GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT
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
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
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