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How do countries incur in debt? And why does debt become unsustainable? How debt crises are triggered, and how a small nation managed to bring the Euro area on the edge of collapse? I am Paola Subacchi (https://www.sciencespo.fr/psia/sovereign-debt/the-team/), and this is DebtTalks, the podcast of Sciences Po Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance. With my guests I’ll be discussing the economics and politics of debt, exploring past and current episodes of debt distress, examining legal controversies, and much more. Join us for the latest insights and stay tuned on DebtTalks. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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S2E17 Global debt in a higher debt world

Jun 10, 2026 40m

Global debt is entering a more expensive and uncertain phase. Drawing on the OECD Global Debt Report 2026, Paola Subacchi talks to Nicolas Pinaud about theoutlook for sovereign and corporate debt,…

S2E16 The price of power: who pays for critical minerals?

May 27, 2026 41m

In this episode, Paola Subacchi is joined by Nicolas Niarchos to explore the growing global race for critical metals, especially those powering the batteries behind our digital and green transitions.…

S2E15 Digging out of debt: sovereign finance in commodity economies

May 13, 2026 28m

In this episode, Paola Subacchi sits down with Kamran Ahmad to unpack a persistent paradox: why countries rich in natural resources so often struggle to build lasting prosperity. The conversation…

S2E14 Debt at the tipping point: warning signs and viable options

Apr 22, 2026 41m

In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Martin Kessler explore what happens when a country begins to face mounting debt pressures. What are the early warning signs, and when does concern…

S2E13 Mobilising capital for economic transformation in Latin America

Apr 08, 2026 37m

Episode 13 of DebtTalks dives into how Latin America can unlock domestic finance to power - funding major infrastructure while supporting SMEs - to the rise of innovative tools like green and…

S2E12 From crisis bonds to long-term investment: financing Europe’s future

Mar 25, 2026 34m

As the European Union has emerged as a major bond issuer since the Covid-19 pandemic, this episode explores the fast-growing market for sovereign, sub-sovereign and supranational debt. Paola Subacchi…

S2E11 Retrenching aid in a volatile world

Mar 11, 2026 41m

As advanced economies cut international aid, Paola Subacchi and Clemence Landers assess the consequences for developing countries and the global economy. As funding declines, the risks multiply: an…

S2E10 Inside Africa’s debt toolkit

Feb 25, 2026 38m

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Barthélemy Faye explore the shifting landscape of finance for development in Africa. As countries expand their access to capital markets and diversify funding…

S2E9 Debt in a low-growth world

Feb 11, 2026 43m

This episode features Paola Subacchi in conversation with former EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. They explore how ageing, climate pressures and, more recently, defence spending are driving public…

S2E8 Closing the financing gaps: innovative finance for developing countries

Jan 28, 2026 39m

Join Paola Subacchi and Guillaume Arditti for a lively and engaging conversation on financial constraints that developing countries face – and how innovative financial tools can help unlock the…

S2E7 Advancing global financial reforms in a turbulent multilateral context

Jan 14, 2026 36m

Join Paola Subacchi and Piera Tortora for an in-depth discussion on how international policy cooperation can respond to pressing global challenges, including debt and climate. The episode also…

S2E6 What’s next for Ukraine ?

Dec 10, 2025 34m

In this episode DebtTalks departs from our usual long-view approach to engage directly with the latest headlines. Paola and Elina Ribakova explore the financial options available to Ukraine amid…

S2E5 Finance for social good : the Council of Europe Development Bank

Dec 03, 2025 32m

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Carlo Monticelli explore the transformative role finance can play in driving social change. Carlo shares insights into the Council of Europe Development Bank’s…

S2E4 Debt and Politics

Nov 19, 2025 41m

This episode features political scientists Layna Mosley and Peter Rosendorff in conversation with Paola Subacchi about the domestic and international politics that surround sovereign finance. Since…

S2E3 Swapping Debt for Development

Nov 05, 2025 27m

How can countries in critical debt positions secure the financing they need to invest in critical infrastructure? And when should they rely on grants instead of loans – even at concessional rates? In…

S2E2 Debt Management in Practice

Oct 22, 2025 34m

In this episode, Paola sits down with Nicole Kearse to explore the intricacies of debt management. Drawing on Nicole’s extensive experience at the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), they discuss…

S2E1 Debt crises and multilateral solutions

Oct 09, 2025 24m

In this episode, reflecting on the past five years – marked by crises that have left many countries struggling to manage their debt – Paola Subacchi and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu discuss multilateral…

S1E16 Episode 16. Sustainable Development Goals: where do we go from here ?

Jul 08, 2025 46m Transcript

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Thomas Melonio examine the future of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the likelihood of achieving them by 2030. They discuss how to navigate trade-offs…

S1E15 Episode 15. Lessons learned: a practitioner’s experience

Jun 03, 2025 42m

In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi hosts Thomas Lambert for an in-depth conversation on recent cases of sovereign debt restructuring and how they have been managed. The discussion explores…

S1E14 Episode 14. Bridging development gaps: the role of public development banks ahead of the Seville Summit

May 20, 2025 42m

How do public development banks work and how can they help mobilise financialresources to deliver global public goods? What can we expect from the 4thInternational Conference on Financing for…

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