205. Trump's Ukraine minerals deal and China| Listen on Anghami

Dec 2023

200. Has the USMCA improved working conditions in Mexico?

The USMCA was supposed to prevent workers from being mistreated at Mexican factories. How is it working so far?

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Dec 2023

199. How trade economists busted corruption at the port

When customs officials in Madagascar cheated their country out of tax revenues, economists caught them. But the fight is not over yet.

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Apr 4

207. What happened on Trump’s tariff day

Soumaya Keynes (Financial Times) joins to cohost an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. Bown and Keynes turn to Douglas A. Irwin on history, Maurice Obstfeld on the US dollar, and Kathleen Claussen on law to clarify what we know ab ... Show More

29m 16s

Feb 2025

Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals

The Trump administration is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hand over mineral rights worth hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. Zelensky said a deal is possible but he wants better terms. WSJ's James Marson explains why these minerals are so valuable and ... Show More

19m 7s

Feb 2025

Ukraine to sign minerals deal; Trump’s EU tariff plan, and more

Ukraine said it had reached a “preliminary” agreement with America on a minerals deal.

3m 51s

Aug 2024

Jake Sullivan visits China and Russia launches more air attacks on Ukraine

As US national security advisor Jake Sullivan starts his three-day trip to China, we discuss what to expect from crucial talks between the two countries on issues including Taiwan, trade and the South China Sea. Plus: Ukrainian member of parliament, Kira Rudik, joins Andrew Muell ... Show More

32m 13s

Feb 2025

Why Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals

The US and Russia have agreed to ‘lay the groundwork for future co-operation’ on ending the Ukraine war, and US president Donald Trump has his eyes on Ukrainian mineral deposits. Plus, developers of small modular nuclear reactors have raised at least $1.5bn in funding over the pa ... Show More

10m 43s

May 25

Critical minerals: The global race is on

They’re essential to the green transition, modern tech, and defence systems—and global demand is soaring. In the first part of our series on critical minerals, we ask what they are, where they're found and why they matter?As countries scramble to secure supplies, we explore the r ... Show More

17m 29s

May 2

283. Could The Strategic Minerals Deal be a Turning Point?

This week on Battleground Ukraine, Patrick is back and together he and Saul delve into the latest news from Ukraine, starting with a look at the details and implications of the newly signed strategic minerals deal between the US and Ukraine. They discuss how this agreement aims t ... Show More

1h 1m

Mar 2023

"We can destroy you!" - Russia warns U.S. over Ukraine escalation | Redacted with Clayton Morris

Nikolay Patrushev, the secretary of the Russian Security Council, warned Monday that Moscow possesses weapons capable of wiping out an enemy, including the United States. This comes as depleted uranium shells were seen on video being given to Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine. But th ... Show More

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Jul 6

Ukraine Weapons Stopped by Trump Admin | Eyes On Geopolitics

In this episode, the hosts discuss the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the pause in arms shipments to Ukraine, the implications of NATO's recent summit, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They explore the complexities of U.S. military aid, the strategic importance of s ... Show More

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May 2024

Does $61 Billion For Ukraine Come Too Late?

Charles Kupchan, Georgetown Professor and former Obama National Security official, says that the funding for Ukraine is necessary for the desperate country but probably won't lead to retaking much territory controlled by Russia. He also says, the money will stabilize the country ... Show More

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205. Trump's Ukraine minerals deal and C...