Category: podcast

We are pleased to release a new episode of our podcast, featuring one of this year’s castle speakers: Dr. Marie Jacobsson, former Ambassador and Principal Legal Adviser on International Law at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and one of Sweden’s most experienced experts in international peace and security. Marie Jacobsson has an extensive background in both multilateral and bilateral negotiations. Her expertise spans UN Charter law, international humanitarian law, the law of the sea and maritime security, maritime delimitation, and regional security. She is an Associate Professor of International Law at Lund University and was appointed Honorary Doctor at the UN’s World Maritime University in Malmö in 2025, a distinction that further highlights her deep relevance to today’s maritime and security challenges. In this conversation ahead of the Kastelholm Talks 2026, Marie reflects on her professional background, the issues she considers most pressing in the current international landscape, and the perspectives she brings to this year’s discussions. The episode also touches on the 2026 theme, “The Sea as an Arena for Cooperation and Conflict”, exploring how the world’s oceans have become an increasingly central stage for geopolitical dynamics. Listen to the episode for an insightful introduction to one of

Meet Norah Lång – our second podcast guest and participant in the roundtable discussion at Alandica on March 21 at 17:00. She is an Ålandic student in Lund, who studies peace and conflict studies, but also works as a journalist and makes documentary films on the side. We talk about the future, based on her generation, but also about the present and the challenges of young people. How can culture help us and what is the state of confidence in the future in different parts of the world? Listen to the podcast in Swedish here or click on the audio clip below. Don’t miss this year’s Kastelholm talks on March 21. We will broadcast the talks live from the castle here on our website at 14:15 EEST.

What does our future really look like? Is it as dark as it seems? And can we do something today to change it? In the first episode of our podcast ‘Inför Kastelholmssamtalen 2024’, we met Mikkel Knudsen, a Danish futurologist at the University of Turku. A podcast episode in English for those who think a lot about our future, but also the present and whether history is about to repeat itself. Are you interested in taking part in this year’s Kastelholm Peace talks on 21 March? Remember that we will broadcast the talks live from the castle here on our website at 14.15 EEST. Listen to the podcast here or click on the audio clip below.

Is the EU on the right track when it comes to peace, war and money? And why does the world no longer seem to be interested in free trade and cooperation towards a common goal? In the second episode of our podcast before the Kastelholm Peace Talks 2023 we have met with Julia Lindholm, EU business specialist. This is a great way to get to grips with this year´s theme ”Peace, war and Money, Money, Money”, If you have registred for the Kastelholm Talks on Peace . If you not yet signed up, do it here.

Is there a correlation between peace, war and economics? Is there room in the public debate today to talk about peace? Can we use culture to do that? In the second episode of our podcast before the Kastelholm Peace Talks 2023 we have met with the cultur journalist Fredrik Sonck. This is a great way to get to grips with this year´s theme ”Peace, war and Money, Money, Money”, If you have registred for the Kastelholm Talks on Peace . If you not yet signed up,do it here.   Listen to the podcast here  

Is there a correlation between peace, war and economics? In the first episode of our podcast before the Kastelholm Talks on Peace 2023, we have met with Edvard Johansson, Professor of Economics at Åbo Akademi University. A podcast in Swedish for those who are interested in society and want to know more about how the economy affects and is affected by war and peace. This is a great way to get to grips with this year´s theme ”Peace, war and Money, Money, Money”, If you have registred for the Kastelholm Talks on Peace. If you not yet signed up, please do so here.

Don´t miss our Podcast Series ahead of the Kastelholm Talks 2022. Our Information Officer Liz Lindvall talks to various invited guests and discuss their view on this year’s theme: Breakthrough or Breakdown? About Building Trust and Enhancing Disarment Today. Our guest today is Ronja Karkinen from SaferGlobe. How does the export of weapon look like in Europe? Which role does Finland play? You can listen to the podcast here: Apple podcasts Spotify Podbean