Podcasts about G1

On this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode we're nearing the end of IDW Transformers with the September solicits, There's some more G1 scripts and storyboards online, and we've got a review of Beast Wars #16! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: TransMissions Alt Mode 292 [00:00] Donations! [01:10] The next episode of Empire of Rust Episode 79 – The Banter Episode will be out Monday July 4th! [01:42] Hopefully everyone has had a chance to listen to the Special Episode we dropped last Thursday. Look for another one next week! [02:26] Comics News [04:10] IDW's Transformers Comics Solicitations: September 2022 Best of Arcee Best of Bumblebee Best of Starscream… Continue reading The post Alt Mode Episode 292 – Beast Wars #16 Spoiler Review appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

It's a crossover of sorts as our good friend and local podcaster Ben Rosenthal joins in the fun. While he calls himself a gamer he is very familiar with the collecting world : so much so, he teaches us about the history of Nintendo. A history that, actually begins in the world of toys. (Insert crowd shocked reaction here). Along the way there are botched trademarks, Jump Man, some AMAZING show and tells and more than a few blue jokes. Then it's some Would You Rather as we put the hard word on Ben – Scot in particular! Go check out Hack the Dino on Twitch or Podcast format.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the day before Forbidden Door and I would be a damn fool if I didn't break down what I believe could be one of the biggest professional wrestling shows of 2022, on a brand new episode of "News Of The Week", for Episode 339 of the YLP Podcast! Also on this week's episode of the podcast, New Japan Pro Wrestling has finally announced the blocks and block matchups for the this year's G1 Climax tournament. Not only will I discuss who will be in this year's tournament, i'll be breaking down a bit of the history of the tournament and why I believe the G1 is the best tournament in the world. And of course, as I predicted, John Laurinitis has become the fall guy and has been placed on administrative leave, as Bruce Prichard has been named the interim Head of Talent Relations. I'll discuss what this means for WWE going forward and how once again, WWE is in for a very long, dreadful summer. All of that and more of this week's episode of the YLP Podcast! E-MAIL ME AT younglionsperspective@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON Twitter: @YLPerspective Instagram - @young_lions_perspective Facebook - Young Lion's Perspective Podcast Get your YLP Merch here: young-lions-perspective.creator-spring.com Join the WAR Discord! linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/younglionsperspective/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/younglionsperspective/support

It's the day before Forbidden Door and I would be a damn fool if I didn't break down what I believe could be one of the biggest professional wrestling shows of 2022, on a brand new episode of "News Of The Week", for Episode 339 of the YLP Podcast! Also on this week's episode of the podcast, New Japan Pro Wrestling has finally announced the blocks and block matchups for the this year's G1 Climax tournament. Not only will I discuss who will be in this year's tournament, i'll be breaking down a bit of the history of the tournament and why I believe the G1 is the best tournament in the world. And of course, as I predicted, John Laurinitis has become the fall guy and has been placed on administrative leave, as Bruce Prichard has been named the interim Head of Talent Relations. I'll discuss what this means for WWE going forward and how once again, WWE is in for a very long, dreadful summer. All of that and more of this week's episode of the YLP Podcast! E-MAIL ME AT younglionsperspective@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON Twitter: @YLPerspective Instagram - @young_lions_perspective Facebook - Young Lion's Perspective Podcast Get your YLP Merch here: young-lions-perspective.creator-spring.com Join the WAR Discord! linktr.ee/wrestleaddictradio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wrestleaddictradionetwork/message

This week 2 Beer returns in time to discuss the returns of Vince McMahon and Brock Lesnar to WWE. The boys proceed to discuss the build for the Forbidden Door show on AEW Dynamite. The boys give their predictions for Forbidden Door as well. New Japan has announced the 4 blocks for the G1 tournament. The boys break them down and discuss!

This week 2 Beer returns in time to discuss the returns of Vince McMahon and Brock Lesnar to WWE. The boys proceed to discuss the build for the Forbidden Door show on AEW Dynamite. The boys give their predictions as well. New Japan has announced the 4 blocks for the G1 tournament. The boys break them down and discuss!

This week 2 Beer returns in time to discuss the surprising returns of Vince McMahon and Brock Lesnar to WWE. The boys proceed to discuss the build for the Forbidden Door show on AEW Dynamite. The boys give their predictions for Forbidden Door as well. New Japan has announced the 4 blocks for this year's G1 tournament. The boys breaking them down and discuss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Snowden Racing having a Winter carnival to remember!! Where do the G1 winners head this spring? Hear the latest with host Steve Hewlett.

