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Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 1-month In: What has the US and Israel accomplished?
  • Iran’s Strategy to Survive: Target the Global Economy
  • US strategy going forward and the prospects of a ground war


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]]> This episode follows up on our previous two, focusing on Iran. Where are we one month into this war? When and how is it likely to end? We also wonder about the U.S.’s strategic plans for this war. And does regime survival in Iran mean that it may be losing battles but ultimately winning the war?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 1-month In: What has the US and Israel accomplished?
  • Iran’s Strategy to Survive: Target the Global Economy
  • US strategy going forward and the prospects of a ground war


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18962360 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 5274 full false Bonus: War With Iran: What Is the U.S.'s Endgame? Bonus: War With Iran: What Is the U.S.'s Endgame? We are bringing you an emergency podcast on the war with Iran. 


It seems like only yesterday that we put out a bonus podcast on the strikes in Venezuela. That’s because it was just two months ago, and it may have encouraged a sense of military adventurism that has led to full-on war with Iran.


Today, we are talking about who is currently ruling Iran at present. What are the U.S. goals? And what is likely to happen in the future? Will the regime fall? And if it does, what kind of government would likely replace it?



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US-Israel Strikes on February 28th
  • The Death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and key national security leadership
  • Iranian Succession Options and U.S. Endgame.


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]]> We are bringing you an emergency podcast on the war with Iran. 


It seems like only yesterday that we put out a bonus podcast on the strikes in Venezuela. That’s because it was just two months ago, and it may have encouraged a sense of military adventurism that has led to full-on war with Iran.


Today, we are talking about who is currently ruling Iran at present. What are the U.S. goals? And what is likely to happen in the future? Will the regime fall? And if it does, what kind of government would likely replace it?



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US-Israel Strikes on February 28th
  • The Death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and key national security leadership
  • Iranian Succession Options and U.S. Endgame.


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18771867 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 3492 full false US plans for Iran, End of the Post-War World Order, and a Chinese Military Purge US plans for Iran, End of the Post-War World Order, and a Chinese Military Purge The protests in Iran are largely over, but will the heavy-handed crackdown result in the U.S. taking military action? Is Iran poised to be the next Venezuela?


Trump demanded, then backed down over U.S. ownership of Greenland. What was the final agreement, and was anything really accomplished?


Greenland wasn’t the only thing that grabbed headlines at Davos. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the rules-based international order. If this is true, what comes next, and what steps will middle powers, like Canada, take to serve the best interests of their countries?


Finally, we discuss the recent purge of China’s top military leaders. What does it signal about potential military action against Taiwan?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:30 - US plans for Iran
  • 26:00 - Greenland Crisis and End of the Post-War World Order
  • 53:00 - Chinese Military Leadership Purge


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]]> The protests in Iran are largely over, but will the heavy-handed crackdown result in the U.S. taking military action? Is Iran poised to be the next Venezuela?


Trump demanded, then backed down over U.S. ownership of Greenland. What was the final agreement, and was anything really accomplished?


Greenland wasn’t the only thing that grabbed headlines at Davos. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the rules-based international order. If this is true, what comes next, and what steps will middle powers, like Canada, take to serve the best interests of their countries?


Finally, we discuss the recent purge of China’s top military leaders. What does it signal about potential military action against Taiwan?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:30 - US plans for Iran
  • 26:00 - Greenland Crisis and End of the Post-War World Order
  • 53:00 - Chinese Military Leadership Purge


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18719377 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 4644 full false Bonus: US Capture of Maduro and the Emerging Donroe Doctrine Bonus: US Capture of Maduro and the Emerging Donroe Doctrine On Saturday, the U.S. announced that it had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who, along with his wife, arrived in New York a few hours later to be tried on drug trafficking charges. 


Then, President Trump said that the U.S. would be running Venezuela in the near term. So what does this all mean? We cover the latest on this stunning development and what is likely to happen over the next few days and weeks.



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US Military Capture of Maduro on January 3rd
  • Trump Press Conference and who will run Venezuela
  • Implications for Russia and China


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]]> On Saturday, the U.S. announced that it had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who, along with his wife, arrived in New York a few hours later to be tried on drug trafficking charges. 


Then, President Trump said that the U.S. would be running Venezuela in the near term. So what does this all mean? We cover the latest on this stunning development and what is likely to happen over the next few days and weeks.



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US Military Capture of Maduro on January 3rd
  • Trump Press Conference and who will run Venezuela
  • Implications for Russia and China


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18472067 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 2967 full false U.S. National Security Strategy, Ukraine's Peace Plan, and War in Venezuela U.S. National Security Strategy, Ukraine's Peace Plan, and War in Venezuela The United States has a new National Security Strategy. What does the world look like under the Second Trump Administration? Should the U.S. no longer strive to be a superpower? We take a look at what in the document seems to strengthen U.S. security, as well as what elements might undermine it and alarm us the most.


Next up, we discuss whether progress has been made on the Ukraine Peace Plan. Are we closer than we have ever been, or is peace still a distant prospect?


Finally, we continue the discussion on Venezuela. The U.S. has taken out more ships and begun seizing oil tankers. What does this escalation mean for the future of Venezuela and U.S. operations there?



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - The New US National Security Strategy
  • 39:00 - Ukraine Peace Plan: Actual Progress or Not?
  • 1:00:00 - Venezuela: Ramping Up to War?


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Venezuela: Enforcement of the Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

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]]> The United States has a new National Security Strategy. What does the world look like under the Second Trump Administration? Should the U.S. no longer strive to be a superpower? We take a look at what in the document seems to strengthen U.S. security, as well as what elements might undermine it and alarm us the most.


Next up, we discuss whether progress has been made on the Ukraine Peace Plan. Are we closer than we have ever been, or is peace still a distant prospect?


Finally, we continue the discussion on Venezuela. The U.S. has taken out more ships and begun seizing oil tankers. What does this escalation mean for the future of Venezuela and U.S. operations there?



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - The New US National Security Strategy
  • 39:00 - Ukraine Peace Plan: Actual Progress or Not?
  • 1:00:00 - Venezuela: Ramping Up to War?


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The New US National Security Strategy



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Venezuela: Enforcement of the Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18452599 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 4384 full false China Takes Trump to the Cleaner, Looming War with Venezuela, and Nigeria on MAGA Hit List China Takes Trump to the Cleaner, Looming War with Venezuela, and Nigeria on MAGA Hit List President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a consensus on trade between the two countries. We discuss what each side gave up and who appears to be winning. Next, we address the possibility of a war with Venezuela and why all signs seem to be pointing to yes. Finally, Trump is going after Nigeria for a supposed slaughter of Christians in the country. We get after the truth of these claims and how Christians and Muslims co-exist in the country.


But first, the government shutdown. How is it affecting the everyday lives of Americans, including Anita, and when will it end…well, the next day apparently!



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 14:30 - Xi and Trump Meeting: Is there a trade deal?
  • 27:30 - Looming War with Venezuela
  • 54:00 Christian Persecution in Nigeria?


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]]> President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a consensus on trade between the two countries. We discuss what each side gave up and who appears to be winning. Next, we address the possibility of a war with Venezuela and why all signs seem to be pointing to yes. Finally, Trump is going after Nigeria for a supposed slaughter of Christians in the country. We get after the truth of these claims and how Christians and Muslims co-exist in the country.


But first, the government shutdown. How is it affecting the everyday lives of Americans, including Anita, and when will it end…well, the next day apparently!



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 14:30 - Xi and Trump Meeting: Is there a trade deal?
  • 27:30 - Looming War with Venezuela
  • 54:00 Christian Persecution in Nigeria?


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-18230400 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 4560 full false Gaza Peace Plan, Argentina's Bailout, the Far Right Rises, and more UFOs! Gaza Peace Plan, Argentina's Bailout, the Far Right Rises, and more UFOs! Trump and Netanyahu agreed to a Gaza Peace plan. How much should Trump be lauded for the deal and will Hamas sign on? Trump was also busy bailing out his friend, Argentina’s President Javier Milei, announcing a $20 billion bailout of the economy. Was this deal really necessary, and will it be enough to lift Argentina out of its economic woes? Finally, we discuss the growing popularity of far-right policies and the MAGA foreign policy supporting these groups. Plus, Ryan tries once again to convince Anita that aliens have visited Earth.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th)
  • Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good?
  • Argentina First, America Last?
  • Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe


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UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th)


Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good?


Argentina First, America Last?


Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe


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]]> Trump and Netanyahu agreed to a Gaza Peace plan. How much should Trump be lauded for the deal and will Hamas sign on? Trump was also busy bailing out his friend, Argentina’s President Javier Milei, announcing a $20 billion bailout of the economy. Was this deal really necessary, and will it be enough to lift Argentina out of its economic woes? Finally, we discuss the growing popularity of far-right policies and the MAGA foreign policy supporting these groups. Plus, Ryan tries once again to convince Anita that aliens have visited Earth.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th)
  • Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good?
  • Argentina First, America Last?
  • Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe


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UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th)


Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good?


Argentina First, America Last?


Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17993123 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4246 full false Talking Trade with William A. Reinsch Talking Trade with William A. Reinsch Trade has been a major issue for the Trump administration, and Anita recently spoke with William A Reinsch, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on all aspects of this topic. They discuss what Americans really think about trade, tariffs and why they might be around to stay, why some of our trading partners are getting extensions, and the need to work with our allies to become less dependent on China.


Another major story in the headlines is the Russia-Ukraine war, particularly Trump’s meeting with both leaders. Ryan and Anita discuss the outcome of these meetings, their unusual nature, and the chances of peace.


We also explore potential U.S. military strikes into Latin America to go after cartels and the current situation in Iran.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Russia-Ukraine War Peace Efforts
  • 20:00 - US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?
  • 44:00 - Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?
  • 53:00 - Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies


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Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts


US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?


Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?


Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies


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]]> Trade has been a major issue for the Trump administration, and Anita recently spoke with William A Reinsch, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on all aspects of this topic. They discuss what Americans really think about trade, tariffs and why they might be around to stay, why some of our trading partners are getting extensions, and the need to work with our allies to become less dependent on China.


Another major story in the headlines is the Russia-Ukraine war, particularly Trump’s meeting with both leaders. Ryan and Anita discuss the outcome of these meetings, their unusual nature, and the chances of peace.


We also explore potential U.S. military strikes into Latin America to go after cartels and the current situation in Iran.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Russia-Ukraine War Peace Efforts
  • 20:00 - US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?
  • 44:00 - Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?
  • 53:00 - Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies


Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode


Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts


US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?


Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?


Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17799555 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 6550 full false Liberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War Update Liberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War Update We look at the current state of U.S. trade deals. Who has a deal? How many will get signed by August 1st? Will there be another extension? And what is their economic impact on the U.S.?


We then discuss the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly for the first time since 2011. What are they fighting about, and what are the political consequences for both countries?


Finally, we provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the pressing questions as to: Which side seems to be making progress? How is U.S. policy evolving under Trump? And what does this foretell for the future of the conflict?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction
  • 28:30 - Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
  • 39:40 - Russia-Ukraine War Update


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Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction

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]]> We look at the current state of U.S. trade deals. Who has a deal? How many will get signed by August 1st? Will there be another extension? And what is their economic impact on the U.S.?


We then discuss the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly for the first time since 2011. What are they fighting about, and what are the political consequences for both countries?


Finally, we provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the pressing questions as to: Which side seems to be making progress? How is U.S. policy evolving under Trump? And what does this foretell for the future of the conflict?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction
  • 28:30 - Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
  • 39:40 - Russia-Ukraine War Update


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Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction

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Russia-Ukraine War

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17612835 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3806 full false Talking Drones, Robotics, and the Future of Warfare | The 12-Day War (Israel-Iran Conflict) Talking Drones, Robotics, and the Future of Warfare | The 12-Day War (Israel-Iran Conflict) In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience.

But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their airstrikes, and how will it affect Iran’s future?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:00 - The “12-Day” War (Iran and Israel conflict)
  • 30:00 - Interview with Lt Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller


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12-Day War


Interview with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller

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]]> In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience.

But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their airstrikes, and how will it affect Iran’s future?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:00 - The “12-Day” War (Iran and Israel conflict)
  • 30:00 - Interview with Lt Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller


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12-Day War


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17465441 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 4482 full false Talking India-Pakistan Conflict with Daniel Markey | Trump’s Middle East Trip Talking India-Pakistan Conflict with Daniel Markey | Trump’s Middle East Trip In this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India’s vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congress.


Events escalated between India and Pakistan after Anita’s interview with Dr. Markey, and we provide an update on the latest events and continue the discussion on the significance of this conflict.


We then cover Trump’s first overseas trip to the Middle East, where he announced big deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, announced the end of sanctions on Syria, and got OPEC to pump more oil. We also look into the current status of an Iran nuclear deal.


Plus Anita talks about her latest video game obsession, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from French developer, Sandfall Interactive. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:00 Interview with Daniel Markey (USIP & Stimson Center)
  • 47:00 India and Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir
  • 1:00:00 Trump’s Middle East Trip


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Interview with Daniel Markey


India-Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir


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]]> In this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India’s vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congress.


Events escalated between India and Pakistan after Anita’s interview with Dr. Markey, and we provide an update on the latest events and continue the discussion on the significance of this conflict.


We then cover Trump’s first overseas trip to the Middle East, where he announced big deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, announced the end of sanctions on Syria, and got OPEC to pump more oil. We also look into the current status of an Iran nuclear deal.


Plus Anita talks about her latest video game obsession, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from French developer, Sandfall Interactive. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:00 Interview with Daniel Markey (USIP & Stimson Center)
  • 47:00 India and Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir
  • 1:00:00 Trump’s Middle East Trip


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Interview with Daniel Markey


India-Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir


Trump’s Middle East Trip

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17267837 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4748 full false Talking US-South Korea Relations with Robert E. Kelly | Liberation Day Fallout Talking US-South Korea Relations with Robert E. Kelly | Liberation Day Fallout In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.

But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.

We also discuss the U.S.’s apparent move to walk away from the Ukraine Peace deal and what that potentially means for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09:00 - The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
  • 34:00 - US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
  • 49:00 - Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)


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The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’


US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?


Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)

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]]> In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.

But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.

We also discuss the U.S.’s apparent move to walk away from the Ukraine Peace deal and what that potentially means for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09:00 - The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
  • 34:00 - US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
  • 49:00 - Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)


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The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’


US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-17109199 Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 5358 full false Trump’s Global Shock and Awe: Has MAGA Become Toxic Outside the US? Trump’s Global Shock and Awe: Has MAGA Become Toxic Outside the US? Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. cease-fire deal that resumed American aid and intelligence. How will the Trump administration get Russia on board with this proposal? Moving on to China, which recently held its annual National People’s Congress meeting, we discuss how the country is growing its global leadership by taking advantage of the U.S. withdrawal from the liberal international order. Finally, we look at the backlash to MAGA amongst U.S. allies and its effect on their domestic politics.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - Anita’s new article in The Hill
  • 07:45 - Russia-Ukraine: Is Trump a Betrayer of Ukraine or a Realist?
  • 30:45 - China: Defender of the Post-War World Order?
  • 1:00:00 - MAGA’s Toxic Brand Abroad: Domestic Politics of Canada and EU


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Anita’s article in The Hill:


Russia-Ukraine: Is Trump a Betrayer of Ukraine or a Realist Stud?


China: Defender of the Post-War World Order?


MAGA’s Toxic Brand Abroad: Domestic Politics of Canada and EU

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]]> Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. cease-fire deal that resumed American aid and intelligence. How will the Trump administration get Russia on board with this proposal? Moving on to China, which recently held its annual National People’s Congress meeting, we discuss how the country is growing its global leadership by taking advantage of the U.S. withdrawal from the liberal international order. Finally, we look at the backlash to MAGA amongst U.S. allies and its effect on their domestic politics.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 - Anita’s new article in The Hill
  • 07:45 - Russia-Ukraine: Is Trump a Betrayer of Ukraine or a Realist?
  • 30:45 - China: Defender of the Post-War World Order?
  • 1:00:00 - MAGA’s Toxic Brand Abroad: Domestic Politics of Canada and EU


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Anita’s article in The Hill:


Russia-Ukraine: Is Trump a Betrayer of Ukraine or a Realist Stud?


China: Defender of the Post-War World Order?


MAGA’s Toxic Brand Abroad: Domestic Politics of Canada and EU

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16837988 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 4934 full false Atlas Shrugs: Is this the end of the American-led World Order? Atlas Shrugs: Is this the end of the American-led World Order? Trump’s plan to end the Russia - Ukraine war heated up with Wednesday’s call to Putin. With Ukraine and Europe sidelined from negotiations, can this administration bring about a lasting peace that both sides agree to? Also hot are Trump’s trade wars, which include a directive to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries. How practical is this plan, and what will it achieve? Finally, most U.S. foreign aid is frozen, and the agency that distributes much of that aid, USAID, is being dismantled. How will it affect U.S. national security?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09: 00 - Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich Conference
  • 24:00 - Looming Trade Wars 
  • 43:00 - US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Foreign Aide


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Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich Conference


Trade Wars Incoming


US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Freezing of all Foreign Aide

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]]> Trump’s plan to end the Russia - Ukraine war heated up with Wednesday’s call to Putin. With Ukraine and Europe sidelined from negotiations, can this administration bring about a lasting peace that both sides agree to? Also hot are Trump’s trade wars, which include a directive to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries. How practical is this plan, and what will it achieve? Finally, most U.S. foreign aid is frozen, and the agency that distributes much of that aid, USAID, is being dismantled. How will it affect U.S. national security?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09: 00 - Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich Conference
  • 24:00 - Looming Trade Wars 
  • 43:00 - US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Foreign Aide


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Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s Perfect Phone Call Part II and the Munich Conference


Trade Wars Incoming


US Soft Power Collapse: End of USAID and Freezing of all Foreign Aide

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16679259 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500 4220 full false Conquering Greenland and Grading Biden's Foreign Policy Conquering Greenland and Grading Biden's Foreign Policy President-elect Donald Trump recently made his own challenge to the liberal rules-based global order by articulating an expansionist U.S. foreign policy focused on regaining control of the Panama Canal, owning Greenland, and referring to Canada as the 51st state. We discuss the likelihood of such a foreign policy agenda and how seriously we should address Trump’s tendency towards blustering remarks. Then we review and grade the last four years of Biden’s foreign policy. Is the U.S. better or worse off than when he took office?


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  • 05:00 - Trump’s Imperial Grab Bag: Panama Canal and Greenland
  • 30:00 - Biden’s Foreign Policy Report Card


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]]> President-elect Donald Trump recently made his own challenge to the liberal rules-based global order by articulating an expansionist U.S. foreign policy focused on regaining control of the Panama Canal, owning Greenland, and referring to Canada as the 51st state. We discuss the likelihood of such a foreign policy agenda and how seriously we should address Trump’s tendency towards blustering remarks. Then we review and grade the last four years of Biden’s foreign policy. Is the U.S. better or worse off than when he took office?


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  • 05:00 - Trump’s Imperial Grab Bag: Panama Canal and Greenland
  • 30:00 - Biden’s Foreign Policy Report Card


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16454957 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 5646 full false World in Disarray? World in Disarray? 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.


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  • 09:20 South Korea’s Wild Week
  • 29:00 Syria’s Assad Regime Collapses
  • 52:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy Nominees


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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.


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  • 09:20 South Korea’s Wild Week
  • 29:00 Syria’s Assad Regime Collapses
  • 52:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy Nominees


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16270907 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500 5048 full false We Are All in Trump's World Now We Are All in Trump's World Now 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. allies?

But first, is this the end of democracy as we know it in the U.S.?!


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  • 00:30 US Election and the Post-War World Order
  • 36:00 Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
  • 52:00 Israel-Iran Conflict
  • 1:01:00 China: Tariffs and Taiwan
  • 1:23:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy Posse


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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. allies?

But first, is this the end of democracy as we know it in the U.S.?!


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  • 00:30 US Election and the Post-War World Order
  • 36:00 Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
  • 52:00 Israel-Iran Conflict
  • 1:01:00 China: Tariffs and Taiwan
  • 1:23:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy Posse


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16115714 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 5554 full false LIVE: Geopolitics with Pyotr Kurzin LIVE: Geopolitics with Pyotr Kurzin 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_szagNJhwk-

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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_szagNJhwk-

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-16036158 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0400 5753 full false Project 2025's Foreign Policy Agenda Project 2025's Foreign Policy Agenda 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 address how the culture wars influence foreign policy and explain their so-called fair trade agenda.

In our news brief, we cover the Ukraine Kursk Offensive into Russian territory and ponder the lack of Iranian retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of key Hamas and Hezbollah figures in Lebanon and Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 07:30 - Ukraine Kursk Offensive
  • 11:45 - Why hasn’t Iran retaliated yet?
  • 15:45 - Project 2025: Foreign Policy Breakdown


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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 address how the culture wars influence foreign policy and explain their so-called fair trade agenda.

In our news brief, we cover the Ukraine Kursk Offensive into Russian territory and ponder the lack of Iranian retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of key Hamas and Hezbollah figures in Lebanon and Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 07:30 - Ukraine Kursk Offensive
  • 11:45 - Why hasn’t Iran retaliated yet?
  • 15:45 - Project 2025: Foreign Policy Breakdown


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-15684657 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400 5517 full false Kamala Harris's Foreign Policy and Russia with Angela Stent Kamala Harris's Foreign Policy and Russia with Angela Stent 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 Brookings Institution and Senior adviser to the U.S. Institute of Peace. We covered a range of topics, including how the U.S. elections might affect Putin’s execution of the Ukraine war, the current domestic situation in Russia, and Russia’s relationships with the large number of neutral countries that haven’t bought into the West’s story of the Ukraine war as an existential threat to democracy and the global order. We also discussed the far-right’s white nationalist dream of allying with Russia against China.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US Election Madness
  • 18:00 - Kamala Harris Foreign Policy
  • 39:00 - Interview with Angela Stent


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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 Brookings Institution and Senior adviser to the U.S. Institute of Peace. We covered a range of topics, including how the U.S. elections might affect Putin’s execution of the Ukraine war, the current domestic situation in Russia, and Russia’s relationships with the large number of neutral countries that haven’t bought into the West’s story of the Ukraine war as an existential threat to democracy and the global order. We also discussed the far-right’s white nationalist dream of allying with Russia against China.


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  • US Election Madness
  • 18:00 - Kamala Harris Foreign Policy
  • 39:00 - Interview with Angela Stent


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-15509400 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 4580 full false India's Foreign Policy with Sameer Lalwani and Biden Debate Meltdown India's Foreign Policy with Sameer Lalwani and Biden Debate Meltdown 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 importance of the U.S.-India alliance with respect to strategic competition with China and the problematic nature of India’s relationship with Russia.

First, however, we react to last night’s televised Presidential Debate between President Biden and Former President Trump. Focusing on foreign policy topics, we cover what each side said and their potential impact on Americans and U.S. global standing.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 01:00 - US Presidential Debate Fallout
  • 18:00 - Debating Foreign Policy
  • 47:00 - Interview with Sameer Lalwani


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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 importance of the U.S.-India alliance with respect to strategic competition with China and the problematic nature of India’s relationship with Russia.

First, however, we react to last night’s televised Presidential Debate between President Biden and Former President Trump. Focusing on foreign policy topics, we cover what each side said and their potential impact on Americans and U.S. global standing.

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  • 01:00 - US Presidential Debate Fallout
  • 18:00 - Debating Foreign Policy
  • 47:00 - Interview with Sameer Lalwani


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-15367046 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 5247 full false Winning the Battery Wars with China & Elections in India|EU|Mexico Winning the Battery Wars with China & Elections in India|EU|Mexico 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. environmental climate goals?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Ryan takes on Heritage’s Project 2025 Energy Policy
  • 05:20 - Democracy Tested in India, the EU, and Mexico
  • 50:30 - Winning the Battery War with China


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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. environmental climate goals?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Ryan takes on Heritage’s Project 2025 Energy Policy
  • 05:20 - Democracy Tested in India, the EU, and Mexico
  • 50:30 - Winning the Battery War with China


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-15277419 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4970 full false Is TikTok Dead? Ukraine Aide and Iran-Israel Exchange Blows Is TikTok Dead? Ukraine Aide and Iran-Israel Exchange Blows 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 finally passed. What was behind Speaker Johnson’s change in position, and how will the aid change the situation on the ground?

Israel and Iran traded military hostilities and the war in Gaza still rages. What is the significance of the recent events? And what is happening on US campuses, where waves of protests and arrests have been occurring?



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  • Anita’s Trip to Norway and Sweden
  • 07:15 - TikTok Bill and the New Cold War with China
  • 48:30 - Ukraine Aide Bill Passes, but What Next?
  • 1:06:00 Israel-Iran Exchange Blows and Protests on US Campuses


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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 finally passed. What was behind Speaker Johnson’s change in position, and how will the aid change the situation on the ground?

Israel and Iran traded military hostilities and the war in Gaza still rages. What is the significance of the recent events? And what is happening on US campuses, where waves of protests and arrests have been occurring?



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Anita’s Trip to Norway and Sweden
  • 07:15 - TikTok Bill and the New Cold War with China
  • 48:30 - Ukraine Aide Bill Passes, but What Next?
  • 1:06:00 Israel-Iran Exchange Blows and Protests on US Campuses


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Ukraine Aide Bill Passes, but What Next?


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14994149 Wed, 01 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400 5010 full false Ukraine/Israel Updates, Tiktok Vote, UK after Brexit, and Reversing Illiberalism in Poland Ukraine/Israel Updates, Tiktok Vote, UK after Brexit, and Reversing Illiberalism in Poland 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 of Poland’s democratic revival and examine its battle back from its recent flirtation with authoritarianism. What lessons can Western nations learn from as they fight their own right-wing populism?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 20:00 - Ukraine and Israel update
  • 40:00 - Post-Brexit UK: Looking back after 7 years
  • 56:30 - Poland: How to fix a democracy?


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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 of Poland’s democratic revival and examine its battle back from its recent flirtation with authoritarianism. What lessons can Western nations learn from as they fight their own right-wing populism?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 20:00 - Ukraine and Israel update
  • 40:00 - Post-Brexit UK: Looking back after 7 years
  • 56:30 - Poland: How to fix a democracy?


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14747940 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0400 4254 full false Putin Triumphant, Ukraine Struggles, and Israel-Hamas Update Putin Triumphant, Ukraine Struggles, and Israel-Hamas Update 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 he to become the US’s next president. 

The news keeps getting better for Putin with Ukraine’s struggles on the battlefield, while future military assistance continues to be blocked in the US Congress. 

Finally, we look at the continuing conflict in Gaza, frustrating the White House and its hopes for a ceasefire that would see the release of the remaining hostages. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 10:00 - Putin’s very good week
  • 38:50 - Ukraine's battlefield struggles
  • 1:01:25 - Israel-Hamas Update


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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 he to become the US’s next president. 

The news keeps getting better for Putin with Ukraine’s struggles on the battlefield, while future military assistance continues to be blocked in the US Congress. 

Finally, we look at the continuing conflict in Gaza, frustrating the White House and its hopes for a ceasefire that would see the release of the remaining hostages. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 10:00 - Putin’s very good week
  • 38:50 - Ukraine's battlefield struggles
  • 1:01:25 - Israel-Hamas Update


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14541891 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500 4806 full false US Border Crisis, Middle East Spiraling, and North Korea Prepares for War? US Border Crisis, Middle East Spiraling, and North Korea Prepares for War? 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 military violence throughout the region and the implications of the escalating threat of war with Iran. 


Finally, we discuss the latest in East Asia and whether there might be an increased chance of war with North Korea. We also look at the implications of the recent Taiwanese presidential elections.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - US Border Crisis
  • 32:30 - Middle East Spiraling Out of Control?
  • 44:30 - North Korea Preparing for War?
  • 54:30 - Taiwan’s Election


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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 military violence throughout the region and the implications of the escalating threat of war with Iran. 


Finally, we discuss the latest in East Asia and whether there might be an increased chance of war with North Korea. We also look at the implications of the recent Taiwanese presidential elections.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - US Border Crisis
  • 32:30 - Middle East Spiraling Out of Control?
  • 44:30 - North Korea Preparing for War?
  • 54:30 - Taiwan’s Election


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14373324 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3724 full false Ukraine's Very Bad Week, Venezuela Threatens War, the Dutch Trump, and 2024 Predictions Ukraine's Very Bad Week, Venezuela Threatens War, the Dutch Trump, and 2024 Predictions 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 dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Will the U.S. need to intervene? 

Right-wing populists made another gain with the election of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. As former residents of the country, we offer our perspective. 

Finally, we made some foreign policy predictions for the year ahead. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 00:00 - Anti-Semitism or Anti-Zionism: Case Study at Montgomery County Public Schools
  • 14:00 - Ukraine’s Very Bad Week
  • 35:00 - China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea
  • 42:00 - Venezuela claims most of Guyana
  • 50:00 - The Rise of the Dutch Trump: Geert Wilders Wins Big
  • 1:03:00 - Anita and Ryan’s 2024 Predictions


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Anti-Semitism or Anti-Zionism: Case Study at Montgomery County Public Schools


Ukraine’s Very Bad Week


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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 dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Will the U.S. need to intervene? 

Right-wing populists made another gain with the election of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. As former residents of the country, we offer our perspective. 

Finally, we made some foreign policy predictions for the year ahead. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 00:00 - Anti-Semitism or Anti-Zionism: Case Study at Montgomery County Public Schools
  • 14:00 - Ukraine’s Very Bad Week
  • 35:00 - China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea
  • 42:00 - Venezuela claims most of Guyana
  • 50:00 - The Rise of the Dutch Trump: Geert Wilders Wins Big
  • 1:03:00 - Anita and Ryan’s 2024 Predictions


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Anti-Semitism or Anti-Zionism: Case Study at Montgomery County Public Schools


Ukraine’s Very Bad Week


China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea



Venezuela claims most of Guyana


The Rise of the Dutch Trump: Geert Wilders Wins Big

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14171039 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500 4392 full false Xi-Biden Summit, Israel-Hamas War, and Stalemate in Ukraine Xi-Biden Summit, Israel-Hamas War, and Stalemate in Ukraine 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 recovering the more than 200 hostages? Are they doing enough to protect civilian lives in Gaza?

Then we turn to the Russia - Ukraine war, which seems to have hit a stalemate. With the popularity of continued support from the West waning, where does the war go from here? What does “success” look like? 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:50 - Israel-Hamas War
  • 23:50 - Russia-Ukraine Stalemate
  • 45:30 - Xi-Biden Meeting at APEC


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Israel-Hamas War


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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 recovering the more than 200 hostages? Are they doing enough to protect civilian lives in Gaza?

Then we turn to the Russia - Ukraine war, which seems to have hit a stalemate. With the popularity of continued support from the West waning, where does the war go from here? What does “success” look like? 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:50 - Israel-Hamas War
  • 23:50 - Russia-Ukraine Stalemate
  • 45:30 - Xi-Biden Meeting at APEC


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Israel-Hamas War


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-14024791 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 4314 full false Emergency Podcast: Israel at War Emergency Podcast: Israel at War 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 into this terrible event in a very complicated region of the world.


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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 into this terrible event in a very complicated region of the world.


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Hamas Attack on Israel and Preparing for Gaza Invasion

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-13791099 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0400 2992 39 full false Israel Attacked, Ukraine Support Falters, and Talking China with Carla Freeman Israel Attacked, Ukraine Support Falters, and Talking China with Carla Freeman 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. They also talk about the importance of the U.N. and other global institutions in China’s strategy in the Global South and its challenge to the current international order.

We begin the episode with breaking news about the recent attack on Israel. Moving on to our main stories, we explore waning support for Ukraine in the U.S. and how it will affect the future of Russia-Ukraine war. Next, we discuss Indian nationalism in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Canada and India. We then conclude with the interview with Carla Freeman.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Hamas Surprise Attack on Israel
  • 11:00 - Ukraine Funding and Support in Danger
  • 32:00 - India’s Hindu Nationalism Goes Abroad
  • 46:00 - Talking China with Dr. Carla Freeman


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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. They also talk about the importance of the U.N. and other global institutions in China’s strategy in the Global South and its challenge to the current international order.

We begin the episode with breaking news about the recent attack on Israel. Moving on to our main stories, we explore waning support for Ukraine in the U.S. and how it will affect the future of Russia-Ukraine war. Next, we discuss Indian nationalism in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Canada and India. We then conclude with the interview with Carla Freeman.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Hamas Surprise Attack on Israel
  • 11:00 - Ukraine Funding and Support in Danger
  • 32:00 - India’s Hindu Nationalism Goes Abroad
  • 46:00 - Talking China with Dr. Carla Freeman


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-13746827 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400 5321 39 full false Peak China and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Neo-isolationism Peak China and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Neo-isolationism 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 explain what is so concerning about Republican Presidential hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy’s foreign policy proposals.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 02:30 - Prigozhin’s Assassination and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
  • 27:30 - Is this peak China? China’s Economy in Crisis
  • 50:30 - GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Foreign Policy


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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 explain what is so concerning about Republican Presidential hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy’s foreign policy proposals.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 02:30 - Prigozhin’s Assassination and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
  • 27:30 - Is this peak China? China’s Economy in Crisis
  • 50:30 - GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Foreign Policy


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-13528124 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0400 4718 full false Who Greets the Aliens? Ukraine, Niger, and Israel Who Greets the Aliens? Ukraine, Niger, and Israel 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 recent passing of legislation that limits judicial oversight of government power. We also consider the possibility of the U.S. brokering a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

But first, has the Earth been visited by aliens? And if so, why is the US the only country talking about it?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 00:00 - Congressional Hearing on UFOs: ‘Non-human’ biologics, Murder, and Interdimensional travel, oh my!
  • 19:30 - Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Breakthrough?
  • 29:30 - Niger coup and Russia’s growing influence in Africa
  • 43:15 - Israel in Crisis and Saudi-US Dealmaking



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Congressional Hearing on UFOs: ‘Non-human’ biologics, Murder, and Interdimensional travel, oh my!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Breakthrough?

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Israel in Crisis and Saudi-US Dealmaking

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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 recent passing of legislation that limits judicial oversight of government power. We also consider the possibility of the U.S. brokering a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

But first, has the Earth been visited by aliens? And if so, why is the US the only country talking about it?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 00:00 - Congressional Hearing on UFOs: ‘Non-human’ biologics, Murder, and Interdimensional travel, oh my!
  • 19:30 - Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Breakthrough?
  • 29:30 - Niger coup and Russia’s growing influence in Africa
  • 43:15 - Israel in Crisis and Saudi-US Dealmaking



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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-13340356 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400 3744 37 full false The Transatlantic Relationship with Daniel Hamilton The Transatlantic Relationship with Daniel Hamilton 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 Transatlantic Alliance and how the war in Ukraine and strategic competition with China affect the US’s relationship with Europe.

There have been several substantial developments in the Ukraine-Russia war. First, we discuss the Wagner rebellion and their march to Moscow, which was halted by a deal between Wagner leader Yevgeny Proghozin and Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko. Then, we catch up on the latest in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. 


China is also in the news, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to the country, and we talk about what the US hopes to achieve with these talks. Finally, we discuss China’s announcement on limiting exports of metals critical to the manufacturing of semiconductor chips.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Russia-Ukraine: Wagner Mutiny, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive, and Cluster Munitions
  • 34:00 - China Strikes Back: Export limits on semiconductor inputs
  • 48:00 - Interview with Daniel Hamilton on US-European relations around Ukraine War and China



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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 Transatlantic Alliance and how the war in Ukraine and strategic competition with China affect the US’s relationship with Europe.

There have been several substantial developments in the Ukraine-Russia war. First, we discuss the Wagner rebellion and their march to Moscow, which was halted by a deal between Wagner leader Yevgeny Proghozin and Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko. Then, we catch up on the latest in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. 


China is also in the news, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to the country, and we talk about what the US hopes to achieve with these talks. Finally, we discuss China’s announcement on limiting exports of metals critical to the manufacturing of semiconductor chips.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 06:00 - Russia-Ukraine: Wagner Mutiny, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive, and Cluster Munitions
  • 34:00 - China Strikes Back: Export limits on semiconductor inputs
  • 48:00 - Interview with Daniel Hamilton on US-European relations around Ukraine War and China



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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-13202820 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5420 36 full false The China-Russia Relationship with Deborah Larson The China-Russia Relationship with Deborah Larson 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 look at what China gets from the relationship, how far it will go to support Russia in Ukraine, and how Russia avoids being the little brother in the strategic partnership.

We begin the episode delving into the most recent developments in the Russia - Ukraine war, including speculation on Ukraine’s future counteroffensive, the impact of the F-16s now being provided to Ukraine, and possible NATO membership. 

El Salvador’s president has become the latest authoritarian-leaning darling of the Right in the US. We discuss why he has received so much praise from the likes of Tucker Carlson, Michael Flynn, and Roger Stone. Why is he so popular at home and abroad, and what are the consequences of the steady dismantling of democracy in the country?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:20 - Russia-Ukraine Update
  • 32: 55 - The U.S. Right’s New Darling: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele
  • 50:40 - Interview with Deborah Larson: Russia-China Relations


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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 look at what China gets from the relationship, how far it will go to support Russia in Ukraine, and how Russia avoids being the little brother in the strategic partnership.

We begin the episode delving into the most recent developments in the Russia - Ukraine war, including speculation on Ukraine’s future counteroffensive, the impact of the F-16s now being provided to Ukraine, and possible NATO membership. 

El Salvador’s president has become the latest authoritarian-leaning darling of the Right in the US. We discuss why he has received so much praise from the likes of Tucker Carlson, Michael Flynn, and Roger Stone. Why is he so popular at home and abroad, and what are the consequences of the steady dismantling of democracy in the country?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:20 - Russia-Ukraine Update
  • 32: 55 - The U.S. Right’s New Darling: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele
  • 50:40 - Interview with Deborah Larson: Russia-China Relations


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12989908 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 4978 35 full false Talking China in the Global South with Dawn Murphy Talking China in the Global South with Dawn Murphy 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 discussing the recent Turkish elections, where hopes were high for the opposition to oust the autocratic President Erdogan. As the country heads to a runoff, what are the odds of the opposition succeeding?

Biden attended the G7 meeting in Japan but cut the rest of the trip short to deal with the debt crisis at home. What does this say about US commitments in the Pacific and the confidence of these nations in dealing with the United States?


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  • 00:00 Anita takes on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • 04:00 Turkish elections
  • 19:00 G7 Meeting in Hiroshima and US Debt Crisis Distraction
  • 36:00 Interview with Dawn Murphy: China and the Global South


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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 discussing the recent Turkish elections, where hopes were high for the opposition to oust the autocratic President Erdogan. As the country heads to a runoff, what are the odds of the opposition succeeding?

Biden attended the G7 meeting in Japan but cut the rest of the trip short to deal with the debt crisis at home. What does this say about US commitments in the Pacific and the confidence of these nations in dealing with the United States?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 00:00 Anita takes on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • 04:00 Turkish elections
  • 19:00 G7 Meeting in Hiroshima and US Debt Crisis Distraction
  • 36:00 Interview with Dawn Murphy: China and the Global South


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12898765 Mon, 22 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400 5016 full false US-South Korea Summit, Sudan Crisis, and the New Washington Consensus US-South Korea Summit, Sudan Crisis, and the New Washington Consensus 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 fighting in Sudan has been capturing headlines. But what are they fighting about? We go over the key actors, what is at stake, and why Americans should care about this conflict.


Finally, we introduce a new segment: Changing Tides, where we read a book, set of articles, or in today’s case, speeches that are either changing the world or reflecting on how the world is changing. Today, we discuss two recent foreign policy speeches by the Biden administration that were given in recent days. That of Janet Yellen on economic policy towards China and Jake Sullivan on Biden’s foreign policy for the middle class.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:50 - U.S.-South Korea Summit
  • 30:45 - Crisis in Sudan
  • 49:30 Changing Tides: Discussion of the Biden Administration’s "new" Washington Consensus and foreign policy for the middle class 


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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 fighting in Sudan has been capturing headlines. But what are they fighting about? We go over the key actors, what is at stake, and why Americans should care about this conflict.


Finally, we introduce a new segment: Changing Tides, where we read a book, set of articles, or in today’s case, speeches that are either changing the world or reflecting on how the world is changing. Today, we discuss two recent foreign policy speeches by the Biden administration that were given in recent days. That of Janet Yellen on economic policy towards China and Jake Sullivan on Biden’s foreign policy for the middle class.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:50 - U.S.-South Korea Summit
  • 30:45 - Crisis in Sudan
  • 49:30 Changing Tides: Discussion of the Biden Administration’s "new" Washington Consensus and foreign policy for the middle class 


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12815459 Tue, 09 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 6064 full false Inside China’s CCP with Bates Gill Inside China’s CCP with Bates Gill 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 the inside out.

We begin the show with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the recent intelligence leaks. We also consider whether there are limits in the West’s support to the Ukrainian war effort.

China is not the only country talking about a multipolar world. We discuss Macron’s infamous trip to China and his attempt to carve out a unique foreign policy agenda for Europe while setting himself up to be a distinguished statesman. Brazil’s president, Lulu, also visited with Xi this week with proposals for a closer relationship with China and restoration of the BRICS power bloc of developing nations. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 Russia-Ukraine War: DoD leak revelations
  • 32:00 Macron and Lulu meet with Xi
  • 54:00 Interview with Dr. Bates Gill from the Asia Society Policy Institute


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Macron and Lulu meet with Xi


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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 the inside out.

We begin the show with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the recent intelligence leaks. We also consider whether there are limits in the West’s support to the Ukrainian war effort.

China is not the only country talking about a multipolar world. We discuss Macron’s infamous trip to China and his attempt to carve out a unique foreign policy agenda for Europe while setting himself up to be a distinguished statesman. Brazil’s president, Lulu, also visited with Xi this week with proposals for a closer relationship with China and restoration of the BRICS power bloc of developing nations. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 04:30 Russia-Ukraine War: DoD leak revelations
  • 32:00 Macron and Lulu meet with Xi
  • 54:00 Interview with Dr. Bates Gill from the Asia Society Policy Institute


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12713146 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5684 full false China the Peacemaker?, Nigerian Elections, and India’s Crumbling Democracy China the Peacemaker?, Nigerian Elections, and India’s Crumbling Democracy 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 elections say about the state of democracy in the country.

Finally, we look to the world’s largest democracy, India, and consider the steady rise of authoritarianism there. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:30 - China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
  • 27:00 - Nigerian Elections
  • 41:00 India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy


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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 elections say about the state of democracy in the country.

Finally, we look to the world’s largest democracy, India, and consider the steady rise of authoritarianism there. 


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 08:30 - China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
  • 27:00 - Nigerian Elections
  • 41:00 India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12543677 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3318 full false The North Korean Threat with David Maxwell The North Korean Threat with David Maxwell 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 also discuss resetting the goal to place unification with South Korea first led by an informational warfare campaign and then denuclearization rather than the current policy of denuclearization before unification. Dave warns that the U.S. and our partners need to be prepared for a period of violent instability if the Kim regime loses its iron grip on North Korean leadership. 

We begin the show by marking the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the remarkable unity of the West, while the rest of the world has largely opted for neutrality—of which many of these countries are helping Russia’s economy survive. We look at the historical reasons the West has less influence on the Global South than it often presumes. Finally, we cover China’s 12-point plan for peace and whether China or India might have a role as neutral arbiters of peace.



Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • [03:40] Russia-Ukraine 1-year Later: Global South is Not on Board
  • [27:25] China’s Peace Plan: Self-serving Ploy or Useful Framework?
  • [36:15] Talking North Korea with David Maxwell


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Russia-Ukraine 1-year Later: Global South is Not on Board

China’s Peace Plan: Self-serving Ploy or Useful Framework?

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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 also discuss resetting the goal to place unification with South Korea first led by an informational warfare campaign and then denuclearization rather than the current policy of denuclearization before unification. Dave warns that the U.S. and our partners need to be prepared for a period of violent instability if the Kim regime loses its iron grip on North Korean leadership. 

We begin the show by marking the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the remarkable unity of the West, while the rest of the world has largely opted for neutrality—of which many of these countries are helping Russia’s economy survive. We look at the historical reasons the West has less influence on the Global South than it often presumes. Finally, we cover China’s 12-point plan for peace and whether China or India might have a role as neutral arbiters of peace.



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  • [03:40] Russia-Ukraine 1-year Later: Global South is Not on Board
  • [27:25] China’s Peace Plan: Self-serving Ploy or Useful Framework?
  • [36:15] Talking North Korea with David Maxwell


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12371687 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0500 5148 full false All About China with Bonnie Glaser All About China with Bonnie Glaser 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.  Ryan explains the conspiracy theory that posits that the US critically damaged the Nord Stream pipeline that brought gas from Russia into Germany.

The current head of the World Bank unexpectedly resigned this week. We explain why he is leaving and why it matters. We also discuss the mission of the World Bank and why many want to have it have a larger role in addressing the issue of climate change in developing countries.  


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:00: Russia-Ukraine Update: Russian Offensive and Nord Stream Allegations
  • 32:30:  World Bank: Politics and Climate Change
  • 48:00: Interview with Bonnie Glaser


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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.  Ryan explains the conspiracy theory that posits that the US critically damaged the Nord Stream pipeline that brought gas from Russia into Germany.

The current head of the World Bank unexpectedly resigned this week. We explain why he is leaving and why it matters. We also discuss the mission of the World Bank and why many want to have it have a larger role in addressing the issue of climate change in developing countries.  


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 05:00: Russia-Ukraine Update: Russian Offensive and Nord Stream Allegations
  • 32:30:  World Bank: Politics and Climate Change
  • 48:00: Interview with Bonnie Glaser


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12309649 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0500 5064 full false Chinese Spy Balloons, Russian Sanctions, and Iran's Nukes Chinese Spy Balloons, Russian Sanctions, and Iran's Nukes 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 of the biggest stories in the US this week was the discovery of a Chinese surveillance balloon. We discuss this and the news of the US expanding its military presence in the Philippines. We wrap up by talking about US hopes to divert its supply chains from China to its allies.

Finally, we cover the latest Israeli strike on Iran and how Israel - Iran relations are likely to fare under the new Netanyahu administration.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • [06:30] Russia-Ukraine Update: Sanction Failures and Crimea End Game
  • [33:30] Chinese Balloon Drama and US Alliance Building in Asia
  • [57:30] Israel Strikes Iran and the Prospects for War


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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 of the biggest stories in the US this week was the discovery of a Chinese surveillance balloon. We discuss this and the news of the US expanding its military presence in the Philippines. We wrap up by talking about US hopes to divert its supply chains from China to its allies.

Finally, we cover the latest Israeli strike on Iran and how Israel - Iran relations are likely to fare under the new Netanyahu administration.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • [06:30] Russia-Ukraine Update: Sanction Failures and Crimea End Game
  • [33:30] Chinese Balloon Drama and US Alliance Building in Asia
  • [57:30] Israel Strikes Iran and the Prospects for War


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12205874 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 4198 28 full false Talking China in the Middle East with Jonathan Fulton Talking China in the Middle East with Jonathan Fulton 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 Western military equipment into Ukraine and Germany’s refusal to provide its Leopard 2 tanks. We also discuss why Putin is losing the energy war with Europe.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Africa this week. We explain why she is there and what the US hopes to achieve. We consider the trip in light of Russia’s and China’s recent diplomatic tours of the region.


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  • Russia-Ukraine Update: Tanks, tanks, and more tanks - 4:35
  • Janet Yellen goes to Africa - 21:00
  • Interview with Jonathan Fulton - 45:15


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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 Western military equipment into Ukraine and Germany’s refusal to provide its Leopard 2 tanks. We also discuss why Putin is losing the energy war with Europe.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Africa this week. We explain why she is there and what the US hopes to achieve. We consider the trip in light of Russia’s and China’s recent diplomatic tours of the region.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine Update: Tanks, tanks, and more tanks - 4:35
  • Janet Yellen goes to Africa - 21:00
  • Interview with Jonathan Fulton - 45:15


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12123840 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 5269 full false GOP House Takes Over Foreign Policy GOP House Takes Over Foreign Policy 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 significance of the continuing battle for Bakmut, increasing Western military aid and support, and some good news for Europe’s energy crisis.

Then we are onto the main story, the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and the implications for US Foreign Policy. We discuss the new select committee on China, the promised hearings on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and, last and least, Hunter Biden.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • January 8th insurrection in Brazil
  • Ryan and Anita’s War on the Rocks Article
  • Russia-Ukraine War Update
  • Republican Takeover of the U.S. House and the Foreign Policy Implications
    • Plus an overview of the dirty deeds of the Biden crime family overseas ;-). 


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Ryan and Anita’s War on the Rocks Article 

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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 significance of the continuing battle for Bakmut, increasing Western military aid and support, and some good news for Europe’s energy crisis.

Then we are onto the main story, the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and the implications for US Foreign Policy. We discuss the new select committee on China, the promised hearings on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and, last and least, Hunter Biden.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • January 8th insurrection in Brazil
  • Ryan and Anita’s War on the Rocks Article
  • Russia-Ukraine War Update
  • Republican Takeover of the U.S. House and the Foreign Policy Implications
    • Plus an overview of the dirty deeds of the Biden crime family overseas ;-). 


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-12027102 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0500 4218 26 full false Oil and Grand Strategy with Emma Ashford Oil and Grand Strategy with Emma Ashford 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 State, and War: The foreign policies of petrostates. She explains how categorizing the different types of petrostates helps better understand oil’s relationship to violent conflict. We also discuss Russia as a petrostate and the war in Ukraine. We conclude with an assessment of the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy and whether it represents more of the same or a new vision for the future.

We also look back at 2022 and  talk about how the two biggest stories of the year: the Russia-Ukraine war and the complete shift to viewing China as a security threat, have changed the world.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 2022 Lookback: Russia-Ukraine War - 06:00
  • 2022 Lookback: New Cold War with China - 18:30
  • Interview with Emma Ashford - 55:00

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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 State, and War: The foreign policies of petrostates. She explains how categorizing the different types of petrostates helps better understand oil’s relationship to violent conflict. We also discuss Russia as a petrostate and the war in Ukraine. We conclude with an assessment of the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy and whether it represents more of the same or a new vision for the future.

We also look back at 2022 and  talk about how the two biggest stories of the year: the Russia-Ukraine war and the complete shift to viewing China as a security threat, have changed the world.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 2022 Lookback: Russia-Ukraine War - 06:00
  • 2022 Lookback: New Cold War with China - 18:30
  • Interview with Emma Ashford - 55:00

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11942434 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 5904 full false US-China Economic Ties with Jason Hsu US-China Economic Ties with Jason Hsu 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 out-innovate China.

We also cover the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian military bases and the start of the G7 sanctions on Russian oil. Next, we discuss the massive protests in China and the government’s rollback of its zero Covid policy. Finally, there were two coup attempts this week; one in Peru and one in Germany. We talk about what this means for these two countries.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Joseph Asunka’s article in the Washington Post - 04:50
  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 06:00
  • Chinese protests and the end of the Zero Covid policy - 21:00
  • This Week in Feckless Coups: Peru and Germany - 34:00
  • Interview with Jason Hsu - 46:00


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Joseph Asunka and the Afrobarometer

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Chinese protests and the end of the Zero Covid policy

This Week in Feckless Coups: Peru and Germany

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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 out-innovate China.

We also cover the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian military bases and the start of the G7 sanctions on Russian oil. Next, we discuss the massive protests in China and the government’s rollback of its zero Covid policy. Finally, there were two coup attempts this week; one in Peru and one in Germany. We talk about what this means for these two countries.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Joseph Asunka’s article in the Washington Post - 04:50
  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 06:00
  • Chinese protests and the end of the Zero Covid policy - 21:00
  • This Week in Feckless Coups: Peru and Germany - 34:00
  • Interview with Jason Hsu - 46:00


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Joseph Asunka and the Afrobarometer

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Chinese protests and the end of the Zero Covid policy

This Week in Feckless Coups: Peru and Germany

Interview with Jason Hsu, Rayliant Global Advisors

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11872006 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 5652 full false Interview with Sarah Bauerle-Danzman Interview with Sarah Bauerle-Danzman In this episode, Anita talks with Sarah Bauerle Danzman of Indiana University, Bloomington. We discuss the Biden administration’s latest actions on preventing the transfer of intellectual property to China and creating high-paying union jobs at home. 

We also dive into the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war and the missile that crossed into Poland, killing two people. Finally, we discuss the rise of the far right in Israel and what we can expect from Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 04:30
  • Israeli Election and the return of Netanyahu - 17:30
  • Interview with Dr. Sarah Brauerle-Danzman - 33:30

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]]> In this episode, Anita talks with Sarah Bauerle Danzman of Indiana University, Bloomington. We discuss the Biden administration’s latest actions on preventing the transfer of intellectual property to China and creating high-paying union jobs at home. 

We also dive into the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war and the missile that crossed into Poland, killing two people. Finally, we discuss the rise of the far right in Israel and what we can expect from Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 04:30
  • Israeli Election and the return of Netanyahu - 17:30
  • Interview with Dr. Sarah Brauerle-Danzman - 33:30

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11786161 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0500 5170 23 full false Interview With Shaun Breslin on Determining the National Security Threats From China Interview With Shaun Breslin on Determining the National Security Threats From China In this episode, Anita interviews renowned China expert Dr. Shaun Breslin of Warwick University. We discuss the worrisome aspects of Xi’s consolidation of power. We also consider whether some of the rhetoric that perceives all Chinese activities as being a national security threat has gone too far.

We begin the episode by assessing the surprising midterm results and what they suggest for the future of U.S. foreign policy. Then we move on to the first in-person meeting between Biden and Xi as national heads of state. Can they find areas to cooperate on? Finally, in a significant blow for Russia, Russia ordered a retreat from the city of Kherson, the strategically important provincial capital of Ukraine. We discuss the significance of this event and the possibility of a negotiated end to the conflict.

Shaun Breslin is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. He is also co-editor of The Pacific Review. Having first studied in China in 1984, he has spent the subsequent years studying China’s changing domestic political economy and China’s place in the world (and how each impacts the other). He also has a side interest in comparative studies of regional integration processes. His latest book, China Risen? Studying Chinese Global Power, was published by Bristol University Press in 2021.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Impact of U.S. Midterm Elections - 04:00
  • Biden-Xi Meeting at the G20 - 22:00
  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 30:00
  • Interview with Dr. Shaun Breslin - 45:00


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]]> In this episode, Anita interviews renowned China expert Dr. Shaun Breslin of Warwick University. We discuss the worrisome aspects of Xi’s consolidation of power. We also consider whether some of the rhetoric that perceives all Chinese activities as being a national security threat has gone too far.

We begin the episode by assessing the surprising midterm results and what they suggest for the future of U.S. foreign policy. Then we move on to the first in-person meeting between Biden and Xi as national heads of state. Can they find areas to cooperate on? Finally, in a significant blow for Russia, Russia ordered a retreat from the city of Kherson, the strategically important provincial capital of Ukraine. We discuss the significance of this event and the possibility of a negotiated end to the conflict.

Shaun Breslin is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. He is also co-editor of The Pacific Review. Having first studied in China in 1984, he has spent the subsequent years studying China’s changing domestic political economy and China’s place in the world (and how each impacts the other). He also has a side interest in comparative studies of regional integration processes. His latest book, China Risen? Studying Chinese Global Power, was published by Bristol University Press in 2021.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Impact of U.S. Midterm Elections - 04:00
  • Biden-Xi Meeting at the G20 - 22:00
  • Russia-Ukraine Update - 30:00
  • Interview with Dr. Shaun Breslin - 45:00


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11703543 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 5416 2 22 full false What's Next for China and the Future of U.S. - Chinese Relations What's Next for China and the Future of U.S. - Chinese Relations In this episode, we report on China’s 20th Party Congress, where Xi further consolidated his power. We also consider whether the U.S. is going down the right path with its own Industrial Policy to counter China. As usual, there is a lot on the Russia-Ukraine front, including Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s electrical grid.

We then turn to Iran to discuss the resilience of their ongoing protests. The U.K. has a new Prime Minister. Will he bring stability to the politics there, and is that enough? Finally, Brazilians went to the polls last Sunday to vote for their next President, and we cover what you need to know about this election.

CORRECTION: The author of the twitter thread on negotiating with Putin was attributed to Dan Nexon, but was actually @ProfPaulPoast.

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Russia-Ukraine - 00:47:00
Iran - 01:05:00
UK - 01:09:00
Brazil - 01:15:00

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China’s 20th Party Congress: Takeaways and Implications

Economic War with China and Industrial Mobilization: Are we taking the wrong approach?

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UK Leadership Shuffle

Brazil Election: Final Round


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]]> In this episode, we report on China’s 20th Party Congress, where Xi further consolidated his power. We also consider whether the U.S. is going down the right path with its own Industrial Policy to counter China. As usual, there is a lot on the Russia-Ukraine front, including Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s electrical grid.

We then turn to Iran to discuss the resilience of their ongoing protests. The U.K. has a new Prime Minister. Will he bring stability to the politics there, and is that enough? Finally, Brazilians went to the polls last Sunday to vote for their next President, and we cover what you need to know about this election.

CORRECTION: The author of the twitter thread on negotiating with Putin was attributed to Dan Nexon, but was actually @ProfPaulPoast.

China - 00:04:00
Russia-Ukraine - 00:47:00
Iran - 01:05:00
UK - 01:09:00
Brazil - 01:15:00

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China’s 20th Party Congress: Takeaways and Implications

Economic War with China and Industrial Mobilization: Are we taking the wrong approach?

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UK Leadership Shuffle

Brazil Election: Final Round


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11613256 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0400 4938 full false Putin's Birthday Gifts AND Economic Warfare with China Putin's Birthday Gifts AND Economic Warfare with China Putin's Birthday Gifts and Economic War with China

In this episode, we discuss Russia’s growing losses in Ukraine, signs of dissent from Russian elites, and intrigue in global energy markets. We move on to East Asia, where North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is vying for attention with a missile launch over Japan. We also discuss Biden’s new economic war with China, particularly in light of the recent moves to ban the selling of semiconductor chips to Chinese companies. 

NOTE: We did not get to the updates on Iranian protests and the presidential election in Brazil, so if you are interested in the topics, stay tuned for the next episode.


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  • Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine - 6:30
  • Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub - 32:00
  • North Korean Missile test - 47:30
  • Growing Economic War with China - 59:45

Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine

Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub

North Korea Missile test

Growing Economic War with China

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In this episode, we discuss Russia’s growing losses in Ukraine, signs of dissent from Russian elites, and intrigue in global energy markets. We move on to East Asia, where North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is vying for attention with a missile launch over Japan. We also discuss Biden’s new economic war with China, particularly in light of the recent moves to ban the selling of semiconductor chips to Chinese companies. 

NOTE: We did not get to the updates on Iranian protests and the presidential election in Brazil, so if you are interested in the topics, stay tuned for the next episode.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine - 6:30
  • Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub - 32:00
  • North Korean Missile test - 47:30
  • Growing Economic War with China - 59:45

Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine

Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11491194 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0400 5562 1 20 full false Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.

Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.

Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as the latest status on a new nuclear deal with Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Anita’s trip to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference
  • Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat - 07:00
  • UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction - 27:00
  • Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update - 50:00


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Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.

Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as the latest status on a new nuclear deal with Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Anita’s trip to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference
  • Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat - 07:00
  • UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction - 27:00
  • Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update - 50:00


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11404703 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0400 4184 full false All the Updates: Ukraine, Brazil, Iraq and More! All the Updates: Ukraine, Brazil, Iraq and More! On this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. After two months of the front lines unchanged, Ukraine has begun its first counteroffensive to recapture the city of Kherson, which would isolate Russian troops in the South. We also consider the meaning of the G-7 agreement on a price cap on Russian oil and more on Europe’s struggles to deal with its ongoing energy crisis.

Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October, but there are reasons to be concerned about a military coup as the current president, Bolsonaro, borrows from Trump’s playbook by questioning the integrity of the voting machines. Finally, we look at how the latest violence in Iraq may lead to a civil war.

 Ryan and Anita also share the latest on their own research projects on energy security and China’s asymmetrical trading relationships.

Topics:
Ryan's Research on Energy Security - 08:25
Anita's Research on Chinese bullying - 18:10
Ukraine and EU Energy Crisis - 34:50
Brazil's Presidential Elections - 51:40
Iraq's Descent Into Civil War - 01:01:00

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Kherson Counteroffensive and EU Energy Crisis

Election Roundup: Brazil

Iraq Civil War?

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]]> On this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. After two months of the front lines unchanged, Ukraine has begun its first counteroffensive to recapture the city of Kherson, which would isolate Russian troops in the South. We also consider the meaning of the G-7 agreement on a price cap on Russian oil and more on Europe’s struggles to deal with its ongoing energy crisis.

Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October, but there are reasons to be concerned about a military coup as the current president, Bolsonaro, borrows from Trump’s playbook by questioning the integrity of the voting machines. Finally, we look at how the latest violence in Iraq may lead to a civil war.

 Ryan and Anita also share the latest on their own research projects on energy security and China’s asymmetrical trading relationships.

Topics:
Ryan's Research on Energy Security - 08:25
Anita's Research on Chinese bullying - 18:10
Ukraine and EU Energy Crisis - 34:50
Brazil's Presidential Elections - 51:40
Iraq's Descent Into Civil War - 01:01:00

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Kherson Counteroffensive and EU Energy Crisis

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Iraq Civil War?

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11280590 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400 4542 full false Good News for Democracy: Interview with Joseph Asunka Good News for Democracy: Interview with Joseph Asunka In this episode, Anita interviews Joseph Asunka, the CEO of Afrobarometer, about democracy in Africa. Afrobarometer is “a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that has been conducting public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, the economy, and society since 1999.” Before joining Afrobarometer, Asunka was previously a program officer in the Global Development and Population program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and a lecturer in political science at UCLA.

We also discuss the aftermath of Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan and whether it has led to a new normal in the Taiwan Strait. We look at the specter of populism in Italy, as well as Kenya’s third democratic election and what it portends for the future of East Africa. We wrap up the show by looking at the non-aligned movement and why these countries refuse to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Ryan’s article in War on the Rocks

Rising US-China tensions over Taiwan

Election Roundup: Italy and Kenya

Democracy in Africa: Interview with Joseph Asunka

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]]> In this episode, Anita interviews Joseph Asunka, the CEO of Afrobarometer, about democracy in Africa. Afrobarometer is “a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that has been conducting public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, the economy, and society since 1999.” Before joining Afrobarometer, Asunka was previously a program officer in the Global Development and Population program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and a lecturer in political science at UCLA.

We also discuss the aftermath of Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan and whether it has led to a new normal in the Taiwan Strait. We look at the specter of populism in Italy, as well as Kenya’s third democratic election and what it portends for the future of East Africa. We wrap up the show by looking at the non-aligned movement and why these countries refuse to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Rising US-China tensions over Taiwan

Election Roundup: Italy and Kenya

Democracy in Africa: Interview with Joseph Asunka

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11151517 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 4904 full false Global Food Crisis: Interview with Sir Mark Lowcock Global Food Crisis: Interview with Sir Mark Lowcock In this episode, we interview Sir Mark Lowcock, the former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the possibility of the world’s second famine in the 21st century. We discuss the factors driving the current food crisis and what steps nations can take now to avoid millions of people starving by next year. Lowcock is currently a Visiting Professor in Practice at the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics and a Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC. He is the author of Relief Chief: A Manifesto for Saving Lives in Dire Times. 

We then discuss all the developments from the last week with China: the Biden-Xi call, Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan, and the passage of the CHIPs Act in Congress. We discuss the significance of these events and what they mean for US relations with China.

Also, on the show, we talk about Europe’s energy crisis and the latest developments as the continent struggles to prepare for winter.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US-China Relations - 04:00
  • European Energy Crisis - 29:00
  • Interview with Sir Mark Lowcock - 41:50


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]]> In this episode, we interview Sir Mark Lowcock, the former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the possibility of the world’s second famine in the 21st century. We discuss the factors driving the current food crisis and what steps nations can take now to avoid millions of people starving by next year. Lowcock is currently a Visiting Professor in Practice at the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics and a Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC. He is the author of Relief Chief: A Manifesto for Saving Lives in Dire Times. 

We then discuss all the developments from the last week with China: the Biden-Xi call, Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan, and the passage of the CHIPs Act in Congress. We discuss the significance of these events and what they mean for US relations with China.

Also, on the show, we talk about Europe’s energy crisis and the latest developments as the continent struggles to prepare for winter.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • US-China Relations - 04:00
  • European Energy Crisis - 29:00
  • Interview with Sir Mark Lowcock - 41:50


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11070790 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4962 full false Interview with Alexander Vindman Interview with Alexander Vindman Episode Summary

In this episode, we talk with Alexander Vindman, a colleague of Anita’s at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins (SAIS), about the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential end game. Vindman’s expertise on Russia and Ukraine military affairs has been featured in numerous media outlets, as well as his articles published in Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. His book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story, details his pivotal role in the first impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in 2020.

Also, on the show, we discuss Biden’s recent trip to the Middle East, where energy politics was at the top of the agenda, and the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, which set off shockwaves in Japan and throughout the world. We discuss Abe’s legacy as a statesman in Asia and the controversies during his term in addressing Japan’s imperial past.

