Podcast
Asia Geopolitics
A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Geopolitics and Political Tumult in Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What will become of Bangladesh’s position in Asia following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster?
The 2024 US Election Spins Up: Implications for Asian Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How will a possible change in U.S. direction in 2024 manifest in the region?
Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After Nguyen Phu Trong
By Ankit Panda
What does the death of Vietnam's second-longest serving party chief mean for the country?
The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan?
A New Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership: Geopolitical Implications for Asia
By Ankit Panda
What does Vladimir Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un portend for Northeast Asian geopolitics?
Putin Goes to Beijing: Where the Russia-China Relationship Stands in 2024
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Are Beijing and Moscow moving beyond their "no limits" partnership?
Taking Stock of Russia-Central Asia Relations in 2024
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What do Russia and the Central Asian republics stand to gain from each other?
India’s 2024 General Elections and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What will India's 2024 vote mean for Asia and the world?
The US-Japan Alliance After the Biden-Kishida 2024 Summit
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What did Kishida and Biden accomplish?
What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China.
How the US Sees Threats in Asia in 2024
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What does the U.S. intelligence community's 2024 Annual Threat Assessment suggest about Asia?
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics
By Catherine Putz and Ankit Panda
What is the state of play in Afghanistan today?