Grab a coffee or get those trainers on
I absolutely love having Prof Scott Lucas from EA Worldview & Deep Dive Politics- World Unfiltered- on the pod.
What’s on for today?
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken gave a speech on the direction and objectives of American foreign policy and Scott and I look to see how this could possibly play out on the ground.
Our discussion is divided into two parts. Part 1 Scott provides an overall mapping of the foreign policy document at first and then looks at possible avenues of action on the ground in Iran and the Middle East, while making a distinction between the disasterous US foreign policy in these areas in the past.
In Part 2, Scott and I discuss the same but with a view to Russia, in light of the recent sanctions levelled at Russian officials and entities, and what they mean- what is the signal that the US is sending with these. We also briefly discuss US-China relations, and what is probable in the international context for the US. In the end, I couldn’t let Scott go before asking him about how CPAC or TPAC.
I really hope you enjoy Part 2!
Heartfelt thanks to Scott for taking time from his busy schedule to chat with us and Davide Cortese, CTP senior researcher for all his help on analysis for the pod.
To you all...my warm thanks for listening in every week,
Mo
Before you go…
Yes, it’s real…and it’s one place where you get back in touch with everything that’s beautiful and essential about life. My husband and I often visit our friends Malcolm & Daniela at their place- The Lazy Olive- near Asciano, right in the heart of the Tuscan countryside near Siena. Once we can start moving around, we can't wait to visit them and just enjoy their company & a great glass of wine and stay a few days.
You may be planning a family or friends get together, a wedding or celebration once we’re free to travel. They’ll take great care of you and your guests!
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Senior researcher: Davide Cortese
Junior researcher: Rebecca Bello (University of Siena)
Thanks for listening!
Mo
Blinken on the ground- Pt2- Russia & China