Episodios

  • Bangladesh: From Protest to the Polls

    Bangladesh: From Protest to the Polls
    Feb 6 2026
    Bangladesh goes to the polls on 12th February, 18 months after the overthrow of the long term leader Sheikh Hasina. Her Awami League government was brought to an abrupt end when a popular uprising toppled the long term leader. For the last 18 months an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammed Yunus navigated the country and now elections will see a permanent government try to navigate the South Asian nation through its countless challenges.
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    57 m
  • Is Iran on the Brink?

    Is Iran on the Brink?
    Jan 16 2026
    What began as demonstrations due to a falling currency has now turned into calls for the end of the regime. After 3 weeks, protests have now spread across Iran as the regime gears up to celebrate its 47th anniversary. With its regional proxies in retreat and Iranians on the streets demanding regime change this has now become the biggest test of the clerical regime. Is this the beginning of the end? Can the masses finally overthrow the regime and what will replace it?
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    28 m
  • The World in 2026

    The World in 2026
    Dec 26 2025
    It’s that time of the year where we look at what 2026 has in store for the world. In this podcast we explore the shifting global landscape as we approach 2026. Is the global order over? Has the role of ideology in foreign policy ended? Will 2026 see a new nuclear and arms race and a new space race? Will the Gen Z protests succeed in 2026 and will Trumps tariff strategy succeed in 2026. Will MAGA, Europe, China and Israel implode in 2026? We conclude with some quickfire predictions for 2026, including the fate of various global leaders.
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    1 h y 2 m
  • PREVIEW: Strategic Estimate 2026

    PREVIEW: Strategic Estimate 2026
    Dec 18 2025
    Geopolity will soon be publishing its annual report, Strategic Estimate 2026. Our analysts have worked hard following the key events in the past year, pursuing trends and patterns, in order to give you their analysis and insight. In this podcast we preview the upcoming report.
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    41 m
  • The Battle for Syria Isn’t Over

    The Battle for Syria Isn’t Over
    Dec 4 2025
    On the 8th December 2024 Bashar al-Assad boarded a Russian bound plane as rebel forces overran Damascus. After 13 years of civil war and 5 decades of brutal rule, the house of al-Assad had come to an inglorious end. The Jihadi now turned statesman, Ahmed al-Sharaa has since faced immense challenges from unifying a fractured Syria, dealing with constant Israeli incursions and attracting foreign investment. So how is Syria without the al-Assads? Have things improved under the new regime? These are just some of the questions we explore in this podcast.
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    39 m
  • PODCAST: Israel’s Reckoning: From Victim to Villain

    PODCAST: Israel’s Reckoning: From Victim to Villain
    Oct 2 2025
    The 7th October 2025 will mark the 2-year anniversary since armed groups from the Gaza Strip carried out their assault on Israel. It seems a long time ago now as so much has happened from displacement, destruction, slaughter and genocide. Where do things currently stand, what do we know now that we didn't know two years ago? In this podcast we explore Israel's strategy, the push for Palestinian statehood, shifting public opinion, and the implications for regional stability.

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    30 m
  • The Geopolitics of Technology

    The Geopolitics of Technology
    Sep 2 2025
    The microchip, the internet, the Iphone as well as railways are technologies that changed the world. Technology is a key pillar of geopolitics and has always shaped global power dynamics. The US lead in tech is now being challenged by China. But how does anyone become a tech power? Is it about SME’s, Patents and Venture Capital. What impact will emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing and advanced materials have on the world. In this podcast we delve into all this and more.
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    40 m
  • The Agent-Ruler Paradox

    The Agent-Ruler Paradox
    Jul 23 2025
    It's common to hear about agent rulers, client nations and vassal states. It's common to hear about leaders who are not independent or who are dictated to by Washington, London or Paris. Why would anyone want to be an agent? It seems like the life of a slave? How do we make sense of agency? Where does this all fit into geopolitics.
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    1 h y 33 m