Mapping the World · SEASON 37
Asia and Africa: Strengths and Weaknesses
Episode 21 · 2026-10-02
- Documentary
Episode overview
In 2026, Africa's GDP is projected to surpass Asia's for the first time, highlighting the continent's growing potential. Yet conflicts, jihadist threats and political instability remain major challenges, while Asia's growth is slowing. This episode compares the development paths of both emerging regions.
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
