Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt

Kellogg's Global Politics

In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.

Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.

Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as the latest status on a new nuclear deal with Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• Anita’s trip to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conference
• Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat - 07:00
• UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction - 27:00
• Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update - 50:00

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Russian Mobilization and the Nuclear Threat

• Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions (NY Times)
• Memo to the President (The Atlantic Council)
• Escalation Management and Nuclear Employment in Russian Military Strategy (War on the Rocks)

UK Budget and the Market’s Reaction

• What kind of prime minister will Liz Truss be? (The Economist)
• Britain’s chancellor offers up a reckless budget, fiscally and politically (The Economist)
• Pound plummets to 37-year low as Kwarteng unveils ‘growth plan’ for UK economy (Independent)

Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal Update

• What’s behind the protests in Iran? (WaPo)
• The Supreme Leader is Still Alive, but When he dies how will his succession play out? (The Atlantic Council)
• Let’s Be Honest About the Iran Nuclear Deal (Foreign Policy)

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Chapters

1. Anita goes to APSA (00:00:00)

2. Russia Mobilizes (00:07:10)

3. The UK's Economic Woes (00:26:50)

4. Iranian Protests and Nuclear Deal (00:50:00)