Geopolitics & World

International Law

Legal status, recognition, treaties

12 episodes

The Scuff Mark Crisis: Navigating Fair Wear and Tear

Is a tiny scuff mark a financial time bomb? Herman and Corn explore the global legal battleground of rental maintenance and tenant rights.

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Shadow Diplomats: The Truth About Honorary Consuls

Ever wondered why a regular house might fly a foreign flag? Discover the "DIY diplomacy" of honorary consuls and their strange legal perks.

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Sovereign Bags: The Secret World of Diplomatic Pouches

In a digital age, why do governments still use physical bags? Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic pouches and sovereign transit.

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The $5,000 "Yuck": Navigating Israel’s Defamation Laws

In Israel, a one-word review can cost thousands. Herman and Corn explore why reputation often outweighs truth in the Israeli legal system.

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Caught on Tape: The Global Maze of Recording Consent Laws

Can you legally record a private conversation? Explore the complex global landscape of one-party versus two-party consent laws.

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The Secret Language of Trade: A Guide to Incoterms

Demystify the complex world of international shipping and learn how Incoterms protect your business from costly logistics nightmares.

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The Borders of Reality: From Micronations to Somaliland

When does a guy on an oil rig become a king? Herman and Corn explore the legal and geopolitical lines between micronations and actual states.

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Bulldozing Diplomacy: The Truth About UNRWA and Embassies

As Israel dismantles the UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem, we debunk the myth of "foreign soil" and explore the reality of diplomatic immunity.

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The Invisible Architecture of Diplomacy: Inside Protocol

Discover the invisible rules of global power. Herman and Corn explore how flag placement and seating charts keep the world running smoothly.

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Escaping the Rental Jungle: Why the Law Often Fails

Why does the rental market feel like a jungle despite new laws? Herman and Corn explore the gap between tenant rights and lived reality.

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Why the World Runs on Zulu: The Secrets of Universal Time

Why do pilots and programmers rely on Zulu time? Herman and Corn dive into the atomic clocks and history behind the world's master clock.

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The Hidden Politics of ISO Country and Currency Codes

Herman and Corn explore how ISO decides who gets a country code and why global data standards are more political than they look.

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