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Podcast: Kellogg's Global Politics
Episode: Russia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians Revolt
Description: In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as t...