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.
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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
India’s Economic Headwind Problem and Rising Nationalism
Oct 12, 2019 • 20min
The NBA, Blizzard, and Beyond: Free Expression, Censorship, and China’s Global Reach
Oct 9, 2019 • 21min
North Korea-US Talks: The Clock Ticks Down to New Year’s 2020
Oct 4, 2019 • 16min
The Significance of China’s 70th Anniversary Military Parade
Sep 25, 2019 • 16min
The Significance of the US-Singapore Basing Access Agreement’s Renewal
Sep 18, 2019 • 16min
Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Ally: Onward Without the Solomon Islands?
Sep 11, 2019 • 19min
US-North Korea Diplomacy: A Fall 2019 Return to Talks?
Sep 7, 2019 • 19min
