Τα καλύτερα Global Politics podcast (2024)

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World in Disarray? 1:24:08

17d ago1:24:08

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It has been an eventful week with the declaration of martial law in South Korea and the sudden collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. We analyze both events and their impact on the United States. Additionally, we look at Donald Trump’s picks for key foreign policy positions and what they bode for the future. Topics Discussed in this Episo…

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Episode 7: Adia Benton on Military Power and Public Health 1:09:47

1M ago1:09:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Global Health Politics Podcast, Joseph Harris sits down with Northwestern University anthropologist Adia Benton. They talk about her book, HIV Exceptionalism, her recent work on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the militarization of public health, and efforts to decolonize global health.…

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We Are All in Trump's World Now 1:32:34

1M ago1:32:34

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On this episode, we react to Donald Trump’s historic victory for the U.S. presidency and what it means for the world. Will Trump be able to end the Ukrainian war on day one? How will he pursue this goal? What will be his policy in the Middle East? How will he show strength towards China? And what does this election mean for NATO and other U.S. alli…

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LIVE: Geopolitics with Pyotr Kurzin 1:35:53

2M ago1:35:53

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This is a special 50th Episode recorded live with Pyotr Kurzin of the Global Gambit. The discussion was wide-ranging, including China's growing international influence, geopolitics at the UN, The Israel-Iran conflict, and the growing global demand for energy. You can watch the video stream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/hFWcI2bri80?si=F_fmr_szagN…

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Episode 6: Tim Schwab on the Bill Gates Problem 26:47

2M ago26:47

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tim Schwab, a freelance investigative journalist, whose new book, The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of a Good Billionaire, critically examines the profound influence of one of global health's biggest players, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.…

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Episode 5: Alexandre White on Epidemic Orientalism 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

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Send us a text In this episode of the Global Health Politics Podcast, I sit down with Alexandre (Sasha) White, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University, who is jointly affiliated with the School of Medicine and Department of the History of Medicine. We discuss his new book, Epidemic Orientalism: Race, Capital, and the Governa…

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Project 2025's Foreign Policy Agenda 1:31:57

4M ago1:31:57

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On this episode, we are delving into the foreign policy vision of Project 2025 and to what extent it previews what we can expect from a Trump administration. What will the world look like if we reshape our relations with competitors and allies? We discuss what the report says about our relationships with China, Ukraine, Iran, and Mexico. We also ad…

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Episode 4: Themrise Khan on White Saviorism in International Development 42:30

4M ago42:30

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Send us a text In this episode of the Global Health Politics Podcast, Joseph Harris sits down with Themrise Khan, a Pakistan-based development professional. They talk about Khan and her colleague's Kanakulya Dickson and Maike Sondarjee's groundbreaking new edited volume, White Saviorism in International Development: Theories, Practices, and Lived E…

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Kamala Harris's Foreign Policy and Russia with Angela Stent 1:16:20

5M ago1:16:20

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What a difference a month makes! The Democrats have a new Presidential nominee in Kamala Harris. But what are her views on Foreign Policy? We talk about the potential differences between her policies and those of the Biden Administration. Also in this episode, Anita had the pleasure of speaking to Angela Stent, a senior non-resident fellow at the B…

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Episode 3: Eduardo J. Gómez on Junk Food Politics 43:02

5M ago43:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Eduardo Gómez, Professor in the Department of Community and Population Health and Director of the Institute of Health Policy and Politics at Lehigh University. A political scientist by training, Professor Gómez' research focuses on the politics of global health policy, with a focus on …

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India's Foreign Policy with Sameer Lalwani and Biden Debate Meltdown 1:27:27

6M ago1:27:27

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Sameer Lalwani, a senior expert on South Asia at the U.S. Institute of Peace on India’s Foreign Policy. We touched on topics ranging from how India would likely respond to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan to technological and defense cooperation between the U.S. and India. We also discussed the importa…

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Episode 2: Adeola Oni-Orisan on Maternal Death Narratives 32:59

6M ago32:59

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adeola Oni-Orisan. who is an Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UC-Davis. Dr. Oni-Orisan holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Medical Anthropology from UCSF and is an expert in community-centered research, qualitative research, critical race theory, Black femin…

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Winning the Battery Wars with China & Elections in India|EU|Mexico 1:22:50

6M ago1:22:50

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The past few weeks have seen several important elections in India, the EU, and Mexico. We discuss the impact in their respective regions and to the larger international environment. We also discuss the latest in the EV battery wars. Is there a path forward for the U.S. to decrease dependence on China, and does it come at the cost of meeting U.S. en…

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Episode 1: Jallicia Jolly on Transnational Reproductive Justice Organizing 23:08

8M ago23:08

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Send us a text This week's podcast features a conversation with Dr. Jallicia Jolly. Dr. Jolly is an Assistant Professor of American Studies and Black Studies at Amherst College, and a poet, public scholar, equity practitioner, and reproductive justice organizer. In the podcast, she discusses what led her to focus on the subject of HIV organizing an…

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Is TikTok Dead? Ukraine Aide and Iran-Israel Exchange Blows 1:23:30

8M ago1:23:30

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Anita has been traveling all month, and there are a lot of big stories that have happened in the meantime. We begin with China and the surprising passage of a ban on TikTok. We also discuss a provocative article arguing that we need to change our policy to win the war with China. In the also surprising, but welcome category, an aide to Ukraine bill…

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Ukraine/Israel Updates, Tiktok Vote, UK after Brexit, and Reversing Illiberalism in Poland 1:10:54

9M ago1:10:54

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On this episode, we begin with some short updates on the situation in Ukraine and Israel. We also discuss the US House vote on TikTok and whether the social media platform is a propaganda tool of the CCP. We then take a deep dive into life in the UK after Brexit. Were promises kept and who is better off? Finally, we look at the extraordinary story …

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Putin Triumphant, Ukraine Struggles, and Israel-Hamas Update 1:20:06

10M ago1:20:06

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On this episode, we are talking about several big wins for Putin over the past week, including Navalyny’s demise, the opportunity to spread his propaganda to Western audiences through Tucker Carlson, and Russia’s solid economic growth. Another big win for Putin is Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO by not respecting our treaty commitments were h…

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US Border Crisis, Middle East Spiraling, and North Korea Prepares for War? 1:02:04

11M ago1:02:04

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Welcome to a New Year and a new season of Kellogg’s Global Politics! As funding for Ukraine has been held up by negotiations on the US Border Crisis, we take a deep dive into the recent history and the current status of immigration to the United States through its Southern border.. We then turn to the Middle East and concerns over the increase in m…

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Ukraine's Very Bad Week, Venezuela Threatens War, the Dutch Trump, and 2024 Predictions 1:13:12

1y ago1:13:12

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There have been several big stories since we last recorded. We begin with Ukraine and the fight over continued aid and military support in the U.S. Congress. Then, tensions have been heating up between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. What does this mean for the U.S.? Tensions are also rising in South America over a territorial dis…

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Xi-Biden Summit, Israel-Hamas War, and Stalemate in Ukraine 1:11:54

1y ago1:11:54

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Recent headlines have been focused on the Xi-Biden meeting at APEC in San Francisco this week. We talk about what happened and the implications for the future of U.S.-China relations. But first, we discuss the Israel-Hamas war, now in its sixth week of fighting. Can Israeli military actions achieve their objectives of destroying Hamas and recoverin…

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Emergency Podcast: Israel at War 49:52

1y ago49:52

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Last week, shortly before we recorded our episode, we woke up to the news of the Hamas attack on Israel. Very little was known at the time, and so we kept our reactions brief. We felt the need to go deeper into this significant conflict, however, and decided to record an episode just on the Israel-Hamas war. We hope this brings you greater insight …

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Israel Attacked, Ukraine Support Falters, and Talking China with Carla Freeman 1:28:41

1y ago1:28:41

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On this episode, Anita interviews Dr. Carla Freeman, a senior expert on China at the United States Institute of Peace. They discuss a wide range of issues, including what has been accomplished through the flurry of high-level diplomatic talks between the U.S. and China and whether there will be a Biden-Xi meeting at APEC in California next month. T…

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Peak China and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Neo-isolationism 1:18:38

1+ y ago1:18:38

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On this episode, we begin by exploring the future of the Wagner group given the death of its leader, Prighozin. We also look at the slow progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive and whether the conflict is headed towards a stalemate. Then, have we reached peak China? We discuss the causes and implications of China’s weakening economy. Finally, we exp…

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Who Greets the Aliens? Ukraine, Niger, and Israel 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

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On this episode, we begin with an update on Ukraine’s counteroffensive and its slow but steady progress to take back territory from Russia. We then discuss the Niger coup, delving into what happened, the impact on US foreign policy, and the expansion of Wagner and Russian influence in Africa. Finally, we look at Israel’s democratic crisis with rece…

