The Geopolitical Pickle

The Geopolitical Pickle

Author: thegeopoliticalpickle Language: English Episodes: 50
Trying to make sense of international relations can feel like being stuck in a complicated, ever-changing jar of global issues-a genuine geopolitical pickle. That’s the space this podcast occupies. The Geopolitical Pickle moves beyond the headlines to unpack the deeper cultural, social, and even scientific forces shaping conflicts, alliances, and power shifts. You’ll hear conversations with researchers, journalists, and policy experts who provide context often missing from daily news cycles. These discussions aren’t just about maps and military moves; they explore how history, identity, and technology collide to create the world events we grapple with. Each episode aims to untangle one specific thread of the global tapestry, whether it’s a rising tension in a particular region or an underlying trend redefining societies. The result is a more nuanced understanding of why things happen, grounded in analysis rather than alarm. For anyone feeling adrift in a sea of confusing geopolitical news, this podcast offers a thoughtful anchor. It’s a place to find clarity without oversimplification, exploring the intricate and often surprising ways our world is connected. Tune in for a regular dose of perspective that helps decipher not only what is occurring, but the myriad reasons why.
Episodes
Geopolitics of Argentina with Facundo Argüello [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:29
Argentina's geopolitical stand has evolved since its independence in the early 19th century. From cattle to lithium this South American giant will be key for the upcoming multilateral system, but can the current ultra-li…
2025 with The Pickle Gazette. Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
Second part of the end-of-the-year episode and we look back at the first year of The Pickle Gazzette. We keep reviewing the articles published on rare earths, oil, and nuclear weapons, and discuss how have they been of i…
2025 with The Pickle Gazette. Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:42
First part of the end-of-the-year episode and we look back at the first year of The Pickle Gazzette. We will review the articles published and discuss how have they been of importance for geopolitical issues in 2025. Enj…
NATO Past, Present and Future with Former Czech Ambassador to NATO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:56
Not that long ago NATO seemed to have fulfilled its purpose and many were asking whether it was worth it to keep such a grouping. Since the war on Ukraine however, NATO has found purpose and is gaining momentum as the mo…
Europe's Security Outlook. Keys from GLOBSEC 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:52
In June 2025 the city of Prague hosted GLOBSEC Forum 2025, one of the largest and most influencial security events in Europe. Our colleague Matt Heibel was there, and we will discuss with him the key takeaways from the e…
Where is Global Trade Heading? with Antonia Colibasanu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:16
Antonia Colibasanu, author among other works of "Geopolitics, Geoeconomics and Borderlands: A Study of a Changing Eurasia and Its Implications for Europe" comes to the podcast again to help us understand the current stat…
Australia & Canada Electoral Shift - The Trump Effect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
At the beginning of the year, polls were giving a strong victory to the conservative opposition in Canada and Australia ahead of their elections in May. Five months later, both states saw a sweeping majority for the incu…
AI Geopolitics - Unpacking the Game Changer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:15
We asked AI to help us understand how will Artificial Intelligence impact geopolitics! We explore how AI is reshaping global power structures, influencing international relations, redefining national security, and impact…
EU Defence Takes Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:25
1 Trillion Euros. That's what the EU Comission is aiming to unlock in order to ramp-up it's defence industry. How did we get here? What is the current state of EU's collective defence? How does the future of NATO look li…
Trump, Tariffs, and a lot of Trouble [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
Donald Trump has taken the White House by storm from the first day, and bombarding national and international media with topics to cover. In today's episode we speak about Tariffs, what they are, and the possible reasons…