Kellogg's Global Politics

China Takes Trump to the Cleaner, Looming War with Venezuela, and Nigeria on MAGA Hit List

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a consensus on trade between the two countries. We discuss what each side gave up and who appears to be winning. Next, we address the possibility of a war with Venezuela and why all signs seem to be pointing to yes. Finally, Trump is going after Nigeria for a supposed slaughter of Christians in the country. We get after the truth of these claims and how Christians and Muslims co-exist in the country. But first, the government shutdown. How is it affecting the everyday lives of Americans, including Anita, and when will it end…well, the next day apparently! Topics Discussed in this Episode * 14:30 - Xi and Trump Meeting: Is there a trade deal? * 27:30 - Looming War with Venezuela * 54:00 Christian Persecution in Nigeria? Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode Xi and Trump Meeting: Is there a trade deal? * Why China is winning the trade war (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/10/23/why-china-is-winning-the-trade-war] * China Started Separating Its Economy From the West Years Ago (NY Times) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/business/china-five-year-plan.html] Looming War with Venezuela * War looms in Venezuela as Trump tests an “Americas First” doctrine (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/11/06/war-looms-in-venezuela-as-trump-tests-an-americas-first-doctrine] * The Regime Change Temptation in Venezuela (Foreign Affairs) [https://www.foreignaffairs.com/venezuela/regime-change-temptation-maduro-trump-venezuela] * Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela (NY Times) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/us/politics/trump-weighs-attacks-venezuela.html] Christian Persecution in Nigeria? * A Fox News report prompted Trump to post about Nigeria, setting off White House scramble (NBC News) [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/fox-news-report-prompted-trump-post-nigeria-setting-white-house-scramb-rcna241648] * What to know as Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings (AP) [https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-trumo-christians-persecution-2aa6ffc42eeedc260122021bf51b0028] * Donald Trump says he may strike Nigeria to save Christians. Really? (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/11/06/donald-trump-says-he-may-strike-nigeria-to-save-christians-really] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1656913/open_sms] Follow Us * Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com [http://www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com/] * Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg [https://twitter.com/GlobalKellogg] * Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg [https://twitter.com/arkellogg] * Show YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJeUZcTUGsNwTh-us65cIA]

Gaza Peace Plan, Argentina's Bailout, the Far Right Rises, and more UFOs!

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to a Gaza Peace plan. How much should Trump be lauded for the deal and will Hamas sign on? Trump was also busy bailing out his friend, Argentina’s President Javier Milei, announcing a $20 billion bailout of the economy. Was this deal really necessary, and will it be enough to lift Argentina out of its economic woes? Finally, we discuss the growing popularity of far-right policies and the MAGA foreign policy supporting these groups. Plus, Ryan tries once again to convince Anita that aliens have visited Earth. Topics Discussed in this Episode * UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th) * Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good? * Argentina First, America Last? * Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode UFO Update (US Congressional UAP Hearing on September 9th) * UAP US Congressional Hearing (Oversight Committee) [https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/restoring-public-trust-through-uap-transparency-and-whistleblower-protection/] Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Done Good? * Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan in full (BBC) [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70155nked7o] * The White House’s plan for Gaza deserves praise (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/10/01/the-white-houses-plan-for-gaza-deserves-praise] * Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise and Baggage (NY Times) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/world/middleeast/tony-blair-gaza-peace-plan.html] Argentina First, America Last? * Why Is Trump Bailing Out Argentina? (Paul Krugman) [https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/why-is-trump-bailing-out-argentina] * Argentina’s finances just got even more surreal (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/09/22/argentinas-finances-just-got-even-more-surreal] Illiberalism on the March in Western Europe * The European Radical Right in the Age of Trump 2.0 (Carnegie Europe) [https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/09/the-european-radical-right-in-the-age-of-trump-20?lang=en] * Trump’s Far Right Allies in Germany: Is History Repeating Itself? (The Rest is Politics Podcast) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trumps-far-right-allies-in-germany-is-history-repeating/id1611374685?i=1000728425101] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1656913/open_sms] Follow Us * Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com [http://www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com/] * Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg [https://twitter.com/GlobalKellogg] * Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg [https://twitter.com/arkellogg] * Show YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJeUZcTUGsNwTh-us65cIA]