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The Transatlantic Relationship with Daniel Hamilton 1:30:20

1+ y ago1:30:20

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On this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Hamilton, a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University SAIS. He is also the President of the Transatlantic Leadership Network and a former senior State Department official. We discuss the ups and downs of the Transa…

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The China-Russia Relationship with Deborah Larson 1:22:58

1+ y ago1:22:58

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On this episode, I speak with Deborah Larson, a research professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. As a former student of hers, while undertaking my Ph.D. at UCLA, I found her research on Russia’s leaders very insightful. More recently, she has been writing about the China - Russia relationship, which we discuss. In particular, we loo…

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Is Non-Alignment Dead? The Case for Countries Not Picking a Side [S6, E11] 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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In a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, alliances are changing fast. The US, Russia, and China are using their influence to rally support from previously neutral countries. Increasingly, nations -- especially developing nations -- are forced to pick a side. Is non-alignment possible in an increasingly polarized world? Who are the fence sitt…

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Talking China in the Global South with Dawn Murphy 1:23:36

1+ y ago1:23:36

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On this episode, Anita interviews Dawn Murphy, an Associate Professor of National Security Strategy at the US National War College, specializing in research on China and the Global South. We talk about China’s Belt and Road Project, its relationships in the Middle East, and China’s use of multilateral organizations. We begin the episode by discussi…

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Great Britain’s Identity Crisis [S6, E10] 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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Several years into Brexit, the country has not found its footing politically, economically, and in its very soul. The UK is working to rebuild relationships with Europe while dealing with renewed calls for independence from Scotland and Northern Ireland. The economy has fared better than expected, even though inflation has resulted in a deep cost-o…

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US-South Korea Summit, Sudan Crisis, and the New Washington Consensus 1:41:04

1+ y ago1:41:04

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On this episode, we begin with South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 6-day state visit to the United States. South Koreans have become increasingly concerned about the nuclear threat from North Korea. We discuss if South Korea got the security guarantees they desired. We also look at other key issues in the US-South Korea relationship. Fierce fig…

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NATO Veers North [S6, E9] 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

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Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine eroded the concept of neutrality as an effective policy in a polarized world. That’s especially true for countries in close geographic proximity to Russia. Recently, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, ending 100 years of neutrality. With 830 miles of border between Russia and Finland, NATO’s newest a…

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Inside China’s CCP with Bates Gill 1:34:44

1+ y ago1:34:44

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On this episode, Anita speaks with Bates Gill, the Executive Director of the Center for China Analysis with the Asia Society Policy Institute. We discuss the troubling aspects of China’s military modernization, the rise of military-industrial technocrats to leadership positions in the Communist Party, and the importance of understanding China from …

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The Mexican Paradox [S6, E8] 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

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These days, Mexico is one contradiction after another. For example, President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador – or AMLO, as he is called – declared a rhetorical war on the private sector, yet the economy is holding on pretty well – at least for now. On the tourism front, it’s one of the world’s booming tourist destinations, despite travel advisories wa…

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The Future of Work is Now [S6, E7] 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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COVID-19 turned many workplaces and schools into virtual or hybrid environments. Artificial intelligence has become part of daily life with new products such as Chat GPT. The UK just had a hugely successful 4-day workweek trial. With all of these new developments, what is the future of work? But not every industry or every country will transform in…

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China the Peacemaker?, Nigerian Elections, and India’s Crumbling Democracy 55:18

2y ago55:18

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On this episode, we begin by discussing China’s diplomatic blitz, having brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomacy and Xi’s visit to Russia to meet with Putin and promote its 12-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war. We move on to the elections in Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria, and what the controversial election…

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Nigeria: Trading Votes or Deeper Democracy [S6, E6] 33:11

2y ago33:11

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Nigeria’s presidential vote constituted one of the most closely watched and significant elections of the year. One of the world’s top oil producers, Nigeria has suffered political and economic upheaval since its independence from the UK in 1960. In lead up to this election, young people were galvanized, and many hoped for change. But then, the elec…

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Why Greece? The Curious Case of Country Rankings [S6, E5] 35:15

2y ago35:15

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Country rankings – whether it’s about the economy, democracy, or environmental standards – are important for a country’s reputation. The Economist produces its annual Economic Rankings, which look at several economic factors to assess economic stability. Since COVID, the process of “measuring” countries has been turned upside down. The 2022 Economi…

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The North Korean Threat with David Maxwell 1:25:48

