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Mapping the World: 2025

29 episodes · first aired Jan 10, 2025

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  1. 1 From the Bering Strait to the Arctic: Russian ambitions Jan 10, 2025 · 12m Direction the Bering Strait, the closest point of contact between Russia and the United States. It separates Chukotka, a Russian autonomous district of Alaska, by 85 km. Since 1945, the…
  2. 2 Sea of Japan: sensitive area Jan 17, 2025 · 12m Some call it the "Sea of Japan", others the "East Sea". This strategic maritime space, bordered by Russia, Japan and the two Koreas, is much more than a simple crossing point: it is at the…
  3. 3 The Dnieper: a river in the Russia–Ukraine war Jan 24, 2025 · 12m "The Underside of the Cards" takes you on a cruise on a river at the heart of the news since the Russian invasion of Ukraine: the Dnieper. From the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant to the…
  4. 4 Sinai: a desert between Egypt and Gaza Jan 31, 2025 · 12m On the southern border of the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula covers more than 60,000 km2. A "gray zone" at the gates of the Hamas-Israel war, with trafficking of all kinds, armed jihadist…
  5. 5 When the sea rises: a global issue Feb 7, 2025 · 12m Rising water levels are one of the consequences of climate change which will change the map of the world. Different countries are trying to adapt to it with very varied strategies. "The…
  6. 6 The Vatican: what diplomatic role? Feb 14, 2025 · 12m In the heart of Rome, this 44-hectare enclave is home not only to the spiritual center of the Catholic Church, but also to a leading diplomatic player on the international scene. Despite…
  7. 7 Russia–North Korea: a long history Mar 7, 2025 · 35m The war in Ukraine has intensified military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Arms deliveries from Pyongyang, transfer of Russian technologies and presence of North…
  8. 8 China: power of war or peace? Mar 14, 2025 · 12m Annexation and colonization of Xinjiang, repression in Tibet, Korean War, conflict with India: the wars led by China were multiple. Today, with a "peace power" narrative, Xi Jinping's…
  9. 9 United Arab Emirates: understanding the new Middle East Mar 22, 2025 · 35m How did the United Arab Emirates become the key geopolitical player in a Middle East in full reorganization? An exceptional edition of "Dessous des Cartes", lasting 35 minutes, filmed in…
  10. 10 Smartphones: a power issue Mar 28, 2025 · 12m The smartphone is an issue of sovereignty, security and technological control between the American and Chinese giants. At the center of this battle: semiconductors, essential components of…
  11. 11 France and its Overseas Territories: complex territories Apr 4, 2025 · 12m The overseas territories, from Reunion to the Antilles, via Guyana and Mayotte, represent a major geopolitical asset for France. But economic, social and demographic fragilities accentuate…
  12. 12 Germany: change of era Apr 25, 2025 · 12m In 2025, Chancellor Friedrich Merz takes the reins of a Germany under pressure. As the far right advances and the migration issue divides the population, it must remilitarize the country…
  13. 13 Poland: new European leader? May 2, 2025 · 12m Poland is becoming a key player in the European Union. Thanks to its strategic geographical position, its impressive economic growth, its key role in the defense of the continent against…
  14. 14 Russian economy: resilient or declining? May 9, 2025 · 12m Russia has been at war since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Military strategy, geopolitical influence, information battle: Vladimir Putin is using all means…
  15. 15 The Gulf of Guinea: a strategic and threatened crossroads May 16, 2025 · 12m A maritime area rich in natural resources, the Gulf of Guinea extends over more than 2 million km2 from Liberia to Angola. A nerve center of the oil and gas trade in Africa, its assets…
  16. 16 Africa: France at half mast May 23, 2025 · 12m In recent years, the French army has no longer been welcome in several African countries. From Mali to Niger, from Burkina Faso to the Central African Republic, French troops are now asked…
  17. 17 Biodiversity: SOS animals May 30, 2025 · 12m "The Underside of the Cards" looks at a drama that is playing out silently before our eyes: the extinction of countless species of animals. Entire swaths of wildlife are disappearing at an…
  18. 18 China: the big breakdown Sep 5, 2025 · 12m China, the world's second largest economy, is currently going through turbulence: real estate in crisis, consumption at half mast, aging population, rising youth unemployment. All against…
  19. 19 Space: in the process of privatization? Sep 12, 2025 · 12m Space, once the scene of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR, is today becoming the terrain of a new confrontation, where competition is still taking place between the…
  20. 20 At the borders of Russia: fear of war Sep 19, 2025 · 12m Since the invasion of Ukraine, the shadow of a new Russian imperialism has hung over the countries of Eastern Europe. Poland, Norway, Finland and the Baltic states all fear Putin's…
  21. 21 European defense: the great rearmament Sep 26, 2025 · 12m Europe is forced to rethink its security and strategic autonomy under the pressure of Vladimir Putin's wars and Donald Trump's return to the White House. A historic challenge to which…
  22. 22 Syria: what future after the Assad dictatorship? Oct 10, 2025 · 12m This week, "The Underside of the Cards" takes you to Syria, a country which is going through a pivotal moment in its history after the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad. After more…
  23. 23 Azerbaijan: hydrocarbons and dictatorship Oct 17, 2025 · 12m Azerbaijan, a strategic country in the Caucasus, is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Rich in its hydrocarbons and its geographical positioning, it has established itself as an…
  24. 24 Sudan: forgotten war Nov 7, 2025 · 12m Sudan has been plunged for more than two years into a deadly war too often forgotten, triggered by the rivalry between two generals, Al-Burhan and Hemetti. After decades of dictatorship…
  25. 25 Artificial intelligence: a global competition Nov 14, 2025 · 12m Certain bodies, led by the EU, are trying to organize regulations to limit the risks linked to the various uses of AI. Chip wars, patent races, competition to attract elite talent and…
  26. 26 Europeans and British: what reunion? Nov 21, 2025 · 13m Five years after Brexit came into force, the United Kingdom and the European Union have never really cut ties. Despite the efforts of Brexiters to promote “Global Britain” around the…
  27. 27 Morocco: between Europe and Africa Nov 28, 2025 · 12m The great Moroccan ambition is to become a center of modernity, a bridge between Europe and Africa and a key player on the African continent. Between colossal infrastructure projects and…
  28. 28 Norway: Russia's worrying neighbor Dec 5, 2025 · 12m Faced with the Russian threat which is becoming clearer on its border, in the Arctic, the Barents Sea and around the Svalbard archipelago, the Norwegian government has launched a massive…
  29. 29 Saudi Arabia: MBS places itself in the center Dec 12, 2025 · 12m Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East. The kingdom is trying to shed its conservative image by diversifying its economy. At the…