The Latam Monitor Podcast: Long-Term Challenges and Pathways for Latin America with Andrés Rugeles
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by London Politica
2M ago
In this episode of The Latam Monitor Podcast, Fernando Prats and Carlos Cruz Infante host Andrés Rugeles, a distinguished expert in Latin American affairs with an extensive career across government, multilateral banking and academia. Among other roles, Andres has served as a Colombian Ambassador to the UN and as a Chief of Staff at Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has also recently authored two books that are currently shaping political discussions in the region: "Latin America in the Vision of Its Leaders" and "Latin America in the World: 21 ideas for reflection ..read more
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The Latam Monitor Podcast: Regional Dynamics and Global Shifts with Professor Federico Merke
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by London Politica
2M ago
In this episode, Professor Federico Merke joins us to discuss a wide array of issues from the rise of the Global South and Latin America's role within it, to the broader implications of the recent G20 Summit in regional dynamics, especially given tensions between Brazil and Argentina. He also analysed Argentine foreign policy under the libertarian administration of Javier Milei ..read more
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The Latam Monitor Podcast - Political Risk and Opportunities in South America with Juan Cruz Díaz
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by London Politica
3M ago
In this episode of The Latam Monitor Podcast, hosts Fernando Prats and Carlos Cruz Infante sit down with Juan Cruz Díaz, Managing Director of Cefeidas Group and Special Advisor at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas. Juan Cruz, a seasoned political risk and corporate governance expert, shares his perspective on South America’s evolving role in the global geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. From untapped opportunities and overlooked risks for foreign investors to navigating regulatory challenges and expanding into markets like Chile and Peru, this conversation provides essential in ..read more
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The Latam Monitor Podcast - Juan Pablo Córdoba
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by London Politica
6M ago
In our first episode, we talked with Juan Pablo Córdoba, CEO of Nuam Exchange. Nuam Exchange is a platform that aims to integrate the Santiago (Chile), Lima (Perú) and Colombia stock exchanges to co-create a new stock market. With this, Nuam seeks to generate economies of scale that benefit investors, issuers and intermediaries in a broader, deeper and more liquid market, positioning Nuam Exchange as an attractive investment ecosystem. We discussed the vast opportunities an integrated stock exchange will bring to the region, alongside the regulatory hurdles it has faced in the integration ..read more
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Fabrice Pothier on Rasmussen Global and the future of Ukraine
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by London Politica
8M ago
“The war is going to be won by demonstrating a greater will, a greater commitment than the opposite side” In this episode, Manas Chawla interviews Fabrice Pothier. As the CEO of Rasmussen Global, Fabrice explains what makes the political consultancy unique in the transatlantic policy space and their particular focus on transformative issues. The pair then outline the current state of the war in Ukraine and critique the lack of aid and confidence characterising the current Western response. Lastly, Fabrice discusses the importance of extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine, before ponderin ..read more
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Matt Peterson on Energy, Elections, and the Economy
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by London Politica
9M ago
“I’m not one hundred per cent convinced it’s true we are living in this world of geopolitical chaos” In this episode, Manas Chawla interviews Matt Peterson, Ideas Editor for Barron’s. The two embark on a timely exploration of 2024's key geopolitical risks and their economic ripple effects. Matt discusses his recent work on energy, particularly within the context of the US election, and examines the impact of a potential Trump presidency on the Ukraine conflict and climate agreements. Peterson also delves into the intricate relationship between rising insurance costs and climate spending befor ..read more
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Arthur Snell on How Britain Broke the World
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by London Politica
1y ago
“We’ve been quite good at breaking things and we haven’t been very good at finding our new space in this world”    In this episode, Manas Chawla interviews Arthur Snell as the two conduct an incisive exploration of British foreign policy. Discussing his book, “How Britain Broke the World”, Snell offers a critical perspective on the UK's historical role in international affairs, as a nation struggling to find its identity on the contemporary global stage. He challenges us to examine the impact of past interventions and consider their consequences for the world today. The two also cons ..read more
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In Conversation with Dritan Abazović, Former Prime Minister of Montenegro
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by London Politica
1y ago
“Montenegro is not selfish at all. We want to see more Europe, more EU, more common values.”  In this episode, London Politica’s CEO Manas Chawla sits down with Dritan Abazović at the Bled Strategic Forum. The discussion deeply touches upon a range of topics from the future of hybrid warfare, the need for a post-pandemic economy, and Europe's role in Ukraine. Abazović highlights the importance of European integration and harmony, the impact of the Ukrainian crisis, and the role of Montenegro amidst global geopolitical challenges. They also delve into the future of world politics, undersc ..read more
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Robert Opp on technological risks, empowering the Global South, and the role of the UN in the Digital Era
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by London Politica
1y ago
“The primary concern is: how can we leverage technology for the betterment of humanity?” In this episode, Manas Chawla interviews Robert Opp on the evolving nature of technological risks and the potential of digital technology in advancing global development. During his conversation with Manas, Robert explores the importance of inclusion in the digitalisation process, the increasing global differential in technological access, and the potential for digital technology to “leapfrog” development in the Global South. Robert also considers where we may see the next big technological innovation and ..read more
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Charles Dunst on authoritarianism, the declining trust in democracy, and the importance of meritocratic societies
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by London Politica
1y ago
‘The diminishment of meritocracy is very troubling in the long term for democracies.’   In this episode of the podcast, Manas Chawla talks to Charles Dunst about his new book ‘Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman’ and the principles for good governance for democracies. During his conversation with Manas, Charles explores the reasons behind a growing disillusionment with democratic societies and discusses the tactics deployed by autocratic leaders to consolidate their influence both domestically and overseas. He also considers what must be done to ..read more
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