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The Geopolitical Pickle
Hosted by thegeopoliticalpickle · EN
A podcast to decipher the complex world of geopolitics. Interviews with experts in the field and discussions on current world affairs.
To find us on social media - https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle
For more information on Geopolitics why not look at the Geopolitics program at Charles University: https://ips.fsv.cuni.cz/en
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Geopolitics of Argentina with Facundo Argüello
Feb 301:10:29Tap to summarizeArgentina's geopolitical stand has evolved since its independence in the early 19th century. From cattle to lithium this South American giant will be key for the upcoming multilateral system, but can the current ultra-liberal government of Milei grab the momentum? How does Argentina relate to the global powers like US and China? Will it be a regional hegemon? Today we welcome Facundo Argüello as he visits us to explain the past, present, and future of Argentina. Follow our Newsletter on Substack! Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #geopolitics #podcast #Newsletter #argentina #Milei #Trump #china #mercosur #latinamerica
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2025 with The Pickle Gazette. Part 2
Dec 2900:39:49Tap to summarizeSecond part of the end-of-the-year episode and we look back at the first year of The Pickle Gazzette. We keep reviewing the articles published on rare earths, oil, and nuclear weapons, and discuss how have they been of importance for geopolitical issues in 2025. Enjoy the holidays! Follow our Newsletter on Substack! Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #geopolitics #podcast #Newsletter #Substack #RareEarths #USA #Trump #Venezuela #Russia #Oil #START #China #Europe #Tariffs #Panama #DRC #Rwanda
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2025 with The Pickle Gazette. Part 1
Dec 2201:34:42Tap to summarizeFirst part of the end-of-the-year episode and we look back at the first year of The Pickle Gazzette. We will review the articles published and discuss how have they been of importance for geopolitical issues in 2025. Enjoy the holidays! Follow our Newsletter on Substack! Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #geopolitics #podcast #Newsletter #Substack #USA #Trump #Venezuela #Russia #China #Europe #Tariffs #Panama #DRC #Rwanda
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NATO Past, Present and Future with Former Czech Ambassador to NATO
Sep 3000:48:56Tap to summarizeNot that long ago NATO seemed to have fulfilled its purpose and many were asking whether it was worth it to keep such a grouping. Since the war on Ukraine however, NATO has found purpose and is gaining momentum as the most important military alliance in the world. Together with Jakub Landovský, former Czech Ambassador to NATO, we discussed the situation of the organization prior to the full-escale Russian invasion to Ukraine, its regional competition inside the organization, the present and future of NATO. Related episodes: EU Defence Takes Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr9ATb6vhB8 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vbfMIVCayoVXPWdH5esIB?si=198a13d1195245bf Follow our Newsletter on Substack! Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #podcast #Geopolitics #Europe #Defence #Security #Geopolitics #Russia #NATO #USA #China #Drones #Czechia
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Europe's Security Outlook. Keys from GLOBSEC 2025
Jul 100:41:52Tap to summarizeIn June 2025 the city of Prague hosted GLOBSEC Forum 2025, one of the largest and most influencial security events in Europe. Our colleague Matt Heibel was there, and we will discuss with him the key takeaways from the event as well as the current security situation in Europe, the problems with a unified approach, and the perceptions shared by experts and politicians in the event. Mentioned past episodes: Sportswashing and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlevFjYfpIE https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bvbbHr1DcY0RVtWSNqmvT?si=318012a923304161 EU Defence Takes Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr9ATb6vhB8 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vbfMIVCayoVXPWdH5esIB?si=198a13d1195245bf Follow our Newsletter on Substack! Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #podcast #Geopolitics #Europe #Defence #Security #Geopolitics #Russia #NATO #USA #China #Drones #Energy #Migration #Prague #GLOBSEC
Transcribe →Where is Global Trade Heading? with Antonia Colibasanu
Jun 5, 202501:00:16Tap to summarizeAntonia Colibasanu, author among other works of "Geopolitics, Geoeconomics and Borderlands: A Study of a Changing Eurasia and Its Implications for Europe" comes to the podcast again to help us understand the current state of affairs in global trade. Tariffs, changes in alliances, uncertainty... These words are capital to understand today's state of global trade. In an era of apparent recession of liberalism for a kind of return to mercantilism and protectionism is important to undertand how did we get here, and what can we expect in the near future. Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #podcast #Geopolitics #Geoeconomics #Trade #USA #EU #European Union #Sanctions #Tariffs #Economy #Liberalism
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Australia & Canada Electoral Shift - The Trump Effect
May 27, 202500:40:44Tap to summarizeAt the beginning of the year, polls were giving a strong victory to the conservative opposition in Canada and Australia ahead of their elections in May. Five months later, both states saw a sweeping majority for the incumbent center-left parties coming out of their elections in a historical 180-shift of the vote. And one name comes to the table, Donald Trump. Join us in the analysis of the impact of the first months of the new US administration in the electoral results of two of it's historically closest allies. Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #podcast #Geopolitics #Australia #Canada #Trump #USA
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AI Geopolitics - Unpacking the Game Changer
Apr 15, 202500:49:15Tap to summarizeWe asked AI to help us understand how will Artificial Intelligence impact geopolitics! We explore how AI is reshaping global power structures, influencing international relations, redefining national security, and impacting democracy. From cybersecurity dilemmas to economic strategies and the impact on the battlefield, discover how different actors are navigating the AI revolution. Tune in for an episode that will challenge your perspectives and ignite thoughtful debate! #podcast #AI #Geopolitics #ChatGPT #DeepSeek #Economy
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EU Defence Takes Off
Apr 2, 202500:43:25Tap to summarize1 Trillion Euros. That's what the EU Comission is aiming to unlock in order to ramp-up it's defence industry. How did we get here? What is the current state of EU's collective defence? How does the future of NATO look like with the current Trump administration? Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #Podcast #Geopolitics #EU #EUDefence #US #Russia #Military
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Trump, Tariffs, and a lot of Trouble
Feb 12, 202500:34:18Tap to summarizeDonald Trump has taken the White House by storm from the first day, and bombarding national and international media with topics to cover. In today's episode we speak about Tariffs, what they are, and the possible reasons behind Trump's use of them against its own "allies". What do they represent for USA's relations with it's allies in the short and medium run? What geopolitical map is being drawn with them? Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thegeopoliticalpickle Disinformation Project: https://youtu.be/9TdDalo_XI0?si=pMOlJsPxu-CuW7rv All links: https://linktr.ee/thegeopoliticalpickle #Podcast #2024 #Geopolitics #TRUMP #Tariffs #Mexico #Canada
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