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The China in Africa PodcastHow China Really Secures Its Loans to Developing CountriesThe "debt trap" meme claims that China is intentionally lending vast sums of money to poor developing countries in Africa, and elsewhere, with the express intent to seize physical assets in those countries when they inevitably can't repay their debts. This fanciful narrative sounds compelling, but the problem is that there's literally no evidence from the past twenty years since China became the world's largest bilateral creditor to support the claim. It just isn't true. The reality of how China actually secures its loans to these countries is far more complicated. Anna Gelpern...2025-07-1746 min
The Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 75: Unconventional Maritime WarfareSea control is more important than ever. With 80-90 percent of the global trade over sea, it is impossible to maintain the current economic order without stability and security of the world's major trading routes. However, more forces than ever are able to destabilize the global maritime network. Whether it is a resurgence in piracy, increased terrorist threats, or state paramilitary organizations, the number of threats at sea is increasing. Today we sat down with Pieter Zhao to discuss these new threats. We also talk about his research into how states are choosing to meet these threats including his...2025-07-0134 min
Ti Kosmos podcastUS & China: The Great Powers Competition - by IDIS China ProgramUS & China: The Great Powers CompetitionChina is considered the number one challenge facing the United States today. Within the U.S., there is bipartisan consensus that China poses a serious threat. Under the Trump 2.0 administration, very high tariffs on Chinese goods have been announced. What is the rationale behind these tariffs? Can a meaningful trade agreement with China be reached?Which sectors are most critical in U.S.–China trade relations? Are rare earth elements truly that important? What are the risks of uncontrolled trade with China?How are third countries affected by...2025-06-1121 minThe Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 74: US-Mexico Relations in the Shadow of Fentanyl with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown Part 2Amid President-elect Donald Trump’s recent pledge to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products, if Mexico does not curb the flow of fentanyl, this episode dives deep into the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations and the fight against organized crime. Join host Nelly Hernandez Valdez and policy expert Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown as they explore: Fentanyl and the Cartels: How Mexican criminal groups have become key players in the U.S. fentanyl epidemic and their strategies for controlling local economies and territories. China's Role: The connection between Chinese criminal groups and Mexico’s illegal economies and...2025-04-1334 min
Diplomatic ImmunityKatie Stallard on Mythmaking & History in Russia, China, and North KoreaFor our third episode of "History and our Current World," Kelly welcomes journalist Katie Stallard to explore how historical mythmaking shapes foreign policy. We examine how Russia, China & North Korea have manipulated national narratives to legitimize their global ambitions and create powerful collective identities. Katie is a senior editor for China & global affairs at the News Statesman magazine, and was previously a foreign correspondent for Sky News, reporting from Ukraine, Russia, and China. She published Dancing on Bones in 2022, which was awarded best political book of the year by the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, and the...2025-02-2746 min
37th & The World37th & The World: Indonesia’s Leadership in ASEAN and Global StrategyIndonesia has played a pivotal role in shaping ASEAN’s regional strategy, demonstrating leadership in addressing critical issues such as maritime security and climate resilience. By balancing strategic partnerships and championing regional unity, Indonesia continues to adapt to the evolving geopolitical landscape.In this episode, Ali Unar sat down with The Honorable Sade Bimantra, Indonesia’s Charge d’Affaires, to discuss Indonesia’s leadership within ASEAN and its broader global strategy. They explore how Indonesia upholds unity while taking decisive actions, its evolving partnerships with the U.S. and China, and its long-term vision f...2025-02-1935 min
China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOASEp183: Trump and China — Deal or No Deal?Donald Trump is promising to challenge China on everything from its exports to its global influence over the next four years, but what could this mean in practice? Professor Miles Yu of the Hudson Institute, principal advisor on China policy to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the first Trump administration, and Professor Evan Medeiros of Georgetown University, former senior director for Asia at the White House National Security Council under President Obama share their views on China in Context.
