Are the world maps made up? Why is Greenland as big as Africa on a map? Who done it? Also, Who is Mackinder? and what is his 'Heartland Theory' all about? What is the Rimland and the Outer Islands?

#Mackinder

#Heartland

#Rimland

#Russia

#China

#Europe

#India

#World Maps

The Theory was developed by Halford John Mackinder back in 1904; revised a bit in 1919 - but why would it still be relevant in 2023?

Listen on.........!

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This is a geopolitical episode on how the United States can keep and stay a great power. What the US needs to do from a international relations perspective. All views are my own of course.

#Geopolitics

#USA

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In this episode I look at the geopolitical impact of the Nato-Russia war in Ukraine. Most of the focus is on the events of 2022 but what I see as trends all through 2023 and beyond.

China, India, Russia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Saudi, Brazil... among others.

Beyond the propoganda.

Listen on

#Russia

#West

#Ukraine

#War

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How did the conflict in Ukraine in 2014 and 2022 start? What were the motivations of the various parties? What business does the West have in Russia? What business does Russia have in Ukraine? What business does Ukraine have with the US?

What is the role of corruption and money laundering?

Origins

#Russia

#Ukraine

#USA

#NATO

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IS modern slavery real? If so what is it? How does it manifest itself? Do we - you and I support slavery? Is it disturbing?

#Salve

#Modern Slavery

#Slavery

#History

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What is the evolution of US politics? First Amendment, second amendment... democrats, republicans

#Republican

#Democrat

#History

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Is the Human population in decline? Do we have evidence? What is actually happening by country? The US, India, China, Russia, Nigeria, Japan???? What is happening and can the species continue if we are in decline?

What are our options? Listen on for more

#Demographics

#Population

#Depopulation

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The current monarch of the UK is Charles III. He is the fifth monarch from the Royal House of Windsor. This episode explores the story of the British monarchy, the legitimacy of the Windsor's. I also look at the origins of the House of Windsor.

#Windsors

#Monarchy

George V

Edward VIII

George VI

Elizabeth II

Charles III

SO far 106 odd years of the Windsor's.

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Are we entering an era where the US-led liberal world order is in terminal decline in favour of what is about to be this multipolar world? Or is the multipolar world already here?

This episode explores why that would be the case.

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What is all the fuss about fossil fuels? Understanding oil, coal and gas. Making sense of what would happen if these fuels stopped being supplied. You'd be surprised how much of your life is dependent on fossil fuels.

#Oil

#Coal

#Gas

#Fossil

#Fuel

How do you survive without fossil fuels...?

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