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

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Russia-Ukraine Update: Russian Offensive and Nord Stream Allegations

• Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City (NY Times)
• How the War in Ukraine Ends (The New Yorker)
• Nord Stream, Seymour Hersh and how disinformation works (Natalia Antelava)
• Our tweet thread debunking Hersh article on Nord Stream allegations

World Bank: Politics and Climate Change

• The World Bank: What it is and how it operates (Bretton Woods project)
• World Bank head denies climate controversy spurred resignation (WaPo)
• Malpass survives climate gaffe, but the World Bank’s fossil fuel policy may not (Politico)

Interview with Bonnie Glaser

• German Marshall Fund
• Twitter (@BonnieGlaser)
• China Global Podcast
• U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Will China's Challenge Lead to a Crisis?

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