to servicing in her roles at the ALSF, Nicole Kearse co-founded the Krescent Consulting firm, providing strategic consulting and organizational and IT consulting services to law firms, SMEs, not-for profits, and African start-upsProduction Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/22/2025

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34 min
12/10/2025

What’s next for Ukraine ?

In this episode DebtTalks departs from our usual long-view approach to engage directly with the latest headlines. Paola and Elina Ribakova explore the financial options available to Ukraine amid intense political uncertainty. Elina Ribakova is Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a Director of the International Affairs Program and Vice President for foreign policy at the Kyiv School of Economics. Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies.From 2019 to 2024 she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she helped establish the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute. Previously, she directed the International Economics Research Department at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

12/10/2025

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34 min
12/20/2025

Fernando Haddad

Cette année lors d'une grande conférence à Sciences Po, Fernando Haddad, ministre des Finances du Brésil, Laurence Tubiana, directrice de European Climate Foundation, et Pierre Charbonnier, chercheur au CEE - Centre d'études européennes et de politique comparée, ont échangé avec nos étudiants sur les voies d’une transition écologique juste et les défis du multilatéralisme. 10 ans après l’Accord de Paris, à un moment où le monde est en pleine mutation, cette discussion sur la coopération, la gouvernance mondiale et la justice sociale est plus que jamais essentielle. Comme l’a souligné Fernando Haddad : “Nous assistons à un véritable tournant dans le rôle et le positionnement global de l'Amérique latine et de l'Europe. C'est dans ce contexte que le Brésil se prépare à accueillir la #COP30.” 💡 Une relation politique et une relation écologique, au fond ce sont les deux faces d'une même relation, que nous devons restaurer, cultiver, comprendre. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

12/20/2025

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57 min
11/05/2025

Swapping Debt for Development

How can countries in critical debt positions secure the financing they need to invest in critical infrastructure? And when should they rely on grants instead of loans – even at concessional rates? In this episode Paola Subacchi hosts Pablo Saavedra from the World Bank to explore tools such as debt-for-development swaps, designed to lower debt-servicing costs and extend maturities – giving countries more breathing space. Hosts & Guests Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. From 2019 to 2024 she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she helped establish the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute. Previously, she directed the International Economics Research Department at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London. Pablo Saavedra is the Vice President for the Prosperity vertical at the World Bank, working on issues related to economic policy, poverty, finance, institutions, competition, and investment. Prior to serving in this position, he was also the Country Director for Mexico and Practice Manager of the Macroeconomic, Trade, and Investment unit in the Latin America and Caribbean Region at the Bank. In these positions, he provides significant technical knowledge and operational experience across regions on topics related to economic growth, macroeconomics and fiscal policy, and finance.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique et Réalisation Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

11/05/2025

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28 min
03/18/2025

Episode 10. Leveraging debt for a sustainable future

As countries face pressing environmental and social challenges, can debt be leveraged as a tool to finance sustainable growth? In Episode 10 of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Thierry Watrin explore this crucial question, delving into the complex relationship between debt and sustainable development. The discussion covers how sovereign debt strategies, responsible lending, and innovative financial mechanisms can help address climate change, poverty, and inequality. Hosts & Guests: Paola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and the Incoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po. Thierry Watrin, a former advisor to Rwanda’s Minister of Finance, currently leads the Sustainable Debt Coalition, a UN initiative. He teaches a course on climate diplomacy at Sciences Po. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

