Asia Geopolitics
The Diplomat
A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Episodes
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Jan 8, 2020 • 19min
How Asia Will Make Sense of Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Soleimani
Jan 7, 2020 • 14min
Taiwan Heads to the Polls: What Are the Geopolitical Stakes?
Dec 24, 2019 • 24min
Asia in 2020: Trends, Risks, and Geopolitics
Dec 12, 2019 • 21min
2019 in Asian Geopolitics: A Year of Change
Dec 4, 2019 • 18min
Kim Jong Un‘s End-of-2019 Deadline Approaches: What Lies on the Other Side?
Nov 28, 2019 • 14min
The Return of Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas and Geopolitics
Nov 9, 2019 • 14min
Trump Year Three: The State of US Alliances in Asia
Nov 9, 2019 • 15min
RCEP, CPTPP, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism in Asia
In this discussion, Prashanth Parmaswaran, a D.C.-based expert on geopolitical dynamics, tackles India's withdrawal from RCEP and its implications for Asia-Pacific relations. He sheds light on India's trade isolation and the challenges it faces amid growing global trade tensions. The conversation also explores Vietnam's pivotal role in advocating for free trade, the stark differences between RCEP and CPTPP, and the intricate U.S.-China trade negotiations. Parmaswaran highlights the broader geopolitical landscape and its repercussions on multilateral trade.
Nov 6, 2019 • 14min
The 2019 US-ASEAN Summit: A Diplomatic Blunder?
Oct 22, 2019 • 21min
