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Joannes Wyckmans PodcastThe End of Unipolarity and the Crisis of European SovereigntyThis discussion features Glenn Diesen and Einar Tangen analyzing a perceived shift in American foreign policy from unipolarity toward a reassertion of dominance. They critique recent rhetoric from U.S. politicians that suggests a desire to restore Western hegemony rather than adapting to a multipolar world. The speakers argue that the United States is increasingly viewing Europe as a subordinate asset or pawn in a high-stakes rivalry with China. They suggest that European elites have been captured by American interests, leading to economic stagnation and a refusal to acknowledge the shifting global distribution of power. Consequently, the participants advocate for European stra...
2026-02-1633 min
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: U.S. Declares War on Multipolarity & Europe is LostEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Tangen discusses Marco Rubio's call to restore US dominance. Europe has a choice: Act as the vassal of the US and attempt to reverse the emergence of multipolarity, or adjust to the world as it is.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks...
2026-02-1649 min
The Inside Story PodcastIs a new global order emerging?Germany's chancellor says the international rules-based order is gone. The US secretary of state responds, saying the Trump administration wants the transatlantic alliance - but while criticising Europe again. So what is emerging? A new global order, or something else? In this episode: Chet Love - U.S. Republican strategist and political commentator Scott Lucas - Professor of U.S. and International Politics at University College Dublin Einar Tangen - Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
2026-02-1424 min
SidelinjaNekrolog over Jaglands troverdighet: knekkebrød, apologisme & failing upwardsMed Vegard Nøtnæs og Trond SørensenSpilletid: 77 minutterEn nådeløs gjennomgang av Thorbjørn Jaglands karriere, fra 36,9-ultimatumet til avsløringene om e-postutvekslinger med Jeffrey Epstein om knekkebrød og boliglån. Vi diskuterer fenomenet "failing upwards" i norsk politikk og stiller spørsmål ved vurderingsevnen til det utenrikspolitiske establishmentet som plasserte en middelmådighet i toppen av Europarådet. Var han en nyttig idiot for Russland, eller en aktiv del av et korrupt nettverk? Episoden tar også et oppgjør med medienes berøringsangst, Terje Rød-Larsens rolle, og hvordan "ytre sen...
2026-02-101h 17
The Hub with Wang GuanU.S.-Iran tensions and global stabilityRising tensions between the United States and Iran are reshaping diplomacy and security. Can dialogue still prevent escalation, and what do these developments mean for the wider world? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan is joined by Bobby Naderi, journalist and political commentator in London; Zhou Rong, senior analyst at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China; and Einar Tangen, senior fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation. Together, they explore the latest signals from upcoming U.S.-Iran talks and discuss Washington's military deployments in the Middle East.
2026-02-0326 min
UK Column NewsThe Day the "Rules-Based Order" Died: Canada's Revolt & the End of US Hegemony | Silk and SteelThe Day the "Rules-Based Order" Died: Canada's Revolt & the End of US Hegemony | Silk and Steel► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial2026 has begun with geopolitical whiplash. At Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Scott Carney delivered a historic, scathing indictment of the "rules-based international order," calling it a lie that benefited the West at the expense of the world. Alongside Macron's calls for more Chinese investment in Europe, the message is clear: traditional allies are questioning their future with an increasingly unpredictable and aggressive United Stat...
2026-01-261h 09
UK Column RadioThe Day the "Rules-Based Order" Died: Canada's Revolt & the End of US Hegemony | Silk and SteelThe Day the "Rules-Based Order" Died: Canada's Revolt & the End of US Hegemony | Silk and Steel► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial2026 has begun with geopolitical whiplash. At Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Scott Carney delivered a historic, scathing indictment of the "rules-based international order," calling it a lie that benefited the West at the expense of the world. Alongside Macron's calls for more Chinese investment in Europe, the message is clear: traditional allies are questioning their future with an increasingly unpredictable and aggressive United States under Donald Trump.Host Carl Zha is join...
2026-01-261h 09
The Inside Story PodcastWhy has TikTok become an issue in the US?After being under threat for years - Tiktok will continue to operate in the United States. The Chinese platform reached a deal to create a new American entity. But does this deal satisfy security concerns for users in the US? And how much politics is at play? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, a Canadian think tank Sarah Kreps, Founder and Director of Technology Policy Insititute at Cornell University Anupam Chander, expert on the global regulation of new technologies and Profe...
2026-01-2425 min
The Inside Story PodcastWho stands to gain the most from Canada-China deal?Resetting ties with China. Canada's Prime minister visits Beijing hailing what he calls "a new partnership adapted to new global realities". The two countries are under pressure from U.S. tariffs. So, who stands to gain the most from this deal? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation; which is a Canadian think tank. William Lee, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Global Economic Advisors. Jean Charest, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEP...
2026-01-1726 minUK Column RadioIs the US Pushing the World to the Brink? | Silk and SteelCarl is joined by returning guest Einar Tangen, a long-term American resident of China and astute geopolitical analyst. They dive deep into the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela, the escalating "distraction tactics" of the Trump dministration, and what this means for the future of U.S.-China relations and global stability.Einar provides a masterclass in decoding current events, arguing that actions like seizing Venezuelan oil or threatening Greenland are not signs of strength, but symptoms of domestic desperation and a dangerous "law of the jungle" foreign policy. He analyses the short and long-term implications for China, the risks...
2026-01-131h 17UK Column NewsIs the US Pushing the World to the Brink? | Silk and SteelCarl is joined by returning guest Einar Tangen, a long-term American resident of China and astute geopolitical analyst. They dive deep into the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela, the escalating "distraction tactics" of the Trump dministration, and what this means for the future of U.S.-China relations and global stability.Einar provides a masterclass in decoding current events, arguing that actions like seizing Venezuelan oil or threatening Greenland are not signs of strength, but symptoms of domestic desperation and a dangerous "law of the jungle" foreign policy. He analyses the short and long-term...
2026-01-131h 17
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: 2025 - The Year of India's Geostrategic ShockEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Tangen discusses the strategic shock of India in 2025 as the world changed.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
2025-12-281h 01UK Column RadioHow the US-China "Marriage" Went Sour | Einar Tangen► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeIn this compelling episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha sits down with Einar Tangen, an American lawyer, entrepreneur, and media commentator based in Beijing for over 20 years. They dissect the dramatic shift in US-China relations—from the optimistic era of "Chimerica" to today's acrimonious trade wars and strategic competition.Einar provides a unique, on-the-ground perspective, analyzing the clash of expectations between the two systems, the real impact of globalization on the American middle class, and the internal US political and economic dysfunctions that h...
2025-12-041h 17UK Column NewsHow the US-China "Marriage" Went Sour | Einar Tangen► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeIn this compelling episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha sits down with Einar Tangen, an American lawyer, entrepreneur, and media commentator based in Beijing for over 20 years. They dissect the dramatic shift in US-China relations—from the optimistic era of "Chimerica" to today's acrimonious trade wars and strategic competition.Einar provides a unique, on-the-ground perspective, analyzing the clash of expectations between the two systems, the real impact of globalization on the American middle class...
2025-12-041h 17
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: The U.S. Instigates Japan-China ConflictEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Tangen discusses the US instigting tensions between Japan as China in response to its failures in the economic war on ChinaFollow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
2025-11-3051 min
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: AI Bubble, Rare Earths & America's DeclineEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Tangen discusses how the growing structural problems in the US economy are not being addressed, as Trump is looking for a quick fix. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
2025-11-1449 min
The Inside Story PodcastCan Russian and China relations survive US and other western nations?Russia and China pledge to strengthen their relations. President Xi Jinping has met the Russian Prime Minister and called for more cooperation, to deal with what he called a 'turbulent external environment'. Can the traditional allies weather the challenges posed by the US and other western nations? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Andrey Kortunov, former Director General, Russian International Affairs Council. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2025-11-0525 min
World TodayPanel: China and APEC's future: Redefining fair trade in a shifting global orderAs President Xi Jinping lays out a five-point vision for a more open, connected, and inclusive Asia-Pacific at APEC, how will his vision shape the region's economic cooperation and drive new growth in the coming years?
Host Ge Anna joins Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), a Canadian think tank & Chair of the Asia Narratives 15th-5-Year Initiative; Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; and Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China.
2025-10-3152 min
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: How China Won the Economic WarEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Tangen discusses how China made its supply chains immune to economic coercions and, at the same time, has powerful economic weapons at its own disposal. China's restrictions on rare earth minerals are a powerful instrument, yet the risk of weaponing trade is that other states will diversify away from China. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee...
