Round Robin Diplomacy

The highest drafted Israeli national: Deni Avdija. We compare him with his predecessor, Omri Casspi, and discuss Deni's potential.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aadi talks about the Israeli economy and businesses that give it a good approximation of the American economy. A little bit of compare and contrast, and you've got a better understanding of the economy! Thanks for listening.As promised, show notes:Economy of Israel - WikipediaEconomy of the United States - WikipediaSectors of the Israeli EconomyUnited States Economy - GDP, Inflation, CPI and Interest Rate.Despite higher wages, inflation gave average worker a 2.4% pay cut last year.US Inflation: Which Categories Have Been Hit the Hardest?Inflation in Israel hits highest rate for decade in 2021 - The Jerusalem PostAverage salary in Israel falls 2.6% - The Jerusalem Posthttps://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-691849Where is Israel's stock market going? Two analysts explain - The Jerusalem PostBoI will raise interest rates in Q4 - The Jerusalem PostFed likely to hike rates in March as Powell vows sustained inflation fight | ReutersS&P 500 Returns since 1996Tech Salaries Are on the Rise, Just Not in New York or San FranciscoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aadi talks about how the Israeli Foreign Policy has been largely successful, and Israel has a few new partners in the region.As promised, the research used:Israel says UAE visit 'making history' - Palestinians call it 'shameful' | ReutersThe emergence of GCC-Israel relations in a changing Middle EastMorocco and Israel mark one year of renewed diplomatic relations | Africanews2021 was a year of diplomacy for the State of Israel - The Jerusalem PostIsrael-Turkey ties warm in diplomacy, security - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle EastIsrael's Ukraine diplomacy treads carefully between US and Russia - Israel News - Haaretz.comIran tops agenda as Israel's Naftali Bennett meets UAE leadersIsraeli PM Bennett meets Bahrain king, crown prince in Manama | Politics News | Al JazeeraCreation of Israel, 1948.Israel's WarsNaftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel's New Prime Minister : NPRSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Seemingly Portugal's only topic of conversation when it comes to sports, Ronaldo is today's topic of conversation. Aaditya gives you an update on what's on the Portuguese calendar for sports for the rest of the year and a life update for Ronaldo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aadi talks about the new labor laws in Portugal, and how Prime Minister Costa is doing everything in his power to come get you to live and work in Portugal with "no thoughts, head empty" vibes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya talks about the Portuguese election on January 30, 2022 and who the biggest winners were. Next, he dives into the Socialist mandate and what policies are ahead for the nation. *Correction, a Portuguese PM term is 4 years, not 5. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya talks about the Greek tourism sector and how important it is to the Greek economy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya talks about how Prime Minister Mitsotakis has dealt with the wildfires this summer in Greece, and how his responses to wildfire managment and incoming migrants are unevenly handled. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aadi talks about Mirin Fader's new book, Giannis - The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP, and how Giannis and his brothers are all encompassing and real representations of Greek athletics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya discusses the Google fine of 500million Euros within the larger context of France beating up tech giants, and the global tax minimum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya looks at French football, and a few instances of how France doesn't seem able to confront racism when it sees (or ignores) it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Aaditya discusses the overseas trip Macron took to French Polynesia, and elaborates on the political implications of the "debt" Macron says he owes the territory.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

Singapore is launching the new Climate Impact X initiative where it aims to be Southeast Asia's leader in carbon trading and green investment projects.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

This episode features stories on Joan Poh and Joseph Schooling, Singapore's Olympic athletes at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations

U.S. President Biden nominates Jonathan Kaplan, a Bay Area entrepreneur, to the post of ambassador to Singapore. Aadi talks about his opinion on the issue.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/round-robin-diplomacy/donations