Empire of Illusion: Frank Dikötter on Why China Isn’t a Superpower | Uncommon Knowledge
Empire of Illusion: Frank Dikötter on Why China Isn’t a Superpower | Uncommon Knowledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goEU7C1xmis
Tag: international relations
How did the US Navy lose ANOTHER Super Hornet in the Red Sea?
We are fighting an intense and hot war against the Houthis. We’ve lost two F-18 hornets due to accidents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Ro5rCf8fQ
INDIA & Pakistan Prepare for War
26 innocent tourists were executed by terrorists in Kashmir. India blames Pakistan for supporting terrorist groups. India has suspended a water sharing treaty made with Pakistan in 1960. Pakistan heavily depends on the water flowing from India. India may retaliate militarily for the terrorist attack. Both countries have nukes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0smelzrdPqA
Jack Watling: Planning for a Post-American Future in Ukraine | Foreign Affairs Interview
Ukraine is hurting, but so is Russia. Russia is offering higher and higher pay for fighters, and will soon have to force more people into the military. They will also run low on equipment. If Ukraine had consistent support from partners, Russia would soon be in a tough position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEzo8Nwh1A
Trump’s ‘failure’ in Ukraine risks war with Russia ‘in three years’
Defeating Russia in Ukraine would isolate Iran and deter both China and Russia from future aggression. China would be most deterred by a willing and strong U.S. bonded with many allies. Unfortunately, the U.S. is acting weak while at the same time damaging its alliances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6CLlNfjoew
Another American ally just issued an economic warning because of the trade war
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/another-american-ally-just-issued-an-economic-warning-because-of-the-trade-war/ar-AA1DYW80?ocid=msedgntp&pc=NMTS&cvid=02be7e06916845d1b25fd667f10f3f71&ei=11
Jon on Trump’s First 100 Days: Destroying America’s Reputation, Economy, & Leverage | The Daily Show
Comedian makes fun of Trump’s obvious incompetence and false promises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS70hxsPME
Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of US state department
“The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has proposed a sweeping reorganisation of the US state department as part of what he called an effort to reform it amid criticism from the Trump White House over the execution of US diplomacy.
If approved, the reorganisation would cut more than 700 positions and eliminate 132 of 734 offices, according to state department officials. But those officials also stressed that the plan, which was suddenly announced on Tuesday, remained a proposal and would not lead to immediate layoffs or cuts.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/marco-rubio-announces-sweeping-reorganisation-of-us-state-department/ar-AA1DoyXz?ocid=msedgntp&pc=NMTS&cvid=d00d0fa992fd43bbaab1298e9f14eb33&ei=10
Trump had a ‘test case’ for trade negotiations with Japan—the failure to reach a deal now has analysts wondering if any will be signed
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-had-test-case-trade-105010697.html
Trump and Xi are locked in a standoff over direct trade negotiations
“He’s insisting on one-on-one talks with China’s leader, Xi Jinping — and this has stifled other diplomatic efforts to halt the worsening trade war between the two global powers.
The president won’t authorize White House delegates to engage with Chinese officials in Beijing about a detente, according to two former senior State Department officials and an industry official, who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive ongoing discussions. The Senate has yet to confirm an ambassador to China; Trump has not appointed anyone else to lead talks with Beijing; and the White House isn’t reaching out to the Chinese embassy to begin discussions.
The absence of any substantial outreach has frozen meaningful communications between the two countries and threatened the likelihood of a near-term solution.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/19/trump-xi-china-trade-negotiations-00299645