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China the Peacemaker?, Nigerian Elections, and India’s Crumbling Democracy
Manage episode 359385625 series 3343131
On this episode, we begin by discussing China’s diplomatic blitz, having brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomacy and Xi’s visit to Russia to meet with Putin and promote its 12-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.
We move on to the elections in Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria, and what the controversial elections say about the state of democracy in the country.
Finally, we look to the world’s largest democracy, India, and consider the steady rise of authoritarianism there.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- 08:30 - China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
- 27:00 - Nigerian Elections
- 41:00 India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
- Israel sees opportunity in Iran-Saudi deal, Israeli official says (Axios)
- Great power projection in the Middle East: The China-Russia relationship as a force multiplier (The Atlantic Council)
- What Does Xi’s Visit to Russia Mean for the World? (Foreign Policy)
- China's rise giveth and China's rise taketh away (Dan Drezner)
Nigerian Elections
- Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s political kingmaker, wins a flawed election (The Economist)
- Nigeria points the way toward democracy in a region in which it is scarce (WaPo)
- Nigeria desperately needs a new kind of leadership (The Economist)
India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy
- India’s ruling party just kicked a major rival out of Parliament — and sparked a new crisis (Vox)
- Top Indian Opposition Leader Arrested on Corruption Charges (NY Times)
- Manish Sisodia's arrest: Read how the Delhi liquor scam unfolded (The Economic Times)
- India’s BJP Is the World’s Most Important Party (WSJ)
Follow Us
- Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com
- Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg
- Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg
- Show YouTube
Розділи
1. Trip to India (00:00:00)
2. China's Diplomatic Blitz (00:08:41)
3. Nigerian Elections (00:27:23)
4. Democracy in India (00:41:00)
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Manage episode 359385625 series 3343131
On this episode, we begin by discussing China’s diplomatic blitz, having brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomacy and Xi’s visit to Russia to meet with Putin and promote its 12-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.
We move on to the elections in Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria, and what the controversial elections say about the state of democracy in the country.
Finally, we look to the world’s largest democracy, India, and consider the steady rise of authoritarianism there.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
- 08:30 - China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
- 27:00 - Nigerian Elections
- 41:00 India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy
Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode
China’s Global Diplomacy Blitz
- Israel sees opportunity in Iran-Saudi deal, Israeli official says (Axios)
- Great power projection in the Middle East: The China-Russia relationship as a force multiplier (The Atlantic Council)
- What Does Xi’s Visit to Russia Mean for the World? (Foreign Policy)
- China's rise giveth and China's rise taketh away (Dan Drezner)
Nigerian Elections
- Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s political kingmaker, wins a flawed election (The Economist)
- Nigeria points the way toward democracy in a region in which it is scarce (WaPo)
- Nigeria desperately needs a new kind of leadership (The Economist)
India’s BJP and Modi Eroding Democracy
- India’s ruling party just kicked a major rival out of Parliament — and sparked a new crisis (Vox)
- Top Indian Opposition Leader Arrested on Corruption Charges (NY Times)
- Manish Sisodia's arrest: Read how the Delhi liquor scam unfolded (The Economic Times)
- India’s BJP Is the World’s Most Important Party (WSJ)
Follow Us
- Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com
- Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg
- Anita’s Twitter: @arkellogg
- Show YouTube
Розділи
1. Trip to India (00:00:00)
2. China's Diplomatic Blitz (00:08:41)
3. Nigerian Elections (00:27:23)
4. Democracy in India (00:41:00)
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