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**This episode originally aired July 15th, 2024 (Video Episode Here) .We'll be back next week!
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Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
2024 has been the year of global elections, and this week brought huge changes. We saw the ousting of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Tory. Party by his replacement, Keir Starmer, and the Labour Party. Marie Le Pen's far right takeover in France's parliamentary elections flopped with the most gains from the left, Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian may be a sign of Iran becoming more West-friendly, Japan-Philippines have signed a defense treaty that indicates growing fears of China, and it all comes together in the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington DC.
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Chapters:
0:00 How 2024's Elections are Shifting the Global Order
1:00 Labour takes UK's Elections 5:02 France's Far Right 9:23 Iran's New President
14:18 Japan-Philippines Defense Pact
18:54 Washington NATO Summit
26:43 Will Biden Drop Out of the Race?
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John and Kristen hit record just after the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris wrap on their first debate (and first time meeting face-to-face!) in the 2024 election season. From the CHIPS Act to pictures of a Taliban leader’s home, there was more foreign policy intrigue than we banked on. Lucky for you, we had our notes prepared.
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Shoot us an email here.
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Video Episode Here
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week we start with Ukraine's cabinet shakeup and what it means for the war, as well as Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reputation as a President whose power is now secured by martial law, rather than democratic elections.
We then review the latest victory by Germany's AfD party in their regional elections and what it says about the growing far-right presence across the EU. Next is the most recent quarrel in East Asia, where a Chinese plane has breached Japanese airspace for (depending on who you ask) the first time, and China continues to butt heads (ships) with the Philippines in the South China Sea. We wrap things up with a few notable travels by world leaders: Putin in Mongolia, Pope Francis in Indonesia, and Egypt's Sisi in Turkey, and finish with our Pardon the Interruption-inspired game "What's the Word?"
Chapters:
0:00-1:30 Intro
1:30-7:10 Ukraine's Cabinet Shakeup
7:10-16:10 AfD wins in Germany's elections
16:10-25:38 China Breaches Japan's Airspace and Clashes in SCS
32:10-37:06 What's the Word?
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This week, we dive into what a Democrat win in November could mean for US-China relations. Harris has signaled she will likely continue down the path that President Joe Biden carved out over the past four years when it comes to Beijing but with a VP pick that has been to China nearly 30 times since the late 80s, there's certainly intrigue on if and what could shift.
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Video Episode Here.
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week we kick things off with the CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, being arrested by French authorities and the greater conversation of social media and communication platforms' role in cracking down on the unsavory things that happen on their servers.
We then go to our main discussion of Canada's new tariffs on EVs and other Chinese-made products, how they affect China's current standard of overproduction, and how China will address its currently deteriorating economy.
0:00-2:20 Intro
2:20-12:25 Pavel Durov (CEO of Telegram) Arrested
12:25-19:55 Canada's EV Tariffs and How China Will Respond
19:55-27:05 The Greater Issues with China's Economy
27:05-34:15 Libya Pauses Oil Production over Central Bank Disputes
34:15-38:41 New Game: Big Deal / Little Deal
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This week, we dive into what a potential Trump 2.0 administration could mean for US-China relations. Former President Donald Trump set the tone for hawkish China policies out of Washington, very much continued by sitting President Joe Biden. So, what would a Republican ticket look to accelerate if they win in November? You heard reported thoughts here first, from a diplomat who was in China for Trump 1.0 even (John).
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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This week, we took to the windy city to get the scoop on the DNC live from scene. From main stage speeches to off-the-record conversations, the Democrats created a convention that felt like a pep rally for November. With Trump still doing well in the polls, the fight is far from over.
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Video Episode Here.
Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob!
This week John comes to you from the DNC in Chicago, where Kamala Harris is seeing a massive shift in nationwide polling against Trump. We break down her current standing in the swing states and discuss the role of the media momentum in these results. We then discuss the newest Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the collapse of this week's Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks (and a questionable Netanyahu/Trump call), India PM Modi's trip to Ukraine, and Elon Musk's decision to shut down X in Brazil.
