In this episode, we discuss Xi’s upcoming visit to the U.S. next week. Will there be a breakthrough on critical minerals? Is AI regulation on the agenda, and where is the AI race between the two countries heading?

Next, is everything coming up roses for the Far Right in Europe? We examine the far right’s AfD’s victory in local German elections and what it means for the future of Europe.

Finally, oil prices are rising sharply. What is behind the surge? Is there hope on the horizon or are energy markets at a breaking point?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• Ryan and Anita’s APSA Experience in Boston
• 04:15 - Xi-Trump State visit in DC
• 11: 50 - US-China AI Competition
• 34:20 - AfD victory in Germany and the latest from the Far Right in the EU
• 55:00 - Energy markets at the breaking point?

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Ryan and Anita’s Research presented at the 2026 American Political Science Conference

• Energy Wars: Geopolitical Power Between the U.S. and China in the Energy Sector

Topic 1: Xi-Trump State visit in DC

• Low Expectations for the Trump-Xi Summit in Washington (China-US Focus)
• China and America are likely to keep the trade peace (The Economist)

Topic 2: US-China AI Competition

• What Anthropic’s C.E.O. Argued in His Call for Slower A.I. Development (NY Times)
• Can the AI arms race be stopped? (The Economist)
• The U.S. and China Want AI Guardrails. But Their Ideas Couldn’t Be More Different. (WSJ)

Topic 3: AfD victory in Germany and the latest from the Far Right in the EU

• The AfD is making the weather in German politics (The Economist)
• Europe’s Far-right summer (Politico)

Topic 4: Energy markets at the breaking point?

• China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape (NY Times)

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