Mapping the World S36E09 · United Arab Emirates: understanding the new Middle East

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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 Abu Dhabi.

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1. 1 1. From the Bering Strait to the Arctic: Russian ambitions2025-01-10 · 12mDirection 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
2. 2 2. Sea of Japan: sensitive area2025-01-17 · 12mSome 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 i
3. 3 3. The Dnieper: a river in the Russia–Ukraine war2025-01-24 · 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 t
4. 4 4. Sinai: a desert between Egypt and Gaza2025-01-31 · 12mOn 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
5. 5 5. When the sea rises: a global issue2025-02-07 · 12mRising 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.
6. 6 6. The Vatican: what diplomatic role?2025-02-14 · 12mIn 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. D
7. 7 7. Russia–North Korea: a long history2025-03-07 · 35mThe war in Ukraine has intensified military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Arms deliveries from Pyongyang, transfer of Russian technologies and presence o
8. 8 8. China: power of war or peace?2025-03-14 · 12mAnnexation 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 Jinpin
9. 9 9. United Arab Emirates: understanding the new Middle East2025-03-22 · 35mHow 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, fil
10. 10 10. Smartphones: a power issue2025-03-28 · 12mThe smartphone is an issue of sovereignty, security and technological control between the American and Chinese giants. At the center of this battle: semiconductors, essential compo
11. 11 11. France and its Overseas Territories: complex territories2025-04-04 · 12mThe overseas territories, from Reunion to the Antilles, via Guyana and Mayotte, represent a major geopolitical asset for France. But economic, social and demographic fragilities ac
12. 12 12. Germany: change of era2025-04-25 · 12mIn 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 c
13. 13 13. Poland: new European leader?2025-05-02 · 12mPoland 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 a
14. 14 14. Russian economy: resilient or declining?2025-05-09 · 12mRussia 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 a
15. 15 15. The Gulf of Guinea: a strategic and threatened crossroads2025-05-16 · 12mA 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 as
16. 16 16. Africa: France at half mast2025-05-23 · 12mIn 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 n
17. 17 17. Biodiversity: SOS animals2025-05-30 · 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 disappeari
18. 18 18. China: the big breakdown2025-09-05 · 12mChina, 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
19. 19 19. Space: in the process of privatization?2025-09-12 · 12mSpace, 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
20. 20 20. At the borders of Russia: fear of war2025-09-19 · 12mSince 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 21. European defense: the great rearmament2025-09-26 · 12mEurope 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 wh
22. 22 22. Syria: what future after the Assad dictatorship?2025-10-10 · 12mThis 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
23. 23 23. Azerbaijan: hydrocarbons and dictatorship2025-10-17 · 12mAzerbaijan, 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 24. Sudan: forgotten war2025-11-07 · 12mSudan 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 dictato
25. 25 25. Artificial intelligence: a global competition2025-11-14 · 12mCertain 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
26. 26 26. Europeans and British: what reunion?2025-11-21 · 13mFive 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 t
27. 27 27. Morocco: between Europe and Africa2025-11-28 · 12mThe 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 projec
28. 28 28. Norway: Russia's worrying neighbor2025-12-05 · 12mFaced 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 m
29. 29 29. Saudi Arabia: MBS places itself in the center2025-12-12 · 12mLed 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