Will a New Economic Pact Prevent War With China?

In this episode, we talk about Biden's recent trip to Asia as the US attempts to (re)pivot back to this critical region despite the ongoing war in Europe. We start talking about the Yoon-Biden summit, which renewed and expanded security cooperation between South Korea and the US. Next, we discuss the real goal of the trip: the renewal of policies meant to contain China's growing regional influence. Here we discuss Biden's controversial statement on Taiwan and the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework–what is it, and will anything of substance come from it?Topics Discussed in this Episode:Colombian Run-off Elections - 11:00North Korea and the Biden-Yoon Summit - 20:15US Defense of Taiwan - 29:00Economic Strategy for Containing China - 44:30Articles Mentioned in Episode:Foreign Policy QuizColombian Run-off Elections'TikTok King' challenges ex-rebel for Colombia's top job (BBC)North Korea and the Biden-Yoon summitBiden visit showcases hardened stances on North Korea (WaPo)China Containment and the Indo-Pacific Economic FrameworkAmerica’s new Asian economic pact: just don’t call it a trade deal (The Economist)Will Biden’s Asia trip help the US meet its strategic objectives? (Brookings)Russia or China? The U.S. Has a Choice to Make.(NYT)Send us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube