Welcome to the Transatlantic!

About this episode

The episode introduces The Transatlantic podcast, focusing on human stories and political discussions across various regions.

The Helsinki Commission's podcast is back! We are excited to be launching The Transaltantic, a podcast bringing you human stories across oceans, political divides, and intellectual traditions. Join our host Bakhti Nishanov as he talks to people behind the debates and developments shaping the struggle for freedom and security in the United States, Europe, Central Asia, and around the world.

People in this episode

Host: Bakhti Nishanov

Topics covered

• freedom
• security
• political debates
• human stories
• transatlantic relations

Keywords

• Helsinki Commission
• freedom
• security
• transatlantic
• political divides
• Central Asia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Helsinki Commission

Places: United States, Europe, Central Asia

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