Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt
09/29/22 • 69 min
In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.
Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.
Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as the latest status on a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- Anita’s trip to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference
- Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat - 07:00
- UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction - 27:00
- Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update - 50:00
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat
- Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions (NY Times)
- Memo to the President (The Atlantic Council)
- Escalation Management and Nuclear Employment in Russian Military Strategy (War on the Rocks)
UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction
- What kind of prime minister will Liz Truss be? (The Economist)
- Britain’s chancellor offers up a reckless budget, fiscally and politically (The Economist)
- Pound plummets to 37-year low as Kwarteng unveils ‘growth plan’ for UK economy (Independent)
Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update
- What’s behind the protests in Iran? (WaPo)
- The Supreme Leader is Still Alive, but When he dies how will his succession play out? (The Atlantic Council)
- Let’s Be Honest About the Iran Nuclear Deal (Foreign Policy)
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In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.
Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.
Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as the latest status on a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- Anita’s trip to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference
- Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat - 07:00
- UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction - 27:00
- Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update - 50:00
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat
- Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions (NY Times)
- Memo to the President (The Atlantic Council)
- Escalation Management and Nuclear Employment in Russian Military Strategy (War on the Rocks)
UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction
- What kind of prime minister will Liz Truss be? (The Economist)
- Britain’s chancellor offers up a reckless budget, fiscally and politically (The Economist)
- Pound plummets to 37-year low as Kwarteng unveils ‘growth plan’ for UK economy (Independent)
Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update
- What’s behind the protests in Iran? (WaPo)
- The Supreme Leader is Still Alive, but When he dies how will his succession play out? (The Atlantic Council)
- Let’s Be Honest About the Iran Nuclear Deal (Foreign Policy)
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Previous Episode
All the Updates: Ukraine, Brazil, Iraq and More!
On this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. After two months of the front lines unchanged, Ukraine has begun its first counteroffensive to recapture the city of Kherson, which would isolate Russian troops in the South. We also consider the meaning of the G-7 agreement on a price cap on Russian oil and more on Europe’s struggles to deal with its ongoing energy crisis.
Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October, but there are reasons to be concerned about a military coup as the current president, Bolsonaro, borrows from Trump’s playbook by questioning the integrity of the voting machines. Finally, we look at how the latest violence in Iraq may lead to a civil war.
Ryan and Anita also share the latest on their own research projects on energy security and China’s asymmetrical trading relationships.
Topics:
Ryan's Research on Energy Security - 08:25
Anita's Research on Chinese bullying - 18:10
Ukraine and EU Energy Crisis - 34:50
Brazil's Presidential Elections - 51:40
Iraq's Descent Into Civil War - 01:01:00
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
Kherson Counteroffensive and EU Energy Crisis
- Why does Kherson matter? (The Economist)
- The Right Way to Sanction Russian Energy (Foreign Affairs)
- Europe scrambles to protect consumers against dizzying energy prices (The Economist)
Election Roundup: Brazil
- Lula vs Bolsonaro: What is at stake in Brazil’s presidential election? (The New Statesman)
- The Imminent Election Crisis in Brazil (Americas Quarterly)
Iraq Civil War?
- Why Iraq could be approaching another civil war, explained by an expert (Vox)
- Timeline: What led to the fighting in Iraq’s capital Baghdad (Al Jazeera)
- How Inter-Shia Strife Is Threatening Iraqi Security (Council of Foreign Relations)
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Putin's Birthday Gifts AND Economic Warfare with China
Putin's Birthday Gifts and Economic War with China
In this episode, we discuss Russia’s growing losses in Ukraine, signs of dissent from Russian elites, and intrigue in global energy markets. We move on to East Asia, where North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is vying for attention with a missile launch over Japan. We also discuss Biden’s new economic war with China, particularly in light of the recent moves to ban the selling of semiconductor chips to Chinese companies.
NOTE: We did not get to the updates on Iranian protests and the presidential election in Brazil, so if you are interested in the topics, stay tuned for the next episode.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine - 6:30
- Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub - 32:00
- North Korean Missile test - 47:30
- Growing Economic War with China - 59:45
Putin’s Birthday present and latest developments in Ukraine
- Amid Ukrainian taunts, Russia scrambles to salvage Crimean Bridge after fiery explosion (WaPo)
- ‘Someone will fall victim’: insiders reveal elite anguish as Russia’s war falters (The Guardian)
- Elon Musk’s foray into geopolitics has Ukraine worried (The Economist)
Energy Intrigue: Nord Stream sabotage and OPEC’s snub
- Permanent Rupture: The European-Russian Energy Relationship Ended with Nord Stream (War on the Rocks)
- Biden's 'unthinkable' options for punishing OPEC (Poltico)
North Korea Missile test
- North Korea Fires Powerful Missile, Using Old Playbook in a New World (NY Times)
- U.S. Targets Businessmen and Companies in New North Korea Sanctions (NY Times)
Growing Economic War with China
- Chip bans on countries like China will hurt the U.S. more than they’ll help. They won’t even work (Fortune)
- Lawmakers push new compromise for screening American investments in China (Politico)
- US intensifies assault on China’s chip ambitions (Nikkei)
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Kellogg's Global Politics - Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt
Transcript
Anita Kellogg: [00:00:00] Welcome to Kellogg's Global Politics, a podcast on current events in US foreign policy and international affairs. My name is Dr. Anita Kellogg, an international relation scholar specializing in the relationship between economics and national security. I'm here with my co-host, Ryan Kellogg, an expert in energy investment and policy.
Ryan Kellogg: I'm glad to be back. So, this is episode 19 and we're recording this on September 2
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