The Global List Podcast

Peace between Iran, the U.S. and Israel or prelude to another chapter? Welcome to part 2 of "The Escalation Trap". As we reach a critical milestone in the war, it is time to step back and analyze what happened and what could happen in the new Mideast/Gulf landscape. What led to the crisis? Why is the ceasefire/MoU so fragile? How was the Strait of Hormuz transformed into such a critical point of l...

The US-Iran-Israel War has been raging for over 3 months, and regardless of the next phase, something has fundamentally changed in the Mideast and globally. What led to the crisis? Why is the ceasefire/peace deal so fragile? How was the Strait of Hormuz transformed into such a critical point of leverage? What is the Escalation Trap, and why did the U.S. fall into it? How can we analyze the conflic...

Young men today are in the middle of a crisis that has largely gone unnoticed until recently. The Netflix show "Adolescence" lifted the veil, and Louis Theroux's new "Manosphere" documentary opened up the conversation. But what is really driving the crisis and what's driving the rise of incel culture, red pill culture, popular trends like "looksmaxxing," and the manosphere in general? What's behin...

On June 17, 1971, President Nixon officially declared the "war on drugs". Now, 55 years removed, 10 presidents later, and with over $1T spent, that war is still ongoing, and demand continues to surge in line with trafficking, crime, and violence. What do we need to understand about the nature of the "war on drugs" and the organizations involved in narco- and human trafficking? Why is it important...

In the early morning hours of January 3rd, 2026, a U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, ended with the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Now, one month later, we face many questions. What is really happening in Venezuela right now, and what does the future hold? What is the U.S. endgame and what are the pitfalls? What do we need to understand about the situation on the ground in terms of the po...

Welcome to part 2 of the "Drone Wars" episode — a deeper dive into drones and the future of warfare. In the Ukraine-Russia War, we are witnessing the real-time and devastating impact of drones. We are also witnessing considerable innovation and tactical adaptation. So, how are drones changing the battlespace, and how will they impact the future of warfare beyond the conflict? How are drones reshap...

Drones are redefining the battlefield and redefining war. In the Ukraine-Russia War, we are witnessing the real-time and devastating impact of drones. We are also witnessing considerable innovation and tactical adaptation. So, how are drones changing the battle space, and how will they impact the future of warfare beyond the conflict? How are drones reshaping military strategy, tactics, and operat...

Welcome to season 3! The word "nuclear" can seem frightening. But maybe it's time to unpack it. Right now, we are in the midst of a Nuclear Renaissance as we witness the emergence of small modular reactors, micro-reactors, new power stations, hyperscalers – emerging to meet ever-increasing energy demands, the rapid surge of data centers due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), and, most importantly, t...

Javier Milei swept into the Argentinian Presidency on the back of a populist and popular yet controversial movement. But what has happened so far (one year in) and what does the future hold? How does Milei's economic prescription fit in the political and economic history of Argentina? What lessons can we draw for Argentina, South America and the United States as Trump prepares to take office? What...

We produce over 400m tonnes of plastic waste every year but what if you could convert that waste into ecofriendly spider silk and other materials? What if you could engineer a bacteria to digest and transform polyethylene plastic waste – the kind used in many single-use items – into a high-value protein product? This isn't science fiction – it's actual science. Join us for an informative and engag...

MDMA has emerged as a highly effective treatment for PTSD and one organization is leading the way. In this insightful and uplifting conversation, we speak with Juliana Mercer, the Director of Public Policy for the nonprofit organization Healing Breakthrough, which advocates for system-wide adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Join us for a very special epis...

The Ukraine-Russia War, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2, will reach the 2-year mark on February 24, 2024. It's a critical milestone to assess the overall progress and what lies ahead. We flew to Berlin for another in-depth and engaging conversation with Dr. Marina Miron of King's College (London). We covered a wide range of topics including Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive (what went...