Chapters:
0:00-1:37 Intro
1:37-9:00 Breaking Down Kamala's Polling Momentum
9:00-14:58 Greek Tanker on Fire in the Red Sea After Attack
14:58-20:00 Ceasefire Negotiations and the Secret Bibi/Trump Call
20:00-25:15 Modi's Trip to Kyiv 25:15-30:25 Elon Shuts Down X in Brazil
30:25-34:38 Over/Unders!
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Video Episode Here.
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week we saw a massive shift of momentum in the Russia/Ukraine war, with Ukraine continuing their incursion into Kursk, launching drone attacks, and further tainting Putin's aura of invincibility. Listen for John and Jacob's takes on whether this forward push is sustainable and how the West is viewing it.
We also cover the resurgence of Monkeypox (Mpox) and the new declaration of a global health emergency by the WHO, the resignation of Japanese PM Kishida, and if we should be concerned about the recent hacks of both the Trump and Harris campaigns by apparent Iran-backed actors.
Our last and newest segment is Over/Under, where Jacob and John take turns posing the likelihood of future geopolitical events.
Chapters:
0:00-1:43 Intro
1:43-10:50 Ukraine's Incursion into Kursk
10:50-18:33 WHO Declares Global Health Emergency of Mpox
18:33-23:36 Japanese PM Kishida Steps Down Amid Scandal
23:36-29:00 Trump & Harris Campaigns Hacked – Election Interference?
29:00-31:22 Over/Unders!
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This week, we discuss Trump's return to X, the former President's over two hour conversation with tech titan Elon Musk (including a potential cabinet position) and how the Democrats are prepping for the DNC next week in Chicago.
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Shoot us an email here.
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**Video Episode here
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Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week we saw two similar situations of unrest: in Bangladesh, student-led protests ousted the longtime Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, forcing her out of the country while new leader Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus attempts to work with the military and protestors to establish reforms. Meanwhile, a few days of anti-immigration protests in UK following the murder of three girls by a 17-year old falsely accused of being an immigrant caused widespread destruction and eventually roused tens of thousands of counter-protestors.
We also cover the latest updates in the Russia/Ukraine War and the historic prisoner swap that freed WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan, among others.
Lastly, we try our newest segment: "The Most Important Story Nobody Cares About" where we tackle a story that didn't make headlines and tell you why it matters.
Chapters:
0:00-1:43 Intro
1:43-9:30 Ukraine Ground Assault and Russia's Historic Prisoner Swap
9:30-12:30 Sheik Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Protests
12:30-17:44 What Bangladesh Tells Us About Global Pressures
17:44-25:15 Geopolitical Strategy on How to Handle Global Migration
25:15-31:19 The Most Important Story Nobody Cares About
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This week, we discuss what putting Tim Walz on the Democrat ticket could mean for Harris's chances of winning in November, the governor's views on foreign policy, and his relationship with China dating back to 1989.
Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Shoot us an email here.
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Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week, we watched massive upheaval in Venezuela following President Maduro's claim to his reelection despite much suspicion on the results. John and Jacob unpack Maduro's Venezuela, the strategy of the US and other Western countries supporting the opposition, and how this all could be an opportunity for Brazil and its President Lula. We then switch to the Middle East, where traded attacks by Hezbollah on the Golan Heights and Israel on Beirut have massively escalated the prospects for a hot conflict, made even worse by Israel's assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Lastly, we try out our newest segment: "The Most Important Story Nobody Gives a Sh*t About" where we tackle a story that didn't make headlines and tell you why it matters.
Chapters:
0:00-1:37 Intro
1:37-15:00 Maduro's Venezuela and the Global Intrigue
15:00-26:11 The Middle East heats up (watch out for Turkey!)
26:11-31:41 The Most Important Story Nobody Gives a Sh*t About
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This was supposed to be a slow news week as we all digested a brand new race for president but nevertheless Venezuela had elections, the Middle East a few assassinations and a number of foreign countries has US election interference on the mind.
This week, we discuss what the latest global developments mean for the two candidates, who looks most likely to chosen for Kamala Harris's VP slot and how the DNC, once seen as a snooze fest, could end up bringing embassies after all.
Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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**Full video here.
