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 1: Dirty Gold
Worldwide demand for gold has unleashed a torrent of illegal mining, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction. What can be done to clean up gold’s dirty international record?
episode 2: Britain: Shaking off the Brexit Blues?
Brexit is barreling ahead – what will be the impact for business, finance, and the economic future of the United Kingdom?
episode 3: Putin: Leader for Life?
Vladimir Putin’s constitutional reform and political shakeup could guarantee his domination of Russian politics for the long haul – but in what form?
episode 4: Coronavirus: Contagion and Chaos
The coronavirus crisis has rapidly impacted human lives, markets and politics around the globe – how should our interconnected world confront pandemics?
episode 5: Israel’s Endless Election
Israel’s third election in less than a year takes place amid corruption scandals, regional chaos and a dubious Middle East peace plan.
episode 6: Climate Emergency & Global Insecurity
Earth’s shifting climate means more than deadly forest fires and rising sea levels – how should the world take on the national security risks of the global climate emergency?
episode 7: 5G: Progress or Peril?
They say that 5G’s ability to transform the world is on par with the invention of electricity – will the lightning speed technology upend global politics, industry, and daily life?
episode 8: The Poverty Pandemic
Coronavirus is causing severe strain on developing countries amid vulnerable economies, broken healthcare systems and political unrest – how can wealthier nations, international institutions and corporations assist?
episode 9: Tension and Turmoil in Iran
Iran’s religious autocracy is suffering through a severe coronavirus outbreak, an economy under siege by sanctions, and the death of General Soleimani – why is it still so resilient?
episode 10: The End of Oil?
Global oil demand and prices have plummeted – what’s next for the international energy market and the nations that depend on it?