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The Coup is Over: Is Putin in Trouble?
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The events of the weekend in Russia could have been a plot from a Russian drama. A rogue soldier withdraws his units and leaves the battlefront in order to carry out a coup. He takes over a key base in Southern Russia which is essential for the war in Ukraine and whilst this is all going on, Moscow is put under high alert for a potential coup. And as we approached the climax of the plot an agre...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1687827912" data-format="short_date">Jun 27, 2023</span></span>
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Turkey Elections 
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On May 14, Turkish voters will go to the polls to elect a new president and parliament in what is one of the most important elections of 2023. According to the latest polling, Turkey’s united opposition poses an unprecedented challenge to Erdogan’s rule. Is this the end of Erdogan or will he pull out another ace card?
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1683673083" data-format="short_date">May 09, 2023</span></span>
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20th Anniversary of the Iraq War
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20 years ago in March 2003, the  US launched an invasion of Iraq, promising to end the rule of President Saddam Hussein and destroy alleged weapons of mass destruction in the oil-rich country. Today, 20 years on, Saddam Hussain is gone, 200,000 Iraqis lost their lives and the country remains deeply scarred, the economy is devastated and the government is marred with sectarian battles. America&#39;s...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1680192497" data-format="short_date">Mar 30, 2023</span></span>
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The Geopolitics of Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia has recently been in the headlines with its normalisation with Iran. Named after the tribe that came to dominate the Hijaz. Successive Saudi Kings have navigated the Kingdom through the discovery of oil, the Cold War and 9/11. Saudi faces many challenges going forward much like its history
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1679672928" data-format="short_date">Mar 24, 2023</span></span>
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Making Sense of the World
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How do we make sense of the world? There is so much going on at any given time, what are the building blocks of geopolitics and how do we make sense of them. In this series of podcasts, we begin with looking at the how to do this.
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1678387394" data-format="short_date">Mar 09, 2023</span></span>
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The Geopolitics of Germany
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Germany today is the industrial powerhouse of Europe, sitting at the centre of the continent. But its had difficult relations with many of its neighbours leading to devastating wars. In this podcast our Europe analyst Massihollah Rohparwar, who is based in Hamburg outlines the geopolitics of Germany.
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1677834000" data-format="short_date">Mar 03, 2023</span></span>
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The Ukraine War, One Year On
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The 24th February marks the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The conflict looks very far from ending anytime soon and a Russian victory that everyone was expecting didn&#39;t come to pass. There hasn&#39;t been a nuclear war yet or WW3 but all the major powers are involved in different ways. In this podcast we asses where the war stands after one year
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The Geopolitics of Nigeria 
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Nigeria goes to the polls on the 25th February 2023 to elect the President, Vice President, Senate and House representatives. The West African nation has for long been seen as a developing nation which led Goldman Sachs to label the African nation as one of the MINT nations in 2014 who along with Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey have the potential in the long term to move up the economic ladder and...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1676542500" data-format="short_date">Feb 16, 2023</span></span>
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Pakistan Economy on the Edge of Collapse 
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Pakistan faces a perfect storm as numerous crises have all converged at the same time. From spiralling inflation to the national debt, Pakistan is fast approaching a national meltdown. Pakistan&#39;s rulers are busy trying to show the IMF they are worthy of a bailout as her usual lenders in the Gulf as well as China have had enough bailing out the South Asian nation. Is Pakistan about to become a f...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1675390864" data-format="short_date">Feb 03, 2023</span></span>
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Tensions in the Balkans 
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Recently there was a standoff on the Kosovo-Serbia border. This was after Kosovo ordered drivers to surrender their Serbian-issued licence plates and replace them with Kosovo plates. Serbs living in northern Kosovo started erecting barricades and Kosovo residents confronted them. A traffic jam ensued, and so did a small shootout. The shooting has now died down but the threats have continued. A ...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1674597600" data-format="short_date">Jan 24, 2023</span></span>
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The Geopolitics of France 
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The French emerged at the centre of Europe becoming the first nation to embrace liberal values on the continent. In time France become a global power establishing colonies and spreading French culture and values. But the French have struggled after two world wars with Germany to maintain a leading position in the world with many questioning the future of France as a power in the world.
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1673568000" data-format="short_date">Jan 13, 2023</span></span>
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2023
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As 2023 fast approaches Geopolity looks at some of the key issues that are likely to take place as well as some of the major events that will shape the year.
