China Targets Latin America, with Mitch Hayes
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On today's episode, China expert Mitch Hayes joins us to discuss China's growing influence in Latin America. Mitch Hayes is a political risk analyst and advisor, as well as the founder of two widely-read newsletters, "The China Signal", and "Mundo". I encourage our listeners to check them out, you can find his work on:
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Why Business Needs Policy Experts, with Cenk Sidar
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Welcome to Season 2 of Geopolitics Rundown!
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The Third Pole: Europe Debates Strategic Autonomy
Geopolitics Rundown
Welcome back to Geopolitics Rundown! We're wrapping up the holiday season with a far-ranging discussion on the future of the European-American relationship. Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of State, Antony "Tony" Blinken, will have to thread the needle amid an intense debate in Europe about strategic autonomy. As the debate unfolds, the old divide between the Gaullists and the Atlanticists rears its head.
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Foreign Influence Operations with Natalie Thompson
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As US election drama reaches a climax, the Nerds tackle headlines around foreign election interference. Joining us is special guest Natalie Thompson from the Carnegie Endowment's Partnership for Countering Influence Operations. Join us for a discussion of what influence operations are, what states are using them, and how to stop them.
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Candidate Cage Match: Trump vs Biden's foreign policy
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With the US presidential election looming, the nerds tackle Trump and Biden’s foreign policy platforms. Follow along with a dynamic conversation that covers all angles, from flashpoint point issues like China, Iran, and North Korea, to the academic theories behind their policies.
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Raucous Caucasus: Armenia vs. Azerbaijan
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Welcome to the new Geopolitics Rundown! Today's topic: The recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan which has killed hundreds and re-ignited a fight over the disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh. We're going to walk you through where this conflict is, who is involved, and why it could have serious implications for Russia, Turkey, and the future of NATO.
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UAE-Israel Deal: Frenemies with Benefits
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Join the nerds for a discussion on the recent peace deal between Israel and the UAE, the Abraham Accord. Why and how did the deal happen? What does the deal do? Who are the winners and losers? What does it mean for the future of the Middle East? All of those questions and more are answered in this episode of Geopolitics Rundown.
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Inside the Indo-Pacific: Japan
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In this episode, the nerds return from their brief hiatus to conclude their tour of the Indo-Pacific. Join us for a breakdown of Japan and its geopolitical position. From tensions with China to cooperation with the Quad, Japan is experiencing a period of change that will redefine its role in the region. Learn about the Senkaku islands dispute, the Quad +, and more!
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Security Sunday: India's Navy with Aman Thakker
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In this Security Sunday your nerds bring on guest Aman Thakker, CSIS fellow and author of the Indialogue newsletter, to discuss the nitty gritty of the Indian Navy and its role in the complex power dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. They discuss how India’s rivalry with China has impacted Indian maritime policy, the role of India’s alliance with the Quad (The US, Australia, and Japan), as well as the future of naval competition in the Indian Ocean.
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Inside the Indo-Pacific: Australia with Michael Hilliard
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In this episode, your resident nerds take a trip down under with their first guest, Michael Hilliard from The Red Line podcast. Together they explore how Australia fits into the complex Indo-pacific region amidst tensions, new and old, with China and the United States.
info_outlineIn this episode, your resident foreign policy nerds take a further look into the democratic crisis in Hungary. We'll examine how Hungary ended up in this crisis, what it means for the European Union, and how Russia might come out ahead amidst the chaos.