Episode 4

This is a complex episode with many segments to it. The tendencies and anti-democratic developments in political leadership: Trump, Erdogan, Modi, Kim Jong, Brazil upcoming, Putin et al in relation to sustainable development and climate change, and thirdly the era of fake news, attacks on press, freedom of speech and journalism. Is Agenda2030 a leftist agenda? How do we deal with hyper-nationalism and scapegoatism? What is the face of sustainable development in a world with a growing number of semi-democracies? In this episode you will listen to, Mr. Erik Halkjaer a frilance journalist, member of board of directors of reporters without borders Sweden chapter, and with a vast experience from the Latin American region. Professor Ranjula Bali, professor of Economics, Misum, Stockholm School of Economics and Södertörn University. Professor Ashok Swain, professor of Peace and Conflict Research, & UNESCO Chair of International Water Cooperation, Uppsala University.