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China In ContextTrump and China — Deal or No Deal?Donald Trump is promising to challenge China on everything from its exports to its global influence over the next four years, but what could this mean in practice? Professor Miles Yu of the Hudson Institute, principal advisor on China policy to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the first Trump administration, and Professor Evan Medeiros of Georgetown University, former senior director for Asia at the White House National Security Council under President Obama share their views on China in Context.________________________________________The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and...2025-01-1744 min
Diplomatic ImmunityRichard Fontaine: The Russo-Chinese Alliance & U.S. Foreign PolicyTo kick off 2025, Kelly talks with Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for New American Security, about his new report with the Council on Foreign Relations: No Limits? The China-Russia Relationship and U.S. Foreign Policy. Richard is the chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security. Prior to CNAS, Richard was a foreign policy advisor to Senator John McCain and served in the State Department and on the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He also served as associate director for Near Eastern affairs at the National Security Council and worked on S...2025-01-1631 minThe Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 71: US-Mexico Relations in the Shadow of Fentanyl with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown Part 1Amid President-elect Donald Trump’s recent pledge to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products, if Mexico does not curb the flow of fentanyl, this episode dives deep into the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations and the fight against organized crime. Join host Nelly Hernandez Valdez and policy expert Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown as they explore: Fentanyl and the Cartels: How Mexican criminal groups have become key players in the U.S. fentanyl epidemic and their strategies for controlling local economies and territories. China's Role: The connection between Chinese criminal groups and Mexico’s il...2024-12-0642 min
Diplomatic ImmunityStephanie Fillion on UNGA Week; Updates on Israel and the South China Sea11:40 - Interview with Stéphanie Fillion This week, Kelly and Freddie discuss recent updates in Israel and the South China Sea. Kelly then talks with Stephanie Fillion, a UN correspondent, about high-level week at the UN General Assembly. Stephanie Fillion is an international reporter who covers the UN from its headquarters in New York City. Her work has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Foreign Policy Magazine, and CNN among others. Her coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. The opinions e...2024-10-0326 min
37th & The World37th & The World: 5in5 for the week of August 11, 2024In this week's "Five in Five" segment, we cover the harrowing kidnapping of the Director of Libya's Central Bank, an unfolding Ukrainian advantage in Kursk, and an escalating and intense standoff between China and Indonesia in the South China Sea Waterway.Contact Us! Support the show. . .To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 2024-08-1905 min
Diplomatic ImmunityChris Tuttle on Ukraine & TikTok; Maldivian Elections, Niger, and Blinken Visits China13:10 - Interview with Chris Tuttle This week, Kelly and Freddie talk through Secretary of State Blinken's recent visit to China, U.S. troops leaving Niger, and an election in Maldives that saw the country move closer to China. Kelly then talks with Chris Tuttle, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about recent Congressional action on Ukraine and TikTok. Chris Tuttle is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations who focuses on the politics and process behind U.S. foreign policy. He previously directed CFR’s Renewing America Initiative and served from 2015 to...2024-05-0228 min
Awaken IndyEp. #50 w/ Dr. Jin: Acupuncture and Cognitive ConditionsThis is episode #50 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Dr. Jin on the show. Dr. Xiaoming Jin has extensive training and experience in both neuroscience research and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. He obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Zhejiang University of TCM in Hangzhou, China. After he earned a doctoral degree in the US, he continued his postdoctoral research at Stanford University, specializing on the neurophysiology of epilepsy. He was also involved in establishing the doctoral degree program in acupuncture at Five Branches University and...2024-02-151h 13The Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 58: Highlighting the Overlooked Elements of African Security - Why It Matters in the Era of Strategic CompetitionWhat is the current state of the African security landscape in the context of great power competition? What is the significance of Africa to China, Russia, and the United States? Host Iku Tsujihiro invites guest Ashliyn Burgos to discuss African security and how the United States can grow its relationship with African nations. 2024-02-1217 min
The Europe DeskA Conversation with Federica Mogherini on EU-China RelationsWe sat down with College of Europe Rector and former Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini to discuss EU-China relations, and how she expects the EU's de-risking process to proceed. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music: Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Design: Sarah Diebboll Leadership: Hailey Ordal, Josephine Sylvestre Production: Hailey Ordal C...2024-01-0210 min37th & The World37th & The World: What happened to America's pandas?Earlier this month, thousands of visitors flocked to Washington's National Zoo and watched as the famed three giant pandas left DC on a plane back to Beijing. How has this affected US-China relations, and what does the recent APEC summit mean for future US-China diplomacy? 37th & The World sits down with Dennis Wilder, a former senior American intelligence official currently serving as a professor of practice at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a senior fellow of Georgetown's Initiative for US-China Dialogue on Global Issues. He is also a member of the National Committee on US-China...2023-11-2914 min