03/18/2025

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40 min
11/06/2025

L’analyse des politiques et des réformes de la recherche

Jérôme Aust, directeur de recherche à Sciences Po et spécialiste des politiques de la recherche, revient sur les 20 ans de l’Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR). Créée en 2005 après la crise du mouvement Sauvons la recherche, cette agence est devenue l’acteur central du financement scientifique en France. Dirigée par d’anciens chercheurs et appuyée sur des comités d’évaluation, elle sélectionne les projets selon des critères d’excellence. Jérôme Aust met en évidence la transformation progressive de la gouvernance scientifique : d’un système centralisé entre les mains d’une élite de « patrons » dans les années 1960, elle est devenue un modèle compétitif fondé sur des appels à projets, particulièrement sélectifs. L’autonomie des équipes dépend désormais de leur capacité à obtenir ces financements, notamment en biomédecine. Dans ces transformations, ce sont les profils des dirigeants, mais aussi les formes du gouvernement de la recherche lui-même qui se redéfinissent. Dans ses recherches, Jérôme Aust combine archives et entretiens avec des acteurs de la recherche. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

11/06/2025

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24 min
10/09/2025

Debt crises and multilateral solutions

In this episode, reflecting on the past five years – marked by crises that have left many countries struggling to manage their debt – Paola Subacchi and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu discuss multilateral policy initiatives such as the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), the Common Framework and the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable. They also examine the role of the International Monetary Fund as the lender of last resort. Hosts & Guest Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is the Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR) at the IMF, serving in this role since 2020. Through this role, she has launched a variety of programmes including the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) and the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, as well as playing a key role in operationalizing the G-20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments. Prior to serving as the SPR Director, Ceyla Pazarbasioglu served as the Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions at the World Bank Group from 2015 to 2020, where she managed a portfolio of $30 billion in operational and policy work and advisory engagements. She also served in a variety of different positions with the IMF from 1992-1998 and 2003-2015, including as Deputy Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, Assistant Director in the European Department, and Mission Chief for Ukraine. Earlier in her career, she helped Türkiye’s government contain and resolve the 2001 economic crisis — first as a member of the government’s crisis management team, then as the Vice President of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/09/2025

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25 min
12/03/2025

Finance for social good : the Council of Europe Development Bank

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Carlo Monticelli explore the transformative role finance can play in driving social change. Carlo shares insights into the Council of Europe Development Bank’s mission to promote investment that empowers communities often left on the margins and helps prevent marginalisation. The conversation highlights how financial tools can be harnessed not merely to generate economic growth, but to foster stronger, more inclusive communities across Europe. Carlo Monticelli, an Italian national, was elected Governor of the CEB by the Bank’s member states on 11 June 2021 after serving for six years as Vice-Governor for Financial Strategy. He began his five-year mandate on 18 December 2021.Before joining the CEB, Mr Monticelli worked for more than a decade at the Italian Treasury, representing Italy in international fora and institutions, including as EFC member, G7 Deputy, G8 Financial Sous-Sherpa, G20 Deputy, IMFC Deputy, FSB member and OCDE WP3 member. Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. From 2019 to 2024 she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she helped establish the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute. Previously, she directed the International Economics Research Department at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London. Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

12/03/2025

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32 min
02/19/2025

The Night America Chose Trump, Again

On November 5th, 2024, Americans headed to the polls in what many called one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. In Paris, the first results arrived just past midnight, setting the stage for night to remember. From the charged atmosphere of Harry’s bar to the tense buzz of the France 24 newsroom, from student watch parties to a morning-after breakfast, this episode captures the voices of Americans abroad as they experienced that sleepless night. You’ll hear their stories, hopes and fears around this historic election. In this episode, we take you back to the night wedidn’t sleep, the night the world held its breath as Americans chose Trump, again.Our Guests: Bob Vallier, spokesperson for Democrats Abroad Nicolas Conquer and John Lowe, spokespeople for Republicans Overseas William Hildebrandt and Kate Moody, journalists and anchors of France24’s special election coverage Matthew Mary Kirishay, journalist at France 24 Micah Polsky, American student in Paris Nita Wiggins, author and professor Alexander Hurst, Guardian columnist and author Frances Gillen Martin, staunch Democrat This episode was directed, written, and produced by Gillen Martin, Lisa Genzken, Kamiel Vermeulen and Juliette Fekkar under the supervision of Lorraine Besse. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

02/19/2025

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41 min

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