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 Part 2 of the 3-part series on "Who owns the sea, sky, and space?"Ever wondered who actually owns the sky? Today we'll discuss who owns it, why it's still not clear who does own most of it, and why that doesn't actually really matter.What does 'the sky' actually mean?Different parts of 'the sky'Why only the very bottom of the sky mattersThe 13th Century law upon which western laws are basedHow do countries use ownership of the sky to help their political goalsWhere does the sky end?Key vocabulary: Contextualise, Extends, Slice, Stick with, Round off, Lump, Soil, Stood the test of time, Encroach on, Amendments, Advent, Trespassing, Infinite, Extract tariffs, , Routine, Hard and fast, Obscure, Proportion, Stretch out, Come in pretty handy, For starters, Revenue, Air traffic control, Nice little earner, Handy, Exert, Leader on, Consensus, Bypass, Crises, Frontier****Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/who-owns-the-sky ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 Part 1 of the 3-part series on "Who owns the sea, sky, and space?"Who Owns The Sea (And Why Does It Matter)?***Ever wondered who actually owns the sea? Learn about who owns 2/3 of the surface area of the world, why countries want to claim ownership of rocks in the middle of nowhere, and why this matters.In today's episode we cover:Introduction to the 3-part mini seriesWho owns the world's land?History of sea ownership & the cannon shot ruleThe United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaWhy the US hasn't signed the conventionDifferent types of ownership of different parts of the seaWhy countries are rushing to claim ownership of the Arctic oceanWhat happens in the 'high seas' (spoiler alert: pirates not allowed)Why countries in East Asia are fighting over abandoned rocksThe man who orchestrated it all: Arvid PardoKey vocabulary: Frontier, Sovereign, Straightforward, Enshrined in law, Come in pretty handy, Glossing over, Cannon, Cannonball, Anomalies, Consensus, A body of water, Demarcate, Zero-sum, Gargantuan, Undermines, Open up, Dent, In short, Boil this down, Impinges, , Submerged, Ended up, Recap, Ratified, Scrambling, Prevalent, Abide by, Engaged in, Piracy, Get round, Violating, Maritime, Claim jurisdiction, Unintended, Uninhabited, Prized, Flare up, Single out, Gives you the measure, Orphaned, Penniless, Tirelessly, Impassioned, Treacle, Heritage****Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/who-owns-the-sea ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun" - Mao Zedong, 1927"In the 21st century, culture is power" - Park Geun-hye (ex President of South Korea, home of Gangnam Style)How do other countries win the political game without force? Why is language such a fantastic tool to project power across the world? What is Donald Trump doing for US interests outside the US? Learn about how soft power is a vital tool in the global diplomatic toolbox, and how countries use it to advance their diplomatic aims.Topics covered:The history of soft powerWhy it is no longer acceptable to attack other countriesWhat components go into soft powerWhy language is the ultimate example of soft power (and why countries promote the learning of their language)The UK's soft power across the worldThe Soft Power Report (and who came top in 2019)Why the UK, France, Italy, the US, Sweden and Estonia all do well in terms of soft powerChina's soft power initiativesWhy you can't buy soft powerWhy politicians neglect soft powerWhat Europeans think of the US since 2016Key vocabulary: Self-proclaimed, Geopolitics, Zero-sum, Projected, Coercion, Sanctions, Aspirational, Coined, Lingua franca, Dominant, Packs a sizeable punch, Prevalence, Gradual, Decline, Institutions, Slipped, Footprint, Republican, Imprint, Mastery, Amplifies, Deemed, Agenda, Funding, Portray, Toolbox, Timeframes, Reap, Foster, Blossom, Soundbites, Hostile, Struggle, Ranked, Bound, Dividends, Set in motion, Shift, Packs a substantial soft power punch, NeglectFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/what-is-soft-power-and-why-does-it-matter ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية