GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT
Hotspot – Extinction
Sep 19, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As this week sees CITES COP17 get underway, Klaus Dodds explores the complicated geopolitical world associated with wildlife extinction
Hotspot – Colombia
Jul 25, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds casts an eye over another country whose citizens are being asked to make big decisions about the future
Hotspot Special – Brexit
Jun 28, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
The United Kingdom has voted to leave the EU – or at least some parts of it did. Klaus Dodds outlines what happened, what led to the result, and what lies ahead for the nation as it comes to terms…
Hotspot – Philippines
Jun 27, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds investigates the policies and characteristics which lead to populist politicians around the world
Hotspot – Gulf of Aqaba
May 30, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Could a bridge really be built between Egypt and Saudi Arabia? Klaus Dodds explores the geopolitical implications
Hotspot – Kenya
Apr 25, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
When should a humble pursuit such as plane spotting be considered a security risk? Klaus Dodds looks to the skies to examine this hazy issue
Hotspot – Western Sahara
Mar 28, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Will Western Sahara ever gain full independence? Klaus Dodds investigates the issues at play
Hotspot – Twin Towns
Feb 29, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds explores how traditional town-twinning can be affected by wider geopolitical issues
Hotspot - Norway
Jan 29, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Norwegians were surprised to be presented by military-inspired biscuits over Christmas, a gesture which became increasingly controversial. Klaus Dodds investigates
Hotspot - Palestine
Dec 28, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds explores the complicated and highly geopoliticised realm of food product labelling
Hotspot - Belarus
Nov 23, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds casts a geopolitical lens over Belarus, the country known as Europe's ‘soft dictatorship’
Hotspot - Gaffes
Oct 26, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Every politician's worst nightmare is an embarrassing, reputation-ruining gaffe. Klaus Dodds explore the geopolitical fallouts from these high-profile mistakes
Hotspot - The Arctic
Sep 28, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds evaluates the competing and increasingly-murky geographical and geopolitical claims regarding ownership of the Arctic Ocean
Hotspot - Japan
Aug 24, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has big constitutional changes planned for Japan's military. Klaus Dodds asks what these changes will mean for Japan's role in the world
Hotspot - Cyprus
Jul 27, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds asks whether fresh discussions could finally reunite divided Cyprus
Hotspot - Switzerland
Jun 29, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
The FIFA scandal invites questions about Switzerland's position in the world, as well as it's secretive business practices. Klaus Dodds analyses the recent events
Hotspot - Borders
May 25, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds looks at the complex dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua over the San Juan River
Hotspot - Falkland Islands
Apr 27, 2015
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds asks what impact recent developments will have on the situation surrounding the Falkland Islands
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