GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT
Hotspot – Québec
Jul 03, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds explores the outrage which can ensue when places are criticised
Geopolitical Hotspot Special – Trump and the Paris Agreement
Jun 02, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
With the Trump administration pulling out of the Paris Accord, Klaus Dodds looks at the politics at play
Hotspot – Uganda
May 29, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As Klaus Dodds outlines from Uganda, female bodies remain an intensively geopolitical battleground
Hotspot – Eurovision
May 08, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
It’s Eurovision this weekend! Klaus Dodds analyses the geopolitical tensions which have erupted even before the singing starts...
Hotspot – South Africa
Mar 27, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds explores what language can tell us about geopolitical situations
Hotspot Special – Saudi Arabia
Mar 15, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds looks into the deeper political meanings behind the Saudi king’s recent tour of Asia
Hotspot – Embassies
Feb 27, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
There are more to embassies than meet the eye. Klaus Dodds explores the role of these geopolitical tools
Hotspot – Russia
Jan 30, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Animals can play a central role in diplomacy. Klaus Dodds reports on how it sometimes requires their involvement to achieve results
Hotspot – Visions
Dec 23, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds reflects on how major political events in 2016 have been influenced by competing visions of the world
Hotspot – South Africa
Dec 05, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds considers the future of the International Criminal Court
Hotspot – Underground
Nov 21, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds heads deeper underground to explore the world of subterranean geopolitics
Hotspot – Japan
Oct 03, 2016
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Is modern Japan comfortable enough with itself to accept an Emperor who is in fact... human? Klaus Dodds investigates
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
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