Russia’s growing relationships; Upcoming Elections; and LatAm’s Battle of Ideas

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Welcome to a special geopolitics edition of the Week Ahead! In this episode, we’re diving into crucial geopolitical topics with our guests: Albert Marko, Virginia Tuckey, and Ralph Schoellhammer.
1. Russia’s Growing Relationships: Albert sheds light on Putin’s recent visits to UAE and Saudi Arabia and Raisi’s visit to Moscow. The guests discuss the implications for Russia, its influence, and the dynamic with China. Is Russia acting as a proxy for China in the Middle East?
2. Upcoming Elections: Ralph covers elections in the EU, Austria, Germany, and France. Are voters leaning towards populism? How does the situation in Ukraine influence European elections? Virginia and Albert discuss the upcoming US elections and key issues, including support for Ukraine and commitment to Israel. The big question: Will Biden run, and what about Trump’s potential nomination?
3. LatAm’s Battle of Ideas: Virginia takes us into the dramatic election of Javier Milei. Will Milei face challenges in implementing his agenda? How will he be received by regional counterparts, especially leftists like Lula in Brazil?
What’s the outlook for the US-Argentina relationship? A quick look at the ongoing developments in Venezuela and Guyana, and assessing the potential risks involved.
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This is the 91st episode of The Week Ahead, where experts talk about the week that just happened and what will most likely happen in the coming week.
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