2025-10-2344 min
The Inside Story PodcastHow will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years?How will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years? Its Communist Party's top leadership is meeting behind closed-doors to draft a plan. From domestic issues to its trade war with the United States, Beijing has so much to deal with. But does it have a clear vision? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Shirley Ze Yu, Senior Fellow, London School of Economics. Wen-Ti Song, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2025-10-2124 min
The Inside Story PodcastWill the US and China reach a deal on TikTok?Will the US and China reach a deal on TikTok? Donald Trump says an agreement is well on the way, after a call with Xi Jinping. But why is the Chinese social media app problematic in America? And who stands to gain from the sale of its US operations? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Maria Curi, Technology Policy Reporter, Axios. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2025-09-2024 min
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: China, Russia & India Build New Economic World OrderEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. China, Russia and India. Tangen discusses the significance of the SCO meeting. As the Western-centric international economic system implodes, a new international economic architecture is being built in the East. At the forefront are three of the four largest economies in the world (by PPP).Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f
2025-09-0555 min
Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldIt's Xi's World Now, and We're All Just Living In ItAll eyes have been on China this week, as dozens of world leaders arrived to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and China's 'Victory Day' military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WW2. Not only was it a chance for leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-Un and - perhaps most surprisingly - Narendra Modi, to mingle, it sent a striking image to the Western world that while the US-led global order under Donald Trump seems to be decaying, a powerful new alignment of countries is taking place, with China at the f...
2025-09-0540 minGlenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: Economic Tsunami Is Now UnavoidableEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. Over the past decade, the US has increasingly been pushing adversaries such as Russia and Iran into China's arms. While Trump promised to reverse this mistake, he is now doubling down by also pushing friendly states such as India into the Eurasian group. Each threat against BRICS countries increases the incentive to reduce dependence on the US economy.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09...
2025-08-0754 min
The Inside Story PodcastCould Trump's confrontational tariff strategy forge new alliances against him?Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those that haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him? In this episode: Einar Tangen - China specialist and senior fellow at the Taihe Institute. Gustavo de Carvalho - Senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs. David McWilliams - Economist, author and podcast host. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on ...
2025-08-0623 minGlenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen (06.07.2025): Asia Responds to an Unpredictable AmericaEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute & Chairman of Asia Narratives. How is Asia adapting to America's strategic unpredictability? While China seeks to lock America into reliable trade agreements and diversify its trade partnerships, other states in East Asia are seeking more predictable alternatives.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f
2025-07-3154 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhat does China's military activities mean for Japan?Tokyo says China's growing military activity is a serious threat. So, what does this mean for an already volatile region? And how will the US react? In this episode: Tomohiko Taniguchi, Professor, University of Tsukuba. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Robert Kelly, Professor, International Relations, Pusan National University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2025-07-1626 minWorld TodayPanel: Five years on, what has Hong Kong gained from its national security law?It’s been five years since the enactment of a national security law in Hong Kong following the unrest in the city in 2019. The law defines four categories of offenses: secession, subversion, terrorist activities, and collusion with external forces to endanger national security. In a recent signed article, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said the Hong Kong society has remained stable and prosperous since the law’s implementation.
How has the law safeguarded the practice of “One Country, Two Systems” in Hong Kong? How has the restoration of stability revitalized the city’s development dynamics? Host Ding Heng is joined by...
2025-07-0453 minGlenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: The Post-American World EconomyEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute & Chairman of Asia Narratives. America's unpredictable and aggressive economic behaviour over the past decade is indicative of decline and efforts to reverse its former hegemonic position. China aims to lock America into a predictable and stable economic partnership, although its main priority is to diversify its economic partnerships and develop a new international economic architecture. The recent ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Malaysia demonstrates how the foundations of the old world economy are unravelling.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www...
2025-06-1344 minWorld TodayPanel: Can South Korea's new leader heal a fractured nation?South Korea has elected a new leader after six months of political turmoil.
New President Lee Jae-myung began his term on Wednesday.
He pledged to raise the country from what he described as the near destruction caused by a martial law crisis and revive an economy facing global protectionism.
Lee also emphasized a pragmatic and national-interest-centered approach in diplomacy.
