

The golden passport: global mobility for millionaires
Oct 24, 2023
Experts discuss the world of wealthy elites buying passports, the normalisation of citizenship trade, and the power imbalances involved. They explore motivations for obtaining golden passports, racial dynamics, and the consequences of openly discussing such practices. The podcast also presents the challenges faced by small countries and the motivations behind citizenship purchases, including public service access or escape, while highlighting concerns about money laundering and tax avoidance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The World of Golden Passports
04:19 • 16min
Exploring Passport Privilege and Global Mobility
20:25 • 3min
Passports: Formal and Informal Routes
23:17 • 12min
Exploring the Moral and Racial Dynamics of Citizenship by Investment
34:52 • 3min
The Consequences of Speaking Openly in Research
38:09 • 2min
Navigating Citizenship and Passports
39:52 • 14min
Motivations and Challenges of Citizenship and Global Mobility
53:30 • 19min
Visa-Free Agreements and Global Mobility for Millionaires
01:12:11 • 11min