2y ago1:25:48

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On this episode, Anita speaks with David Maxwell, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, a Senior Advisor to the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, and a Senior Fellow at the Global Peace Foundation. We talk about the various ways North Korea presents a national security threat to the United States that goes beyond its nuclear weapons program. We…

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Open Source Intelligence: What is it, and why should you (really) care? [S6, E4] 35:32

2y ago35:32

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OSINT is the gathering and analysis of publicly available data from unlimited and all-encompassing sources. This new tool is shaping the frontlines of war, terror, and other geopolitical threats. Open Source Intelligence is a tool, and like any tool, its purpose and morality depend on how it’s used. Analysts use open sources to find illegal activit…

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All About China with Bonnie Glaser 1:24:24

2y ago1:24:24

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On this episode, Anita speaks with Bonnie Glaser, who is the managing director of the German Marshall Fund's Indo-Pacific program. Our conversation is all about China as we discuss spy balloons, Taiwan, and the conditions that might spark China to risk war with the United States. We begin the show with the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. …

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Spotlight on Biodiversity [S6, E3] 34:53

2y ago34:53

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Biodiversity is crucial for our planet’s food security, climate resilience, supply chains, and our economy. Half of global GDP relies on nature. Governments are scrambling to create policies on conservation – is it too little too late? Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the variety of species, ecosystems, and genetic div…

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Chinese Spy Balloons, Russian Sanctions, and Iran's Nukes 1:09:58

2y ago1:09:58

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We begin with the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine War and how Russia’s sheer numbers in manpower might help it regain momentum. We also discuss the debate over whether the US should support a Ukrainian offense in Crimea and why Western sanctions on Russia have had an underwhelming effect on the Russian economy and its ability to wage war. One …

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Breakdown in Brazil [S6, E2] 42:09

2y ago42:09

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News around the world centered on the violent protests in Brazil by those who rejected election results and sought to overthrow the government following the presidential transition (sound familiar?). The riots were – at best – a collapse of military preparedness or – at worst – included the help and connivance of the military and business elites. H…

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Talking China in the Middle East with Jonathan Fulton 1:27:49

2y ago1:27:49

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On this episode, Anita spoke with Jonathan Fulton, a Professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. We discussed China’s relationships in the Middle East and how they go beyond seeing the region as a source of cheap oil. We also talk about the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the flow of W…

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Everything Energy [S6, E1] 35:29

2y ago35:29

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2022 put energy in the headlines nearly every day. The list of interlocking energy issues is huge: Europe’s spiraling prices and gas shortages, the war in Ukraine and the cutoff of Russia’s oil and gas from world markets, canceling Nordstream 2, the rift between the US and the Saudis, COP 27 and the green energy transition to renewables are only a …

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GOP House Takes Over Foreign Policy 1:10:18

2y ago1:10:18

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On this episode, as we begin to record, we find out the breaking news about Pro-Bolsonaro’s supporters breaking into government buildings, including the Supreme Court, the Presidential Palace, and Congress, in a clear echo of the US’s January 6th. We continue our conversation on the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the significan…

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Megatrends 2022 [S5, E26] 38:24

2y ago38:24

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The big issues of our time transcend borders, countries, and geographies. This past year, power has become more diffuse. Many leading western countries are stifled by crises and polarization. New players are asserting themselves, taking a slice of the power pie. We identified eight macrotrends: shifting demographics, economic uncertainty, China’s s…

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Oil and Grand Strategy with Emma Ashford 1:38:24

2y ago1:38:24

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Today we are celebrating an important milestone for the podcast: our 25th episode. We thank all of our listeners for their support and hope that you continue to enjoy the show. On this episode, Anita talks with Emma Ashford, a senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy program at the Stimson Center. We talk about her new book: Oil, the St…

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#Soccerpolitics [S5, E25] 45:22

2y ago45:22

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As the first championship in the Middle East, the Qatar World Cup is both historic and controversial. Notwithstanding numerous bribing allegations, Qatar was selected as the first country in the Middle East to host the World Cup. And the political controversies have been on full display during the Cup – from LGBTQ rights to Iran’s protests, the wor…

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US-China Economic Ties with Jason Hsu 1:34:12

2y ago1:34:12

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In this episode, Anita talks with Jason Hsu, chairman and CIO of Rayliant Global Advisors (RGA), a global investment management group that specializes in the Chinese market. We discuss the tradeoffs between investing in China and preserving the national security of Americans. Jason also shares his views on why he believes the U.S. will continue to …

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