How will President Lee unite a divided country and revive a slumping economy? Could we see a reorientation in South Korea's foreign policy?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Rong Ying, Chair Professor with the School of International Studies, Sichuan University...
2025-06-0653 min
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2025-05-1652 min
Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia PodcastEinar Tangen: Geopolitical Consequences of the US-China Economic WarEinar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and the Chairman of Asia Narratives. Tangen outlines how the economic coercion by the US has compelled China to pursue greater self-sufficiency and to create an international economic architecture that is less vulnerable to dependence on the US. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channel:PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesen
2025-04-3055 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhat impact does the US-China trade war have on other countries?Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? And what's the impact on countries like Kenya, which do business with both economic superpowers? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Robert Scott, Independent International Economist. David Omojomolo, Emerging Market Economist, Africa, Capital Economics. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2025-04-2224 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhat does Trump's second term as US president mean for the world?The world is looking ahead to Donald Trump's second term as US president. What can it expect from Trump 2.0? And will his America First policy conflict with the world order, created and led by Washington since World War Two? In this Episode: Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College, Dublin. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government, University of Essex. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear fr...
2025-01-2024 min
Chat LoungeHow attractive is China to wholly foreign-funded hospitals?China's decision to expand access to foreign investors in hospitals has become a hot topic for global healthcare providers. While welcoming the increased openness, they also have concerns. What contributes to a wait-and-see attitude among investors before they commit their resources to the Chinese market? Among the cities eligible for investment in wholly foreign-owned hospitals, which one may be most favored by investors? And can China gain a foothold in global medical tourism?
Host Tu Yun joins Professor John Cai, Director of the Center for Healthcare Management and Policy, China Europe International Business School Shanghai, Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow...
2024-12-0655 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhat does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia?What does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia? He's marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports. And in a geopolitically tense part of the world, will Trump keep up Washington's security commitments to its allies? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Phelim Kine, China Correspondent, Politico. Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to h...
2024-11-1025 min
ASEAN ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/2We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is an important tool with...
2024-07-191h 01
ASEAN ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/1We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is an important tool with...
2024-07-1857 min
The ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/1Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:1We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order....
2024-07-1757 min
The ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/2Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:2 We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is a...
2024-07-171h 01
The BridgeWhat’s inside China's economic engine?Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history?
2024-05-2856 min
The Bridge to ChinaWhat’s inside China's economic engine?Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2856 min
The Listening PostTurkey elections and Erdogan’s media domination | The Listening PostWith President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the verge of re-election in the second round next week, what’s next for what is left of Turkish journalism?Contributors:Mustafa Akyol - Senior Fellow, Cato InstituteRavza Kavakci Kan - AK Party Member of ParliamentSeren Selvin Korkmaz - Co-founder, IstanPol Institute & Lecturer, Stockholm UniversityGüney Yildiz - Researcher & AnalystOn our radar:Another death in Guatemala. Producer Flo Phillips reports on elPeriódico, the investigative magazine forced to close after coming into conflict with the powers that be.US vs C...
2023-05-2024 min
Strait TalkChina’s Xi Tells Putin ‘They Are Driving Changes Not Seen in a 100 Years.’ What Did He Mean?It was a candid exchange between two of the US's most prominent adversaries. As he capped off his three-day visit to Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, that both are now shaping a new world order.
Xi was on his first visit to Moscow since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine last year. Just days before, Vladimir Putin was issued with an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court - and the Russian leader was looking for some diplomatic support from his biggest trade partner and strategic ally. Beijing and Moscow have long opposed...
2023-03-2413 min
The Newsmakers VideoHow far can North Korea go?Advanced North Korean missile tests spark outrage in the West, as Washington sent supersonic bombers in response to Pyongyang's successful missile launch that could reach the US mainland. While each side accuses the other of provocation, the UN disagrees on a unified response for de-escalation.
Guests:
Jenny Town
Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center
Bruce Klingner
Senior Northeast Asia Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation
Einar Tangen
Political and Economic Affairs Commentator
2022-11-2226 min
BackchatParty Congress; East Kowloon transportation8:30am-9:15am: Party Congress
8:30am-9:15am: Einar Tangen, a senior fellow of the Beijing-based think tank Taihe Institute
8:30am-9:15am: Andrew Leung, International and Independent China Strategist
9:15am-9:30am: East Kowloon monorail
9:15am-9:3...