Welcome to Intrigue Events!
The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that.
On July 24th, we hosted an event at the Australian Embassy in DC, "How Internet Culture Shapes Our World: Memes, Deep Fakes, and Virality," with some incredible guests in tech, social media, the private sector, and government.
Chapters:
0:00-0:46 Intro
0:46-1:30 Welcome
1:30-15:37 Remarks from Ambassador/Former Prime Minister Dr. Kevin Rudd
15:38-29:10 Digital Deception: Ginny Badanes, Democracy Forward @Microsoft
29:14-41:31 Memes and Virality: Lacey Dickinson, Social Strategist at The Other 98%
41:31-56:05 : AI in Geopolitics: Helen Toner, former Open AI Board Member and Director of Strategy at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University
56:05-57:23 Closing Remarks
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**Full Video Episode here.
Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.
This week, we continue investigating the craziness of the 2024 US Election shakeup and grand entrance of presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, unpacking her foreign policy strategy especially during Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious visit to Washington D.C. We then examine some recent bumps in the US/Mexico/China love triangle, and end with a discussion on the implications of the passing of Vietnam General Secretary Trong.
Chapters:
0:00-1:10 Intro
1:10-9:10 President Kamala Harris?
9:10-17:10 Pro-Palestine Protests in DC and Netanyahu's Address to Congress
17:10-22:27 US/China/Mexico
22:27-27:28 Vietnamese Gen Sec Trong Dead
27:28-30:06 Wrapup
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Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee for President. And that's the sum total of what we know about how the electoin will go from here!
This week, we discuss what her lightning-fast ascent to the top of the ticket means for US foreign policy, and how leaders in capitals around the world make of a potential Harris Administration.
Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Can we get a weekend off? Only kidding but it has been a wild past two weekends between an assassination attempt and President Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic candidate, stepping aside. While Kristen was in Milwaukee for the RNC, Republicans united around Trump as foreign delegations tried to squeeze time in with potential 2.0 administration bigwigs. The uncertainty now lies in the Democrat camp where Vice President Kamala Harris looks to be an obvious frontrunner but isn't without her adversaries. John and Kristen discuss the implications of the US political drama and what it means.
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Hi folks, John here. Both Kristen and I are in the field talking to sources and trying to get close to the people in the rooms where decisions are made. We hear you about the audio quality - it's not the best it could be, but if you can bear with us, we'll back in our home studios soon. Until then, we hope you enjoy our timely, insightful and most importantly, free(!) content.
Who noticed the NATO summit even happened? The shadow Biden's future cast over the proceedings obscured the relatively important takeaways from the two day summit. And isn't that the problem? If the president's future is more important than the work he's elected to do, it feels a little like the tail is wagging the dog. John and Kristen discuss the implications of the US political drama and what it means.
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The UK has a new Prime Minister, and the US doesn't have a new president... yet! What does a Labour government mean for the 'Special Relationship'?
*To the emailers: Kristen apologises for her less than perfect audio, but we'll be back in our home studios soon!
Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.
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Key takeaways:
US Political Climate: There are ongoing debates about President Biden's health and the media's role in shaping public perception. Media outlets have shifted their narrative, facing criticism for potentially downplaying Biden's cognitive issues.Foreign Policy Focus: The Biden administration's foreign policy decisions are still made with input from key figures like Blinken and Sullivan, even as domestic policy decisions remain somewhat opaque.UK Election Results: The Labour Party won a significant victory in the UK election, leading to discussions on what this means for UK foreign policy, particularly in relation to the US and NATO. The Labour Party's stance on Brexit and its commitment to NATO and Ukraine were highlighted.Labour's Foreign Policy Strategy: Labour's approach to foreign policy is described as "progressive realism," focusing on using realistic means to achieve progressive ends. This includes a strong commitment to NATO and supporting Ukraine, distancing themselves from the previous leadership under Jeremy Corbyn.Future Implications: There is speculation on how the Labour Party, under Keir Starmer, will navigate relationships with global powers, particularly the US, depending on the outcome of the US election. Labour needs to balance domestic priorities with maintaining strong international alliances. - Vis mere
