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China Makes Threats as Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins WGN-TV to talk about Speaker Pelosi's historic visit to Taiwan and why it has China making threats against the U.S.

Matt Abbott on WGN with anchors Global Politics

Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and the Impact It May Have

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BBC Outside Source
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura joins BBC Outside Source to discuss Speaker Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan and the impact it may have for the US, China, and the rest of the world.

Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Defense and Security

The Pros and Cons of Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit

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BBC World News
Matthew Abbott

"This may make it more challenging for the US to work with China on a whole host of issues, including combatting climate change, trade, [and] North Korean demilitarization," says Matt Abbott.

Matt Abbott speaks on BBC World News. Global Politics

South Korean President Hemorrhages Support

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

As unforced errors pile up, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol continues to lose support, with Gallup Korea's latest poll listing his approval at 28%.

Yoon Suk-yeol giving a campaign speech on February 17, 2022 in Seoul.
Reuters
Global Politics

World Review: Putin's Gas Game, Pelosi Eyes Taiwan, Latest on Ukraine

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Jamil Anderlini, Susan Glasser, and Ryan Heath join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

A welder works on a pipe with mountains in the background
Reuters
Global Politics

Yoon's Approval Rating Hits New Low

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

Just two months into his presidency, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rates have fallen to new lows.

Yoon Suk-yeol giving a campaign speech on February 17, 2022 in Seoul.
Reuters
Global Politics

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau on Shinzo Abe

In the News
Conversation Six
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau discuss Shinzo Abe's reputation as a "controversial figure" and what is next for Japan.

Shinzo Abe speaks at a G7 Summit in 2017.
Reuters
Global Politics

The Assassination and Legacy of Shinzo Abe

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Deep State Radio
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea joins the Deep State Radio Daily Brief to discuss Shinzo Abe's assassination, his legacy, and what comes next for Japan.

A woman walks past a television screen showing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, 2015.
Reuters
Global Politics

Abe's Greatest Success Might Have Been Navigating the Trump Years

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

In spite of Trump, Shinzo Abe was still able to strengthen US-Japan relations during his time as Prime Minister.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walk together at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on November 6, 2017.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

South Korean Voters Appear Tired of Yoon Suk-Yeol

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

Less than three months into his term, Yoon Suk-yeol is already losing support, even among his most reliable base.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at a Korean Memorial Day ceremony at the Seoul National cemetery on June 06, 2022.
Reuters
Global Politics