Kellogg's Global Politics

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 EpisodeImpact of U.S. Midterm Elections - 04:00Biden-Xi Meeting at the G20 - 22:00Russia-Ukraine Update - 30:00Interview with Dr. Shaun Breslin - 45:00Articles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeImpact of U.S. Midterm ElectionsTough Lines on Ukraine and China: Seeing Policy Fallout From U.S. Election (NY Times)Potentially divided U.S. Congress to remain united on at least one issue: China (The Japan Times)Biden-Xi Meeting at G20For Biden and Xi, a Long Relationship With Rising Mutual Suspicion (NY Times)China wants to mend ties with the U.S. But it won’t make the first move. (WaPo)Russia-Ukraine UpdateTop U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist (NY Times)Ukraine Peace Talks Remain Distant Even as Moscow Signals a Retreat (NY Times)Interview with Dr. Shaun BreslinDr. Breslin’s websiteChina Risen?: Studying Chinese Global PowerFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

Putin's Birthday Gifts and Economic War with ChinaIn 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 EpisodePutin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine - 6:30Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub - 32:00North Korean Missile test - 47:30Growing Economic War with China - 59:45Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in UkraineAmid Ukrainian taunts, Russia scrambles to salvage Crimean Bridge after fiery explosion (WaPo)‘Someone will fall victim’: insiders reveal elite anguish as Russia’s war falters (The Guardian)Elon Musk’s foray into geopolitics has Ukraine worried (The Economist)Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snubPermanent Rupture: The European-Russian Energy Relationship Ended with Nord Stream (War on the Rocks)Biden's 'unthinkable' options for punishing OPEC (Poltico)North Korea Missile testNorth Korea Fires Powerful Missile, Using Old Playbook in a New World (NY Times)U.S. Targets Businessmen and Companies in New North Korea Sanctions (NY Times)Growing Economic War with ChinaChip bans on countries like China will hurt the U.S. more than they’ll help. They won’t even work (Fortune)Lawmakers push new compromise for screening American investments in China (Politico)US intensifies assault on China’s chip ambitions (Nikkei)Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

Episode SummaryIn 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 EpisodeBiden’s Middle East Tour - 05:00Legacy of Shinzo Abe - 39:40Russia-Ukraine War End game: Interview with Alexander Vindman - 54:30Articles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeBiden’s Middle East TourIsraeli Security Officials Are Divided Over Iran Nuclear Deal (NYT)Israel’s unexpected military alliance in the Gulf (The Economist)What Biden Got Right on His Trip to the Middle East (NYT)Saudi Arabia doubles second-quarter Russian fuel oil imports for power generation (Reuters)How Biden Can Reverse China’s Gains in Saudi Arabia (Foreign Policy)Legacy of Shinzo AbeAbe Shinzo left his mark on Asia and the world, not just Japan (The Economist)Abe’s Nationalism Is His Most Toxic Legacy (Foreign Policy)Abe Ruined the Most Important Democratic Relationship in Asia (Foreign Policy)Interview with Alexander VindmanThe Day After Russia Attacks (Foreign Affairs)Here Right Matters: An American StoryFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggShow FaceBook: Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 EpisodeEU Oil Sanctions: A Critical Miscalculation - 00:00Summit of the Americas and the Colombian Election - 23:50Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: Interview with Dr. Steven Schrage - 49:35Articles Mentioned in EpisodeEU Oil Sanctions: A Critical MiscalculationPutin’s stagflation revenge (Fortune)U.S. Technology, a Longtime Tool for Russia, Becomes a Vulnerability (NYT)Summit of the Americas and the Colombian ElectionBiden’s hemispheric summit may end up a dud (WaPo)Colombia’s presidential run-off on June 19th is close (The Economist)Interview with Dr. Steven Schrage- Steven’s TwitterFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanPKelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: anita@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comRyan’s email: ryan@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 - 11:00North Korea and the Biden-Yoon Summit - 20:15US Defense of Taiwan - 29:00Economic Strategy for Containing China - 44:30Articles Mentioned in Episode:Foreign Policy QuizColombian Run-off Elections'TikTok King' challenges ex-rebel for Colombia's top job (BBC)North Korea and the Biden-Yoon summitBiden visit showcases hardened stances on North Korea (WaPo)China Containment and the Indo-Pacific Economic FrameworkAmerica’s new Asian economic pact: just don’t call it a trade deal (The Economist)Will Biden’s Asia trip help the US meet its strategic objectives? (Brookings)Russia or China? The U.S. Has a Choice to Make.(NYT)Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 Episode09:50 - NATO Expansion and Turkish objections24:00 - Update on food and energy market impact37:35 -  End Game: Policy divisions in the West and sleepwalking to nuclear war58:12 - Baby formula shortage in the US: Trade policy failure Articles Mentioned in EpisodeNATO Expansion and Turkish objectionsErdoğan 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 impactThe 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 GameThe 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 failureAmerica’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)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twittFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 Episode8:20 - Response from listeners on China's lack of influence on OPEC+ nations13:07 - Causes of Inflation35:47 - Immigration and the Labor MarketArticles Mentioned in EpisodeCauses of InflationThe 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 MarketTitle 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)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanPKelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: anita@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comRyan’s email: ryan@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comHelp Ukrainians in NeedOur 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 organizations and charities below actively helping refugees during Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 EpisodeWar in the East: The Next Stage in the Russia-Ukraine WarCan NATO countries cut off all oil and gas imports from RussiaElection Roundup: France, South Korea, and ColombiaArticles Mentioned in EpisodeWar in the East: The Next Stage in the Ukraine warRob 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 EUCan 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 ColombiaA 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)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanPKelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: anita@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comRyanFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 NeedOur 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:Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without BordersVoices of ChildrenCARETopics Discussed in this EpisodeGas Prices: Why do prices go up quickly but come down slowly? - 07:45Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey and Recovery of the Ruble. - 21:00Why can't Russia sell its oil? - 33:20Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right? 44:30Gas Prices: Rockets and FeathersRockets 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 UpdateWonking 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)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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.comFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 EpisodeInterview with Prof. Shahin BerenjiRussia-Ukraine War: Energy Markets and 2nd Order Impacts of SanctionsRussia-Ukraine War: Is the World Really in Support of Ukraine?Dr. Shahin Berenji’s Website: https://shahinberenji.com/Articles Mentioned in EpisodeRussia-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)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanPKelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.cFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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. Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: anita@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comRyan’s email: ryan@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 EpisodeRussia-Ukraine: Likelihood of war and the West’s response - 9:40Canadian Trucker Protest and the Global Right - 29:30French and Hungarian National Elections - 43:00Articles Mentioned in EpisodeRussia-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 RightTrudeau 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 ElectionsFrench 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)Follow UsShow Website: www.Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