Join us for a special, holiday-themed episode of The Global List Podcast as we travel around the world – from Germany to Spain to Scotland to the Bahamas – to find the most interesting Christmas traditions, intriguing characters and fascinating customs. Our special guest is Alex Palmer, the author of the New York Times Bestseller "The Santa Claus Man: The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Age Con Man and th...

How do you tackle Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation in the age of Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Hyper Partisanship? What tools can be used to fight "Information Disorder"? Why is Finland unique in this respect and how can you effectively teach digital & media literacy? Join us as we travel to Spain for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Kari Kivinen, one of the lea...

More than ever before, global companies are forced to deal with critical issues in the supply chain such as forced labor and conflict minerals. For example, the average smartphone contains more than 40 different minerals including four "conflict minerals" (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold). Cobalt, a critical component in lithium-ion batteries, is mostly produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (...

How do you get inside the mind of an extremist? What are the building blocks of radicalization and what does de-radicalization look like? How is technology fueling extremism and what's behind current trends in global and domestic terrorism? In this first episode of season 2, we fly to London for an eye-opening conversation with Prof. Peter Neumann, Professor of Security Studies at the Department o...

The global water crisis is inextricably linked to climate change and it is intensifying. Currently, 771 million people in the world (1 in 10) lack access to clean water. By 2050, five billion people will face water shortages. So, can you "harvest" water to meet growing demand? How exactly can you "grow" H2O? It is an intriguing concept and the perfect topic for the season 1 finale of The Global Li...

The world of cryptocurrency continues to draw a lot of interest as well as controversy. But it is time to go beyond sensational headlines for some clear-minded, expert analysis. What are the mechanics of the blockchain infrastructure? What does decentralization mean? How did the banking crisis influence crypto's emergence and how has crypto evolved over the years? What will drive mainstream adopti...

Lithium has emerged as the "metal of the future". It is the critical component in lithium-ion batteries, powering everything from smartphones to Electric Vehicles (EVs). The low-carbon future requires lithium. But which countries are poised to lead the way in lithium mining and what are the challenges and opportunities? Can supply keep up with rising demand? What does the future hold and who will...

This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Marina Miron from King's College (Defence Studies Department – Centre for Military Ethics) focusing on the military dimension of the Ukraine-Russia war. This part of our conversation focuses on the critical, next phase of the war and includes an analysis of tank warfare & air warfare; NATO's ability to support Ukraine and adapt to the varied needs...

This marks the start of a new series focused on the military, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Ukraine-Russia War. In this series opener focused on the military dimension, we spoke with Dr. Marina Miron from King's College (Defence Studies Department – Centre for Military Ethics). This in-depth conversation covers a wide range of topics including contrasting modes of military leadershi...

Did you know that Silicon Valley isn't the world leader when it comes to startups? In this latest episode of The Global List Podcast, we travel to Israel for an informative, in-depth conversation with Oded Agam, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of NextLeap Ventures. You will find out how and why Israel earned the title of "Startup Nation" – with more startups per capita than anywhere else in th...

The Amazon Rainforest is the world's most important and diverse ecosystem – representing 10% of known species and 34m people. On average, a "new" species of animal or plant is discovered in the Amazon every 3 days. So, what's it like to find the largest tree in the Amazon and how can technology, particularly LiDAR, enhance biodiversity, forest management, and conservation? In this latest episode o...

Given climate change, rapid urbanization and food supply/security issues, how will we feed ourselves as we move into the future? Can we continue to just rely on traditional farming given weather-related issues and the impact on climate change? What role can vertical/indoor farming play in addressing the challenges? In this latest episode of The Global List Podcast, we travel to Copenhagen, Denmark...

Rewilding has emerged as one of the most promising strategies to mitigate Climate Change and restore Biodiversity. But how do Rewilding and Carbon Offsetting fit into the Climate Action & Environmental agenda? What are the key benefits, challenges, and success stories? In this brand new episode of The Global List, we travel to the Scottish Highlands to speak with Richard Clarke, the managing direc...