Is Russia Preparing for War?

Welcome to the official launch of our podcast on global affairs. In this episode, we discuss recent international news stories, beginning with the decision to increase the oil supply and its impact on inflation. We also cover Biden’s Democracy Summit and the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the United States. We then turn to a more in-depth conversation on the implications of the build-up of 175,000 Russian troops along the Ukraine-Russia border. Additionally, Anita discusses her new role as a Brzezinski Postdoctoral Fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security at John Hopkins (SAIS)’s Foreign Policy Institute in Washington DC.Timestamps:5:30 Inflation and OPEC+ decision on production quotas12:00 Biden’s Democracy Summit20:30 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic Boycott32:00 Russian troop build-up at the Ukrainian BorderArticles Mentioned in EpisodeOPEC+ Decision on Production QuotasOPEC+ output hike gamble pays off as oil prices recover (Reuters)Democracy SummitGlobal Views of Biden’s Democracy Summit (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)Ahead of Biden’s Democracy Summit, China Says: We’re Also a Democracy (NY Times)Why China Is Freaking Out Over Biden’s Democracy Summit (Foreign Policy)2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Diplomatic BoycottDo boycotts of sports events, such as the Beijing winter Olympics, work? (The Economist)What the US’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics does — and doesn’t — mean (Vox)Russia-Ukraine CrisisWait, is Russia going to invade Ukraine? (Vox)How the United States Can Break Putin’s Hold on Ukraine (Alexander Vindman; NY Times)How might allies respond if Russia invades Ukraine? (Defense News)The US can't deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine — and shouldn't even try (The Hill)Ukraine: Putin’s Unfinished Business (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @ARKelloggAnita’s Website: https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: [email protected]’s email: [email protected] us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube