Global Southing
The world is changing fast, but most conversations still explain it from the same old centers of power.Global Southing is a show about what’s shifting across the Global South and why it matters. We look at the forces shaping the next decade: new alliances, trade routes, economic blocs, technology standards, and the real policy decisions happening across MENA, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.Each episode features conversations with researchers, policymakers, operators, and thinkers who connect what’s happening on the ground to the bigger global picture. The goal is to keep it clear and grounded, so y...
Why Africa Must Build Its Own Digital Platforms | Mactar Silla
Africa's digital future is often discussed through statistics and projections.
But behind the numbers is a continent building its own solutions, expanding access, and creating new opportunities through technology.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Mactar Silla, Founder and CEO of Label TV, about the realities shaping Africa's digital transformation, from internet access and mobile money to AI, digital infrastructure, regulation, and local innovation.
The conversation explores the challenges of connectivity, the role of governments and the private sector, the importance of African languages in technology, and why Africa must...
Why the World Needs Global South Animation | Marwa Jamil
Animation from the Global South is growing.
But most of the world still has not seen the full depth of its stories, styles, languages, and creative identity.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Marwa Jamil, Founder of Animation House Studio, about the future of animation in the Arab world and across the Global South.
The conversation explores why authentic storytelling matters more than copying Western formats, how animation can preserve culture and language, and why the region still faces challenges around funding, awareness, training, and creative infrastructure.
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How the Global South Calls the Shots | Dr. Shaojin Chai
Soft power is changing, and the Global South is becoming a bigger part of that shift.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Shaojin Chai from Education Without Borders International about how culture, language, tourism, sports, religion, and media shape influence beyond politics and economics.
The conversation explores how the Global South can use its cultural depth, diversity, and lived experience to build a stronger global presence. Dr. Chai also reflects on South-South cooperation, social media, misinformation, and why authentic cultural influence may become one of the region’s strongest tools in sh...
How the Global South Is Reclaiming Media Power | Hind Khlaifat
As media power continues to shift, the Global South is no longer just part of the conversation. It is becoming central to how the world tells its stories.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Hind Khlaifat, General Manager of Deraya Speakers, about the role of storytelling, media leadership, and cultural identity in shaping a more authentic global narrative.
The conversation explores how voices from the Global South have long been underrepresented in global media, despite representing the majority of the world’s population. Hind reflects on why authenticity, dignity, and rooted storytelling ma...
Can the Global South Lead the Future of Farming?
As climate pressure intensifies and food security becomes a growing global concern, modern farming is no longer a niche conversation. It is becoming a strategic necessity.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Mahdi Alhindawi, CEO of ENJAZPONI, about how vertical farming, hydroponics, and agricultural innovation can reshape the future of food production, especially across the Global South.
The conversation explores how soilless farming can reduce water use, expand cultivation in arid environments, and open new possibilities for climate-smart agriculture. Mahdi also shares how advances in AI, robotics, glass technology, and seed development...
The Middle East Conflict and the Global South Response
Escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and regional powers are reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. What began as targeted military strikes is quickly evolving into a confrontation with global implications for security, energy markets, and international diplomacy.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib, expert on U.S.–Gulf relations and President of the Research Center for Cooperation and Peace Building, about what this escalating conflict means for the Middle East and the Global South.
The conversation examines the legality of preemptive strikes, the ec...
Why Africa Is Still Underrepresented in Global Governance
Africa is home to more than 1.5 billion people and over a quarter of the votes in the United Nations General Assembly. Yet its voice in global governance and international institutions often remains underrepresented.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Grégoire Ndjaka, CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting, about Africa’s evolving role in multilateralism and how media institutions are helping shape the continent’s global narrative.
From the African Union’s diplomatic influence to the power of Pan-African media collaboration, this conversation explores how Africa is working to strengthen its collect...
AI in The Global South: Shaping the Future of Emerging Economies
The global AI race is accelerating, but the real question is who gets to build it, shape it, and benefit from it in the Global South.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Anima Anandkumar, AI and Science leader, TIME100 Impact Award Winner, and Caltech Professor, about what it will take for emerging markets to move from AI adoption to real AI agency.
From compute access and energy realities to local language data, talent pipelines, and practical use cases in agriculture, weather forecasting, healthcare, and smart cities, this conversation cuts through hype and...
How Global South Writes Its Own Rules | Dr. Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu
The global rulebook is being rewritten, and the Global South is holding the pen.
In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu, Head of the Trends Research and Advisory Office in Turkey, about Policy Power Rising: How Global South Writes Its Own Rules and how this shift is changing the way global decisions are made.
With expertise across policymaking, geopolitics, maritime affairs, and energy, Dr. Cubukcuoglu shares how countries across the Global South are building leverage through new partnerships, regional blocs, trade corridors, and alternative financial pathways, while navigating competing...