Speaker: Kevin Gay FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/   INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/   FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ Passage: Luke 8:26-38 Know K1 What are some of the strange Bible stories that you have heard or remember hearing? What kinds of questions did they leave you with? Grow  Have some discussion/reflection around the three perspectives and questions surrounding the demonic possession of the pigs: G1. The demons wish to get as far away from Jesus as possible • If Jesus interrupts our comfort or to see His kingdom costs us something, will we follow? Or will we push Him away? G2. To illustrate that the demonic realm can only have control over people when we become like swine. • Are there ways that I am currently living more like an animal, than as an image bearing child of God? • What does this leave me vulnerable to? G3. The demons thought that it would secure a victory over Jesus in this region. • Are we going to join Him in His rescue mission? • What are some ways that you can do this? • 1 Peter 3:15 says: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” In what ways are you prepared to share your faith? In what ways could you better prepare to be on mission? Show S1. Write out your testimony. • Learn to tell the long detailed version of your story (why you believe what you believe) • Break it down to the main 2-4 points • Learn to tell your story with just one point S2. Pray for opportunities to share your faith. • Ask not only for the opportunities to come, but also spend some time asking God how you can be more aware when these opportunities present themselves. • Pray for specific people that God is laying on your heart (write these prayers down, and be as specific as you feel led to be)

小人物上籃 - 霹靂鍵盤#23 裁判到底是獅捨還是在邦忙？ Feat.kuan 06/19/2022 這次請到PLG聯盟裡的小夥伴/ 同時也是知名podcast 籃球烏托邦 Hooptopia 的kuan。 kuan怎麼從做podcast走到進入P. League裡擔任工作夥伴， 其中的路線，讓timmy aka 香港小人物kong好好參考。 （為了貼心Roy發音不標準，這集的kong用了本名timmy稱呼，就甘心） Kuan在聯盟裡擔綱近來話題性最高的“賽事主管”，負責裁判報告， 這讓兩位主持人一副磨刀霍霍向豬羊的不斷挖洞給他跳。 而在第一場的總冠軍賽，大家是怎麼看富邦勇士在前面的領先， 然後又莫名其妙敗光了分數？ 高國豪與田浩的組合是如何與攻城獅激盪出反攻號角？ 而李家瑞終於可以從店員晉身為店長，富邦勇士該怎麼對付才好？ 最後當然不能不在提到G1最後搶鏡的裁判， 到底是該不該吹？真有其事還是被獅捨跟邦倒忙？ 最後還聊到了聯盟公佈的各大獎項， 對於timmy aka kong 這個高側翼擁護者來說， 哪一個獎項他覺得最有意見？ 更多專業幹話與聯盟官腔，都在本期內容！！ 歡迎大家可以到各大podcast平台搜尋「小人物上籃-霹靂鍵盤」收聽。 ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝我是分隔線＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Timestamp 00：03：03 進入PLG聯盟的契機 00：06：10 聯盟裁判討論 00：08：42 英文轉播工作 00：16：46 聯盟未來憧憬 00：19：20 FINALS Ｇ1 富邦勇士 101/102 新竹攻城獅 00：20：20 富邦勇士領先的原因 00：33：54 新竹攻城獅獲勝的關鍵 00：50：28 比賽末段的吹判爭議 01：05：52 賽事預告 01：10：58 聯盟數據獎項 01：13：49 聯盟票選獎項短評 01：34：13 又被無情工商 ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝我是分隔線＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 小人物上籃-霹靂鍵盤，喜歡我們別忘了『訂閱』節目， 並追蹤粉絲團獲得第一手資訊。 如果想成為小人物會員，支持我們做出更好節目！ 台灣小人物 zeczec.com 國際小人物 Patreon 除了可以獲得深入內容與來賓錄製的patreon特輯， 也能有更多專屬會員的商品優惠！ 『＃每月六十元讓你籃球觀點更多元』 收益部分除了會製作紀念品給上節目的來賓之外， 還運用在錄音軟體維護，讓我們能夠製作出更好節目， 同時每月也會捐款『門諾醫院運動防護治療專案』 小人物上籃也邀請大家一起回饋台灣基層的運動防護。 唔該晒！！！  

