Nile Water

Nile Water

Author: Ted S October 19, 2019 Duration: 4:30

How will a a growing Uganda challenge Egypt's command of the Nile river?


Every week, Ted S sits down to untangle the complex forces shaping our global landscape. GeoPolitics Now isn't about dry recitations of events; it's a deep, analytical conversation about how geography and economics collide to create the headlines we see every day. You'll hear specific breakdowns of border disputes, trade agreements, and resource conflicts, exploring the underlying maps and money that drive international relations. Ted believes that by examining these intertwined elements, we can move beyond surface-level news and grasp the deeper currents influencing nations and their decisions. This podcast provides that crucial context, turning distant geopolitical shifts into comprehensible stories. Each episode focuses on a particular situation or region, offering a clear-eyed perspective on why certain events are unfolding and what their real-world consequences might be. It's for anyone who feels that the world is increasingly interconnected yet harder to understand, offering a framework to make sense of it all. Tune in for thoughtful commentary that connects the dots between physical terrain, financial flows, and political power.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 29

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Podcast Episodes
China's Latin American Investment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:04
The growth of Chinese investment into Latin America has been explosive. China is now the regions 2nd largest trading partner and has become a critical source of funding for infrastructure and energy projects. Can Chinese…
Guyana: The World's quickest growing economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
An oil boom and projected economic growth rates of 84% annually will bring dramatic changes for the citizens of Guyana. However, the country only needs to look to its neighbors to see an oil boom can bring despair. Will…
Indonesia: Poisoned by plastic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
Indonesia is being poisoned by plastic. Literally. Dioxin levels of recent egg levels are second only to areas in Vietnam where agent orange was used. The health impacts are profound and it seems there is no end in sight…
Indonesia: A Rising military [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:42
The contentious appointments of Prabowo as Indonesia's defense minister, will ensure may challenges and opportunities await. With this appointment what can be expected regarding the role of Indonesia's military.
Air Pollution: Don't breath deep. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:48
"Air pollution in Indian has reached critical levels in New Delhi, again. Across the developing world air pollution is a common occurrence, however, the pollution is now being linked to damage beyond the respiratory syst…
Indonesia: Frightens Investors. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:57
Indonesia has put forward several economic policies to increase FDI, however, the unpredictable nature of the government and recent bans on exports prove contradictory. At a time when foreign investors are leaving China,…
Turkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:54
Turkey has been able to act with impunity due to its NATO membership, while also courting Russian influence. Will its military campaign in Northern Syria cause the alliance to falter?
Why the US is leaving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
The recent events in Syria and Turkey have further expedited the on going trend of US disengagement across the Middle East
Indonesia and ISIS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:05
How do the events unfolding in Syria shape Indonesia's response to ISIS.
Indonesia FDI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:05
Indonesia is challenged to improve Foreign Direct Investment. Can it target specific value added industries and reduce regulations to attract new capital sources.