The Merge E16 – Foreign Relations & China
Sep 3, 2023
Former Australian diplomat John Fowler discusses international relations with a focus on China's ambitions, South America influence, Taiwan invasion, and the impact of Ukraine crisis on China. The podcast delves into diplomacy, military connections, Monroe Doctrine, Belt & Road Initiative, chip industry decoupling, and US policy on Taiwan.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Navigating International Waters: A Diplomat's Perspective
01:47 • 5min
Foreign Relations, Embassies, and Consulates Explained
06:27 • 2min
US Foreign Policy, Monroe Doctrine, and China's Influence
08:03 • 15min
China's Belt and Road Initiative Expansion
22:41 • 21min
The Semiconductor Geopolitical Chess Game
43:12 • 4min
Navigating Taiwan's Delicate Diplomacy
46:54 • 5min
Closing Remarks on Foreign Relations and Audience Engagement
51:57 • 2min