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a ton to talk about including Vince McMahon's appearance on Friday Night Smackdown, and what we may see tonight on Raw. Plus, a look at AEW Rampage, Sunny's lawyer quits, Vince chooses not to push his Luck, Clark Connors or Tomohiro Ishii will be All-Atlantic, G1 blocks are set, ratings news, and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a ton to talk about including Vince McMahon's appearance on Friday Night Smackdown, and what we may see tonight on Raw. Plus, a look at AEW Rampage, Sunny's lawyer quits, Vince chooses not to push his Luck, Clark Connors or Tomohiro Ishii will be All-Atlantic, G1 blocks are set, ratings news, and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

With this huge episode The Eastern Lariat first catches up with NJPW Dominion, the G1 line up, the card for Forbidden Door and the question what could've been and what we're getting now. Then STRIGGA & Dylan discuss the big Cyberfight Festival and from there on focus on the two big topics coming out of that show: Keji Muto announcing his retirement and Tetsuya Endo suffering a concussion which led to him having for forfeit the KO-D Openweigth Championship. From there the two transition to King of DDT, TJPW's Additional Attack plus the card for Summer Sun Princess as well as GLEAT's big card for July 1st. The final topic of the show is the most recent All Japan show from Ota Ward that saw Kento Miyahara vs. Jake Lee for the Triple Crown.

News day is here and it feels like it's all targeting Bens wallet – Is this the Ultimate He-Man figure? Are these the coolest Dino figures in the last 10 years? Is this the best Black Adam figure ever? New Toxic Crusaders? A new Soundwave? An EXCLUSIVE Shredder figure? I mean, one man can only have so much money to spend… Meanwhile Funko makes a big play but what does it all MEAN Basil? We also review the amazing Creating G.I. Joe Vol 7 book by Dan Kilingensmith. This is THE source of anything Joe and he was kind enough to send us a copy.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review IDW Publishing’s Last Bot Standing #1, a classic G1 episode's storyboards are preserved for posterity, and another awesome Transformers comics artist is announced for next month's TFcon Toronto. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com!  Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00] Intro [00:48] Donations Welcome Guest Host Dr. Pants! Check out his website nerdstrodamus.com! YouTube Channel Merch! – http://transmissionspodcast.com/shop Check out TransMissions Artist KGirl’s TeePublic Store!… Continue reading The post Alt Mode 290 – Cowbots & Aliens (Last Bot Standing #1 Review) appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

We review IDW Publishing’s Last Bot Standing #1, a classic G1 episode's storyboards are preserved for posterity, and another awesome Transformers comics artist is announced for next month's TFcon Toronto. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com!  Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00] Intro [00:48] Donations Welcome Guest Host Dr. Pants! Check out his website nerdstrodamus.com! YouTube Channel Merch! – http://transmissionspodcast.com/shop Check out TransMissions Artist KGirl’s TeePublic Store!… Continue reading The post Alt Mode 290 – Cowbots & Aliens (Last Bot Standing #1 Review) appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

Today we're discussing New Japan's big summer show, Dominion. It was a more story driven show with less of the great in-ring action that we've come to know from New Japan but still good overall--well, more like passable. At the end of the episode we chat a little about the 2022 G1 climax participants. Email: wwmgpod@gmail.com Twitter: @wwmgpod

7:00- Cardinals come back to win G1 against the Pirates, the Warriors take a 3-2 lead as Tatum goes for 27/10/4 in a losing effort 7:15 - Want...or Need? We're breaking down the biggest questions for the Blues' offseason. Up first: Ville Husso. 7:30 - Matt Carpenter is the best early story and the MLB and MLB network's Mark De Rosa broke down exactly why 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - #DadsWeek with brad Scherzer talking about an impressive two-year-old Max, history with the Cardinals and moving closer to his grandchildren 8:15 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals had to dig deep but they have an extra gear that they've found late more than a few times this year already... 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks "Life After Jackie", Cardinals, Paul De Jong's potentially return and the dog days of...June? 9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Whiteyball? Cardiac Cards? Call it what you will, this team is a hard beat. 9:15 - AEW pro Chris Jericho talks about his upcoming Hair vs Hair match in St. Louis, growing up in Chesterfield and trying a cigarette from Bobby Plager at 7-years-old 9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! 9;45 - What's on tap?

