About this episode
Eric and Eliot discuss various geopolitical issues including North Korea's nuclear developments and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
Eric and Eliot dissect the latest jackassery before pivoting to the war with Iran. They offer differing assessments of the negotiations and discuss the prospects for a lasting ceasefire. Next, they return to the Russia-Ukraine war and reflect on the staggering Russian casualty levels and severe economic toll the war continues to inflict on Russia. They discuss the under-reported and dangerous nuclear developments on the Korean peninsula before closing with the books they're currently reading. Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
People in this episode
Hosts: Eric, Eliot
Topics covered
- North Korea
- nuclear doctrine
- Iran negotiations
- Russia-Ukraine war
- casualty levels
- economic impact
- ceasefire prospects
Keywords
- North Korea
- nuclear doctrine
- Iran
- Russia
- Ukraine
- ceasefire
- casualties
- economic toll
Sponsors
Miller Center of Public Affairs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Bulwark
Places: Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Korean peninsula
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