In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.

But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.

We also discuss the U.S.’s apparent move to walk away from the Ukraine Peace deal and what that potentially means for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 09:00 - The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
• 34:00 - US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
• 49:00 - Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

• Xi Jinping’s Trump-sized puzzle (The Economist)
• Why Trump is losing his trade war with China (Vox)
• A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances (The Economist)

US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?

• Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain (NY Times)
• Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine? (WaPo)
• Why Ukraine would rather fight on than give Crimea to Russia (The Time of London)

Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)

• Website
• X: @Robert_E_Kelly
• Why South Korea Should Go Nuclear (Foreign Affairs)

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