At The Frontline Of The South China Sea And Democracy The Jacob Shapiro podcast

At the Frontline of the South China Sea and Democracy

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Jacob welcomes Georgi Engelbrecht on to the podcast for the first time to discuss the importance of the Philippines, why it matters, its relationship with China, and the Duterte-Marcos rivalry that is reverberating throughout the democratic world.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction

(02:22) - Life and Work in the Philippines

(04:27) - Geopolitical Importance of the Philippines

(05:49) - Historical and Cultural Context of the Philippines

(08:56) - Philippines-China Relations and South China Sea Disputes

(20:10) - Duterte's Foreign Policy and Its Impact

(28:12) - Navigating US-Philippines Relations

(28:54) - Economic Ties and Trade Dynamics

(29:57) - Strategic Alliances and Regional Security

(34:09) - Domestic Challenges and Economic Growth

(36:58) - Political Drama and Duterte's ICC Trial

(43:26) - Public Perception and Future Implications

(52:23) - Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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