Best Japan News Podcasts (2024)

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Geopolitics and Political Tumult in Bangladesh 12:54

9d ago12:54

12:54

What will become of Bangladesh’s position in Asia following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical implications of the 2024 political crisis in Bangladesh.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscrib…

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The 2024 US Election Spins Up: Implications for Asian Geopolitics 21:06

15d ago21:06

21:06

How will a possible change in U.S. direction in 2024 manifest in the region? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the candidates in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the implications for Asia.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subs…

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Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After Nguyen Phu Trong 14:42

20d ago14:42

14:42

What does the death of Vietnam's second-longest serving party chief mean for the country? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Sebastian Strangio, The Diplomat's Southeast Asia editor, to discuss the implications of Nguyen Phu Trong's death for Vietnam.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an i…

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The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Lai Ching-te's inauguration as the new president of Taiwan and the outcome of the Indian 2024 general elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe t…

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A New Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership: Geopolitical Implications for Asia 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

What does Vladimir Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un portend for Northeast Asian geopolitics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) discusses the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat‘s editor-in-chief.Click the play button above to lis…

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Putin Goes to Beijing: Where the Russia-China Relationship Stands in 2024 23:08

3M ago23:08

23:08

Are Beijing and Moscow moving beyond their "no limits" partnership? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat's editor-in-chief.Click the play button ab…

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Taking Stock of Russia-Central Asia Relations in 2024 13:34

3M ago13:34

13:34

What do Russia and the Central Asian republics stand to gain from each other? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Russia-Central Asia relations after the Crocus City Hall terror attack in March 2024.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also su…

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The US-Japan Alliance After the Biden-Kishida 2024 Summit 14:14

4M ago14:14

14:14

What did Kishida and Biden accomplish? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the outcomes of the 2024 U.S.-Japan leaders summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you…

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India’s 2024 General Elections and Geopolitics 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

What will India's 2024 vote mean for Asia and the world? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical implications of India's 2024 general elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics…

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What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit 13:53

5M ago13:53

13:53

The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) preview the April 2024 U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, yo…

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How the US Sees Threats in Asia in 2024 15:02

5M ago15:02

15:02

What does the U.S. intelligence community's 2024 Annual Threat Assessment suggest about Asia? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the U.S. intelligence community's 2024 Annual Threat Assessment.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscri…

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Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics 17:42

6M ago17:42

17:42

What is the state of play in Afghanistan today? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Afghanistan's geopolitical position in 2024.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if y…

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Reflections on a Decade in Asian Geopolitics 18:29

6M ago18:29

18:29

The Asia Geopolitics podcast hits 10 years! The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) reflect on the 10 year anniversary of the podcast.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you use…

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North Korea, Korean Unification, and the Prospects of a 2024 Crisis 16:57

7M ago16:57

16:57

What does North Korea's abandonment of Korean unification portend? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss geopolitical dynamics on the Korean Peninsula heading into 2024.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia G…

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The Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan’s 2024 Elections 14:51

7M ago14:51

14:51

The Taiwanese people voted for continuity. How will that affect prospects for stability in the Taiwan Strait? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the implications of Taiwan's 2024 elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe t…

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Asian Geopolitics in 2023: A Retrospective (Part 2) 24:57

8M ago24:57

24:57

What were the trends, events, and developments in geopolitics that defined the Asia-Pacific in 2023? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) continue their retrospective on geopolitics in Asia in 2023.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to…

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Asian Geopolitics in 2023: A Retrospective (Part 1) 20:57

8M ago20:57

20:57

What were the trends, events, and developments in geopolitics that defined the Asia-Pacific in 2023? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) offer a retrospective on geopolitics in Asia in 2023.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Di…

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Biden Meets Xi in San Francisco: Managing Competition 17:13

9M ago17:13

17:13

Are the United States and China entering a new, short-term detente, or will unexpected crises derail things? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the November 2023 U.S.-China summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Dip…

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South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis 14:49

9M ago14:49

14:49

What's driving tensions between China and the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The …

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Central Asian States and Great Power Geopolitics 16:37

10M ago16:37

16:37

What's driving Central Asian foreign policy in 2023? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent row between India and Canada.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if …

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Why India’s Relations With Canada Are Strained 19:15

11M ago19:15

19:15

What's behind the India-Canada row? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent row between India and Canada.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you use Windows o…

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The Putin-Kim Summit: What’s Driving North Korea and Russia Together? 17:36

11M ago17:36

17:36

What do the two leaders stand to gain from each other? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to T…

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The US and Vietnam Upgrade Their Relationship: Drivers and Consequences 17:16

11M ago17:16

17:16

What's pushing the United States and Vietnam toward each other? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) speaks to Sebastian Strangio, The Diplomat’s Southeast Asia editor, about U.S.-Vietnam relations.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia …

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The Camp David US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Meeting 18:56

12M ago18:56

18:56

What is driving the United States, Japan, and South Korea together, and is it sustainable? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the trilateral leaders’ summit between the United States, Japan, and South Korea.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you ca…

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What’s Driving US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation in 2023? 16:01

1y ago16:01

16:01

Amid shifting regional geopolitics, the US and its two regional treaty allies grow closer. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the upcoming trilateral leaders' summit between the United States, Japan, and South Korea.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac use…

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Central Asia Update: US Sanctions on Kyrgyz Firms, and the Wagner Rebellion 16:00

1y ago16:00

16:00

The U.S. sanctioned Kyrgyz firms for bypassing sanctions on Russia. What are the implications? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss recent developments in Central Asia.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia G…

