Best Japan News Podcasts (2025)

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Reviewing Thailand and Cambodia’s July 2025 Border Skirmish 21:05

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What led to the flare-up of the long-running dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Sebastian Strangio to discuss the recent fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to…

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A Trade ‘Deal’ and a Historic Election: What’s Next for Japan? 23:52

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What comes next for Japan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Tobias Harris, author of the Observing Japan Substack newsletter, to discuss recent developments in Japanese politics.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitic…

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The Geopolitics of the Second China-Central Asia Summit 16:06

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How are Central Asian states navigating great power dynamics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent China-Central Asia summit.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 c…

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What Does South Korea’s New Progressive Administration Portend for Northeast Asia? 24:17

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Will Lee Jae-myung succeed in implementing a pragmatic foreign policy? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical environment that South Korea's new government inherits.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTune…

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France as a ‘Resident Power’ in the Pacific 23:38

2M ago23:38

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How does Paris think about the region? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Paco Milhiet, a visiting fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore, to discuss France's interests in the Indo-Pacific.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you ca…

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The India-Pakistan Clashes of 2025: Why Things Are Different (And More Dangerous) This Time 17:57

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How bad will things get between India and Pakistan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the outbreak of violence between India and Pakistan and the scope for escalation in South Asia.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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Asia’s New Nuclear Age 18:49

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Why are nuclear weapons back at the forefront of international politics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Ankit's new book, The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTune…

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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Asian Geopolitics 22:03

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How sustainable is this trade war? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the Trump tariffs and the implications for Asian geopolitics.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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Trump, Tariffs, and America’s Global Messaging 19:51

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The Asia Geopolitics podcast discusses the latest developments in Washington and their implications for Asia policy. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the Trump tariffs and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diploma…

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Duterte in The Hague: The Philippines and the Geopolitics of International Law 14:45

5M ago14:45

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What does Rodrigo Duterte's arrest mean for the Philippines and international law? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest on a warrant from the International Criminal Court.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The …

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Is the United States Relitigating Its Grand Strategy? 17:20

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What can be gleaned from the first month of the second Trump administration about the U.S. approach to world affairs? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the evolving U.S. approach to alliances and much more.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia…

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DeepSeek and the AI Competition 17:32

5M ago17:32

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What does American anxiety over DeepSeek reveal about the state of US-China competition in AI? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the rise of DeepSeek and the state of geopolitical competition over artificial intelligence technologies.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subs…

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Trump 2.0 in America: Geopolitical Ripples Across Asia and the World 30:13

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The second Trump term is nothing like the first. The implications for Asia are massive. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the early days of the second Trump administration in the United States.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics …

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The Biden Administration’s Asia Legacy 23:24

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How will the Biden administration's approach to Asia be remembered? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the Biden administration's policy legacy in Asia.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…

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South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis: Geopolitical Implications and Beyond 19:42

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What does 2025 portend for South Korea's politics and foreign relations? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the implications of South Korea's December 2024 political crisis.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes her…

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Central Asian Militaries and Asian Geopolitics 14:07

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How are Central Asia's militaries changing? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) are joined by Michael Hilliard, director of defense and security analysis at the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, to discuss trends in Central Asian militaries.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also s…

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America First, Again: US-China Relations and the Second Trump Administration 25:56

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Where does the U.S.-China relationship go from here? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat's editor-in-chief, to discuss prospects for U.S.-China relations under the second Trump administration.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also sub…

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America First, Again: Asian Geopolitics and the Second Trump Administration 21:14

9M ago21:14

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How will the second Trump administration approach Asia? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and its implications for Asia.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here…

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A New China-India Border Deal? 15:29

9M ago15:29

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What does the latest India-China deal portend? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the significance of the new India-China border deal and the BRICS+ Summit in Kazan, Russia.If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes her…

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The Geopolitical Implications of the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal 12:06

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What are the implications of the United Kingdom's historic deal with Mauritius? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands from the United Kingdom to Mauritius, and the implications for Indian Ocean security and geopolitics.If you’re an i…

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Feminism and Geopolitics in the Asia-Pacific 17:43

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What are Asia's feminist organizers primarily concerned with in 2024? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand.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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Geopolitics and the Murky World of Foreign Agents 22:05

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Casey Michel's new book peers deep into the world of foreign lobbying in the United States. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Casey Michel, author of Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World, to discuss the world of foreign lobbying and its effects on geop…

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Afghanistan Under the Taliban: 3 Years On 13:55

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How have states chosen to engage the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan three years later? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the state of Afghanistan three years after the Taliban’s return. Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscr…

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Geopolitics and Political Tumult in Bangladesh 12:54

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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

1y ago21:06

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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

1y ago14:42

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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

1y ago20:04

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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

1y ago18:27

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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

1y ago23:08

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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

1y ago13:34

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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

1+ y ago14:14

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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

1+ y ago19:06

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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

1+ y ago13:53

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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

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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

1+ y ago17:42

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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

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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

1+ y ago16:57

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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

1+ y ago14:51

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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 1) 20:57

1+ y ago20:57

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

1+ y ago24:57

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

1+ y ago17:13

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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

1+ y ago14:49

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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

2y ago16:37

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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

2y ago19:15

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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

2y ago17:36

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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

2y ago17:16

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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

2y ago18:56

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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

2y ago16:01

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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

2y ago16:00

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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

2y ago18:43

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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…