# #6 Pt.1 - Strategies for a Shifting World: Geopolitics and the Rise of Smart Power

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Podcast: [Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diplomacy-and-discourse-podcast-6570019)
Published: 2025-05-01T15:32:48+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/diplomacy-and-discourse-podcast/2010599
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Duration seconds: 1806

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In this powerful opening to a two-part series, we will unpack how geography, economics, and diplomacy shape the modern global chessboard. From America's strategic advantages to China's growing challenges, and from the evolution of BRICS to the pivotal roles of Iran and Saudi Arabia, this episode dives deep into how "smart power" is redefining influence in a multipolar world. Learn how history, geography, and shifting alliances are creating new realities — and why mastering smart power is no longer optional for global players. 🎙️ Subscribe, comment, and send us your thoughts at diplomacyanddiscourse@gmail.com .

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