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#419: Week in Review: Iran Vs. Britain, Germany’s Arms Exports, China’s Military Ambitions, and Much More

Aired Friday, July 12, 2019   ·   04:00 PM CDT   ·   54 minutes
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Show Notes

  • Britain joined America in its pressure campaign against Iran, impounding an Iranian oil tanker for violating sanctions against Syria—a sign of a growing U.S.-UK relationship.
  • German arms exports this year have already surpassed the figure for all of last year. Looking at who it is selling weapons to gives some clues about Germany’s foreign-policy priorities.
  • China’s defense minister admitted that his nation’s Belt and Road Initiative is not just for economic purposes, but also serves China’s military ambitions.
  • Last week Europe created the world’s largest free-trade zone with Latin America; this week it surpassed that, helping create the world’s newest largest free-trade zone with Africa.
  • We also look at evidence of Britain’s “deep state,” America sanctioning Lebanese politicians, China stealing American military and trade secrets, and U.S. tech companies helping to build China’s authoritarian surveillance state.

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