Krisenkritik

Diplomatie heute & deutsch-honduranische Beziehungen - mit Daniela Vogl

Diplomatie – was bedeutet sie heute, wer gestaltet sie und wie verändert sie sich im 21. Jahrhundert? In dieser Podcastfolge spreche ich mit Daniela Vogl, der deutschen Botschafterin in Honduras. Gemeinsam werfen wir einen Blick auf die Grundlagen moderner Diplomatie, aktuelle Herausforderungen und die Rolle von Botschaften. Außerdem ordnen wir die Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland und Honduras ein – ein Land in Zentralamerika mit rund 10 Millionen Einwohner:innen, geprägt von faszinierender Natur, aber auch von großen gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen. Der erste Teil des Interviews widmet sich den Grundlagen der Diplomatie sowie der Arbeit des Auswärtigen Amtes; ab Minute 21:30 rücken Honduras und die bilateralen Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland und Honduras in den Fokus.

Costa Rica: Sicherer Hafen in einer Krisenregion? - mit Dr. Daniel Mann

Mitten in Zentralamerika liegt Costa Rica – eingerahmt von der Karibik im Osten, dem Pazifik im Westen, Nicaragua im Norden und Panama im Süden. Das Land ist international bekannt für seine beeindruckende Biodiversität, einen stark geförderten Ökotourismus sowie seinen hohen Anteil erneuerbarer Energien an der Energieversorgung. Darüber hinaus gilt Costa Rica oft als sicherer Hafen in einer von Krisen geprägten Region – unter anderem aufgrund einer langen demokratischen Tradition, der Abschaffung des Militärs im Jahr 1949 und des Beitritts zur OECD im Jahr 2021.

Wildlife & Conservation in South Africa - with John Dyer

The Kruger National Park is one of Africa's largest and most renowned game reserves, spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers in northeastern South Africa. Established in 1926, it is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including hundreas of bird species, as well as the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The park plays a critical role in protecting endangered species, while supporting vital ecosystems. At the same time, wildlife conservation in South Africa faces significant challenges, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.  In this episode, together with John Dyer we delve into his insights on wildlife conservation from a local, continental, and global perspective. Dyer is the founder and patron of the Ajubatus Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and the protection of endangered species. With a career spanning decades, he also spent 11 years as Chairman of Ulusaba Game Reserve, championing the preservation of Africa’s unique natural heritage. Related sources and contacts (last accessed November 2024) Ajubatus Foundation https://www.ajubatus.co.za [https://www.ajubatus.co.za/] Sean@ajubatus.com [Sean@ajubatus.com] Conservation in South Africa https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Africa/Conservation [https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Africa/Conservation] Kruger National Park  https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/kruger-national-park [https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/kruger-national-park]

Work & Labor in South Africa - with Dr. Mosa Phadi

With a youth unemployment rate reaching more than 45% in the first quarter of 2024, South Africa faces a significant challenge: young people are disproportionately affected compared to the national average of 30-35%. Despite the Department of Employment and Labour’s recent establishment of a National Minimum Wage of R27.58 per hour effective from March 2024, many workers remain in precarious jobs, often without social security or stable working conditions. In this episode, we explore the complex landscape of workers' rights in South Africa with Dr. Mosa Phadi, an expert on state formation, Blackness, and class dynamics. Dr. Phadi, a researcher at the Public Affairs Research Institute and accomplished author of numerous articles and book chapters, shares her insights into the lived experiences of South African workers, unpacking the intersection of labor rights, socioeconomic instability, and the fight for fair treatment in the workplace. Related statistics and sources (last accessed November 2024)  Unemployment rates https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17266 [https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17266] Minimum wage https://www.ccma.org.za/labourlaws/new-minimum-wage-and-maximum-threshold/#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Employment%20and,with%20effect%201%20March%202024 [https://www.ccma.org.za/labourlaws/new-minimum-wage-and-maximum-threshold/#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Employment%20and,with%20effect%201%20March%202024]. History of migrant labor in South Africa https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-migrant-labour-south-africa [https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-migrant-labour-south-africa] Timeline of the Marikana Massacre https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/timeline-marikana-massacre-2012-2013 [https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/timeline-marikana-massacre-2012-2013] Labor relations and trade unions in South Africa https://www.gov.za/links/labour-relations-0 [https://www.gov.za/links/labour-relations-0] Precious working conditions in South Africa https://marxistsociology.org/2022/09/reorganizing-the-core-precarity-organizing-and-the-labour-process-in-south-african-manufacturing/ [https://marxistsociology.org/2022/09/reorganizing-the-core-precarity-organizing-and-the-labour-process-in-south-african-manufacturing/]

Violence in South Africa - with Dr. Guy Lamb

With a Criminality Score of 7.18, South Africa ranks first out of 13 countries in Southern Africa, third in Africa and seventh worldwide in crime statistics. In this episode, we dive deeper into this topic and talk to Dr. Guy Lamb, a commissioner in South Africa's National Planning Commission and an expert on crime in South Africa. He has also worked with the UN on gun regulation and crime prevention projects.   In this episode, we discuss the topic of crime: what crime means, by whom and how it is committed and against whom it is directed. We also dive into the dimension of inequality, the role of the police and the government, and finally, why South Africa also has a comparatively high resilience score despite its high criminality score.   Related statistics and sources (last accessed November 2024) Organized Crime Index https://ocindex.net/country/south_africa [https://ocindex.net/country/south_africa] Global Militarization Index https://gmi.bicc.de/#rank@2022 [https://gmi.bicc.de/#rank@2022] Global Firepower Index https://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.php [https://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.php] UNGA Third Committee on hate speech and xenophobia rising https://press.un.org/en/2023/gashc4393.doc.htm [https://press.un.org/en/2023/gashc4393.doc.htm] ONCHR on xenophobic violence in south Africa https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/07/south-africa-un-experts-condemn-xenophobic-violence-and-racial [https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/07/south-africa-un-experts-condemn-xenophobic-violence-and-racial] Report on gun use in South Africa https://gfsa.org.za/news/# [https://gfsa.org.za/news/]