(KLINGNER)
Q1. President Biden, amid rising democrats’ concerns after his poor debate performance, held an interview with local media ABC News. What were the key points of discussion, and do you think it helped in quelling concerns?
(LEE)
Q2. President Biden is also expected to be at the center of attention at the NATO Summit slated to kick off tomorrow. The alliance’s resurgence since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is widely seen as Biden’s signature achievement, but some analyze that Biden’s uncertain future will likely overshadow the summit. What strategy do you expect from the U.S. leader during this week’s summit?
(LEE)
Q3. Meanwhile, in the UK, incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer has led his center-left Labour Party to victory, its first victory in 19 years, since under the leadership of Tony Blair. Prof. Lee, what major changes are expected in Britain’s domestic and foreign policies?
(KLINGNER)
Q4. According to reports, Starmer has expressed his admiration for President Biden, with his Labour Party-aligned philosophically with the U.S. Democrats. Meanwhile, David Lammy, the UK government’s likely foreign secretary, has openly disparaged former U.S. President Donald Trump in the past, referring to him as a “profound threat to the international order.” How would the U.S. November presidential election impact the new British government?
(KLINGNER)
Q5. Turbulent times ahead for the Western alliance, as the ruling parties of both Britain and France, major pillars of the alliance along with the U.S., have suffered crushing defeats. France’s left-wing coalition won in the second voting round of parliamentary elections on Sunday in a stunning reversal, but nonetheless, there is a clear resurgence of a far-right wave in Europe. And, on top of this, Trump’s possible comeback is adding to the uncertainties. Do you expect some major shifts in the global security dynamics going forward?
(LEE)
Q6. Meanwhile, Professor Lee, Indian Prime Minister Modi headed to Russia today to hold talks with Russian President Putin, on his first trip to the country since the Ukraine war began. The Kremlin has said that the two leaders will discuss “prospects for further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations”, and other issues of mutual concern. What’s expected from his closely watched visit?
(KLINGNER)
Q7. Bloomberg has analyzed that Modi’s Russia visit dents the West’s efforts to cast Putin as an international Pariah. Dr. Klingner, what are your prospects for Modi’s diplomatic tactics that continue to walk a tightrope between the U.S. and Russia?
(LEE)
Q8. Putin, meanwhile, is continuing efforts to break his global isolation. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan last week, making one voice against the U.S.-led “hegemony” on the world stage. What are the key takeaways from their talks, and how did they address the North Korea issue?
(KLINGNER)
Q9. It appears we’re now seeing signs of a changing landscape of global affairs, amid cozying Russia-China-North Korea relations and leadership shifts in the Western alliance. From your perspective, what should South Korea prioritize to navigate through these uncertain times?
{ANCHOR WRAP-UP: So many elections this year, many of which will be consequential for years to come, and .
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