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38m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1672358400" data-format="short_date">Dec 30, 2022</span></span>
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38m
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Preview: Strategic Estimate 2023
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Yusuf Chaudhry previews the forthcoming annual geopolity report, Strategic Estimate 2023.
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42m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1671699600" data-format="short_date">Dec 22, 2022</span></span>
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42m
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Making Sense of Pakistan&#39;s Turbulent Politics 
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Pakistan’s turbulent politics recently saw former Prime Minister Imran Khan survive an assassination attempt. Khan is trying to force elections after being ousted in a vote of no confidence and after falling out with the nation&#39;s army chief. Pakistan has always been an enigma in South Asia, always teetering on the verge of collapse as its politics seesaws violently. With such an instable politi...
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39m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1667917456" data-format="short_date">Nov 08, 2022</span></span>
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39m
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The Geopolitics of America 
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The United States began as 13 rebellious colonies on the Eastern edge of the North American continent and in time it would emerge the global superpower. Despite establishing a global order after WW2 and emerging victorious in the Cold War in the 21st century the US faces numerous challenges in maintaining its position at the top of the premier league of nations.
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43m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1666080000" data-format="short_date">Oct 18, 2022</span></span>
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43m
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Iranian Rage Against the Regime
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At least 35 people have been killed in the worst unrest in Iran for years. Protests have spread throughout the country after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran&#39;s morality police for allegedly breaking headscarf rules. Masha Amini eventually died whilst in police custody. Her death resulted in a series of large-scale protests across the country and garnered international attention. The...
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1664321400" data-format="short_date">Sep 27, 2022</span></span>
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26m
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Germany at Geopolitical Crossroads
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For a long time, Germany was able to outsource its security to the US. This allowed Germany to pursue economic and industrial development, not needing to invest in a large defence industry. With the fall of the Berlin wall unified Germany found a reliable and stable supply of energy from Russia and over the decades Germany became reliant on Russian gas and oil. Whilst this three-way marriage wo...
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35m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1663801200" data-format="short_date">Sep 21, 2022</span></span>
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35m
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Where Does the Ukraine War Stand After 6 Months?
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Six months ago  Russian forces began a full scale invasion of Ukraine. The world watched in horror as Russian forces bombed Ukraine’s cities and swallowed up territory. But the war didn&#39;t go according to Russian plans. Ukraine&#39;s Capital held out and Ukrainian forces caused significant problems for Russia. The economic war also expanded as Russia was kicked out of the global financial messaging ...
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1661809137" data-format="short_date">Aug 29, 2022</span></span>
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26m
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One Year After the Fall of Kabul
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On 15th of August 2022, it will be one year since the fall of the Kabul government and America&#39;s departure from Afghanistan. We all remember the images from the airport as western nations abandoned Afghanistan. The Taliban inherited a country suffering from the scars of a decades long occupation and faced major challenges in solving some of the nations key issues. In this podcast we look at how...
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1660262538" data-format="short_date">Aug 12, 2022</span></span>
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26m
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The Geopolitics of Britain
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When it was an empire, Britain ruled over 25% of the world. But since World War II, its position has slowly declined and today Britain is trying to forge a new position for itself in the world. But it faces immense challenges in achieving this.
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41m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1659549060" data-format="short_date">Aug 03, 2022</span></span>
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41m
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Hindu Lives Matter?
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In this podcast Shabih - Ul- Hassan breaks down what exactly Hindu nationalism is and how Hindutva found fertile ground in India. We explore what this means for the worlds largest democracy and what it also means for minorities across India.
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1657231200" data-format="short_date">Jul 07, 2022</span></span>
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26m
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The Geopolitics of China 
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Not a day goes by without China making some headlines. Whether it is its  space ambitions, its aircraft carriers, its artificial intelligence (AI) developments, infrastructure, railways, new cities or its cyber capabilities - the world cannot get enough of China. Continuing with our series on the geopolitics of the worlds key nations, in this podcast we look at China’s geopolitics 
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46m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1656603885" data-format="short_date">Jun 30, 2022</span></span>
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46m
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Is Egypt on the Brink?
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In this podcast we sit down with Geopolity analyst Shezad Choudhry, who just returned from Egypt. He highlights the political situation in the country, the state of the economy and where things are heading.  
