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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Feb 23, 2024 • 18min
Reflections on a Decade in Asian Geopolitics
Jan 23, 2024 • 17min
North Korea, Korean Unification, and the Prospects of a 2024 Crisis
Jan 19, 2024 • 15min
The Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan’s 2024 Elections
Dec 20, 2023 • 25min
Asian Geopolitics in 2023: A Retrospective (Part 2)
Dec 20, 2023 • 21min
Asian Geopolitics in 2023: A Retrospective (Part 1)
Nov 21, 2023 • 17min
Biden Meets Xi in San Francisco: Managing Competition
The hosts analyze the recent US-China summit, discussing strained relations and big takeaways. Topics include the balloon incident, resumption of military communications, evolving dynamics in US-China diplomacy, competitive dynamics, and assessing the potential for limited cooperation.
Nov 4, 2023 • 15min
South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis
Recent incidents in the South China Sea, closer defense relationship between Japan and the Philippines, influence of domestic politics on the Philippines' stance, escalation potential and diplomatic rapprochement, developing crisis mechanisms, Biden-Xi meeting, and salience of the South China Sea.
Oct 14, 2023 • 17min
Central Asian States and Great Power Geopolitics
Oct 4, 2023 • 19min
Why India’s Relations With Canada Are Strained
Oct 3, 2023 • 18min