Episode SummaryIn 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 EpisodeRussia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy - 5:30Russia-Ukraine: US countermeasures to address EU Energy Insecurity - 23:00Russia-China Growing Alliance - 35:00Latin American Diplomacy at the Beijing Olympics - 51:00Articles Mentioned in EpisodeRussia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit StrategyNot 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 InsecurityQatar’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 AllianceIn 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 OlympicsLatin American leaders target economic prizes during Beijing Winter Olympics (FT)Follow UFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 EpisodeRoot causes of EU Energy Crisis - 05:00Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War? - 19:40Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances - 38:20Rising Indian intolerance and Global Illiberalism - 52:40Articles Mentioned in EpisodeRoot causes of EU Energy CrisisGas shortages: what is driving Europe’s energy crisis? (FT)Moscow has the EU over a barrel on energy (FT)Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War?As war looms larger, what are Russia’s military options in Ukraine? (Economist)Putin has many options short of a multi-front invasion of Ukraine (WaPo)Why would Putin invade Ukraine? (WaPo Monkey Cage)The Day After Russia Attacks (Vindman; Foreign Affairs)Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade ImbalancesChina’s record trade gap a symptom of its struggle to rebalance its economy (FT)China needs a new growth model, but that requires serious reform (FT)Rising Indian intolerance and Global IlliberalismHindu bigots are openly urging Indians to murder Muslims (Economist)The democratic threat to democracy (Brookings)India’s Democracy Is the World’s Problem (The Atlantic)India’s journey to illiberal democracy (FT)The Real Crisis of Global Order: Illiberalism on the Rise (Foreign Affairs)You can also find the show on your favorite podcast player.Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 Timestamps10:15 - Listener Feedback18:15 - RCEP: New Asian trade pact led by China goes into effect31:45 Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?47:30 Russia-Ukraine: Russia and NATO get ready to negotiate50:00 January 6th Capitol insurrection and the Global implicationsArticles Mentioned in EpisodeNew Asian Trade Pact: RCEPIn Asia, China fills an economic void the United States left (WaPo)RCEP kicks in as China seeks to lead regional economic integration (Nikkei Asia)Reviving the Iran Nuclear deal: Mission Impossible?Iran-US: faltering nuclear talks enter dangerous phase (FT)The Looming Threat of a Nuclear Crisis with Iran (The New Yorker)Russia-Ukraine CrisisBiden says he warned Putin of ‘severe sanctions’ if Russia invades Ukraine again (WaPo)U.S. Details Costs of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine (NY Times)January 6th AnniversaryOne Single Day. That’s All It Took for the World to Look Away From Us. (Francis Fukuyama; NY Times)January 6 and Geopolitics (Francis Fukuyama; American Purpose)The American polity is cracked, and might collapse. Canada must prepare (The Globe and Mail)January 6 Didn’t Happen Just to America (The Atlantic)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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-Ukraine13:00 - Nuclear and LNG26:30 Global Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution40:30 Great Power Politics and U.S. China StrategyArticles Mentioned in Episode:Russia Ukraine crisisRussia Issues Lists of Demands (The Guardian)Nato open to dialogue with Russia on European security demands (FT)Energy in Focus: Nuclear power renewal and Surging LNG DemandIs Nuclear Energy Green? (WaPo)US-China gas deals defy tensions between world powers (FT)Covid and Vaccine DiplomacyVaccine Diplomacy sees Nicaragua cut ties with Taiwan for Covid shots (The Brazilian Report)Doubts over efficacy of Chinese vaccines stoke anxiety at home and abroad (FT)How the faltering global vaccination effort paved the way for alarming variants (Vox)Moderna's missteps undermine US vaccine diplomacy (The Hill)China Grand StrategyThe Inevitable Rivalry (John Mearsheimer; Foreign Affairs)Jiakun Jack Zhang (University of Kansas)  “Assessing the Trade War’s Impact on Foreign Invested Enterprises in China” Conference Paper International Studies Association Annual Conference 2021Follow Us:Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: anita@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comRyan’s email: ryan@kelloggsglobalpolitics.comFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

