Altamar is dedicated to curating an informative discussion on how global issues impact all of us. The show avoids the typical Washingtonian US bias and talks about accelerating changes from a global perspective by featuring diverse guests on a range of foreign policy topics. We aim to rise above the polarization that detracts from the public’s understanding of crucial global issues. Hosted by political analyst Peter Schechter and columnist Muni Jensen.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 8 hours 7 minutes
episode 26: A Look Ahead: Where’s 2020 Going?
From climate emergencies to ever-expanding big tech to fears about the future of democracy, the stakes in 2019 couldn’t have been higher. What will 2020 have in store for the world?
episode 25: South Africa’s Slump
South Africa faces galloping unemployment, economic stagnation, and news-headlining violence -- can President Cyril Ramaphosa turn things around?
episode 24: Guyana’s Sudden Riches
A massive oil discovery has put tiny Guyana on track for explosive economic growth – but can it successfully navigate the coming windfall?
episode 23: Unsteady Argentina
Argentina’s enigmatic president-elect will soon take over the country and its economic crisis – what brand of Peronism will he bring to the table?
episode 22: What’s the Deal with Ukraine?
Raising the curtain on why Ukraine keeps headlining global news: It’s more than just the tug-of-war with the United States, Russia and the European Union.
episode 21: The Turkey Paradox: Understanding Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched military operations against Kurds in northern Syria. Back home, he’s battling a major political rival, economy still in recovery and internal strife – is Erdogan as strong as he looks?
episode 20: Slowdown in India
Narendra Modi was re-elected with the promise of economic growth – but will lagging investment, slow trade negotiations with the United States, and tensions with Pakistan inhibit India’s much needed rebound?
episode 19: The Future of Cybersecurity
From election hacking to the Equifax breach, cyber-attacks seem omnipresent. How can governments and consumers confront the constantly evolving threat?
episode 18: Battle for the Arctic
Donald Trump’s bid to buy Greenland was ridiculed – but as the glaciers melt, the global battle for the Arctic is heating up.
episode 17: Venezuela’s Other Crisis
The political crisis in Venezuela sucks the oxygen out of all international discussions. Why aren’t we talking about the millions of suffering Venezuelan refugees?