The World Next Week

Blinken Visits South Pacific, Colombia-ELN Cease-Fire, Thailand’s Political Face-off, and More

Jul 27, 2023

26:05

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Episode notes

Introduction

4min

The US Secretary of State's Visit to Papua New Guinea

3min

The NDAA's Opposition to Ochus

2min

The E.L.N. And Colombia's Struggle for Total Peace

3min

The Venezuelan Ceasefire Is a Puzzle

2min

Petro's Promise to Rural Development in Colombia

5min

The Importance of Thailand in Cambodia and Myanmar

2min

Chin's Disappearance From the Foreign Ministry

2min

The Downgrading of the Foreign Ministry

2min

10.

The World Through the China Prism

2min

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Australia to wrap up a visit aimed at boosting security ties and offsetting Chinese influence; the Colombian government and guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) agree to implement a cease-fire; the formation of a newly elected Thai government remains in limbo as differing factions disagree on who can stand for prime minister; and China’s government removes former Foreign Minister Qin Gang after only seven months of service.

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