Geologica Podcast #15 - Africa in a Changing World Order – Democracy, Security, and Climate Change

Where is Africa heading in an increasingly uncertain international environment? In the new episode of the Geologica - World Politics Podcast, we talk with Professor Mohamed Salih about the state of African democracies, the challenges of state legitimacy and human security, and how the continent's conflicts are interconnected with great power and regional geopolitical competition. The increasing presence of the United States, China, Russia, and other external actors is also discussed, while we examine how climate change further deepens existing security and development issues. The conversation ultimately leads to a broader question: what systemic changes might be necessary for Africa to effectively respond to these interlinked challenges?

Hosts: István Tarrósy (Full Professor, University of Pécs), Zoltán Vörös (Associate Professor, University of Pécs, Senior Research Fellow, John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics, Ludovika University of Public Service)

Guest: Mohamed Salih (Professor Emeritus of Politics of Development at the International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague and at the Department of Political Science, University of Leiden)