Helen Thompson

Helen Thompson, a Political Economy Professor at Cambridge, dives into the reshaping of global power dynamics. She analyzes how Trump’s trade policies and China’s dominance in rare earths impact the geopolitical landscape. The conversation also explores the U.S. shale boom and the significance of Western Hemisphere energy resources. Thompson highlights NATO’s fiscal challenges and discusses the dollar's resilience against the backdrop of rising public debt and evolving global trade relationships.

Helen Thompson, political economist and writer on geopolitics and energy, explores why US power feels so strange. She traces the geographic oddity of a Western-hemisphere hegemon. She discusses continental expansion, resource drivers like oil and guano, migration and slavery, federalism’s foreign policy effects, and the role of violence and contingency in America’s rise.

Helen Thompson, political economist specializing in geopolitics and international political economy, breaks down why American power feels strange today. She discusses US-China competition, Greenland and Arctic strategic tensions, territorial politics and Trump’s place in long-term trends. Energy transitions, shale, and resource contests reshaping global alignments also feature prominently.

Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge, dives into the dynamic landscape of global geopolitics. She explores the US–China rivalry and the rising significance of the Western Hemisphere. Thompson highlights how energy shifts since 2005 have led to instability in a multipolar world. She discusses US strategies in Latin America, the economic interdependence that fuels tensions, and the implications of climate change as a national security crisis. Lastly, she emphasizes the need for strong leadership and systemic thinking in navigating these challenges.

In this engaging discussion, Helen Thompson, a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge with a focus on energy's geopolitical effects, joins Tom and Dominic. They delve into the critical role of oil in U.S. politics and its impact on modern conflicts like the situation in Ukraine. The conversation traverses the future of energy, including China's rise in green technology and the implications of Putin's actions on his geopolitical power. They also humorously link oil's cultural representation in shows like 'Dallas' to real-world energy dilemmas.

Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge who studies energy markets and geopolitics, examines whether US strategy weaponised Gulf disruptions. She discusses how a Strait of Hormuz closure reshapes energy flows and harms China. She explores alternate routes, insurance and convoy impacts, Europe’s growing US energy dependence, and a possible new Suez-style realignment of global power.

Helen Thompson, Cambridge professor of political economy and energy expert. She unpacks how the Iran war reshapes oil, gas and supply chains. Asia and Europe face different shocks. Britain’s energy strategy and North Sea choices look exposed. Regional price splits and aviation fuel shortages loom.

Join Henrik Dahl, a Danish MEP, Helen Thompson, a Cambridge political economist, and economist Pippa Malmgren as they dive deep into the geopolitical drama surrounding Greenland. They unravel the historical ties and legal basis for Danish sovereignty while examining the modern implications of U.S. ambitions. Discussions include Arctic militarization, the strategic importance of rare earth resources, and the U.S. distrust towards European allies. Discover how Greenland's future may shape global power dynamics in the new space race.

Helen Thompson, a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge and expert on energy geopolitics, joins the hosts to discuss the monumental influence of oil throughout history. She traces the journey from the first oil well to Hitler's fixation on oil. The conversation highlights the geopolitical shifts post-Suez Crisis and the formation of OPEC. Key moments include the role of oil in shaping modern warfare and its impact on the Soviet Union's collapse, revealing the intricate power dynamics that continue to shape our world.

Helen Thompson, a globalisation expert and author of 'Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century', joins BBC broadcaster Jonny Dymond to delve into the turmoil of today's global economy. They discuss Trump's controversial tariffs and the chaos in U.S.-China trade relations. Thompson highlights the historical nuances of trade policies and their implications for the UK, while addressing energy transitions and the challenges of achieving net zero emissions. They also explore the generational shift in political leadership amid economic crises.