Mapping the World Essentials

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-03-07

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-03-08

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2022-03-09

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2022-03-10

124. Episode 124

Air Date: 2022-12-08

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2023-01-16

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2024-01-22

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2025-01-20

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2026-01-05

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2026-01-06

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2026-01-07

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2026-01-08

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2026-01-12

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2026-01-13

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2026-01-14

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2026-01-15

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2026-01-19

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2026-01-20

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2026-01-21

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2026-01-22

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2026-01-26

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2026-01-27

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2026-01-28

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2026-01-29

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2026-02-02

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2026-02-03

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2026-02-04

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2026-02-05

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2026-02-09

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2026-02-10

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2026-02-11

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2026-02-12

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2026-02-16

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2026-02-17

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2026-02-18

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2026-02-19

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2026-02-23

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2026-02-24

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2026-02-25

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2026-02-26

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2026-03-02

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2026-03-03

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2026-03-04

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2026-03-05

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2026-03-09

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2026-03-10

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 2026-03-11

40. Episode 40

Air Date: 2026-03-12

41. Episode 41

Air Date: 2026-03-16

42. Episode 42

Air Date: 2026-03-17

43. Episode 43

Air Date: 2026-03-18

44. Episode 44

Air Date: 2026-03-19

45. Episode 45

Air Date: 2026-03-23

46. Episode 46

Air Date: 2026-03-24

47. Episode 47

Air Date: 2026-03-25

48. Episode 48

Air Date: 2026-03-26

49. Episode 49

Air Date: 2026-03-30

50. Episode 50

Air Date: 2026-03-31

51. Episode 51

Air Date: 2026-04-01

52. Episode 52

Air Date: 2026-04-02

53. Episode 53

Air Date: 2026-04-06

54. Episode 54

Air Date: 2026-04-07

55. Episode 55

Air Date: 2026-04-08

56. Episode 56

Air Date: 2026-04-09

57. Episode 57

Air Date: 2026-04-13

58. Episode 58

Air Date: 2026-04-14

59. Episode 59

Air Date: 2026-04-15

60. Episode 60

Air Date: 2026-04-16

61. Episode 61

Air Date: 2026-04-20

62. Episode 62

Air Date: 2026-04-21

63. Episode 63

Air Date: 2026-04-22

64. Episode 64

Air Date: 2026-04-23

65. Episode 65

Air Date: 2026-04-27

66. Episode 66

Air Date: 2026-04-28

67. Episode 67

Air Date: 2026-04-29

68. Episode 68

Air Date: 2026-04-30

69. Episode 69

Air Date: 2026-05-04

70. Armenia: A Decision for Europe?

Air Date: 2026-05-05

Armenia is moving closer to Europe politically. The focus of the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan was the country's change of course: After decades of Russian dependence, the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Moscow's lack of protection, Armenia has been increasingly seeking closer ties with the EU and new security policy perspectives since 2024.

71. Russia: War weariness?

Air Date: 2026-05-06

Traditionally, Moscow celebrates the end of World War II with a large military parade. But this year it will be smaller: The Kremlin fears Ukrainian drone attacks. Furthermore, there are increasing signs that Putin's Russia is coming under economic, social, and military pressure. A look at the maps.

72. Eastern Congo: Resource Curse in Kivu

Air Date: 2026-05-07

Democratic Republic of Congo: President Tshisekedi proposes postponing the presidential elections scheduled for 2028 if the conflict in the east of the country is not resolved by then. War has repeatedly broken out in the two provinces east of Kinshasa – North Kivu with its capital Goma and South Kivu with its capital Bukavu – for decades.

73. France and Africa: A New Strategy

Air Date: 2026-05-11

French President Macron has chosen Kenya and its capital Nairobi, home to one of East Africa's largest metropolitan areas, for an Africa-France summit. The summit is intended to demonstrate that Paris is no longer focusing solely on its former colonies, but on the entire continent. France's post-colonial Africa policy is a thing of the past.

74. Great Britain: A Time of Divisions

Air Date: 2026-05-12

The recent elections in Great Britain confirm the fragmentation of the political landscape. In the local elections, Reform UK came out on top, followed by the Labour Party, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, and the Greens. This serves as a reminder that the United Kingdom is the result of a unique political construct.

75. Trump and Xi: A Showdown

Air Date: 2026-05-13

Given Donald Trump's chaotic governance, China likes to present itself as a neutral and stable state. However, this doesn't prevent the country from discreetly supporting Tehran and Russia, colonizing islands in the South China Sea, and advancing its military buildup. On the occasion of the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing: an assessment.

76. Hantavirus: Fear of a new pandemic?

Air Date: 2026-05-14

The hantavirus outbreak on the "MV Hondius" is stirring up unpleasant memories. The passengers, who have since returned to their home countries, were all quarantined under more or less strict conditions. This shows how much fear this incident is triggering: the fear of a pandemic.

77. Gulf Crisis: The Emirates Targeted

Air Date: 2026-05-18

Since the Israeli-American offensive, a large part of Iranian retaliation has been directed at the United Arab Emirates: 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, 2,263 drones… The latest attack: a strike against the Barakah nuclear power plant. This provides an opportunity to try to understand why the Emirates are particularly targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

78. Putin in China: A Weak Friend

Air Date: 2026-05-19

Xi Jinping is portraying Beijing as the center of power: After Donald Trump, he also received Vladimir Putin. The message: Nothing happens globally without China, but strategic proximity lies with Russia. While Moscow is weakened by war and crisis, Beijing's influence is growing – and the balance of power between the two partners is shifting.

79. Asia: An Aging Population

Air Date: 2026-05-20

Busan, South Korea's vibrant port city, is facing a demographic collapse: Since 1995, 600,000 people have left the city, and almost half of the remaining 3.2 million inhabitants are over 50. Young people are moving to Seoul – but jobs and opportunities are scarce. This is an example of Asia's rapid demographic change, which poses existential challenges for entire regions.

80. Lithuania: Air Raid Alert

Air Date: 2026-05-21

In the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, members of parliament (the Seimas) were informed via loudspeaker on Wednesday of an imminent aerial threat, prompting them to seek shelter. Residents received a message on their mobile phones. The reason was the possible incursion of drones from neighboring Belarus.

81. War in Sudan: The Parties to the Conflict

Air Date: 2026-05-25

Don't forget Sudan: The country has been at war for more than three years. 15 million people have been displaced, tens of thousands killed – according to the UN, one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. The conflict also highlights the growing importance of drones. According to the UN, drones have killed 880 civilians in Sudan since last January.

82. Episode 82

Air Date: 2026-05-26

83. Episode 83

Air Date: 2026-05-27

84. Episode 84

Air Date: 2026-05-28

85. Episode 85

Air Date: 2026-06-01

86. Episode 86

Air Date: 2026-06-02

87. Episode 87

Air Date: 2026-06-03

88. Episode 88

Air Date: 2026-06-04

89. Episode 89

Air Date: 2026-06-08

90. Episode 90

Air Date: 2026-06-09

91. Episode 91

Air Date: 2026-06-10

92. Episode 92

Air Date: 2026-06-11

93. Episode 93

Air Date: 2026-06-15

94. Episode 94

Air Date: 2026-06-16

95. Episode 95

Air Date: 2026-06-17