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Ex-Diplomats Debate: Does Blinken's upcoming visit to China signal weakness?

Jun 08, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 14
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Episode description

Dmitry and John debate whether the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China is a signal of US weakness.

Also on the show:

Two stories focused on Saudi Arabia:

  • Their exploring joining the BRICS Development Bank (the NDB);

  • Their succesful attempt to purchase the PGA Golf Tour

About the show:

Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.

The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.

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