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 quotas12:00 Biden’s Democracy Summit20:30 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott32:00 Russian troop build-up at the Ukrainian BorderArticles Mentioned in EpisodeOPEC+ Decision on Production QuotasOPEC+ output hike gamble pays off as oil prices recover (Reuters)Democracy SummitGlobal Views of Biden’s Democracy Summit (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)Ahead of Biden’s Democracy Summit, China Says: We’re Also a Democracy (NY Times)Why China Is Freaking Out Over Biden’s Democracy Summit (Foreign Policy)2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic BoycottDo boycotts of sports events, such as the Beijing winter Olympics, work? (The Economist)What the US’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics does — and doesn’t — mean (Vox)Russia-Ukraine CrisisWait, is Russia going to invade Ukraine? (Vox)How the United States Can Break Putin’s Hold on Ukraine (Alexander Vindman; NY Times)How might allies respond if Russia invades Ukraine? (Defense News)The US can't deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine — and shouldn't even try (The Hill)Ukraine: Putin’s Unfinished Business (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

In this episode, we conclude our discussion about the legacy of Trump’s foreign policy with a focus on China and the Middle East. Did Trump provide a valuable reset to the US’s China policy, or was it a series of missed opportunities? Could you characterize his Middle East policy as a success? Plus, listen to Anita and Ryan offer their take on the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol and its implications abroad.   This episode was recorded on January 17, 2021Topics Discussed in this EpisodeThe January 6th insurrection at the CapitolTrump and China: Missed Opportunities or an Invaluable Reset?The Middle East: Trump’s one clear success?Final thoughts on the Trump FP legacyArticles Mentioned in EpisodeTrump’s Foreign-Policy Adventures Haven’t All Flopped (Foreign Policy)US election: Trump's China policy is here to stay, no matter who wins (Nikkei Asia)Officials Push U.S.-China Relations Toward Point of No Return (NY Times)Will Trump's major foreign policy legacy be Israel and Palestine? (The Guardian)EU - China trade and investmentChina - Trade - Europen CommissionChina edges past US as Europe’s top trade partnerFollow UsAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggAnita’s Website: https://www.anitakellogg.com/Show Website: https://kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: Kellogg's Global Politics

Welcome to Kellogg’s Global Politics, a podcast on US foreign policy in a post-Trump world. In this inaugural episode co-hosts, Anita and Ryan, look back on the last 4 years and highlight the key events of the Trumpist foreign policy and its lasting impact on the world. This episode was recorded on January 4, 2021 Topics Discussed in this EpisodeOverall thoughts on Trump administration’s foreign policy and key themesPopulism and the backlash against globalizationTrump's worldview and personal economicsLasting harm of Trump's Foreign PolicyArticles Mentioned in EpisodeAmericans' Views on Trade in the Trump Era (Gallup)Status threat, not economic hardship, explains the 2016 presidential vote (PNAS Article)Present at the Disruption (Richard Haas, Foreign Affairs)Global trade is booming — just without the U.S. (Fareed Zakaria, WaPo)Follow UsAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggAnita’s Website: https://www.anitakellogg.com/Show Website: https://kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: Kellogg's Global Politics