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

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

Author: The Diplomat November 12, 2024 Duration: 21:14

Each week, Asia Geopolitics takes the headlines from across the vast Asia-Pacific region and unpacks the deeper strategic forces at play. Hosts Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz, drawing on their expertise from The Diplomat, steer these conversations beyond the surface of breaking news. They examine how a military exercise, an election result, or a diplomatic statement ripples through the regional order, affecting alliances, economies, and security. Regular guests join them to provide ground-level insight and diverse perspectives, making complex topics accessible. This isn't just a recap of events; it's a thoughtful analysis of the power dynamics shaping the continent's future. For anyone curious about the real stories behind the news from China, India, Japan, the Koreas, Southeast Asia, and beyond, this podcast offers essential context. Tune in for a clear-eyed and nuanced look at the forces defining the world's most consequential region.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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The Mecca Pact: What Do We Actually Know? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:51
In the latest episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast, hosts Katie Putz and Ankit Panda discuss the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement -- a collective security agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye…
US-ROK Alliance Management via Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
In the latest episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast, hosts Katie Putz and Ankit Panda do a line-by-line analysis of U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising (?) social media post downsizing the ongoing U.S.-…
Why Did China Test a Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:54
On July 6 China tested a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile into the South China Sea. A PLA statement after the test claimed that “the missile test was a routine part of China’s annual military trainin…
A Mid-Year Check on US Asia Policy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:10
Goodbye INDOPACOM and hello Middle Eastern distractions.Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) take stock of U.S. Asia policy at the midpoint of 2026, disc…
A Fragile Framework Deal for Iran, What’s Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) take a look at the fragile framework reached between the U.S. and Iran and how it fits stylistically into U.S. Presi…
Understanding Cambodia's Scam Economy, with Jacob Sims [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:07
Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Katie Putz is joined by Jacob Sims, a columnist for The Diplomat, a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Asia Center, and a leading expert on transnational crime a…
Southeast Asia’s Mandalas of Multialignment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:43
Prashanth Parameswaran joins the Asia Geopolitics podcast to explain how multialignment shapes Southeast Asia’s foreign policy and the region’s strategic importance.Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts…
The Geopolitics of the Trump-Xi Meeting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
Today on The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda and Katie Putz are joined by Editor-in-Chief Shannon Tiezzi to preview U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China, where he’s meeting with Chinese lead…
Iran Crisis: Pakistan’s Prominence and India’s Strategic Silence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
While Pakistan has stepped up to try and mediate between the U.S. and Iran, India has taken a much quieter approach. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been extended indefinitely, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Today…