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 11: Is Voting Passé: More Elections, Less Democracy?
Amid an avalanche of elections, a global paradox has emerged: more voting, but less democracy. Can the ballot box still measure representative governance?
episode 12: Japan: A Return to Relevance
The land of the rising sun has achieved renewed significance on the world stage. What do the new emperor, President Trump's state visit and Abenomics mean for Japan’s near future and beyond?
episode 13: Is Brazil’s Bolsonaro Sinking?
President Jair Bolsonaro promised to lift Brazil out of a sinking economy and spiraling violence. Six months later, is he at risk of sinking himself?
episode 14: Putin’s Long Game
Russia sustains itself economically on oil & gas, bluster and corruption. But what about Vladimir Putin’s formula for Russian expansion?
episode 15: Germany: Life After Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s departure is imminent – with no clear successor. Are Germany and Europe ready for the transition?
episode 16: Hong Kong’s Crisis Goes Global
Hong Kong’s protests are taking on a serious U.S.–China geopolitical tint. With all eyes on the territory’s struggle, what happens next?
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?
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 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 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?