2022-10-2458 min
Foreign RomanceWhat is the China threat? (feat. Einar Tangen)In this episode Maedeh hosts Einar Tangen - a senior fellow at the Taihe Institute - all the way from Beijing, China. He helps Maedeh go beyond mainstream narratives to understand pressing issues: the 'China threat', Taiwan, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2100 min
Wave Media【Speak Softly Episode 9】Biden: If U Vote for Trump, U vote for 'Semi-Facism'!In his remarks earlier, US president Joe Biden strongly denounced former president Donald Trump and labeled Trump’s followers as semi-fascists. While Biden presented himself as the antidote to his predecessor, people are losing faith in his ability to tackle crises such as soaring inflation and dropping life expectancy. Do American government truly has people’s interest at heart?In this episode, Charles Liu and Einar Tangen speak softly about these issues.For more news and stories about China, pls visit:https://thechinaacademy.org/
2022-10-2154 minWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 8】Assassinations, food crisis, tensions and things threatening human kindIn this new episode, you will see a fragile alliance between the US and its allies. In Europe, the newly elected UK Prime minister threatened to scrap Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, which put US and EU in jeopardy. In Asia, Korea signed a $2.25 billion deal With the Russian Nuclear Company to construct part of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talk about how the US undercutting their allies and how they act with double standards.For more news and stories about China, pls visit:https://thechinaacademy.org/
2022-09-1347 min
The FS Club PodcastDigital Commerce, Currency & World: How Will It Change Your Life?Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3dEwtLO
The term “Digital Economy” refers to the use of information technologies in the production of goods and services, their financing, agreements, marketing, tracking, distribution, and consumption. Technology is creating new products, services and changing the way we do business, work and live. Digital, like the information economy that preceded it, is sustainable because if offers more efficient ways of doing things, from the conception, design, creation, financing, selling, delivery, tracking, servicing of products and services. If you’re interested in the future and how you sh...
2022-08-1847 minWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 5】Pelosi, chips, energy crisis, all the burdens on the westHas Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan become a reality, the tension in the Taiwan Strait escalates while the relations between the PRC and the US drop drastically. Yet, the puzzle remains unanswered: Why does Pelosi insist on her visit? Is that another political adventure to gain the edge for the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election? With the shrunk storage and continuous chip shortage, what will she negotiate with TSMC? How much will the semiconductor fab in Arizona make up the capacity of the US? In this episode, Charles Liu and Einar Tangen react to the latest top stories...
2022-08-031h 09Wave Media【Speak Softly Episode 4】Trump, world economy and all the things fail like Texas copsAs the US inflation rate hits the highest level, we witness the police officers on the ground standing aside when an active shooter was massacring the whole school in Texas. With a weakening economy, it seems we will not only expect the return of Donald Trump on 2024, but a much more absurd, polarized society. In foreign affairs, the US still pursues an aggressive policy that insists on sanctioning Russia, how long will Washington hold on to the antagonistic attitude against Russia and China? What's the message China sends to the States by rejecting Boeing? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen...
2022-07-2853 minWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 3】Japan, NATO's credibility and everything America has messed upFollowing the Plaza Accord in 1985, the United States snapped the fast growth of Japanese economy and turned Japan into its puppet without independence. However, US began to see backlashes and challenges when it tried to implement the same hegemonic diplomacy in Asia four decades later. NATO drove into a dead end when it tried to extend its influence and take Asia to under its wing. In addition, United States seemed to lose one of the biggest airplane deals after China signed a 292-plane order with Airbus, instead of with Boeing. Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about everything America...
2022-07-2646 minWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 2】French fries, Smart moves and everything America is losingThe price of almost all the fuels, including cooking oil, has soared since the US&EU began sanctioning Russia, that even turning French fries into a luxury. Inflation in the United States is already became considerable, why can't the Biden administration just do something? The food crisis seems to be threatening the world, and what should we do? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about French fries, Smart moves and everything America is losing.For more news and stories about China, pls visit:https://thechinaacademy.org/
2022-07-2149 min
Wave Media【Speak Softly Episode 1】Inflation, Biden and everything troubling AmericansWith inflation troubling the economy, American people are now facing an upcoming recession and severe shortages on supplies. The Biden administration has demonstrated over and over again its incompetence in solving domestic issues or mitigating international tensions. Such a weak leader of the free world has drifted some of America’s close friends away, especially India. Quietly yet confidently, India is planning for its rise to surpass and replace China. But can it? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen will break down what has happened around the world this week, softly.For more news and stories about China, pl...
