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, particularly in matters of military defense.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 1:05 - Anita’s podcast guest appearances
• 3:35 - Iran-US War, Gaza Peace Plan, and Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact
• 39:15 - A New Day in Japan?

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Anita’s podcast guest appearances

• Polypolitics (‘The Economic Battlefield with Dr. Anita Kellogg’)
• Net Zero Compare (‘Why Geopolitical Risk Now Belongs in Corporate Sustainability Strategy’)
• Invezz (‘Iran conflict is going to be difficult to end, says Dr Anita Kellogg on Zero Sum’)

Topic 1: Iran-US War, Gaza Peace Plan, and Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact

• Iran’s New Grand Strategy (Foreign Affairs)
• How the Axis of Resistance Recovered (Foreign Affairs)
• The War That Could Swallow the World (NYT; David French)
• How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz? (The Economist)

Topic 2: A New Day in Japan?

• When Japan buys yen, it unwinds a dangerous trade (The Economist)
• The Return of Japanese Hard Power (Foreign Affairs)
• Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan (NY Times)

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