#20 Foreign Influence Operations with Natalie Thompson
As US election drama reaches a climax, the Nerds tackle headlines around foreign election interference. Joining us is special guest Natalie Thompson from the Carnegie Endowment’s Partnership for Countering Influence Operations. Join us for a discussion of what influence operations are, what states are using them, and how to stop them. Click here to read…
#19 Candidate Cage Match: Trump vs Biden’s Foreign Policy
With the US presidential election looming, the nerds tackle Trump and Biden’s foreign policy platforms. Follow along with a dynamic conversation that covers all angles, from flashpoint point issues like China, Iran, and North Korea, to the academic theories behind their policies. HUNTER: Hello and welcome back to Geopolitics Rundown with just a few days…
#18 Raucous Caucuses: Armenia vs. Azerbaijan
Welcome to the new Geopolitics Rundown! We are back after our brief hiatus with a new, unscripted format and some new topics to discuss. Today’s topic: The recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan which has killed hundreds and re-ignited a fight over the disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh. We’re going to walk you through where…
#17 UAE-Israel Deal: Frenemies with Benefits
Join the nerds for a discussion on the recent peace deal between Israel and the UAE, the Abraham Accord. Why and how did the deal happen? What does the deal do? Who are the winners and losers? What does it mean for the future of the Middle East? All of those questions and more are…
#16 Inside the Indo-Pacific: Japan
In this episode, the nerds return from their brief hiatus to conclude their tour of the Indopacific. Join us for a breakdown of Japan and its geopolitical position. From tensions with China to cooperation with the Quad, Japan is experiencing a period of change that will redefine its role in the region. Learn about the…
#15 Security Sunday: India’s Navy with Aman Thakker
In this Security Sunday, your nerds bring on guest Aman Thakker, CSIS fellow and author of the Indialogue newsletter, to discuss the nitty gritty of the Indian Navy and its role in the complex power dynamics of the Indo Pacific. They discuss how India’s rivalry with China has impacted Indian maritime policy, the role of…
#14 Inside the Indo-Pacific: Australia with Michael Hilliard
In this episode, your resident nerds take a trip down under with their first guest, Michael Hilliard from The Red Line podcast. Together they explore how Australia fits into the complex Indo-pacific region amidst tensions, new and old, with China and the United States. INTRO HUNTER: Welcome back to the show everyone. We’re continuing our…
#13 Geopolitics of TikTok
This is not your average rundown. We’re diving into a topic dear to everyone’s hearts: TikTok. We’re going to talk about why India banned the app, why the US is considering the same, and why some are saying that this video-sharing app is a national security risk. We ask that you bear with us, since…
#12 Inside the Indo Pacific: The South China Sea
In part II of our series on the Indo Pacific, your resident nerds take on the complex tinderbox of the South China Sea. In this episode, we talk about why the Sea is so hotly contested, why China is hellbent on taking it all for itself, who the relevant state actors are, what exactly is…
#11 Inside the Indo Pacific: Chaos in Kashmir
INTRO RYAN: Welcome back guys! Before we get started on this episode, we are proud to announce the launch of our new website — geopoliticsrundown.com. The website has links to all of our social media, and it makes it easier for folks who want to read the scripts of our podcast episodes and check out…
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