Global Southing

Africa’s future cannot be told only through outside narratives. But behind those headlines is a deeper question: how can Africa shape its own future, tell its own stories, and create opportunities for a rapidly growing generation? In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Stanley Similo, Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, about Africa’s rise, the role of media in sh...

Africa's digital future is often discussed through statistics and projections. But behind the numbers is a continent building its own solutions, expanding access, and creating new opportunities through technology. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Mactar Silla, Founder and CEO of Label TV, about the realities shaping Africa's digital transformation, from internet access a...

Animation from the Global South is growing. But most of the world still has not seen the full depth of its stories, styles, languages, and creative identity. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Marwa Jamil, Founder of Animation House Studio, about the future of animation in the Arab world and across the Global South. The conversation explores why authentic storytelling matters more t...

Soft power is changing, and the Global South is becoming a bigger part of that shift. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Shaojin Chai from Education Without Borders International about how culture, language, tourism, sports, religion, and media shape influence beyond politics and economics. The conversation explores how the Global South can use its cultural depth, diversity, and...

As media power continues to shift, the Global South is no longer just part of the conversation. It is becoming central to how the world tells its stories. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Hind Khlaifat, General Manager of Deraya Speakers, about the role of storytelling, media leadership, and cultural identity in shaping a more authentic global narrative. The conversation explores...

As climate pressure intensifies and food security becomes a growing global concern, modern farming is no longer a niche conversation. It is becoming a strategic necessity. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Mahdi Alhindawi, CEO of ENJAZPONI, about how vertical farming, hydroponics, and agricultural innovation can reshape the future of food production, especially across the Global So...

Escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and regional powers are reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. What began as targeted military strikes is quickly evolving into a confrontation with global implications for security, energy markets, and international diplomacy. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib, expert on U.S.–G...

Africa is home to more than 1.5 billion people and over a quarter of the votes in the United Nations General Assembly. Yet its voice in global governance and international institutions often remains underrepresented. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Grégoire Ndjaka, CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting, about Africa’s evolving role in multilateralism and how media institutions...

The global AI race is accelerating, but the real question is who gets to build it, shape it, and benefit from it in the Global South. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Anima Anandkumar, AI and Science leader, TIME100 Impact Award Winner, and Caltech Professor, about what it will take for emerging markets to move from AI adoption to real AI agency. From compute access and energy rea...

The global rulebook is being rewritten, and the Global South is holding the pen. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu, Head of the Trends Research and Advisory Office in Turkey, about Policy Power Rising: How Global South Writes Its Own Rules and how this shift is changing the way global decisions are made. With expertise across policymaking, geopolitics, m...