Kellogg's Global Politics

In this episode, Anita interviews renowned China expert Dr. Shaun Breslin of Warwick University. We discuss the worrisome aspects of Xi’s consolidation of power. We also consider whether some of the rhetoric that perceives all Chinese activities as being a national security threat has gone too far.

**We begin the episode by assessing the surprising midterm results and what they suggest for the future of U.S. foreign policy. Then we move on to the first in-person meeting between Biden and Xi as national heads of state. Can they find areas to cooperate on? Finally, in a significant blow for Russia, Russia ordered a retreat from the city of Kherson, the strategically important provincial capital of Ukraine. We discuss the significance of this event and the possibility of a negotiated end to the conflict.

Topics Discussed in this Episode**

Impact of U.S. Midterm Elections
Biden-Xi Meeting at the G20
Russia-Ukraine Update
Interview with Dr. Shaun Breslin

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Impact of U.S. Midterm Elections

After the midterms, America and its democracy look stronger (The Economist)
Tough Lines on Ukraine and China: Seeing Policy Fallout From U.S. Election (NY Times)
Potentially divided U.S. Congress to remain united on at least one issue: China (The Japan Times)

Biden-Xi Meeting at G20

For Biden and Xi, a Long Relationship With Rising Mutual Suspicion (NY Times)
China wants to mend ties with the U.S. But it won’t make the first move. (WaPo)
Can Joe Biden and Xi Jinping stabilise Sino-American relations? (The Economist)

Russia-Ukraine Update

Top U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist (NY Times)
Ukraine Peace Talks Remain Distant Even as Moscow Signals a Retreat (NY Times)
The Ukraine War Will End With Negotiations (Foreign Affairs)