The growth of Chinese investment into Latin America has been explosive. China is now the regions 2nd largest trading partner and has become a critical source of funding for infrastructure and energy projects. Can Chinese growth continue unabated especially as concerns of corruption and environmental degradation are rising. Has China underestimated the strength of the local populations?

An oil boom and projected economic growth rates of 84% annually will bring dramatic changes for the citizens of Guyana. However, the country only needs to look to its neighbors to see an oil boom can bring despair. Will Guyana go the way of Brunei and Qatar or the way of Nigeria and Venezuela?

Indonesia is being poisoned by plastic. Literally. Dioxin levels of recent egg levels are second only to areas in Vietnam where agent orange was used. The health impacts are profound and it seems there is no end in sight, especially for rural areas.

The contentious appointments of Prabowo as Indonesia's defense minister, will ensure may challenges and opportunities await. With this appointment what can be expected regarding the role of Indonesia's military.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Air pollution in Indian has reached critical levels in New Delhi, again. Across the developing world air pollution is a common occurrence, however, the pollution is now being linked to damage beyond the respiratory system. New studies point to air pollution causing a decline in mental development among children especially when the children are en utero." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Indonesia has put forward several economic policies to increase FDI, however, the unpredictable nature of the government and recent bans on exports prove contradictory. At a time when foreign investors are leaving China, Indonesia needs to do more to capture these companies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Turkey has been able to act with impunity due to its NATO membership, while also courting Russian influence. Will its military campaign in Northern Syria cause the alliance to falter? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The recent events in Syria and Turkey have further expedited the on going trend of US disengagement across the Middle East --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do the events unfolding in Syria shape Indonesia's response to ISIS.

Indonesia is challenged to improve Foreign Direct Investment. Can it target specific value added industries and reduce regulations to attract new capital sources.

How will a a growing Uganda challenge Egypt's command of the Nile river?

The Mekong is the "Mother of Rivers" for most of Southeast Asia. The dynamic and developing nations of peninsular Southeast Asia rely on its flow for transportation, electricity and nourishment. However, increased dam building and activity by upstream nations now threatens the livelihood of those downstream.

As the populations grows and the climate changes, so too will societies interaction with water. Across the globe access to clean water reliability on tap, may be coming to end. Water may become the new oil

Indonesia will face many unique challenges from climate change. How can Indonesia mitigate the risks of climate change and develop prosperous industries?

What countries and regions will benefit the most from climate change? Who should be more concerned?

The recent attacks in Saudi Arabia have increased the likelihood of a grater conflict. Who stands to benefit from these events?

Indonesia growing democratic law makers struggle to appease the masses. Poorly crafted laws threaten tourism and the business community.

China's outbound tourist numbers have decreased dramatically in 2019. What does this mean economies who rely on Chinese tourists

The recent fires in Indonesia are an annual occurrence. This year seems particularly worse. Will Indonesians neighbors push it to reform?

How will new discoveries of in the Eastern Mediterranean shape global oil and gas? How will this change Israel's diplomatic relations with Europe?

Should Indonesia move it's capital? I'll discuss reasons to move a capital city and why Indonesia may benefit.

The South China Sea is critical for global shipping, China's recent claims and island building are threatening this stability. The United States continues to press for freedom of navigation as China's neighbors continue to feel uneasy.

The Indonesia consumer is tech-savvy and willing to make purchases online, however, regulations and poor IT infrastructure continue to plague the IT sector.

I take a look at history and multitude of factors to better under riots in Papua in Aug. 2019.  Geography, History, culture and economics are all at play and there is more than meets the eye.