Trade has been a major issue for the Trump administration, and Anita recently spoke with William A Reinsch, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on all aspects of this topic. They discuss what Americans really think about trade, tariffs and why they might be around to stay, why some of our trading partners are getting extensions, and the need to work with our allies to become less dependent on China.

Another major story in the headlines is the Russia-Ukraine war, particularly Trump’s meeting with both leaders. Ryan and Anita discuss the outcome of these meetings, their unusual nature, and the chances of peace.

We also explore potential U.S. military strikes into Latin America to go after cartels and the current situation in Iran.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 06:00 - Russia-Ukraine War Peace Efforts
• 20:00 - US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?
• 44:00 - Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?
• 53:00 - Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts

• Putin’s “land swap” is really a grab for Ukraine’s fortress belt (The Economist)
• The Pernicious Spectacle of Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy (Foreign Affairs)
• Security “guarantees” for Ukraine are dangerously hazy (The Economist)

US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels?

• How US military action against drug cartels in Mexico could unfold (The Atlantic Council)
• Five Reasons Why Trump’s Anti-Cartel Military Plan Will Fail (WOLA)

Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat?

• Iran’s Dangerous Desperation (Foreign Affairs)
• As the Houthis sink two ships in one week, the world shrugs (The Economist)

Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies

• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
• The Future of Global Trade- Without America (YouTube-Washington Monthly)

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We look at the current state of U.S. trade deals. Who has a deal? How many will get signed by August 1st? Will there be another extension? And what is their economic impact on the U.S.?

We then discuss the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly for the first time since 2011. What are they fighting about, and what are the political consequences for both countries?

Finally, we provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the pressing questions as to: Which side seems to be making progress? How is U.S. policy evolving under Trump? And what does this foretell for the future of the conflict?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 04:30 - Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction
• 28:30 - Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
• 39:40 - Russia-Ukraine War Update

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Liberation Day Redux: Trump Tariff Fallout Prediction

• Trump Tariffs: What’s the Latest on the Trade War? (NY Times)
• How America’s economy is dodging disaster (The Economist)
• Trump’s latest trade deals don’t make America stronger (WaPo)
• Likely extension for China talks reflect shift in tone, progress in finding a deal (Anita’s quote in TND)

Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

• Thailand and Cambodia: The Battle for Preah Vihear (Stanford)
• What to Know About the Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia (NY Times)
• The fractured friendship behind the fight at the Thailand-Cambodia border (BBC)

Russia-Ukraine War

• Trump’s U-turn on Russia is utterly cynical—and welcome (The Economist)
• Ukrainian drones are killing ever more soldiers (The Economist)
• How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back (War on the Rocks)

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In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience.

But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their airstrikes, and how will it affect Iran’s future?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 08:00 - The “12-Day” War (Iran and Israel conflict)
• 30:00 - Interview with Lt Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

12-Day War

• ‘The stars aligned’: Why Israel set out for a war against Iran, and what it achieved (The Times of Israel)
• How much did America’s bombs damage Iran’s nuclear programme? (The Economist)
• Did the Attacks on Iran Succeed? (Foreign Affairs)
• Has Donald Trump solved Iran from the air? (The Economist)

Interview with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller

• Background on NDU’s Industry Studies Program
• Shannon Waller Bio

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