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Mapping the World
Season 37 · Episode 19
Gold: From Safe Haven to Global Rush
0.013mSeptember 18, 2026
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.
Episodes
- Episode 1The world of intelligence: the major players
- Episode 2Cities: Facing Heatwaves
- Episode 3Serbia: Between Beijing, Brussels and Moscow
- Episode 4Drones: New Warfare
- Episode 5Ukraine: Resilience in Wartime
- Episode 6Denmark: A Time of Threats
- Episode 7Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue
- Episode 8South Africa: A Regional Power
- Episode 9The soybean, a geopolitical crop
- Episode 10United States: The Economy According to Trump
- Episode 11Demographics: A World of Old People?
- Episode 12EU and India – One friendship among many?
- Episode 13Tea, a trendy beverage
- Episode 14Texas, a state of contrasts
- Episode 15DRC: The Never-Ending War?
- Episode 16From Bolsonaro to Lula: Where is Brazil headed?
- Episode 17Russia-EU: Hybrid Warfare
- Episode 18EU-USA: Interdependent?
- Episode 19Gold: From Safe Haven to Global Rush
- Episode 20Shanghai: A Showcase of China’s Rise
- Episode 21Asia and Africa: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Episode 22Medicines: A Global Market
- Episode 23The Baltic States - Lithuania
- Episode 24The Baltic States - Latvia
- Episode 25The Baltic States - Estonia
- Episode 26Episode 26