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Matter File

W!ZARD Studios

Government

History

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 30

Matter File presents the stories of individual countries to help understand the context behind their current state. It is a journey through history to explore what led to their current geopolitical and socio-economic landscape; because each country is a story worth telling.

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🇨🇦 Canada - government
27/10/2025
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26/10/2025
#73
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25/10/2025
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Episode 29: Anush Ghavalyan on Nagorno-Karabakh

Season 1 · Episode 29

Saturday, January 23, 2021 • Duration 41:41

In this episode, we look at the story of the heavily contested region of Nagorno Karabakh. Ms. Anush Ghavalyan served as the former advisor to the president of the national assembly of the Republic of Artsakh. With her help, we understand the conflict from the lens of the region that has faced the wrath of Azeri troops for decades and still managed to develop independently. We look at the history behind Azerbaijan's claim to this territory and get a glimpse into the devastation caused by this war. For now, the situation seems stable and we can only hope for peace and security for the citizens of Artsakh. https://artsakhpress.am/eng/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 28: Armenia's Economy and Foreign Relations

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, December 31, 2020 • Duration 23:04

In our final episode of the year, we look at the international relations and economic landscape of the Republic of Armenia. The episode distills the reasons for Armenia's ties with its geographic neighbours and looks at the influence of Russia in the region. It further explores the economic history of the country through the 20th century and looks at the transition economy after independence. Finally, the episode examines the growth of the Armenian economy over the past three decades, the constraints to this growth, and the current problems that the economy needs to address. Thank you all so much for your support and we wish you all a Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 19: Andrew MacGregor Marshall on the Thai Monarchy

Season 1 · Episode 19

Friday, October 2, 2020 • Duration 55:53

In this episode, we were delighted to have with us the author of the book A Kingdom in Crisis: Thailand's Struggle for Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, Andrew Marshall. The conversation covers the public reverence and deification of the Thai monarchy and a shift in attitude with the ascension of Rama X. We cover the Lesse Majeste law and look at the interaction of the monarchy with other facets of Thai society including the judiciary and ruling elite. Finally, we speak a bit about the ongoing protests in Thailand to understand public sentiment and the importance of reforming the monarchy in Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 18: Dr Pramod Jaiswal on Nepal's Foreign Relations

Season 1 · Episode 18

Monday, September 28, 2020 • Duration 36:40

In this incredibly topical episode, we are joined by the research director of NIICE, Nepal, Dr Pramod Jaiswal in discussing Nepal's foreign policy, primarily in regard to its large neighbours in India and China. The conversation covers the history of the disputed Kalapani and Lipulekh regions that have stirred up controversy on the Indo-Nepalese border as well as the Chinese construction in the Humla region of Nepal. We further talk about the Madheshi people, the Gorkha Regiment, Nepal's involvement in the BRI and a possible tripartite alliance between India, China and Nepal and what that would mean for the development of Nepal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 17: Claudio Sopranzetti on Thai Migration and Movements

Season 1 · Episode 17

Friday, September 25, 2020 • Duration 01:02:56

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Claudio Sopranzetti, anthropologist and author of the book Owners of the Map: Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Mobility, and Politics in Bangkok. We cover Thailand's urbanisation and urban migratory patterns and what problems they bring. We also have a very interesting chat about the genealogy of social movements and the role of symbolism and students in the success of movements. We focus on the current Thai protests and the massive divide between conceptions of centre and periphery in Thailand and what the asymmetric development of Bangkok has meant to its political environment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 16: Andrew Nickson on Paraguay's Political Economy

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 • Duration 01:01:56

In this episode, we talk to the editor and author of "The Paraguay Reader" and "The Transition to Democracy in Paraguay" Mr. Andrew Nickson. The conversation spans several key areas around socio-economic development in Paraguay as we discuss everything from income inequality to political inertia, corruption, and local governance in Paraguay. We also cover the hydroelectric energy potential of Paraguay for industrialisation and the agricultural economy of today. The conversation provides keen insights into structural issues in the political economy of Paraguay and examines the present drivers of change. Resultantly, the conversation serves as a nuanced primer in both the political economy of and socio-economic development in Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 15: Baraa Shiban on the Peace Building in Yemen

Season 1 · Episode 15

Sunday, September 20, 2020 • Duration 47:35

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Mr. Baraa Shiban. Mr. Shiban is a caseworker at the NGO Reprieve, a vocal human rights activist and the first Yemeni to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. Shiban was the youth representative at Yemen's National Dialogue in 2014 and has served as an advisor to the Yemeni embassy in London. The conversation examines the obstacles to the peace building process in Yemen and looks at steps that need to be taken in order for a transition out of the crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 14: Paul Chambers on Thai Military and Security

Season 1 · Episode 14

Friday, September 18, 2020 • Duration 54:58

In the first of several interviews to gain greater depth in the structure and organization of the Thai State, we talk to Dr. Paul Chambers. Dr. Chambers is the author of several manuscripts and articles on civil-military relationships and democracy in Thailand. In our conversation, we cover the relationship of the Thai monarchy and military, the attitudes of the State to the southern insurgency, and the organisation of the military under the premiership of Prayut Chan-o-cha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 13: Thailand Expand and Export

Season 1 · Episode 13

Friday, September 11, 2020 • Duration 23:31

In the final episode of Thailand, we trace its economic progress from the 1950s till today. The episode examines the phases of import substitution and export promotion that helped catalyze growth in the latter half of the 20th Century. We further explore the causes and effects of the Asian crash of 1997 in Thailand as well as the current state of the Thai economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 12: Thailand of Coups and Constitutions

Season 1 · Episode 12

Sunday, September 6, 2020 • Duration 33:52

This episode looks at the contemporary history of Thailand. Starting in the early 20th Century, we trace the origins of their constitutional monarchy, chronicling the constant constitutional turnover. The episode looks that Thailand's political volatility across the 20th century, assessing the role of the military, student bodies and Thai royal palace. It finally looks at the 2020 protests against their current administration as well as the Pattani movement in the south of Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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