Talking Trade with William A. Reinsch

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) [https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/08/18/putins-land-swap-is-really-a-grab-for-ukraines-fortress-belt] * The Pernicious Spectacle of Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy (Foreign Affairs) [https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/pernicious-spectacle-trumps-russia-ukraine-diplomacy] * Security “guarantees” for Ukraine are dangerously hazy (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/08/20/security-guarantees-for-ukraine-are-dangerously-hazy] US Planning Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels? * How US military action against drug cartels in Mexico could unfold (The Atlantic Council) [https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-us-military-action-against-drug-cartels-in-mexico-could-unfold/] * Five Reasons Why Trump’s Anti-Cartel Military Plan Will Fail (WOLA) [https://www.wola.org/analysis/five-reasons-why-trumps-anti-cartel-military-plan-will-fail/] Iran after the 12-day War: Still a Threat? * Iran’s Dangerous Desperation (Foreign Affairs) [https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/irans-dangerous-desperation] * As the Houthis sink two ships in one week, the world shrugs (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/07/17/as-the-houthis-sink-two-ships-in-one-week-the-world-shrugs] Interview with CSIS’s William A. Reinsch on Trump’s Trade policies * Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) [https://www.csis.org/people/william-alan-reinsch] * The Future of Global Trade- Without America (YouTube-Washington Monthly) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c21vTA4brGs] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1656913/open_sms] Follow Us * Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com [http://www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com/] * Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg [https://twitter.com/GlobalKellogg] * Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg [https://twitter.com/arkellogg] * Show YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJeUZcTUGsNwTh-us65cIA]

Liberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War Update

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) [https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html] * How America’s economy is dodging disaster (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/07/06/how-americas-economy-is-dodging-disaster] * Trump’s latest trade deals don’t make America stronger (WaPo) [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/25/trump-trade-deals-tariffs-asia/] * 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) [https://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/thailand_and_cambodia_the_battle_for_preah_vihear] * What to Know About the Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia (NY Times) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/world/asia/thailand-cambodia-border-fight.html] * The fractured friendship behind the fight at the Thailand-Cambodia border (BBC) [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg1gdgy2pyo] Russia-Ukraine War * Trump’s U-turn on Russia is utterly cynical—and welcome (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/07/16/trumps-u-turn-on-russia-is-utterly-cynical-and-welcome] * Ukrainian drones are killing ever more soldiers (The Economist) * How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back (War on the Rocks) [https://warontherocks.com/2025/07/how-ukraine-is-adapting-enduring-and-striking-back/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1656913/open_sms] Follow Us * Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com [http://www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com/] * Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg [https://twitter.com/GlobalKellogg] * Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg [https://twitter.com/arkellogg] * Show YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJeUZcTUGsNwTh-us65cIA]

Talking Drones, Robotics, and the Future of Warfare | The 12-Day War (Israel-Iran Conflict)

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) [https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-stars-aligned-why-israel-set-out-for-a-war-against-iran-and-what-it-achieved/] * How much did America’s bombs damage Iran’s nuclear programme? (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/briefing/2025/06/26/how-much-did-americas-bombs-damage-irans-nuclear-programme] * Did the Attacks on Iran Succeed? (Foreign Affairs) [https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/did-attacks-iran-succeed] * Has Donald Trump solved Iran from the air? (The Economist) [https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/06/26/has-donald-trump-solved-iran-from-the-air] Interview with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller * Background on NDU’s Industry Studies Program [https://es.ndu.edu/Programs/Industry-Study/] * Shannon Waller Bio [https://www.2ndmaw.marines.mil/Leaders/Bio/Article/3701425/lieutenant-colonel-shannon-m-waller/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1656913/open_sms] Follow Us * Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com [http://www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com/] * Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg [https://twitter.com/GlobalKellogg] * Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg [https://twitter.com/arkellogg] * Show YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJeUZcTUGsNwTh-us65cIA]