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Global Power Shifts

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United States
Iran
European Union
Russia
Israel
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Viktor Orbán
Péter Magyar
Africa
Ukraine
Somaliland
Georgia
Nomad Capitalist
China
Gulf Cooperation Council
London, United Kingdom
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tehran
United Arab Emirates

Global Power Shifts is about the new multipolar world — and the rise of the rest. Journalists Jim Stenman and Suzanne Kianpour (CNN, BBC, NBC, Fox News, Reuters) speak with the people who set policy, not just comment on it. Previous guests include sitting and former ministers, ambassadors, and security chiefs offering unvarnished views on energy, sanctions, tech sovereignty, maritime chokepoints, ... more

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India is the world's most populous country and a rising power courted by Washington, Moscow, Brussels and the Gulf at once. It is also, in the words of this week's guest, a democracy dying "slowly, quietly." No tanks on the road, no takeover of the T... more

Andrew Henderson renounced his US citizenship in 2017. He holds six passports, owns homes on several continents, and runs Nomad Capitalist, the firm built around one line: go where you're treated best.

He joins Jim Stenman with an uncomfortable argu... more

Trump put the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam back on the table at the G7, sitting next to Egypt's President Sisi and framing the dispute around Cairo, even describing his bond with Sisi as a love affair. The US-Ethiopia relationship is warming at th... more

If Trump's framework with Iran lands, Tehran's enriched uranium has to go somewhere. Kazakhstan keeps coming up as the credible candidate, with an IAEA uranium bank already on its soil and nearly 40% of the world's uranium production.

Around that qu... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Henderson
Founder of Nomad Capitalist
Nomad Capitalist
Episode: Andrew Henderson: Why the Nomad Capitalist Founder Quit America
Dan Rosenblum
Ambassador, former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
U.S. State Department
Episode: Is Kazakhstan the Quiet Winner of an Iran Deal?
Andrew Lownie
Historian and royal biographer
Independent author/researcher
Episode: Andrew Lownie: Is Britain Lost? The Queen, Brexit and a Country Adrift
Cameron Hudson
Managing partner of 54 Advisors; senior associate at CSIS Africa, Washington
54 Advisors; CSIS Africa
Episode: Cameron Hudson: The next Strait of Hormuz? Inside the scramble for the Red Sea
Tareq Alotaiba
Contributor to AGSI
Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSI)
Episode: Inside the UAE's OPEC Exit | Tareq Alotaiba on the Gulf After Iran
Jonathan Conricus
Former IDF spokesperson
Israel Defense Forces
Episode: Israel Won the War, But Is It Losing the West?
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Scientist, academic, former president of Mauritius
Former President of Mauritius
Episode: Chagos, Iran, and the Indian Ocean Power Game
Seth Moulton
Congressman, Marine Corps veteran, on the House Armed Services Committee
U.S. Congress
Episode: "Iran Is Winning This War" — Iraq Vet Turned US Congressman on Iran's Global Cost
Rouzy Vafaie
Iranian-American who escaped Iran through the Armenian border after being detained by the IRGC
Independent, former resident of Iran
Episode: Inside Iran’s Security State: Escape, Detention and the IRGC

Hosts

Jim Stenman
Host of Global Power Shifts
Suzanne Kianpour
Co-host of Global Power Shifts

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • A must-tune in podcast

    Jim and Suzanne do thorough deep dives on global changes reshaping the World as we know it. Love to listen when driving. 👌🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mulu Nzuki
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Good host

    He’s really good! Asks the right questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karlaghawar
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago

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Andrew Henderson: Why the Nomad Capitalist Founder Quit America
Q: How did you turn the principle of 'go where you're treated best' into Nomad Capitalist's services?
It started as a personal realization and a lifestyle philosophy, then expanded into helping clients identify multiple jurisdictions with favorable tax and residency options, ultimately creating a one-roof solution for mobility, banking, and citizenship planning.
Trump, the GERD, and the US-Ethiopia Balancing Act, with Cameron Hudson
Q: What are the main grievances Ethiopia has with the current negotiation framework, especially around drought years and water management?
Ethiopia feels previous agreements are sufficient for dam operations, while Egypt seeks stronger assurances on water levels during drought years; the guest emphasizes that Ethiopia wants to continue development while Egypt views water security as existential, making consensus difficult.
Trump, the GERD, and the US-Ethiopia Balancing Act, with Cameron Hudson
Q: How alarmed should Ethiopia be by President Trump's remarks and the way Washington has framed mediation?
The guest suggests Ethiopians should be wary given the inconsistent signals from Washington, noting a shift from a seemingly balanced approach to statements that appear pro-Egypt, which complicates Ethiopia's trust in mediation.
Is Kazakhstan the Quiet Winner of an Iran Deal?
Q: What should the West do to leverage Kazakhstan's potential more effectively?
The U.S. should sustain a credible, multi-vector approach, combine security and economic partnerships with engagement in international institutions, and support Kazakhstan's sovereignty while offering a robust presence in technology, mining, and education to balance Chinese and Russian influence.
Andrew Lownie: Is Britain Lost? The Queen, Brexit and a Country Adrift
Q: Is the monarchy adaptable enough to survive the 21st century?
Yes, but only if it modernizes, becomes more transparent, and remains relevant to a diverse, shifting Britain by embracing accountability and potentially a more restrained, symbolic role.

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What is Global Power Shifts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global Power Shifts offers in-depth conversations with policymakers, diplomats, and security experts about how power is shifting in a multipolar world. The show consistently covers energy strategy, sanctions dynamics, maritime chokepoints, information operations, and statecraft, with hosts asking pointed questions that pull back the curtain on behind-the-scenes decision-making. A notable strength is its ability to pair top-tier officials with journalists who provide context and accessibility, often tying broad geopolitical moves to market and daily-life implications. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want strategic insight, real-world policy nuance, and a global risk perspective. Potential listeners will likely find the blend... more

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2. Dan Rosenblum
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5. Tareq Alotaiba
6. Jonathan Conricus
7. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
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