Trailblazers: Joshua Dario Hasenstab

From Global Questions by Global Questions

September 8, 2025 · 46 min

About this episode

Dario Hasenstab discusses his work with the youth-led think tank RAIA and his podcast The Western Bubble.

Dario holds a Master’s in International Relations from the Hertie School in Berlin and is one of the co-founders of the youth-led international relations think tank RAIA , where he has been actively involved for the past seven years and has served as Managing Director for the last four. RAIA is a youth-focused global think tank dedicated to making international affairs more accessible by simplifying complex ideas, using visual storytelling, and exploring leaders’ motives without fueling division. Currently based in Berlin, Dario shares why he started RAIA, discusses his latest venture, the podcast The Western Bubble, co-founded with his former Professor Balder Hageraats, and reflects on his career journey so far. We hope you enjoy this conversation with a passionate international relations specialist and youth organization leader.

People in this episode

Guest: Joshua Dario Hasenstab

Topics covered

international relations
youth leadership
think tanks
podcasting

Keywords

RAIA
The Western Bubble
Berlin
visual storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Western Bubble

Books & works: a Master’s in International Relations, The Western Bubble

Places: Berlin