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24m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1655482589" data-format="short_date">Jun 17, 2022</span></span>
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The Geopolitics of Russia
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Russia described its invasion of Ukraine as a strategic necessary due to the existential threat the Eurasian nation faced. Russia’s indefensibility has been a key feature of the huge nation throughout its history as its been invaded multiple times. In this first episode in the series looking at the geopolitics of the worlds key nations, we look at Russia’s eternal geopolitics.
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33m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1654276779" data-format="short_date">Jun 03, 2022</span></span>
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33m
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Where Now for Pakistan?
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In a last-ditch effort to save his faltering premiership Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan has called for the national assembly to be dissolved foiling an attempt by the opposition to remove him from office. Imran Khan came to power four years ago in atmosphere of euphoria, but 4 years on things have not gone according to plan and the opposition has jumped at the opportunity to remove him fro...
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17m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1649292590" data-format="short_date">Apr 07, 2022</span></span>
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17m
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War the Russian Way
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It&#39;s now been over three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and none of the major cities have fallen yet. The war has most certainly not turned out as the Kremlin was hoping. In this podcast we look at the military and tactical aspects of the war and what this tells us about Russia and how the war may evolve. 
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1647992945" data-format="short_date">Mar 22, 2022</span></span>
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26m
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Russia Invades Ukraine 
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Its now been over a week since Russia began the invasion of Ukraine. For months now Russian forces have been amassing around Ukraine’s border and with Russia’s demands falling on death ears, Russia’s leadership has now started the 21st centuries first war on the European continent. There so many moving pieces to the conflict, from the politics, to the military strategy to grand strategy. In thi...
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28m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1646610612" data-format="short_date">Mar 06, 2022</span></span>
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28m
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To War or not to War
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100,000 Russian soldiers are standing on Ukraine&#39;s freezing border at this very moment. Everyone is getting ready for a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US the UK and the EU have all threatened Russia with serious repercussions if it invades and Russia has called for guarantees and commitments from NATO for it to back down. There are so many questions from will Russia really invade? Will Europe...
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23m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1643759265" data-format="short_date">Feb 01, 2022</span></span>
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23m
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Dollar Geopolitics
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The US dollar has been the dominant global currency for several decades now and has provided the US with a strategic tool that has paid dividends many times over. With the rise of China in the 21st century there is much talk about challenges to the dollar as the global reserve currency. 
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24m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1642543068" data-format="short_date">Jan 18, 2022</span></span>
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24m
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Strategic Estimate 2022 Preview 
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Yusuf Chaudhry sits down with thegeopolity founder, Adnan khan, for a preview of Strategic Estimate 2022, a new geopolity report which will be published on 1st January 2022. Strategic Estimate 2022 looks at the key political, geopolitical, economic, military and social trends of 2021 and what we can expect from 2022 

 

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31m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1640538106" data-format="short_date">Dec 26, 2021</span></span>
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31m
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The Unravelling of Erdoganomics
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Turkeys Recep Tayyip Erdogan for long was considered a capable hand with the economy, the term ‘Erdogonomics’ was even coined. But with Turkeys’ lira crashing, the economy struggling to grow, debt out of control and Erdogan blaming foreign conspiracies is ‘Erdoganomics unravelling.
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13m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1639837257" data-format="short_date">Dec 18, 2021</span></span>
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13m
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Did COP26 Save the Planet?
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After two weeks of talks the COP26 summit in Glasgow delivered a rather watered down final statement. It would seem once again national interests were the priority over the fate of the planet. There was lots of talking but very little doing. In this podcast the geopolity look at the politics of climate change 
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21m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1636936753" data-format="short_date">Nov 15, 2021</span></span>
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21m
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Energy 101
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Energy is back in the news again as gas prices rise across the world. In the UK we have seen panic buying, whilst China is experiencing blackouts. In the modern world we all rely on energy from plastics for packaging to fuel in your car. Energy is critical in the modern world and is a necessary ingredient in many everyday processes. In this energy 101 podcast the geopolity looks at all things e...
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36m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1634674078" data-format="short_date">Oct 19, 2021</span></span>
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36m
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #7ba99b; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/38473641/1400x1400/c" />
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German Elections: A Future Without Merkel
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As the Germans head to the polls this will be the first election in two decades for which Chancellor Angela Merkel is not a candidate. Germany’s election outcome is important as the result doesn’t just affect Germany but also the European continent. 
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26m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1632701580" data-format="short_date">Sep 27, 2021</span></span>
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26m
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Is the American Century Coming to an End?
