Ex-Diplomats Debate: Is De-Globalization Smart Strategy for the West?

This week on Intrigue Explained John dons his defender of globalism Davos man coat and Dmitry straps on a MAGA hat as we debate whether de-globalization, friendshoring, American First and Strategic Autonomy are smart strategies for the West.We also cover:Spy Balloon - We miss you, floaty.Georgia - Succesful protests against the 'Foreign Agents' Bills and what they say about Russian influence.Japan and South Korea - A deal is reached on compensation for forcibly mobilized workers as a larger threat looms on the horizon.About the show:International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.