In this episode, we will discuss the geopolitical dynamics of climate change. The looming impacts of global warming will undoubtedly transform the way we live our lives and will unjustly affect some more than others. It will also result in a shift in global geopolitics and already has countless implications on today’s dynamics. To discuss the impact of climate change on global geopolitics, we will speak with Brigitte High, a Research Fellow at the Center for Climate and Security at the Council on Strategic Risks.

In this episode - in french - we discuss the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, its geopolitical context, and ramifications with guest Slimane Zeghidour.

Slimane Zeghidour is a journalist, researcher, and author. He is currently editor-in-chief at TV5Monde and researcher at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs.

In this episode, we discuss the current conflicts in Ethiopia with Professor Kjetil Tronvoll, Director of Oslo Analytica, and Professor and Research Director of Peace and Conflict Studies at the Oslo New University college

The Ethiopian central government has been at war with Tigrayan forces since November 2020. Tigray is a region in the North of Ethiopia whose main group, Tigrayans, make up 6.1% of Ethiopia’s population. This war has not only destabilized Ethiopia, it has also created a humanitarian crisis.

Note: The views expressed by the guest experts do not necessarily reflect my personal views - the intent of Geopolitical Perspectives is to provide listeners with an informed perspective on a conflict/issue and to be presented with different points of view.