Altamar - Navigating the High Seas of Global Politics Podcast
1) Is Non-Alignment Dead? The Case for Countries Not Picking a Side [S6, E11]
In a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, alliances are changing fast. The US, Russia, and China are using their influence to rally support from previously neutral countries. Increasingly, natio...Show More
2) Great Britain’s Identity Crisis [S6, E10]
Several years into Brexit, the country has not found its footing politically, economically, and in its very soul. The UK is working to rebuild relationships with Europe while dealing with renewed call...Show More
3) NATO Veers North [S6, E9]
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine eroded the concept of neutrality as an effective policy in a polarized world. That’s especially true for countries in close geographic proximity to Russia. Recently, Finla...Show More
4) The Mexican Paradox [S6, E8]
These days, Mexico is one contradiction after another. For example, President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador – or AMLO, as he is called – declared a rhetorical war on the private sector, yet the economy ...Show More
5) The Future of Work is Now [S6, E7]
COVID-19 turned many workplaces and schools into virtual or hybrid environments. Artificial intelligence has become part of daily life with new products such as Chat GPT. The UK just had a hugely succ...Show More
6) Nigeria: Trading Votes or Deeper Democracy [S6, E6]
Nigeria’s presidential vote constituted one of the most closely watched and significant elections of the year. One of the world’s top oil producers, Nigeria has suffered political and economic upheava...Show More
7) Why Greece? The Curious Case of Country Rankings [S6, E5]
Country rankings – whether it’s about the economy, democracy, or environmental standards – are important for a country’s reputation. The Economist produces its annual Economic Rankings, which look at ...Show More
8) Open Source Intelligence: What is it, and why should you (really) care? [S6, E4]
OSINT is the gathering and analysis of publicly available data from unlimited and all-encompassing sources. This new tool is shaping the frontlines of war, terror, and other geopolitical threats. Open...Show More
Open Source Intelligence: What is it, and why should you (really) care? [S6, E4]
35:32 | Feb 24th, 2023
9) Spotlight on Biodiversity [S6, E3]
Biodiversity is crucial for our planet’s food security, climate resilience, supply chains, and our economy. Half of global GDP relies on nature. Governments are scrambling to create policies on conser...Show More
10) Breakdown in Brazil [S6, E2]
News around the world centered on the violent protests in Brazil by those who rejected election results and sought to overthrow the government following the presidential transition (sound familiar?). ...Show More