Iran War Updates and A New Day in Japan?

In this episode, we discuss the new (or not so new) developments in the U.S. war with Iran. Relatedly, we also analyze the U.S.-Israeli divide in formulating a peace deal with Hamas, and the recent emergence of a Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense alliance.We then turn to Japan, where the U.S. recently bailed out the Japanese yen amidst Japan’s economic woes. We also examine the almost one-year tenure of Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and Japan’s shift to the right, particularly in matters of military defense.  Topics Discussed in this Episode1:05 - Anita’s podcast guest appearances3:35 - Iran-US War, Gaza Peace Plan, and Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact39:15 - A New Day in Japan?Articles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeAnita’s podcast guest appearancesPolypolitics (‘The Economic Battlefield with Dr. Anita Kellogg’)Net Zero Compare (‘Why Geopolitical Risk Now Belongs in Corporate Sustainability Strategy’)Invezz (‘Iran conflict is going to be difficult to end, says Dr Anita Kellogg on Zero Sum’)Topic 1: Iran-US War, Gaza Peace Plan, and Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pactIran’s New Grand Strategy (Foreign Affairs)How the Axis of Resistance Recovered (Foreign Affairs)The War That Could Swallow the World (NYT; David French)How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz? (The Economist)Topic 2: A New Day in Japan?When Japan buys yen, it unwinds a dangerous trade (The Economist)The Return of Japanese Hard Power (Foreign Affairs)Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan (NY Times)Send us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube