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Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes

Mark Leonard

Booking Overview

Weekly international-affairs interview podcast focused on European foreign policy, geopolitics, security, and global crises, typically featuring senior policy experts, think-tank fellows, former officials, and other specialist voices. Credible pitches include foreign-policy scholars, diplomats, security analysts, and experts on Europe, conflict, food security, or international relations with substantial policy credentials; booking is likely high difficulty because the show favors established subject-matter authorities and top-level public-policy professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 658

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.2k subscribers

Instagram: 4.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

communications@ecfr.eu

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Host

Mark Leonard - Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and curator and host of its World in 30 Minutes podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior foreign-policy scholars, diplomats, government officials, think-tank fellows, security specialists, and policy practitioners with direct expertise in European or international affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or diplomatic appointments, Leadership roles at established policy institutes, Published policy research or books, Recognized expertise in international security, geopolitics, or regional affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Jana Kobzova - Ukraine’s Wartime Pressures, Russian Hybrid Attacks, European Support, And Ukraine’s Role In Europe’s Long-term Security Architecture.

Jim O'Brien - Global Food Insecurity, Geopolitical Competition, Humanitarian Ceasefires, And The Roles Of Europe, The United Nations, China, India, And Russia.

Cary Fowler - Global Hunger, Food Security, Conflict, Climate Pressures, Disrupted Grain And Fertiliser Supplies, And International Cooperation.

Jana Puglierin - German Politics, The Rise Of The Alternative For Germany, Coalition Politics, And The Implications For European Leadership.

Ellie Geranmayeh - United States-iran Tensions, Sanctions, Regional Diplomacy, Domestic Pressures In Iran, Shipping Risks, And Europe’s Diplomatic Role.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, European Politics, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes
:

Sánchez’s biggest gamble yet

October 09, 2026

In late September, 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the Madrid flat she had lived in for seven decades, sparking nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis. Pedro Sánchez’s government responded with two emergency housing decrees which Congress rejected on October 2nd. Three days later, the prime minister dissolved parliament and called for a snap election on November 29th. Sánchez has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat before, but the polls are pointing towards a PP–...

The ideas of Israel

October 02, 2026

In September 2025, Binyamin Netanyahu told Israelis their country was in “a sort of isolation” and would need to become a “super-Sparta”: its economy would have “autarkic characteristics” and its arms industry would be able to produce what it needs. This vision of Israel is a long way from the close ties to the West the country’s founders foresaw. Beth Oppenheim’s new web special for ECFR argues that illiberal and ethno-nationalist forces are remaking Israel in their image, in a shift that ru...

Turkey’s place in Europe

September 25, 2026

This week Mark Leonard welcomes Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, associate senior policy fellow at ECFR and a fellow at the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution in Washington, to discuss a recent policy brief for ECFR, authored alongside Evren Balta, professor of international relations at Özyeğin University in Istanbul.In their brief, Aslı and Evren argue that Turkey is an “embedded outsider”. It maintains relations with Moscow and other Western adversaries, but is also a NAT...

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Frequently asked questions

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Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes
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How do I get in touch with Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes?

Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes is hosted by Mark Leonard. Its publicly listed email is communications@ecfr.eu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes?

The publicly listed email for Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes: communications@ecfr.eu.

How many listeners does Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes have?

Podseeker estimates Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes?

Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior foreign-policy scholars, diplomats, government officials, think-tank fellows, security specialists, and policy practitioners with direct expertise in European or international affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior government or diplomatic appointments; Leadership roles at established policy institutes; Published policy research or books. Recent guests include Jana Kobzova, Jim O'Brien, and Cary Fowler.

How hard is it to get booked on Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, European Politics, Geopolitics, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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