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Window on the East: Professor Axel Schneider - On China taking control of Taiwan

Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte warned that the West needs to prepare of the possibility that Chinese President Xi Jinping will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack Nato so that China can invade and take control of Taiwan. Is that a realistic possibility? bne IntelliNews’ editor-in-chief Ben Aris talks to Professor Axel Schneider, the head of the sinology faculty at Goettingen University to discuss these issues and more.

Window on the East: Russia under pressure but won’t collapse yet

Russia’s economy is under pressure, but life on the streets in Moscow and the regions has never been so good, says Chris Weafer, the founder and CEO of Macro Advisory and former head of research at multiple Moscow-based investment banks. The government are trying to crash land the overheating economy and there will be damage, but not a plane wreak, says Weafer. But to solve Russia’s basic problems, the war in Ukraine needs to stop. Reports are out that it is official: Trump will not send Ukraine any more air defence ammo, “because our own stocks are running low.” Ukraine has been cut off from US help for the second time. It was already cut off this time last year when the US ran out of money for Ukraine and that ended up with Kyiv running out of air defence missiles and the destruction of its entire non-nuclear power generation capacity. Now Trump has cut Ukraine off for a second time and as the skies open again, Russia is likely to spend the summer bombing anything it wants to with impunity. The mood is black. Some commentators now give Ukraine only six more months before it will have to sue for peace. In the meantime Putin’s efforts to build up a multipolar world order are going surprisingly well. But it is not just a Sino-Russian effort. Countries around the world are clubbing together in regional alliances to better protect themselves from US bullying. Iran’s relationship with Russia in the 12 day war with Israel is a case in point. The annual BRICS summit is due to convene this month in Brazil and the business of building up the non-aligned alliance between the Global South countries continues.

Emerging Global - Trump on South America - Adelle Nazarian

Adelle Nazarian is an international journalist, foreign policy analyst, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across media, geopolitics, and technology. Fluent in English, Persian, French, and Mandarin Chinese, Adelle has reported for outlets including CNN, Fox News, and Breitbart, and conducted exclusive interviews with global leaders. She is the founder and CEO of Vista Nexum and has served as CEO of the American Blockchain PAC, championing innovation at the intersection of technology and policy. As a senior fellow at the Gold Institute and the Observer Research Foundation, Adelle is recognized for her expertise in national security, human rights, and international affairs, making her a sought-after voice on global issues

Emerging Global - Ruthie Blum - Israel on Syria

In this episode of the Emerging Global Podcast, Ruthie Blum, former advisor to the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, provides her insights on the ongoing Middle East conflict as well as Israel's internal political state of play. Blum walks us through her personal and professional journey while giving us an insight into Israel's involvement in Syria and Prime Minister Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial.

Emerging Global - Mathew Cohen - Argentina Renewed

In this episode of the Emerging Global podcast, South America correspondent Mathew Cohen provides an in-depth analysis of President Javier Milei's controversial economic reforms in Argentina. Cohen examines the impact of Milei's libertarian policies, including deregulation and austerity measures, on the country's economy and its citizens. The discussion covers public reaction to these sweeping changes, the challenges facing Milei's administration, and the potential long-term consequences for Argentina's economic landscape. This timely conversation offers listeners valuable insights into one of South America's most significant current political and economic developments.