Charles University’s Geopolitical Conference roundtable

Charles University’s Geopolitical Conference roundtable

Author: thegeopoliticalpickle December 6, 2022 Duration: 25:34
We are back at the 11th Annual Geopolitical Conference in Charles University, Prague, and this time with three of the speakers of the event: Dr. Peter Eltsov, Mr. Eeben Barlow and Dr. Bohumil Dobos. In this panel-discussion, they each gave us their thoughts on the present and future of the international order in the wake of the war in Ukraine. Organized by the MA in Geopolitical Studies, this year's conference topics delved on the Power Shifts on the Contemporary World.  If you want to know more about the conference and the MA in Geopolitics follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geopoliticalstudiesinPrague Or see more info about the masters on their website: https://fsv.cuni.cz/en/admissions/masters-degrees/geopolitical-studies-gps?utm_source=Keystone&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Keystone_readmore Our guests: Peter Eltsov - National Defense University, USA Eeben Barlow - Executive Outcomes, South Africa on Twitter: @EebenB Bohumil Dobos - Charles University, Czech Republic on Twitter: @BohumilDobos   Follow as on every platform! Instagram: @thegeopoliticalpickle Twitter: @thegeopickle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGeoPickle   The Geopolitical Pickle jar included: Juan Francisco Muñoz - @jacom95JF : Co-host and research Alex Perry - @yrrepxxela : Co-host and research Luca Spiller - @ben_spill   Disclaimer: All views of the interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of this channel.   Music: Intro: Catch it by Coma-Media from Pixabay Outro: Brazilian by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Geopolitical Pickle
Podcast Episodes
BRICS and the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:25
TGP is back! After Disinformation Project we are back with our normal format and today we discuss BRICS. What started as an acronym used by economists in the West to name the upcoming economic powers in the early 2000s h…
DISINFORMATION PROJECT 5. RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN AFRICA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
In this fourth episode we spoke with Dr. Susan Conrad from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung about the Russian influence in Africa in the last decade. From Central African Republic, to the disinformation campaigns in the Sahe…
DISINFORMATION PROJECT 4. THE SAHEL & EAST AFRICA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:08
In this fourth episode we talked with Will Brown, a former journalist and current Senior Policy Fellow of the European Council of Foreign Relations, about the evolution of the socio-political landscape of the Sahel and E…
DISINFORMATION PROJECT 3: UNDERSTANDING DISINFORMATION ON THE GROUND. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
This is the third episode looking at Disinformation in Africa. Today we talk with Nicolas Henin, a journalist who has extensively covered the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. He has now moved his focus onto Disinformat…
DISINFORMATION PROJECT 2: MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN AFRICA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:01
In this second episode we interviewed Salem Solomon, Senior Editor at Voice of America (VOA) in its Africa Division. Salem will give us an overview of the media landscape in Africa. She explained us that Africa is a mass…
DISINFORMATION PROJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISINFORMATION IN AFRICA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:52
In this first episode we interviewed Mark Duerksen, from Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Mark has been part of the project "Mapping the Surge of Disinformation in Africa" from ACSS, where they analyzed the disinform…
Kursk, China and ATACMS. Ukraine-Russia rages on [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:16
30 months on, the battle continues as Ukraine resists Russia's invasion. Today we are joined by Ridvan Bari Urcosta to discuss the current situation in Ukraine and how it is likely to evolve. What is the reason behind Uk…
Venezuela: Elections, Sanctions, & Chaos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:56
Recent elections in Venezuela have brought back memories of 2018 when many countries recognised opposition leader Juan Guaidó, and an opposing bloc recognised incumbent Nicolás Maduro. This time following disputed electi…
Unravelling the BRICS Elections: India & South Africa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:00
Two of the BRICS member democracies had elections over May and June this year. The two countries are regional and global powerhouses. South Africa for the first time since the end of apartheid did not have an ANC majorit…