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Geography Matters

Chris Hamnett
International Migration
Svalbard
African Colonization
Scramble For Africa
National Borders
Decolonization
Trade Routes
United States
London
Russia
Svalbard Treaty
20th Century European Migration
Indigenous Peoples
Belgian Congo
Brexit
Climate Change
Norway
Coal Mining
European Union
United Kingdom

Geography Matters explores the importance of geography in shaping and influencing the world we live in: economy, society, politics and environment. Whether looking at world affairs and geopolitics, at global trade, regional inequality or the character of particular places, geography is important. History looks at when and why things happen. Geography looks at where and why. Everything takes place ... more

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Regional inequality is an important issue in almost every country. There are almost always more prosperous or more developed regions and less prosperous and less developed regions. The reason is simple. Although it is theoretically possible to have s... more

Strategic minerals are minerals which countries deem to be particularly important for various reasons - it could be for energy needs, for exports or for defense or high tech industry. What makes a mineral strategic can change over time. Arguably, coa... more

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has become an increasingly hot issue in the last year or two. There are major debates about its potential impact on the labour market, on society and on human beings themselves. In this episode, our focus on more restr... more

In this episode we follow up on the implications of the American capture of President Maduro of Venezuela and President Trump's anouncements about the nature and future of American foreign policy. We apologise if it seems we are paying undue attentio... more

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Klaus Dodds
Co-author of "Unfrozen: The Fight for the Future of the Arctic"
Episode: Unfrozen: the fight for the future of the Arctic
Mia Bennett
Co-author of "Unfrozen: The Fight for the Future of the Arctic"
Episode: Unfrozen: the fight for the future of the Arctic

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Klaus Dodds
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • A promising start

    I’ve enjoyed the first three episodes, which give a clear analysis of topics where geography is relevant. I hope though it doesn’t become too UK focused. More episodes like the Svalbard one please, shining a light on little known places of economic and political importance.

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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UK-focused at times; viewers want broader regional coverage.
Clear geographic lens on world affairs; great for policy insights.
Svalbard episode highlighted for niche but important places.
Guests and depth of geopolitical analysis are appreciated by listeners.

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America first: Hemispheric dominance?
Q: How would you react to the view that Trump now sees the world in terms of two or three great powers carving the world up into their distinctive spheres of influence?
Klaus agrees and suggests that we are edging towards a world of defined influence zones, with an emergence of regional powers.
America first: Hemispheric dominance?
Q: How would you characterize changes which have taken place in American foreign policy in the last few weeks?
Klaus notes that the US is in a different space, prioritizing complete dominance over the Western Hemisphere and indicating a shift in its foreign policy approach.
Unfrozen: the fight for the future of the Arctic
Q: What are the implications of the permafrost disappearing or slowly weakening?
The effects are particularly noticeable in Russian infrastructure and urban areas, leading to structural failures and greater risks.
Unfrozen: the fight for the future of the Arctic
Q: Why did you decide to call it Unfrozen?
The title captures the complexities of geopolitical tensions and ecological changes without suggesting there will be armed conflict.
Unfrozen: the fight for the future of the Arctic
Q: Can I get both of you to really define what is meant by the Arctic, or indeed what you understand by the Arctic?
The Arctic can be defined politically through the Arctic Circle as well as the sovereign territories of eight countries.

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What is Geography Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Geography-focused conversations explore how where things happen shapes economies, politics, society, and the environment. Recent episodes cover the geography of AI and data centers, energy and mineral demands, and digital governance; geopolitics of oil, gas, and power shifts; urbanization trends and demographic change; the Arctic, climate effects, and indigenous perspectives; global food systems, agricultural geography, and trade. Across episodes, analysts emphasize geographic factors in international relations, Infrastructure, and resource distribution, often linking regional patterns to broader global dynamics. A standout aspect is the integration of historical context with contemporary policy, offering listeners a concrete lens to assess... more

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