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NexusMI5 outs Christine Lee as ‘Spy’ - big donations to Barry Gardiner - dodgy!In a rare move, MI5 - British Military Intelligence - issued an alert to Members of Parliament, warning them about a woman, Christine Lee, who is believed to have been working as an agent for the Chinese state and trying to influence British politicians.
This week Nexus speaks with Anthony Glees, a Professor in Security and Intelligence Studies who says the British public are not taking the China threat seriously enough, Philip Ingram, a Former Colonel in British Military Intelligence who thinks Barry Gardiner was a likely gateway to valuable information, Nicholas Eftimiades, a Former CIA Special Agent who has...
2022-01-2726 min
The PipelineCHINA AND RUSSIA TO HOLD VIRTUAL SUMMIT WEDNESDAYChina and Russia virtual summit 12-15-21. What to expect? Discussions no doubt about Ukraine border as well as Taiwan, and failing diplomatic relations. Also, new Chinese digital currency and cyber warfare. Author Peter Navarro, historian Amy Knight, General Jack Keane, economists Nicholas Chaillan and Einar Tangen weigh in.
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Politics of COVID-19 Podcast - The SyllabusIs China facing a global backlash against coronavirus? | Inside Story Podcast: The Inside Story Podcast (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Is China facing a global backlash against coronavirus? | Inside StoryPub date: 2020-05-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAttempts by China's leaders to divert attention from early coverups of the coronavirus outbreak seem to be backfiring.
Airlifts of medical supplies from China to Europe's worst hit countries have been quickly forgotten.
And Australia is calling for an international inquiry into COVID-19's origins.
China's ambassador responded by threatening boycotts of Australian beef and win...
2020-05-0726 min
People In the KnowThe circuit-breaker mechanism in China's stock marketThe circuit breaker mechanism was introduced into China's stock market to provide a calming-down period for the market, to avoid or reduce hasty trading decisions in case of sharp fluctuations.It was triggered four times during the first week of trading in January after China's stock markets tumbled. China's securities regulator later suspended the new circuit breaker mechanism. This comes after the Chinese stock market witnessed its shortest trading day on Thursday.So how did the circuit breaker mechanism work? Why was it later suspended by China's financial authorities? People In the Know speaks with Liu Zhiqin, Senior Fellow of Cho...
2016-01-1425 minPeople In the KnowAIIB officially LaunchedAfter more than two years of preparation, the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, or AIIB, has been formally launched in Beijing.With 57 developed and developing nations as prospective founding members, the bank aims to provide financing for infrastructure construction across Asia.China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders, taking stakes of around 30 percent, 8.5 percent, and 6.7 percent, respectively.So what opportunities and challenges will the AIIB bring? And what impact will China's slowing economy have on the bank's future prospects? PIK spoke with Dr. Hu Yuwei, Research fellow at the macro research department at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies...
2015-12-3025 minPeople In the KnowThe 10th Ministerial Conference of the WTOThe 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade
Organization has concluded in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.After five
days of intense discussions, the 162 WTO member countries reached a breakthrough
agreement for the world trade system.The new Nairobi Declaration
includes the elimination of agricultural export subsidies, and further tariff
reductions for information and technology products.According to the
declaration, developed nations will eliminate their scheduled farm export
subsidies immediately, while developing countries will get rid of theirs from
2018.The conference has also approved the accession of Liberia and
Afghanistan into the WTO.So how significant is the deal on...
2015-12-2225 minPeople In the KnowThe 2nd World Internet ConferenceThe 2nd World Internet Conference has opened in Wuzhen, in east China's Zhejiang province.At the opening ceremony, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech, urging all countries to jointly build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.Xi put forward five proposals to achieve this goal.He called for efforts to speed up the building of global cyber infrastructure and to promote inter-connectivity.While discussing the construction of an online platform for cultural exchanges and mutual learning, he also highlighted the innovative development of the cyber economy for common prosperity.In addition, Xi called for measures to maintain...
2015-12-1725 min