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Biden Confronts Iran, China’s Lunar New Year Economic Slowdown, Pakistan’s Flawed Elections, and More
Feb 1, 2024
Biden administration's response to the attack in Jordan; China's economic challenges during Lunar New Year; upcoming elections in Pakistan amid economic struggles and security concerns; Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's withdrawal from Echoos and its implications.
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- The Biden administration is navigating how to respond to the deadly attack in Jordan, balancing the need to deter further attacks and avoid wider conflict in the region.
- China's Lunar New Year festivities are overshadowed by economic uncertainty, with an economic downturn and challenges posed by the Evergrand liquidation order.
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US-Iran Escalation: Finding a Balance
The podcast discusses the recent drone attack by Iranian-backed militias on a US military post in Northeast Jordan, which resulted in the death of three US soldiers. President Biden holds Iran responsible for supplying the weapons and has stated that the US will respond. The challenge for the US is to find a balance between deterring future attacks and avoiding a wider war in the region. The US is also focused on diplomatic efforts to suspend the fighting in Gaza and work toward a larger diplomatic deal. Possible US responses include strikes inside Iran, strikes against major Iranian assets outside Iran, or sustained bombardment of proxy groups.
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