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America’s disorganised departure from Afghanistan has added to the debate about the decline of the US as the global superpower. Whilst America was head and shoulders above the rest at the turn of the 21st century, two decades on things are not going well for the global superpower who continues to make a mess of everything she touches. Are we witnessing the end of America’s leadership of the wor...
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32m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1632058726" data-format="short_date">Sep 19, 2021</span></span>
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32m
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Taliban Takeover Afghanistan
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It has now been over two weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul and the worlds attention has remained fixated on mountainous nation. Many are still trying to make sense of what has taken place, how a regime fell so suddenly after receiving billions in aid and how a guerrilla movement was able to take on the global superpower. There has been little media coverage of how the Afghan people percei...
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30m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1630263301" data-format="short_date">Aug 29, 2021</span></span>
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Pakistan Turns 74
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Pakistan gained independence from British rule 74 years ago when India was partitioned. It has been a difficult journey for Pakistan ever since as security, development, political stability and representative rule have remained in a flux. Pakistan has been regularly caught up in competition between the global powers and whilst domestically successive civilian governments have been overthrown by...
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31m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1628903435" data-format="short_date">Aug 14, 2021</span></span>
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31m
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The Rise and Fall of Great Powers
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With the rise of China in the Far East and with the US now becoming the latest empire to fail in the graveyard of empires it would seem history is repeating itself. What are the key characteristics of any great power? How does any nation become a great power? How do great powers sustain their positions and what&#39;s causes them to decline. In this podcast the geopoilty assess all this and more
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43m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1628437221" data-format="short_date">Aug 08, 2021</span></span>
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43m
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China&#39;s Communist Party Turns 100
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As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) celebrates its centenary China’s officials are going to great lengths to hammer home the message that the CCP alone can restore China to what Beijing considers the country’s rightful place as a global power. The CCP is going through great pains to show the Chinese people that the CCP has not just saved China but only it can navigate China to a position of gl...
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44m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1625139905" data-format="short_date">Jul 01, 2021</span></span>
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44m
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Palestine Crisis
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What began in Sheikh Jarrah and spread to al-Quds, very quickly turned into a major regional crisis. This turn of events is the latest iteration of a decade’s long occupation. There are many moving pieces to the Palestinian issue and in this geopolity podcast all of the issues are unpicked.  
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40m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1621619298" data-format="short_date">May 21, 2021</span></span>
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40m
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Global Trends 2040
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 Every four years, at the start of a new administration, American intelligence agencies put out “Global Trends,” a weighty assessment of where the world seems headed over the next two decades. The latest report, Global Trends 2040 (https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/GlobalTrends_2040.pdf) , released last month by the National Intelligence Council, finds a changing climate, age...
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41m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1620744452" data-format="short_date">May 11, 2021</span></span>
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41m
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America&#39;s Longest War
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President Joe Biden is now the fourth US president to inherit America&#39;s longest war in Afghanistan. His recent announcement of the withdrawal of all US troops from the country has received severe criticism as many believe US strategic interests will be at risk. Two decades on, how did the US become the latest victim in the graveyard of empires? 
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30m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1619044925" data-format="short_date">Apr 21, 2021</span></span>
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New President, New Challenges? 
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President Joe Biden is now a few weeks into his presidency, but he faces a multitude of challenges as he settles into the White House. US credibility abroad, America’s soft power, confidence amongst her allies and a China on the ascent are just some of the key strategic issues President Biden will have to deal with. In this Geopolity podcast the Geopolity founder Adnan Khan looks at  how US for...
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34m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1612791244" data-format="short_date">Feb 08, 2021</span></span>
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34m
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A Decade Since The Arab Spring
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Its now been a decade since the events of the Arab Spring, that saw the people take to the streets to bring change to the Middle East and North Africa. A Decade on, much has changed, but a lot also remains the same. Managing Editor Nizal Hussain sits down  with theGeopolity founder Adnan Khan on the Arab Spring a Decade on
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45m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1608829027" data-format="short_date">Dec 24, 2020</span></span>
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45m
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US Elections
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theGeopolity.com manging editor Nizal Hussain speaks with founder Adnan Khan about the US presidential  election, its implications and what it means for the US position in the world and foreign policy.
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38m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1604095200" data-format="short_date">Oct 30, 2020</span></span>
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38m
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Insight into theGeopolity
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Founder of Geopolity.com Adnan Khan talks about the website and what&#39;s in the pipeline 
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9m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1601035200" data-format="short_date">Sep 25, 2020</span></span>
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