Ep. 90: Munich Security Conference, China as a green superpower, Ex-South Korean President given life sentence
About this episode
The episode discusses the Munich Security Conference, China's advancements in renewable energy, and the implications of a former South Korean president's life sentence on domestic politics.
Recent Munich Security Conference followed up on the 'rupture' speech by Canadian PM Carney, US State Secretary delivered a similar message to last year's US VP Vance's speech but seem to be sugar-coated. Is Europe ready to take defense in its own hands? China's has been investing heavily on renewable energy while the US is now lagging behind. What does this mean for China's green future? Finally, ex-South Korean president was sentenced to life sentence for insurrection and treason for his part in the 3 December 2024 declaration of martial law. What does it mean for South Korean domestic politics?
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