The Geopolitical Puzzle

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The Geopolitical Puzzle episodes

  • Water and Power: Geopolitics Over the Nile River ~ Yunus Turhan

    Welcome to The Geopolitical Puzzle. In this episode, my guest is Yunus Turhan, Associate Professor at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University in Turkey and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard University.

    He also authored an interesting paper, "The hydro-political dilemma in African water geopolitics: The case of the Nile River basin."

    We discuss the importance of the Nile River in geopolitics and its impact on the African countries that share its basin.

    Link paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10246029.2020.1844775

    33 min
  • Gateway Between Worlds: The Vital Role of the Bering Strait ~ Andrey Todorov

    Today, in this episode, my guest is Professor Andrey Todorov.

    Professor Todorov is a researcher on the Arctic Ocean, polar shipping regulation, ecosystem-based marine management, and maritime disputes in the Arctic.

    In this episode, we talk about the Bering Strait, its importance in the Arctic, and the role of the United States and Russia in this crucial maritime passage.

    Shipping Governance in the Bering Strait Region: Protecting the Diomede Islands and Adjacent Waters

    17 min
  • Geopolitics at Sea: Turkey, Somalia, and the Red Sea Nexus ~ Federico Donelli

    Welcome to The Geopolitical Puzzle; today, my guest is Federico Donelli.

    Federico Donelli is an international relations professor at the University of Trieste in Italy. He covers Red Sea security and politics.

    He is the author of an interesting article published in The Conversation: "Red Sea Politics: Why Turkey is Helping Somalia Defend its Waters."

    He also wrote the book "Turkey in Africa: Turkey's Strategic Involvement in Sub-Saharan Africa."

    In this episode, Federico Donelli explains why the Red Sea matters in Geopolitics and why Turkey is so interested in this part of Africa, especially its defense and maritime agreements with Somalia.

    Link to the article: Red Sea politics: why Turkey is helping Somalia defend its waters https://theconversation.com/red-sea-politics-why-turkey-is-helping-somalia-defend-its-waters-224377

    19 min
  • UN Peacekeeping Missions: Challenges Faced by Blue Helmets in Africa ~ Teresa Nogueira Pinto

    Teresa Nogueira Pinto is an expert on African affairs. She has a master's degree in international relations from the Institute of Political Studies of the Portuguese Catholic University and a bachelor's degree in political science from the Catholic University of Lisbon, Portugal.

    This episode discusses the role, challenges, failures, and geopolitical impact of United Nations peacekeeping missions in African countries.

    We also highlighted her article, "Peacekeeping without the UN," published in Geopolitical Intelligence Services. Link: https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/un-peacekeeping-africa/



    18 min
  • Switzerland-China Relations: International Affairs Between the Alps and the Great Wall ~ Simona Grano

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Geopolitical Puzzle".

    For this episode, my guest is Dr. Simona Grano, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. She also co-authors the book "China-US Competition: Impact on the Strategic Choices of Small and Medium Powers."

    We discussed the relationship between Switzerland and China, how Bern handles relations between the United States and China, and Switzerland's position regarding the recent elections in Taiwan..


    Host: ⁠Juan Carlos Giraldo⁠

    Production: ⁠Podcast and Business⁠

    Music: ⁠Inspirational Epic Cinematic⁠ - Pixabay Music


    15 min
  • Guyana and Venezuela Borderlines: The Essequibo Crisis from a Geopolitical Lens ~ Joel Bhagwandin

    Welcome to the second season of The Geopolitical Puzzle. For this episode, my guest is Joel Bhagwandin from Guyana.

    is a financial advisor and political consultant based in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana.

    In this episode, Joel shares his opinions on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region and its geopolitical impact on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world.

    Contact Joel Bhagwandin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-bhagwandin-57481470/

    Read his article: The Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy, the Geopolitics of Oil, & Regional Security. https://www.guyanastandard.com/2023/10/01/the-guyana-venezuela-border-controversy-the-geopolitics-of-oil-regional-security/


    Host: ⁠Juan Carlos Giraldo⁠

    Music: ⁠Inspirational Epic Cinematic⁠ - Pixabay Music

    44 min
  • Greenland’s Independence: The Geopolitical Impact in the Arctic ~ Joseph Wehmeyer

    Welcome to a new episode of The Geopolitical Puzzle; today, my guest is Joseph Wehmeyer, a press intern at the United States Senate.

    Joseph Wehemeyer is the author of the article "What Would Greenland Independence Mean for the Arctic?" published in the Council on Foreign Relations.

    In this episode, we will analyze his article, the possible geopolitical implications of Greenland's independence, its strategic location, and how climate change is crucial to its geopolitical impact on the Arctic Circle and the world.
    Disclaimer: The article written by Joseph Wehmeyer about Greenland, which will be the topic of discussion in this episode, was written during his work as an editorial intern at the Council on Foreign Relations. This conversation will be based on the research he conducted for the article and its content. Any predictions or contributions are his personal views and opinions and not necessarily the views of the Council on Foreign Relations.


    Host: ⁠Juan Carlos Giraldo⁠

    Production: ⁠Podcast and Business⁠

    Music: ⁠Inspirational Epic Cinematic⁠ - Pixabay Music


    24 min
  • The Horn of Africa in Turmoil: The Ethiopia-Tigray Region Conflict ~ Michael Woldemariam

    Welcome to a new episode of The Geopolitical Puzzle; today, my guest is Professor Michael Woldemariam.

    Professor Michael Woldemariam is an associate professor at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a senior fellow at the Maryland Center for International and Security Studies.

    Professor Woldemariam focuses on teaching and research in African security studies, particularly concerning armed conflicts in the Horn of Africa.

    In this episode, we discuss the crisis in the Horn of Africa due to the civil war between Ethiopia's government and the Tigray region insurgents and why this region is critical geopolitically speaking.


    Host: ⁠Juan Carlos Giraldo⁠

    Production: ⁠Podcast and Business⁠

    Music: ⁠Inspirational Epic Cinematic⁠ - Pixabay Music

    35 min
  • Saudi-Iran Deal and the Role of China: Energy Power ~ Javad Keypour

    Welcome to a new episode of The Geopolitical Puzzle.

    In this episode, my guest is Javad Keypour, an Iranian professional based in Tallinn, Estonia.

    Javad Keypour is a climate and energy expert. His experience spans sustainable energy and geopolitics, energy security, and natural gas technologies.

    Keypour has worked for the office of the Vice President of Science and Technology of Iran as an expert in energy markets for five years.

    Currently, he is part of the Climate and Energy Program at the Stockholm Environment Institute in Estonia.

    In this episode, we talk about the impact of the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia with the support of China and its repercussions in the Middle East.

    Disclaimer: The guest's comments and opinions expressed in this episode are his personal opinions and do not represent the positions of any of the entities he represents.


    Host: ⁠Juan Carlos Giraldo⁠

    Production: ⁠Podcast and Business⁠

    Music: ⁠Inspirational Epic Cinematic⁠ - Pixabay Music

    30 min

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