Additionally, Anita shares some good news about her new job.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Biden’s Middle East Tour - 05:00
  • Legacy of Shinzo Abe - 39:40
  • Russia-Ukraine War End game: Interview with Alexander Vindman - 54:30

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Interview with Alexander Vindman


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In this episode, we talk with Alexander Vindman, a colleague of Anita’s at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins (SAIS), about the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential end game. Vindman’s expertise on Russia and Ukraine military affairs has been featured in numerous media outlets, as well as his articles published in Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. His book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story, details his pivotal role in the first impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in 2020.

Also, on the show, we discuss Biden’s recent trip to the Middle East, where energy politics was at the top of the agenda, and the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, which set off shockwaves in Japan and throughout the world. We discuss Abe’s legacy as a statesman in Asia and the controversies during his term in addressing Japan’s imperial past.

Additionally, Anita shares some good news about her new job.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Biden’s Middle East Tour - 05:00
  • Legacy of Shinzo Abe - 39:40
  • Russia-Ukraine War End game: Interview with Alexander Vindman - 54:30

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-11005360 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 5566 1 15 full false The Russian Oil Sanctions Disaster The Russian Oil Sanctions Disaster The highest inflation rate in 40 years led to the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 75 basis points last week, signaling a much higher chance of a recession in the US this year. With global stock markets tanking and consumers beginning to pull back spending, we ask, was the EU decision to sanction Russian energy imports a colossal mistake? Next we look at the Summit of the Americas held in Los Angeles earlier this month and the status of US strategy towards South America, including the implications of the current presidential election in the US’s closest regional ally, Colombia. Finally we wrap up with a discussion about the Ukrainian refugee crisis with my colleague from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Dr. Steven Schrage, and what more the US can do to help the situation.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • EU Oil Sanctions: A Critical Miscalculation - 00:00
  • Summit of the Americas and the Colombian Election - 23:50
  • Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: Interview with Dr. Steven Schrage - 49:35


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Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • EU Oil Sanctions: A Critical Miscalculation - 00:00
  • Summit of the Americas and the Colombian Election - 23:50
  • Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: Interview with Dr. Steven Schrage - 49:35


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10858871 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0400 4076 1 14 full false Will a New Economic Pact Prevent War With China? Will a New Economic Pact Prevent War With China? In this episode, we talk about Biden's recent trip to Asia as the US attempts to (re)pivot back to this critical region despite the ongoing war in Europe. We start talking about the Yoon-Biden summit, which renewed and expanded security cooperation between South Korea and the US. Next, we discuss the real goal of the trip: the renewal of policies meant to contain China's growing regional influence. Here we discuss Biden's controversial statement on Taiwan and the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework–what is it, and will anything of substance come from it?

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

  • Colombian Run-off Elections - 11:00
  • North Korea and the Biden-Yoon Summit - 20:15
  • US Defense of Taiwan - 29:00
  • Economic Strategy for Containing China - 44:30


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]]> In this episode, we talk about Biden's recent trip to Asia as the US attempts to (re)pivot back to this critical region despite the ongoing war in Europe. We start talking about the Yoon-Biden summit, which renewed and expanded security cooperation between South Korea and the US. Next, we discuss the real goal of the trip: the renewal of policies meant to contain China's growing regional influence. Here we discuss Biden's controversial statement on Taiwan and the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework–what is it, and will anything of substance come from it?

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

  • Colombian Run-off Elections - 11:00
  • North Korea and the Biden-Yoon Summit - 20:15
  • US Defense of Taiwan - 29:00
  • Economic Strategy for Containing China - 44:30


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10768459 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0400 3686 1 13 full false Sleep Walking to Nuclear War? Sleep Walking to Nuclear War? In today’s episode, we revisit the latest developments in the Russo-Ukraine war with a focus on the growing split in US policy circles on what the end game for the conflict should look like and the seemingly blasé attitude toward the threat of nuclear war by many experts. From there we’ll pivot to a crisis that’s been impacting US families: the baby formula shortage. How does US trade policy factor in and why can’t foreign imports come to the rescue?


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09:50 - NATO Expansion and Turkish objections
  • 24:00 - Update on food and energy market impact
  • 37:35 -  End Game: Policy divisions in the West and sleepwalking to nuclear war
  • 58:12 - Baby formula shortage in the US: Trade policy failure 


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Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 09:50 - NATO Expansion and Turkish objections
  • 24:00 - Update on food and energy market impact
  • 37:35 -  End Game: Policy divisions in the West and sleepwalking to nuclear war
  • 58:12 - Baby formula shortage in the US: Trade policy failure 


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10681912 Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4816 1 12 full false Can Foreign Policy Help Fix Inflation? Can Foreign Policy Help Fix Inflation? In today’s episode, we take on one of the most pressing concerns for nations worldwide: Inflation! What has caused the historical rise in the U.S., and what policies can help address this problem. We consider how the Russia-Ukraine war impacts inflation and why governments should be franker in how policies like sanctions directly affect consumer prices. We also discuss how immigration may be key to the labor shortage problem and help keep prices down.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 8:20 - Response from listeners on China's lack of influence on OPEC+ nations
  • 13:07 - Causes of Inflation
  • 35:47 - Immigration and the Labor Market


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Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • 8:20 - Response from listeners on China's lack of influence on OPEC+ nations
  • 13:07 - Causes of Inflation
  • 35:47 - Immigration and the Labor Market


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10602304 Wed, 11 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3502 inflation, foreign policy, OPEC, oil, labor shortage, immigration 1 11 full false What Effect Do Elections in France, South Korea, and Colombia have on US Global Policy? What Effect Do Elections in France, South Korea, and Colombia have on US Global Policy? We begin the episode by looking at the new phase of the war as Russia narrows its goals to focus on controlling the eastern part of Ukraine. What are the US's and NATO's next steps militarily and are energy sanctions next?

We then discuss the global impact of recent elections in France, South Korea and the upcoming presidential election in Colombia. What are the key issues at the heart of each of these elections?  How did the economic strain of both COVID and inflation impact the political debates within these countries? Finally, what do these results mean for US foreign policy, particularly, towards strategic rivals - Russia and China.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • War in the East: The Next Stage in the Russia-Ukraine War
  • Can NATO countries cut off all oil and gas imports from Russia
  • Election Roundup: France, South Korea, and Colombia


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]]> We begin the episode by looking at the new phase of the war as Russia narrows its goals to focus on controlling the eastern part of Ukraine. What are the US's and NATO's next steps militarily and are energy sanctions next?

We then discuss the global impact of recent elections in France, South Korea and the upcoming presidential election in Colombia. What are the key issues at the heart of each of these elections?  How did the economic strain of both COVID and inflation impact the political debates within these countries? Finally, what do these results mean for US foreign policy, particularly, towards strategic rivals - Russia and China.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • War in the East: The Next Stage in the Russia-Ukraine War
  • Can NATO countries cut off all oil and gas imports from Russia
  • Election Roundup: France, South Korea, and Colombia


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10516439 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3858 1 10 full false Return of The Clash of Civilizations Return of The Clash of Civilizations We begin this episode by looking at a question that many people have asked: why is the price of gas so high and what can be done about it. We then discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war including the recent negotiations held in Turkey and how the Russian economy is doing. We also look at why Russia is struggling to sell its oil and consider what binds India and Russia. Finally, does Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations help us understand the war and why the argument remains so popular today.

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  • Gas Prices: Why do prices go up quickly but come down slowly? - 07:45
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey and Recovery of the Ruble. - 21:00
  • Why can't Russia sell its oil? - 33:20
  • Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right? 44:30


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Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey, Recovery of the Ruble, and Energy Market Update

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]]> We begin this episode by looking at a question that many people have asked: why is the price of gas so high and what can be done about it. We then discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war including the recent negotiations held in Turkey and how the Russian economy is doing. We also look at why Russia is struggling to sell its oil and consider what binds India and Russia. Finally, does Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations help us understand the war and why the argument remains so popular today.

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  • Gas Prices: Why do prices go up quickly but come down slowly? - 07:45
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey and Recovery of the Ruble. - 21:00
  • Why can't Russia sell its oil? - 33:20
  • Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right? 44:30


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Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey, Recovery of the Ruble, and Energy Market Update

Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right?


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10390953 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4018 1 9 full false Interview with Dr. Shahin Berenji Interview with Dr. Shahin Berenji In our first-ever interview for the podcast, Anita speaks with Dr. Shahin Berenji on whether NATO expansion may have led to Russian aggression and war towards Ukraine and his research on why state leaders must be able to emphasize with the other side to resolve strategic rivalries.

Dr. Berenji is the Colin Powell Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Department of Political Science and the John G. Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at Southern Methodist University. He received his  Ph.D. in Political Science at UCLA and has recently published in International Security. You can find out more about his research on his website: https://shahinberenji.com

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]]> In our first-ever interview for the podcast, Anita speaks with Dr. Shahin Berenji on whether NATO expansion may have led to Russian aggression and war towards Ukraine and his research on why state leaders must be able to emphasize with the other side to resolve strategic rivalries.

Dr. Berenji is the Colin Powell Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Department of Political Science and the John G. Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at Southern Methodist University. He received his  Ph.D. in Political Science at UCLA and has recently published in International Security. You can find out more about his research on his website: https://shahinberenji.com

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10326713 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2676 1 8 bonus false Is the World Standing with Ukraine? Is the World Standing with Ukraine? As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth week, we remain inspired by the courage and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people as they fight for their families, their country, and the right to self-determination. 

In this episode we take a step back from the day-to-day events to focus on the strategic decisions that are reshaping the economic and political world in profound ways over the last month. First, we look back and consider the origins of the crisis and ask our first guest on the podcast, Prof. Shahin Berenji from Southern Methodist University, how much weight should be given to realist criticism from prominent international relations scholars, like John Mersheimer, that NATO expansionism is the root cause of the conflict? Does Russia have legitimate security concerns by having NATO members on its borders? 

Next, we discuss the greater implications of the unprecedented sanction regime imposed by the West, namely its growing impact on the global economy, the vulnerability of the developing world to these impacts, and the likely lessons being taken away by adversarial regimes. Finally, we wrap up by exploring how unified the world really is in its opposition to Russia’s war.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Interview with Prof. Shahin Berenji
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Markets and 2nd Order Impacts of Sanctions
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Is the World Really in Support of Ukraine?

Dr. Shahin Berenji’s Website: https://shahinberenji.com/


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Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Markets and 2nd Order Impacts of Sanctions 

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In this episode we take a step back from the day-to-day events to focus on the strategic decisions that are reshaping the economic and political world in profound ways over the last month. First, we look back and consider the origins of the crisis and ask our first guest on the podcast, Prof. Shahin Berenji from Southern Methodist University, how much weight should be given to realist criticism from prominent international relations scholars, like John Mersheimer, that NATO expansionism is the root cause of the conflict? Does Russia have legitimate security concerns by having NATO members on its borders? 

Next, we discuss the greater implications of the unprecedented sanction regime imposed by the West, namely its growing impact on the global economy, the vulnerability of the developing world to these impacts, and the likely lessons being taken away by adversarial regimes. Finally, we wrap up by exploring how unified the world really is in its opposition to Russia’s war.


Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Interview with Prof. Shahin Berenji
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Markets and 2nd Order Impacts of Sanctions
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Is the World Really in Support of Ukraine?

Dr. Shahin Berenji’s Website: https://shahinberenji.com/


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10313321 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400 4808 1 8 full false Russia's War for Ukraine Russia's War for Ukraine In this episode, we cover several different aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war. First up, we at the latest in the military dimensions of the conflict, including the calls for a no-fly zone, and what support NATO member countries are providing Ukraine short of becoming participants in the war. We then discuss the impact of the financial sanctions and the price increases for oil and natural gas. We also cover what Russia’s military struggles mean for Russia’s standing on the world stage and how the conflict impacts Chinese interests. Finally, we wrap up by talking about what we see as the path going forward for the Russian-Ukraine war.

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  • 1:50 - Military State of Play: Russian advances, No-fly zone debate, Western military aide 
  • 26:20 - Financial Sanctions and Energy Markets
  • 59:30 - China’s Dilemma
  • 1:10:50 - The Path Forward


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  • 1:50 - Military State of Play: Russian advances, No-fly zone debate, Western military aide 
  • 26:20 - Financial Sanctions and Energy Markets
  • 59:30 - China’s Dilemma
  • 1:10:50 - The Path Forward


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10212577 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 5122 full false Emergency Podcast: War in Ukraine Emergency Podcast: War in Ukraine Watching Russian troops invade Ukraine prompted us to record an emergency podcast episode on the recent developments of this crisis that is now a war. In addition to reflecting on these events, we discuss the tools available to Western countries to support Ukraine and punish Russia. We also go into depth about the role of sanctions in this conflict, including explaining the types of sanctions imposed on Russia and further measures under consideration. While sanctions do not have a good track record of foreign policy change, they are more than symbolic tools.

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]]> Watching Russian troops invade Ukraine prompted us to record an emergency podcast episode on the recent developments of this crisis that is now a war. In addition to reflecting on these events, we discuss the tools available to Western countries to support Ukraine and punish Russia. We also go into depth about the role of sanctions in this conflict, including explaining the types of sanctions imposed on Russia and further measures under consideration. While sanctions do not have a good track record of foreign policy change, they are more than symbolic tools.

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10152471 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2710 1 6 bonus false The Internationalization of the Far Right The Internationalization of the Far Right In this episode, we begin with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, where war appears imminent. We’ll consider how the West will respond and what the Ukrainian resistance might look like. Then onto the Canadian Convoy protest and what it signals for the larger populist movement on the right both in the US and elsewhere. Finally, we’ll wrap up by visiting the national elections in France and Hungary where many of the same themes seen in North America are front and center. 

Also, check out Anita’s appearance on the Clubhouse’s ‘The Big Picture’ hosted by Pyotr Kurzin where she fields questions about Russia-China relations and the impact of the Ukraine crisis.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine: Likelihood of war and the West’s response - 9:40
  • Canadian Trucker Protest and the Global Right - 29:30
  • French and Hungarian National Elections - 43:00

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Russia-Ukraine: Likelihood of war and the West’s response 

Canadian Trucker Protest and the Global Right

French and Hungarian National Elections

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Also, check out Anita’s appearance on the Clubhouse’s ‘The Big Picture’ hosted by Pyotr Kurzin where she fields questions about Russia-China relations and the impact of the Ukraine crisis.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine: Likelihood of war and the West’s response - 9:40
  • Canadian Trucker Protest and the Global Right - 29:30
  • French and Hungarian National Elections - 43:00

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10120563 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 3952 1 6 full false Are China and Russia Planning World Domination? Are China and Russia Planning World Domination? Episode Summary

In this episode, we begin with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and what the most viable exit strategy there is for Putin short of full-scale war. Next, we discuss European energy insecurity and the countermeasures the US is taking to help its allies. We then move on to what to make of the growing alliance between China and Russia. Finally, we discuss Latin America's diplomatic efforts at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. 

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy - 5:30
  • Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity - 23:00
  • Russia-China Growing Alliance - 35:00
  • Latin American Diplomacy at the Beijing Olympics - 51:00

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Russia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy

Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity

Russia-China Growing Alliance


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In this episode, we begin with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and what the most viable exit strategy there is for Putin short of full-scale war. Next, we discuss European energy insecurity and the countermeasures the US is taking to help its allies. We then move on to what to make of the growing alliance between China and Russia. Finally, we discuss Latin America's diplomatic efforts at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. 

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Russia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy - 5:30
  • Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity - 23:00
  • Russia-China Growing Alliance - 35:00
  • Latin American Diplomacy at the Beijing Olympics - 51:00

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Russia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy

Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity

Russia-China Growing Alliance


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-10043943 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3400 1 5 full false Will the West Stand Tall Against a Russian Invasion? Will the West Stand Tall Against a Russian Invasion? In this episode, we talk about European energy insecurity with Russia and the escalating crisis in Ukraine. We also look at slowing growth in China and the need to rebalance its economy. Finally, we discuss the growing attacks on Muslims in India and the dangers of illiberalism to the global order.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Root causes of EU Energy Crisis - 05:00
  • Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War? - 19:40
  • Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances - 38:20
  • Rising Indian intolerance and Global Illiberalism - 52:40


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Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War?

Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances

Rising Indian intolerance and Global Illiberalism


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]]> In this episode, we talk about European energy insecurity with Russia and the escalating crisis in Ukraine. We also look at slowing growth in China and the need to rebalance its economy. Finally, we discuss the growing attacks on Muslims in India and the dangers of illiberalism to the global order.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Root causes of EU Energy Crisis - 05:00
  • Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War? - 19:40
  • Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances - 38:20
  • Rising Indian intolerance and Global Illiberalism - 52:40


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Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War?

Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances

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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-9946415 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500 3950 1 4 full false The Reverberating Effects of January 6th on Global Politics The Reverberating Effects of January 6th on Global Politics In this episode, we discuss what the Chinese-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest regional trade pact to date, means for the future of trade and the U.S.’s seeming withdrawal from leading on future international economic cooperation. Next, we discuss the crisis that no one is talking about — the diminishing opportunity for talks over Iran’s nuclear weapon development. Will Israel accept Iran as a de facto nuclear state, or could another Middle East war be on the horizon? We provide another update on Russia-Ukraine and the negations between Russia and NATO. Finally, we look at two recent articles by Francis Fukuyama (see notes below) on the democratic decline in the United States and its impact on U.S. global leadership.

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  • 10:15 - Listener Feedback
  • 18:15 - RCEP: New Asian trade pact led by China goes into effect
  • 31:45 Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?
  • 47:30 Russia-Ukraine: Russia and NATO get ready to negotiate
  • 50:00 January 6th Capitol insurrection and the Global implications


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New Asian Trade Pact: RCEP

Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?

Russia-Ukraine Crisis

January 6th Anniversary


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]]> In this episode, we discuss what the Chinese-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest regional trade pact to date, means for the future of trade and the U.S.’s seeming withdrawal from leading on future international economic cooperation. Next, we discuss the crisis that no one is talking about — the diminishing opportunity for talks over Iran’s nuclear weapon development. Will Israel accept Iran as a de facto nuclear state, or could another Middle East war be on the horizon? We provide another update on Russia-Ukraine and the negations between Russia and NATO. Finally, we look at two recent articles by Francis Fukuyama (see notes below) on the democratic decline in the United States and its impact on U.S. global leadership.

Topics and Timestamps

  • 10:15 - Listener Feedback
  • 18:15 - RCEP: New Asian trade pact led by China goes into effect
  • 31:45 Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?
  • 47:30 Russia-Ukraine: Russia and NATO get ready to negotiate
  • 50:00 January 6th Capitol insurrection and the Global implications


Articles Mentioned in Episode

New Asian Trade Pact: RCEP

Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?

Russia-Ukraine Crisis

January 6th Anniversary


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-9877974 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:00:00 -0500 4573 1 3 full false Reflecting on Global Politics in 2021 Reflecting on Global Politics in 2021 In this episode, we look back at two of the more consequential foreign policy issues facing the US today: the global pandemic and the emerging strategy to deal with a rising China. In addition, we give an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the recent buzz about a nuclear energy renaissance. 

Topics and Timestamps:

  • 3:40 - Russia-Ukraine
  • 13:00 - Nuclear and LNG
  • 26:30 Global Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
  • 40:30 Great Power Politics and U.S. China Strategy


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Russia Ukraine crisis

Energy in Focus: Nuclear power renewal and Surging LNG Demand

Covid and Vaccine Diplomacy

China Grand Strategy


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]]> In this episode, we look back at two of the more consequential foreign policy issues facing the US today: the global pandemic and the emerging strategy to deal with a rising China. In addition, we give an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the recent buzz about a nuclear energy renaissance. 

Topics and Timestamps:

  • 3:40 - Russia-Ukraine
  • 13:00 - Nuclear and LNG
  • 26:30 Global Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
  • 40:30 Great Power Politics and U.S. China Strategy


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Russia Ukraine crisis

Energy in Focus: Nuclear power renewal and Surging LNG Demand

Covid and Vaccine Diplomacy

China Grand Strategy


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]]> Anita Kellogg Buzzsprout-9803555 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3890 1 2 full false Is Russia Preparing for War? Is Russia Preparing for War? Welcome to the official launch of our podcast on global affairs. In this episode, we discuss recent international news stories, beginning with the decision to increase the oil supply and its impact on inflation. We also cover Biden’s Democracy Summit and the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the United States. We then turn to a more in-depth conversation on the implications of the build-up of 175,000 Russian troops along the Ukraine-Russia border. Additionally, Anita discusses her new role as a Brzezinski Postdoctoral Fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security at John Hopkins (SAIS)’s Foreign Policy Institute in Washington DC.

Timestamps:

  • 5:30 Inflation and OPEC+ decision on production quotas
  • 12:00 Biden’s Democracy Summit
  • 20:30 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott
  • 32:00 Russian troop build-up at the Ukrainian Border

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OPEC+ Decision on Production Quotas

Democracy Summit

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott

Russia-Ukraine Crisis


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]]> Welcome to the official launch of our podcast on global affairs. In this episode, we discuss recent international news stories, beginning with the decision to increase the oil supply and its impact on inflation. We also cover Biden’s Democracy Summit and the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the United States. We then turn to a more in-depth conversation on the implications of the build-up of 175,000 Russian troops along the Ukraine-Russia border. Additionally, Anita discusses her new role as a Brzezinski Postdoctoral Fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security at John Hopkins (SAIS)’s Foreign Policy Institute in Washington DC.

Timestamps:

  • 5:30 Inflation and OPEC+ decision on production quotas
  • 12:00 Biden’s Democracy Summit
  • 20:30 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott
  • 32:00 Russian troop build-up at the Ukrainian Border

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OPEC+ Decision on Production Quotas

Democracy Summit

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott

Russia-Ukraine Crisis


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