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 you leave with a better understanding of how countries are building influence, setting standards, and changing how the world works.
If you care about geopolitics, global economics, development, and the future of global rules, this show is for you.
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Why the World Produces Enough Food, Yet Millions Still Go Hungry | Dr. Ahmad Mukhtar
Dr. Ahmad Mukhtar, FAO Coordinator for GCC States and Yemen & Representative to the UAE, explains why global food insecurity persists despite sufficient production, in this interview with the host of Global Southing.
28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Who Gets to Write the Rules for the Global South? | Hanan Mohsen
International Consultant Hanan Mohsen discusses how the Global South redefines governance and leadership by prioritizing its own needs in this interview.
31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Can the Global South Afford the Energy Transition? | Gauri Singh
Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General of the International Renewable, discusses how the Global South navigates the energy transition's challenges and opportunities for development and energy access in this interview.
31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why African Women Are Still Fighting for a Seat at the Table | Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola
Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola discusses with the host how African women are advancing society despite systemic barriers, offering insights into achieving greater representation and influence.
7 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
How Space Exploration Can Transform a Nation | Dr. Noora Alsaeed
Dr. Noora Alsaeed, planetary scientist, discusses how the UAE's space exploration journey transforms the nation's future through science and investment in this interview.
25 Jun 2026
Africa Is Broadcasting Its Own Rise | Stanley Similo
Africa’s future cannot be told only through outside narratives. But behind those headlines is a deeper question: how can Africa shape its own future, tell its own stories, and create opportunities for a rapidly growing generation? In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Stanley Similo, Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, about Africa’s rise, the role of media in shaping public opinion, youth employment, digital transformation, education, trade integration, a...
15 Jun 2026
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 explor...
23 May 2026
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 regi...
1 May 2026
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 co...
20 Apr 2026
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 repre...
2 Apr 2026
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...
13 Mar 2026
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 wha...
5 Mar 2026
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 influe...
19 Feb 2026
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, weathe...
4 Feb 2026
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 b...
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Who Gets to Write the Rules for the Global South? | Hanan Mohsen
Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Universal. Exactly. Universal decision-making with multiple global hubs. And all and all of them have to be under the you know, they have to be anchored by the United Nations Charter and the international law. And that's the first pillar. And the second one, if you go for it, it's calling for a financial equity. And this is, as you know, to go much needed. It's much needed. And it's the one which really the Global South countries needs to. Because at the very beginnings, institutions like the IMF and the World Bank didn't have that much quota or even voting power or representation even from leadership from the developing countries. […]
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