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Dr. Anita and Ryan Kellogg — experts in International Relations, Political Economy, and Energy— break down the international news shaping our world, with the lively debates you’d expect from two people who don’t always agree. Raised in red-state America, the Kelloggs bring a perspective sharpened by years living overseas and deep subject-matter expertise — Anita’s focus spans critical minerals, trade, and great-power competition, while Ryan applies his industry knowledge of energy markets and politics. Their conversation started in South Korea and hasn’t stopped since. Join them for sharp analysis, real disagreement, and a global view you won’t get from the usual pundits.
Kellogg's Global Politics
Talking US-South Korea Relations with Robert E. Kelly | Liberation Day Fallout
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In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.
But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.
We also discuss the U.S.’s apparent move to walk away from the Ukraine Peace deal and what that potentially means for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- 09:00 - The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
- 34:00 - US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
- 49:00 - Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
- Xi Jinping’s Trump-sized puzzle (The Economist)
- Why Trump is losing his trade war with China (Vox)
- A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances (The Economist)
US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
- Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain (NY Times)
- Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine? (WaPo)
- Why Ukraine would rather fight on than give Crimea to Russia (The Time of London)
Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)
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