Geopodden

In this episode, we move beyond the headlines to place the Israel–Palestine conflict within its broader historical and geopolitical context, exploring how memory, identity, and international politics have shaped its trajectory since the mid-20th century. We examine Germany’s relationship with Israel, the role of global powers, and how competing narratives—including Iran’s—continue to influence the region. Finally, we look ahead at the key forces likely to shape the Middle East in the years to come.

Daniel Marwecki is a lecturer at the Department of Politics and Public Administration. Daniel’s teaching is broad in scope, covering many areas in development studies and international security, with a special focus on the Middle East as well as Germany and Europe. He has published books on German-Israeli relations and the changing world order in both English and German.

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In this episode, we are joined by Enze Han to explore China’s role in Southeast Asia as an “unconventional great power,” shaped not only by Beijing but also by local networks, border dynamics, and non-state actors. From tensions in the South China Sea and relations with the Philippines to infrastructure investments and ASEAN’s internal divisions, we discuss whether the region is moving toward deeper integration, growing competition, or a more fragmented future.

Read more about Enze Han and his research: https://www.enzehan.com/
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Vi gästas av Consilio Internationals praktikant Agnes Söderblad för ett samtal om Kazakstan – en ofta förbisedd nyckelspelare mellan Ryssland, Kina, USA och EU. Vi djupdyker i geografi, historia och stormaktspolitik för att förstå balansen bakom landets “multi-vector”-strategi.

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I det här avsnittet gästas vi av Charlotta Sparre för att diskutera varför flera stater i Mellanöstern de senaste åren tagit en allt mer aktiv roll som medlare i både regionala och globala konflikter. Vi fördjupar oss i hur Qatar, Oman och Jordanien på olika sätt bedriver diplomati och agerar brobyggare, samt vilken roll regionalt samarbete och internationella aktörer kan spela för att skapa långsiktig stabilitet i regionen.

Charlotta Sparre är biträdande direktör vid SIPRI (https://www.sipri.org/)

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Today Andreas von der Heide and Christopher vonheim sit down for a conversation on geopolitics, strategy, and the shifting global order. They discuss sea power, the realities of a multipolar world, and how businesses and investors can navigate growing geopolitical uncertainty. The episode also touches on the Middle East, future growth regions, and lessons for the next generation of geopolitical thinkers.

Listen to Christopher vonheim’s podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/383v8J2xwENOjjDOxU2tto?si=304b9c9318da4a88
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