Kellogg's Global Politics
Husband and wife team, Dr. Anita and Ryan Kellogg, take on the latest international news and events with their lively discussions and occasional debates on these issues. Having grown up in red states in conservative families, the Kelloggs bring their unique perspective living in multiple countries overseas and subject expertise in their chosen fields. Join us for a conversation that began in South Korea and continues through the present day.
Kellogg's Global Politics
Liberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War Update
We look at the current state of U.S. trade deals. Who has a deal? How many will get signed by August 1st? Will there be another extension? And what is their economic impact on the U.S.?
We then discuss the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly for the first time since 2011. What are they fighting about, and what are the political consequences for both countries?
Finally, we provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the pressing questions as to: Which side seems to be making progress? How is U.S. policy evolving under Trump? And what does this foretell for the future of the conflict?
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- 04:30 - Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction
- 28:30 - Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
- 39:40 - Russia-Ukraine War Update
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction
- Trump Tariffs: What’s the Latest on the Trade War? (NY Times)
- How America’s economy is dodging disaster (The Economist)
- Trump’s latest trade deals don’t make America stronger (WaPo)
- Likely extension for China talks reflect shift in tone, progress in finding a deal (Anita’s quote in TND)
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
- Thailand and Cambodia: The Battle for Preah Vihear (Stanford)
- What to Know About the Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia (NY Times)
- The fractured friendship behind the fight at the Thailand-Cambodia border (BBC)
Russia-Ukraine War
- Trump’s U-turn on Russia is utterly cynical—and welcome (The Economist)
- Ukrainian drones are killing ever more soldiers (The Economist)
- How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back (War on the Rocks)
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