Mapping the World
2021
Every week, Jean-Christophe Victor explains what's happening in a country or part of the world (politically, socially, economically, etc), with the help of beautiful and clear animated maps. A very clever and helpful view of our contemporary world.
Where to Watch 2021
30 Episodes
- The Emirates – Creating Their Own Path
E2The Emirates – Creating Their Own PathThe United Arab Emirates seems to appear from nowhere in the Arabian desert and before the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the impressive skylines of Dubai and Abu Dhabi were unimaginable. Today the UAE has a unique outlook in the Middle East with a diversified economy that bridges East and West. - American Leadership from Trump to Biden
E3American Leadership from Trump to BidenFrom 1945 until the end of the twentieth century the world was American: The United States dominated the world within a multilateral framework with its European allies. But all that changed after 11 September 2001 as the USA entered a series of divisive wars in the Middle East and the rise of China weakened American dominance. After Donald Trump's unilateral policies, will Biden bring back a multilateral America that engages with its allies? - Yemen: A Complex History
E4Yemen: A Complex HistoryThe country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula was once known as Happy Arabia, a wealthy, fertile land which was the home of the Queen of Sheba in ancient times. Today Yemen is in blighted by a long-running civil war due to a complex past and present. - Germany: Angela Merkeland?
E6Germany: Angela Merkeland?Germany in the 21st century is unthinkable without Angela Merkel, leading the country for the last 16 years. Ms Merkel grew up in the GDR before beginning her political career in the united Germany. A look at the Germany she leads as she approaches the end of her political career. - A Women's World
E7A Women's WorldSince 1921, March 8, International Women's Day, has taken stock of women's equality. To mark the occasion, "With Cards Open" invites you on a journey through the world of women: from Saudi Arabia, which conceded some concessions, to Afghanistan, where the return of the Taliban threatens the tentative progress made in schooling for girls. [arte] - Textiles: A Global Industry
E8Textiles: A Global IndustryClothing fabrics have always been at the heart of globalization and were among the first processed products traded worldwide, especially along the famous Silk Roads. Today, clothing remains a central element of economic exchange - to the great delight of world trade, but often at the expense of the environment. [arte] - Vietnam: The New Asian Tiger
E9Vietnam: The New Asian TigerVietnam had a bloody twentieth century as long wars with the French and subsequently the Americans cost the country dearly. Recently things have been on the up as the south-east Asian country reinvents itself as a model economy and tourist destination. - The Alps: A European Story
E11The Alps: A European StoryThe Alps have always been a formidable barrier but one which mankind has always crossed. Today eight states share the mountain range which has seen the birth of winter sports, been a crucible for environmental protection as well as the site of colossal engineering projects. - Mozambique: A Cursed Eldorado
E12Mozambique: A Cursed EldoradoWith a beautiful coastline stretching more than 2,000 kilometres along the Indian Ocean and a wealth of natural resources, Mozambique has the makings of an Eldorado. But the former Portuguese colony is facing a jihadist insurgency in the north which is jeopardising its chances of development and stability - Antarctica: Ice and Greed
E13Antarctica: Ice and GreedAll world powers want a piece of Antartica, the only continent that belongs to everyone and no one. This unique territory at the end of the world is currently protected by international law, with only scientific research allowed. But for how long will it remain a pristine wilderness? - Colombia: A Nation in Revolt
E17Colombia: A Nation in RevoltIn 2016, Colombia the country signed a historic peace treaty with the FARC rebels. This was intended to mend the deep rift in Colombian society, which has long been divided into two extreme camps: on the one hand the Marxist revolutionary guerrilla, on the other the ultra-conservative right and paramilitary militias. But the violence that has shaped the recent history of the country is far from over. - Geopolitics of the Nile
E18Geopolitics of the NileThe historian Herodotus in the fifth century BC said that Egypt was "a gift from the Nile", and from the pharaohs to Nasser, the Nile has played a vital role in Egypt's fortunes. But Ethiopia now intends to remind leaders in Cairo that the Nile is not just an Egyptian river. - 20 Years of War against Terrorism
E1920 Years of War against Terrorism20 years ago, on September 11, 2001, 3,000 people died when al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes. Mapping the World looks back on the 20-year struggle against Islamic terrorism, from Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda to the so-called Islamic State, Boko Haram, and other jihadist organisations. - The Caucasus: At the Crossroads of Europe and Asia
E20The Caucasus: At the Crossroads of Europe and AsiaThe fall of the USSR destabalised the Caucasus, which is being eyed up by three autocratic regimes: Russia, Turkey, and Iran. Each country jealously guards its interests in this oil and gas-rich region. - The Geopolitics of Social Media
E21The Geopolitics of Social MediaThe world's tech giants - the likes of Facebook, Apple or Google - now have a political role to play. They can curb misinformation or spread it, along with all of the massive social issues that entails. An in-depth analysis of social media uses and regulations in China, the United States, and Europe. - Cartography: How We Represent the World
E25Cartography: How We Represent the WorldHow we represent our world in maps depends on our perspective. For many centuries Europeans have put their continent in the centre and on top of their maps, the Chinese likewise placed the Middle Kingdom in the centre of things. What do our maps tell us about our worldview? - Cacao: Who Profits from Chocolate?
E27Cacao: Who Profits from Chocolate?The two main cocoa-producing countries - Ivory Coast and Ghana - aren't reaping the rewards of a growing global taste for sweet treats. On the one hand there are multinational corporations that control the entire value chain, on the other, small cocoa producers trying to support their families. - Myanmar: The Junta and the Democratic Dream
E28Myanmar: The Junta and the Democratic DreamThe ruling junta renamed Burma Myanmar, claiming it was a way of erasing the country's British colonial past. But the deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi still defends the name Burma. This episode of Mapping the World looks at this ethically diverse country influenced by both India and China. - Senegal and France: Allies?
E29Senegal and France: Allies?Compared to neighboring Mali, Senegal appears to be quiet and stable. France, a former colonial power, maintains its place as its main partner, but others are now vying for a spot at the table: China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Indonesia and the United States.
