Senior producer Sam Ellis demonstrates where conflicts occur on a map and the ways in which foreign policy shapes a region.
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Feb 17, 2017 · 8m
China is building islands in the South China sea and its causing disputes among the other nations in the region; Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The US has many allies in the region and uses its massive Navy to patrol international waters, keeping shipping lanes open for trade.
Jun 12, 2017 · 8m
Wars in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, and Yemen are threatening to starve 20 million people...
Jul 17, 2017 · 8m
The Saudis and Iranians have never actually declared war on each other. Instead, they fight indirectly by supporting opposing sides in other countries and inciting conflicts. This is known as proxy warfare. And it’s had a devastating effect on the region. Countries, especially poor ones, can’t function if there are larger countries pulling strings within their borders. And that’s exactly what's happening in the Middle East. The Saudi-Iranian rivalry has become a fight over influence, and the whole region is a battlefield.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Vox Atlas Season 1 premiered on February 16, 2017.
Vox Atlas Season 1 has 3 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Why China is building islands in the South China Sea". It aired on February 17, 2017.
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