Kellogg's Global Politics

Episodes

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  Xi State Visit, US-China AI Race, AfD wins big in Germany, and the Energy Firewall Cracks 25.09.2026 1h 5m

  In this episode, we discuss Xi’s upcoming visit to the U.S. next week. Will there be a breakthrough on critical minerals? Is AI regulation on the agenda, and where is the AI race between the two countries heading? Next, is everything coming up roses for the Far Right in Europe? We examine the far right’s AfD’s victory in local German elections and what it means for the future of Europe. Finally, oil prices are rising sharply. What is behind the surge? Is there hope on the horizon ...
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  Iran War Updates and A New Day in Japan? 22.08.2026 55m

  In this episode, we discuss the new (or not so new) developments in the U.S. war with Iran. Relatedly, we also analyze the U.S.-Israeli divide in formulating a peace deal with Hamas, and the recent emergence of a Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense alliance. We then turn to Japan, where the U.S. recently bailed out the Japanese yen amidst Japan’s economic woes. We also examine the almost one-year tenure of Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and Japan’s shift to the right, partic...
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  Interview with Sam Ehrlich (NDU) on Critical Minerals. Colombian Elections, North Korean Economic Boom, and Disclosure Day 12.06.2026 1h 47m

  In this episode, we feature an interview with Sam Erhlich, a manager at McKinsey and Company and a student in my Strategic Materials Industry Study. We discuss why critical minerals are crucial to national security and how best to strengthen the U.S. industry First, however, we look at the runoff elections in Colombia and what a far-right win would mean for the country and the region. We next turn to North Korea’s surprising economic trajectory since the pandemic and the latest on its diploma...
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  US-Iran Negotiations, Orban Falls, and All Eyes on Cuba 08.05.2026 1h 27m

  In this episode, we continue our coverage of the war with Iran. Where are we on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran? How soon can we expect the Strait of Hormuz to reopen? We then discuss the stunning upset of Orban in Hungary. How far will his successor go in returning the country to a liberalized democracy? What does this mean for far-right movements across the globe? Finally, we return to Venezuela to discuss the current situation there and examine the implications of this case ...
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  War Update: Iran Gains the Upper Hand? 04.04.2026 1h 27m

  This episode follows up on our previous two, focusing on Iran. Where are we one month into this war? When and how is it likely to end? We also wonder about the U.S.’s strategic plans for this war. And does regime survival in Iran mean that it may be losing battles but ultimately winning the war? Topics Discussed in this Episode 1-month In: What has the US and Israel accomplished?Iran’s Strategy to Survive: Target the Global EconomyUS strategy going forward and the prospects of a ground war ...
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  Bonus: War With Iran: What Is the U.S.'s Endgame? 01.03.2026 58m

  We are bringing you an emergency podcast on the war with Iran. It seems like only yesterday that we put out a bonus podcast on the strikes in Venezuela. That’s because it was just two months ago, and it may have encouraged a sense of military adventurism that has led to full-on war with Iran. Today, we are talking about who is currently ruling Iran at present. What are the U.S. goals? And what is likely to happen in the future? Will the regime fall? And if it does, what kind of gove...
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  US plans for Iran, End of the Post-War World Order, and a Chinese Military Purge 20.02.2026 1h 17m

  The protests in Iran are largely over, but will the heavy-handed crackdown result in the U.S. taking military action? Is Iran poised to be the next Venezuela? Trump demanded, then backed down over U.S. ownership of Greenland. What was the final agreement, and was anything really accomplished? Greenland wasn’t the only thing that grabbed headlines at Davos. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the rules-based international order. If this is true, what comes next, and wha...
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  Bonus: US Capture of Maduro and the Emerging Donroe Doctrine 07.01.2026 49m

  On Saturday, the U.S. announced that it had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who, along with his wife, arrived in New York a few hours later to be tried on drug trafficking charges. Then, President Trump said that the U.S. would be running Venezuela in the near term. So what does this all mean? We cover the latest on this stunning development and what is likely to happen over the next few days and weeks. Topics Discussed in this Episode US Military Capture of Maduro on Ja...
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  U.S. National Security Strategy, Ukraine's Peace Plan, and War in Venezuela 04.01.2026 1h 13m

  The United States has a new National Security Strategy. What does the world look like under the Second Trump Administration? Should the U.S. no longer strive to be a superpower? We take a look at what in the document seems to strengthen U.S. security, as well as what elements might undermine it and alarm us the most. Next up, we discuss whether progress has been made on the Ukraine Peace Plan. Are we closer than we have ever been, or is peace still a distant prospect? Finally, we continue...
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  China Takes Trump to the Cleaner, Looming War with Venezuela, and Nigeria on MAGA Hit List 24.11.2025 1h 16m

  President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a consensus on trade between the two countries. We discuss what each side gave up and who appears to be winning. Next, we address the possibility of a war with Venezuela and why all signs seem to be pointing to yes. Finally, Trump is going after Nigeria for a supposed slaughter of Christians in the country. We get after the truth of these claims and how Christians and Muslims co-exist in the country. But first, the government shutdown. H...
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  Gaza Peace Plan, Argentina's Bailout, the Far Right Rises, and more UFOs! 11.10.2025 1h 10m

  Trump and Netanyahu agreed to a Gaza Peace plan. How much should Trump be lauded for the deal and will Hamas sign on? Trump was also busy bailing out his friend, Argentina’s President Javier Milei, announcing a $20 billion bailout of the economy. Was this deal really necessary, and will it be enough to lift Argentina out of its economic woes? Finally, we discuss the growing popularity of far-right policies and the MAGA foreign policy supporting these groups. Plus, Ryan tries once again to con...
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  Talking Trade with William A. Reinsch 06.09.2025 1h 49m

  Trade has been a major issue for the Trump administration, and Anita recently spoke with William A Reinsch, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on all aspects of this topic. They discuss what Americans really think about trade, tariffs and why they might be around to stay, why some of our trading partners are getting extensions, and the need to work with our allies to become less dependent on China. Another major story in the headlines is the Russia-Ukrai...
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  Liberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War Update 04.08.2025 1h 3m

  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 quest...
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  Talking Drones, Robotics, and the Future of Warfare | The 12-Day War (Israel-Iran Conflict) 07.07.2025 1h 14m

  In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience. But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their ai...
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  Talking India-Pakistan Conflict with Daniel Markey | Trump’s Middle East Trip 02.06.2025 1h 19m

  In this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India’s vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congres...
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  Talking US-South Korea Relations with Robert E. Kelly | Liberation Day Fallout 06.05.2025 1h 29m

  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 glob...
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  Trump’s Global Shock and Awe: Has MAGA Become Toxic Outside the US? 21.03.2025 1h 22m

  Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. cease-fire deal that resumed American aid and intelligence. How will the Trump administration get Russia on board with this proposal? Moving on to China, which recently held its annual National People’s Congress meeting, we discuss how the country is growing its global leadership by taking advantage of the U.S. withdrawal from the liberal international order. Finally, we look at the backlash to MAGA amongst U.S. allies and its effect on their domestic politics. To...
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  Atlas Shrugs: Is this the end of the American-led World Order? 23.02.2025 1h 10m

  Trump’s plan to end the Russia - Ukraine war heated up with Wednesday’s call to Putin. With Ukraine and Europe sidelined from negotiations, can this administration bring about a lasting peace that both sides agree to? Also hot are Trump’s trade wars, which include a directive to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries. How practical is this plan, and what will it achieve? Finally, most U.S. foreign aid is frozen, and the agency that distributes much of that aid, USAID, is being dismantled....
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  Conquering Greenland and Grading Biden's Foreign Policy 17.01.2025 1h 34m

  President-elect Donald Trump recently made his own challenge to the liberal rules-based global order by articulating an expansionist U.S. foreign policy focused on regaining control of the Panama Canal, owning Greenland, and referring to Canada as the 51st state. We discuss the likelihood of such a foreign policy agenda and how seriously we should address Trump’s tendency towards blustering remarks. Then we review and grade the last four years of Biden’s foreign policy. Is the U.S. better or ...
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  World in Disarray? 12.12.2024 1h 24m

  It has been an eventful week with the declaration of martial law in South Korea and the sudden collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. We analyze both events and their impact on the United States. Additionally, we look at Donald Trump’s picks for key foreign policy positions and what they bode for the future. Topics Discussed in this Episode 09:20 South Korea’s Wild Week29:00 Syria’s Assad Regime Collapses52:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy Nominees Articles and Resources Mentioned in Ep...