GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT
Hotspot - Cuba and the United States
Dec 19, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
With the renewal of diplomatic relations between the two former enemies, Klaus Dodds explores what led to the thawing of the political ice between US and Cuba
Hotspot – West Africa
Nov 19, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As West Africa continues the struggle to contain the recent outbreak of Ebola, Klaus Dodds reflects on our modern attitudes towards global diseases
Hotspot – Lesotho
Nov 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
This summer has seen political upheaval in Lesotho, including the prime minister fleeing to South Africa. Klaus Dodds explores the story behind these dramatic events
Hotspot – Korean Peninsula
Oct 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
It’s been over 60 years since North and South Korea were divided, and the two countries have become very different places. But Klaus Dodds is concerned they are now losing the one thing they still share: their language
Hotspot – Iraqi Kurdistan
Sep 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As Iraq is once more plunged into chaos, Klaus Dodds studies the northern region of Kurdistan, and speculates as to what kind of political entity could ultimately emerge
Hotspot – Mexico
Aug 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As more and more children are attempting to cross the Mexico/US border without adults supervision, Klaus Dodds explores the latest Obama crisis
Hotspot – USA
Jul 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
From boycotts to terrorist attacks, hotels have had their share of geopolitics. Klaus Dodds checks in to investigate
Hotspot – Italy
Jun 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
With referendums on nationality very much in vogue, Klaus Dodds explores the ramifications behind a little known vote taking place in Northern Italy
Hotspot – New Zealand
May 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
With the national flag under the spotlight in New Zealand, Klaus Dodds unfurls the debate surrounding one nation’s search for a unifying, collective identity
Hotspot – Cuba
Apr 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
After years outcast from the international community, Cuba looks to seize the opportunity to take centre stage. Klaus Dodds looks into what this could mean for Cuba, the USA and beyond
Hotspot – Singapore
Feb 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Portrayed as stable and supremely organised on the outside, recent events in Singapore have revealed tensions beneath the surface. Klaus Dodds investigates the complicated identity of this micro-state
Hotspot – Turkey
Jan 01, 2014
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Already a highly contested area for decades, the Turkish government is building a wall along the Turkish-Syrian border. Klaus Dodds explorers how this could affect people on both sides of the border
Hotspot – The Gambia
Dec 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
The Gambia’s decision to leave the Commonwealth has shone a spotlight on the international organisation. Klaus Dodds investigates the purpose of the modern Commonwealth
Hotspot – Qatar
Nov 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Qatar 2022 – the first World Cup in the Middle East – was supposed to build bridges between the Arab world and the West. But Klaus Dodds thinks the plan may now be backfiring
Hotspot – Russia
Oct 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
There is no easier way to insult a country than to deface their flag. Klaus Dodds looks into the recent Russian flag controversy, and explores the complicated relationship between countries and flags
Hotspot – Italy
Sep 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
With racial tolerance being stretched in Italy, Klaus Dodds ask why xenophobia is such a powerful force in the country
Hotspot – Bosnia
Aug 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
For long-established countries, national identities tend to feel solid and unchanging. But for newer states, the evolution of an identity can be contentious, even violent. Klaus Dodds investigates what arguments in Bosnia tells us about national identities
Hotspot – South Korea
Jul 01, 2013
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As the visit of South Korean president Park Geun-Hye to the USA is overshadowed by controversy, Klaus Dodds tries to understand the underlying social issues and imbalances still affecting South Korea
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