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Modi Comes to Washington: Geopolitics and the Drivers of the US-India Relationship 18:43

1y ago18:43

18:43

What drives the convergence between U.S. and India today? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent state visit to the United States.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s A…

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The Shangri-La Dialogue Hits 20 Years With US-China Tensions at the Center 19:50

1y ago19:50

19:50

What does the 2023 Shangri-La Dialogue tell us about Asian geopolitics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the 2023 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTu…

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Takeaways From the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

18:49

What happened at the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the 2023 Hiroshima G-7 summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you u…

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A New China-Central Asia ‘Blueprint’? 20:57

1y ago20:57

20:57

What's driving China's outreach to Central Asia in 2023? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the first-ever China-Central Asia in-person summit meeting.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopoliti…

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The Washington Declaration and the US-South Korea Alliance 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

18:05

Can the alliance adapt to changing realities? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the U.S.-South Korea alliance and the Washington Declaration.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcas…

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Turbulence in the Taiwan Strait: The New Normal 19:43

1+ y ago19:43

19:43

Another high-level U.S.-Taiwan meeting causes turbulence in the Taiwan Strait. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss recent tensions in the Taiwan Strait, France's views on stability in the Taiwan Strait, and developments in Central Asia.Click the play button to the right to listen. I…

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The AUKUS Partners Explain Their Phased Approach. What Are the Risks? 19:33

1+ y ago19:33

19:33

The three partners have explained how the submarine cooperation initiative will move ahead. What are the risks? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recently announced phased approach for the AUKUS submarine cooperation initiative between the United States, the United Kingdom, an…

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What’s Driving South Korea’s Debate on Acquiring Nuclear Weapons 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

Why is interest in nuclear weapons acquisition growing in South Korea? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the ongoing debates in South Korea on nuclear weapons acquisition.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Dipl…

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The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100 15:08

1+ y ago15:08

15:08

The Diplomat reaches a milestone: reflecting on 100 issues of the magazine. Managing Editor Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discusses the 100th issue of the The Diplomat magazine with Ankit Panda, editor-at-large.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on i…

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What the Chinese Surveillance Balloon Incident Tells Us About US-China Relations 25:59

1+ y ago25:59

25:59

A U.S. F-22 shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that lingered in U.S. territorial airspace for days. What now? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the U.S. reaction to a Chinese surveillance balloon and U.S.-China ties.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an …

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The Drivers and Consequences of Vietnam’s January 2023 Political Shake-Up 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

17:43

Will Vietnam's political tumult have any geopolitical ramifications? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) speak to The Diplomat’s Sebastian Strangio about the ongoing leadership purge in Vietnam and its consequences.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, …

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A New Defense Era: Japan’s 2022 National Security Strategy 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

17:20

Japan has set out on its most ambitious defense build-up program since the end of World War II. Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the significance of Japan's new 2022 National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also …

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Asian Geopolitics in 2022: A Retrospective 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

What trends and events shaped the region in 2022? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) reflect on the major geopolitical trends and developments in Asia in 2022.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if yo…

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China’s Late-2022 Protests: ‘Zero-Covid’ At the Breaking Point? 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

What's driving China's late-2022 protests? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the drivers of recent protests in China.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you use Windows or Android, you can…

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The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia 21:26

2y ago21:26

21:26

What transpired at various summits in Asia this month? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss recent summits in the Asia-Pacific.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you use Windows or Android, …

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What’s Driving Inter-Korean Tensions in Autumn 2022? 20:54

2y ago20:54

20:54

Weeks of tensions on the Korean Peninsula have led to unprecedented shows of force from Pyongyang. What's behind the saber-rattling? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The …

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It’s Xi’s China: Takeaways From the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress 29:08

2y ago29:08

29:08

Xi Jinping has consolidated power and a third term as China’s leader. What are the ramifications? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) speak to The Diplomat’s editor-in-chief, Shannon Tiezzi, about the outcomes of China’s 20th Party Congress.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you ca…

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The Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy and Asia 22:58

2y ago22:58

22:58

How does the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy see Asia? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes …

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The Most Important Shanghai Cooperation Summit Ever? 25:10

2y ago25:10

25:10

The SCO meets at a time of geopolitical flux in the Asian heartland. What’s the significance? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and developments in Central Asia.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also sub…

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North Korea’s Updated Nuclear Law Points At a Dangerous Nuclear Future 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

Kim Jong Un says that as long as nuclear weapons exist, North Korea will have them. Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss North Korea’s newly promulgated nuclear weapons policy law and the country’s nuclear strategy.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to…

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Pakistan’s Flooding Underscores Climate Risks in South Asia 18:25

2y ago18:25

18:25

Devastating floods have placed a third of the country underwater, underscoring significant climate risks in South Asia. Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the August 2022 floods in Pakistan and the state of Sri Lanka’s economy after its political crisis.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an i…

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A Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis or an Inflection Point for the Status Quo? 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

What do the events of early August 2022 in the Taiwan Strait portend for the future of the Asia-Pacific? Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the consequences of U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in early August 2022.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re a…

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No End in Sight: 18 Months of Military Rule in Myanmar 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

What is the state of Myanmar’s complex internal insurgency and how has the international response evolved since the January 2021 coup? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) speaks to The Diplomat’s Sebastian Strangio about the state of Myanmar’s insurgency and the international response to the military junta nearly 18 m…

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Abe Shinzo’s Enduring Legacy on Geopolitics in Asia 20:25

2y ago20:25

20:25

Japan’s longest-serving post-war prime minister left a long list of achievements with geopolitical significance. Podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.Click the play button to the right to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscrib…

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