Introduction IDOS Perspectives

00:00:00: A quote from nineteenth-century German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt still holds truth these days.

00:00:06: The unveiling of truths is inconceivable without differences of opinion.

00:00:12: Humboldt believed that diversity of perspectives is essential for understanding the world, how we see the world depends on what we know and certainly also where we stand – on on how we believe the world should work.

00:00:35: These days, at least from a European perspective it feels as though the world isn't working the way it should.

00:00:42: Geopolitical rivalries are increasing.

00:00:45: Autocrats are on their rise Long-held assumptions about international cooperation and development are being challenged And yet inequality is rampant.

00:00:56: while you're more connected than ever before Climate change is reshaping economies and societies.

00:01:03: And rapid technological developments are creating profound new opportunities, and risks for Europe... ...and many other parts of the world.

00:01:14: So how do we make sense off all this?

00:01:17: Humboldt might have said that we need perspective or rather different perspectives.

00:01:23: That's the idea behind IDOS Perspectives a new podcast from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability, or IDOS for short.

00:01:33: IDOS is a research institute in think tank.

00:01:36: we conduct empirical research advice policy makers and enable knowledge cooperation and training.

00:01:42: In this podcast We would like to share some of our insights And put them into perspective.

00:01:49: I'm Sven Grimm one of the hosts of IDOS perspectives.

00:01:53: Together with my co-hosts, I'll explore some of the big questions emerging from The Changing World Order.

00:01:59: In each episode we will take a closer look at a question that matters for future global development and international cooperation.

00:02:07: For example Can governments successfully cooperate on climate change even as geopolitical tensions rise?

00:02:16: Why is this space for civil society shrinking in so many countries And what can be done about it?

00:02:22: When using the term partnership in international relations, what do we mean?

00:02:26: And more importantly What do those partners think of it?

00:02:32: to explore these questions will bring together different perspectives from researchers working at IDOS and From thought leaders.

00:02:39: We're working with around the world.

00:02:42: I just perspectives is a bilingual podcast.

00:02:45: some episodes Will be in German while others will be an English reflecting The different audiences and voices we want to bring into conversation.

00:02:53: We won't always agree, and we probably won't find easy answers.

00:02:58: But will challenge assumptions listen to different points of view And seek a deeper understanding Of the forces reshaping international political order Because sometimes gaining perspective means changing perspective.

00:03:14: IDOS perspectives are podcast on rethinking global development So join us!

00:03:20: Listen in and subscribe to IDOS Perspectives wherever you get your podcast.

00:03:26: IDOS Perspectives, a podcast on rethinking global development.