Mapping the World · SEASON 37
Gold: From Safe Haven to Global Rush
Episode 19 · 2026-09-18
- Documentary
Episode overview
Gold has fascinated people for centuries. In times of geopolitical crisis, it remains a safe haven for states, investors and industries. Today, a new global rush for gold is fuelling environmental pressures, social tensions and illicit trafficking in many parts of the world.
13 minutes
Season 37 episodes
1. The world of intelligence: the major players2026-01-09
2. Cities: Facing Heatwaves2026-01-16
3. Serbia: Between Beijing, Brussels and Moscow2026-01-30
4. Drones: New Warfare2026-02-06
5. Ukraine: Resilience in Wartime2026-02-13
6. Denmark: A Time of Threats2026-02-20
7. Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue2026-03-13
8. South Africa: A Regional Power2026-03-20
9. The soybean, a geopolitical crop2026-03-27
10. United States: The Economy According to Trump2026-04-03
11. Demographics: A World of Old People?2026-04-10
12. EU and India – One friendship among many?2026-04-17
13. Tea, a trendy beverage2026-05-08
14. Texas, a state of contrasts2026-05-15
15. DRC: The Never-Ending War?2026-05-22
16. From Bolsonaro to Lula: Where is Brazil headed?2026-05-29
17. Russia-EU: Hybrid Warfare2026-09-04
18. EU-USA: Interdependent?2026-09-11
19. Gold: From Safe Haven to Global Rush2026-09-18
20. Shanghai: A Showcase of China’s Rise2026-09-25
21. Asia and Africa: Strengths and Weaknesses2026-10-02
22. Medicines: A Global Market2026-10-09
23. The Baltic States - Lithuania2026-10-30
24. The Baltic States - Latvia2026-11-06
25. The Baltic States - Estonia2026-11-13
26. Episode 262026-11-27
