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May 25, 2022Sleep 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

Articles Mentioned in Episode
NATO Expansion and Turkish objections
Erdoğan doubles down on threat to reject Finland and Sweden's NATO bids (Axios)
Two Turkey Experts on Why Erdoğan Is Rejecting NATO Expansion (Carnegie Foundation)
Russian-Ukraine War: Food and Energy market impact
The blockade of Ukraine’s ports is worsening world hunger (The Economist)
Hungary ‘holding EU hostage’ over sanctions on Russian oil (The Guardian)
Russian oil exports to Italy have more than quadrupled due to unintended consequences of Western sanctions (Business Insider)
Russian-Ukraine War: End Game
The War in Ukraine Is Getting Complicated, and America Isn’t Ready (NY Times)
America Must Embrace the Goal of Ukrainian Victory (Foreign Affairs)
Baby Formula shortage in the US: Trade policy failure
America’s Infant Formula Crisis and the ‘Resiliency’ Mirage (Scott Lincicome - Cato Institute)
America's Trade and Regulatory Policies Have Contributed to the Baby Formula Shortage (Reason)

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May 11, 2022Can 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

Articles Mentioned in Episode
Causes of Inflation
The global stagflation shock of 2022: how bad could it get? (FT)
Fact check: Did Biden's government spending cause inflation? (Politifact)
Governments Tighten Grip on Global Food Stocks, Sending Prices Higher (NYT)
Russia's war in Ukraine threatens to hurt billions, UN warns, as food and energy prices soar (CNBC)
Staffing shortages in America are a glimpse into its future (The Economist)
Immigration and the Labor Market
Title 42, the Trump-era border policy dividing Democrats, explained (Vox)
The Effect of Low-Skilled Labor Migration on the Host Economy (Carnegie Endowment)
Here’s how the worker shortage is contributing to sky-high inflation (Fortune)
Staffing shortages in America are a glimpse into its future (Economist)
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April 27, 2022What 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

Articles Mentioned in Episode
War in the East: The Next Stage in the Ukraine war
Rob Lee on why attrition will be a critical factor in the battle for Donbas (The Economist)
Putin’s Plan A in Ukraine has failed. We can’t let his Plan B succeed (WaPo)
Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Sanctions in the EU
Can Sanctions Really Stop Putin? (NY Times)
How to cut off Russian oil and gas to Europe without causing chaos (Yergin and Pascual, WaPo)
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo (NY Times)
Election Roundup: France, South Korea, and Colombia
A Macron Victory Isn’t Enough (The Atlantic)
South Korea’s hawkish new president will be good for the Western alliance (WaPo)
Colombian candidate says he won't nationalize property (WaPo)
Former guerrilla member running for president of Colombia envisions new Latin American left (WaPo)

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April 06, 2022Return 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.

Help Ukrainians in Need
Our hearts are broken by the tragedy that is unfolding due to the ambitions of an evil dictator. Like many of you, we feel the impotence of not being able to do more to help their fight. Please consider supporting any of the charities below actively helping refugees during this unprecedented crisis:
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
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

Gas Prices: Rockets and Feathers
Rockets and Feathers: Why Don't Gasoline Prices Always Move in Sync with Oil Prices? (St. Louis Federal Reserve)
Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey, Recovery of the Ruble, and Energy Market Update
Wonking Out: The Curious Case of the Recovering Ruble (Paul Krugman; NY Times)
Ukraine-Russia talks stir optimism, but West urges caution (WaPo)
Can Germany cope without Russian gas? (The Economist)
What can Russia do to sell its unwanted oil? (The Economist)
Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right?
The Clash of Civilizations? (Samuel Huntington)
Yes, There Is a Clash of Civilizations (Ross Douthat)
The World Is Splitting in Two (The Atlantic)

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March 27, 2022Interview 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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March 24, 2022Is 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/

Articles Mentioned in Episode
Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Markets and 2nd Order Impacts of Sanctions
Daniel Yergin on Russia losing its status as an “energy superpower” (The Economist)
War in Ukraine will cripple global food markets (The Economist)
Russia-Ukraine War: Is the World Really in Support of Ukraine?
The Democracy Turning Its Back on Ukraine (The Atlantic)
South Africa’s Self-Defeating Silence on Ukraine (Foreign Policy)
Ties with Russia Compromise Israel’s Stance on Ukraine (The New Yorker)
Mexico's President López Obrador declines to impose economic sanctions on Russia (NBC News)

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March 08, 2022Russia'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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Topics Discussed in this Episode
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

Articles Mentioned in Episode
Military State of Play: Russian advances, No-fly zone debate, Western military aide
Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained (Vox)
The Dangerous Allure of the No-Fly Zone (War on the Rocks)
Financial Sanctions and Energy Markets
Western sanctions on Russia are like none the world has seen (The Economist)
As U.S. lawmakers push to ban Russian oil, analyst sees ‘limited impact’ on prices (MarketWatch)
Why Does the U.S. Buy Russian Oil? (WSJ)
China’s Dilemma
China Declared Its Russia Friendship Had ‘No Limits.’ It’s Having Second Thoughts. (WSJ)
Exploring the Path Forward
In one week of war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have veered history in a new direction (WaPo)
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1 hr 26 min
February 27, 2022Emergency 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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February 22, 2022The 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
Articles Mentioned in Episode
Russia-Ukraine: Likelihood of war and the West’s response
Biden Says Putin Has Chosen ‘Catastrophic’ War Over Diplomacy (NYT)
Can Ukrainian Resistance Foil a Russian Victory? (War on the Rocks; Brian Petit)
Why the West’s Diplomacy With Russia Keeps Failing (The Atlantic; Anne Applebaum)
Canadian Trucker Protest and the Global Right
Trudeau invokes emergency powers to shut down Canada’s protests (The Economist)
Ottawa truckers' convoy galvanizes far-right worldwide (Politico)
How American right-wing funding for Canadian trucker protests could sway U.S. politics (PBS Newshour)
French and Hungarian National Elections
French election 2022 (The Economist)
Trump encouraged French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour in phone call, campaign says (Politico)
The Local’s French election podcast (The Local)
As Orban runs for re-election, Hungary’s opposition fears fraud (The Economist)
Why Conservatives Around the World Have Embraced Hungary’s Viktor Orbán (The New Yorker)
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February 09, 2022Are 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
Articles Mentioned in Episode
Russia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy
Not everything is going Putin’s way on Ukraine (WaPo; Fareed Zakaria)
Putin Is Caught in a Trap of His Own Making (NYT; Yulia Latynina)
Europe Thinks Putin Is Planning Something Even Worse Than War (NYT)
Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity
Qatar’s emir visits White House, as Biden may need help with natural gas for Europe (WaPo)
Natural Gas Shipments, Mostly From U.S., Ease Europe’s Energy Crunch (NYT)
Azerbaijan Is Ready to Provide Europe With Emergency Gas Supplies (Bloomberg)
Russia-China Growing Alliance
In Clash With U.S. Over Ukraine, Putin Has a Lifeline From China (NYT)
Xi backs Putin’s opposition to Nato expansion at summit that underlines closer ties (FT)
Putin, Xi Aim Russia-China Partnership Against U.S. (WSJ)
Russian gas boost fuels Moscow's China pivot (DW)
What China thinks of possible war in Ukraine (The Economist)

Diplomacy at the Beijing Olympics
Latin American leaders target economic prizes during Beijing Winter Olympics (FT)

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