The Sitff Bois triumphantly return to talk the big stories in New Japan Pro Wrestling this week. From G1 announcements, to the AEW and NJPW Forbidden Door build, to some happenings coming in and out of Dominion. If you are looking for a review of Dominion, there are many other fine NJPW podcasts that specialise in such things. We on the other hand, spend the time answering your questions, arguing with random tweets, discussing the concept of a mid-carder, and dedicate over 1 hour to talk Jay White. We go deep into the Jay v Okada match, focusing on the Switchblade character, the symbolism of the match, the performance, and the character progression, as we speculate where to for all parties. This is a show for the fans who have watched the card, and just want to sit within three lads discussing their thoughts and encouraging you to engage and think with us as we head towards a busy G1 schedule. For those who dig Jay White and are looking for in depth coverage, from people who share your investment in this product, we have you sorted from the 68-minute mark; we main event with Jay White. Like, share, rate, review. 5 star us if that's your thing. Follow us @weworkstiff #njpw #aew

Day 2 and the Prince of Wales stakes at 3.40pm is the G1 feature. He may be a short order but Kevin Blake fancies State Of Rest to go toe-to-toe with the favourite. TC fancies a couple in the ‘Hunt Cup' while Dan has never been accused of being Farhh Too Shy. All the 7 races covered by the best in the business. 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. begambleaware.org MBS Promo details. https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=MBSASC150622SBK Applies to win singles and win part of each-way singles only. Cash bets only. Max free bet award £10 per customer.

Justin and I cover Dominion, must see matches from the past weeks in multiple promotions and The Mets? The G1 announcement and Matt Menard are discussed too. It's a fun show so check it out! Enjoy!

Bryan has the latest on the arrest of Jeff Hardy over the weekend. Also Bryan recaps the news and has the lineup for G1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Teale sticks around for another episode this time run by, you guessed it, Matt Teale. He walks us through the world of Visionaries and his love for all things Hologram. Don't know much about it? Well be prepared to learn like we did but be sure to pay attention (UNlike how we did) as there is a quiz at the end! Matt's generosity knows no bounds as we play the most shambolic version of Pass the Parcel that would make any parent proud!  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

錄音當天6/7(二)總共五個人，一人要說一件對季後賽感到意外的事，除了對夢勇系列賽G1許晉哲總教練選用PJ Jones III感到驚訝，這次的獅王系列賽也打出一個命題：東西方籃球概念的差異。 說的更精確些，NBA的攻守思維跟台灣習慣的打法，能否異中求同？這是一般球迷比較少會想到的。 國王在G1、G2的一些進攻防守問題，希望透過我們的資訊提供，讓大家多去思考。 本集聽點： ⦁ 國王隊G1、G2對於「區域」攻防都難解，可能會是什麼原因？ ⦁ 夢想家前兩戰雖輸，但也打出勇士的防守罩門 ⦁ 球場演唱會真的賽前比較嗨啦，動力火車樹立障礙 ⦁ 如果把目前的戰績帶進冠軍戰，系列賽領先的兩隊各自會碰到什麼困難 ⦁ 還記得去年此時嗎？第一季的季後賽大家記得多少

Lots of news demands an extended episode and a special guest - Give a big Toy Power welcome to Matthew Teal! Hailing from the Central Coast of NSW, Matt is a long time Pateron and chose to spend his 40th birthday with us at Adelaides Mega Toy Fair! But before we talk all things Toy Fair, there are a ton of new reveals to talk through not least of which come from Star Wars Celebration and the SDCC previews are starting to roll in! Ramen Toys tragic Matt gives us a run down on all their upcoming releases. Matt also surprises us with specifically picked gifts. Who got what?  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

本集邀請領航猿代總教練顏行書參與節目，因為實際跟這四隊交手過，所以他的觀察分析非常具有說服力。 特別他認為，季後賽首輪的兩個組合，完全走不同的風格，各自有各自的問題需要面對，因此討論起來特別有意思。 季後賽第一輪至今戰況： G1 攻城獅 97：86 國王 G2 攻城獅 99：91 國王 G1 勇士 98：89 夢想家 本集聽點： ⦁ 國王兩場輸球的劇本怎麼長一樣？該先解決進攻還是防守的問題？ ⦁ 楊敬敏的低迷、Ｑ的上場時間、替補群的熄火，其實一環扣一環 ⦁ 攻城獅本土新生代/中生代爭氣，亂拳打死老師父 ⦁ 連兩場開局不順，林冠綸教練如何調度應變最後帶走勝利？ ⦁ 夢想家Jankovic的十字韌帶受傷，這次換勇士逆轉 ⦁ 勇士太有經驗！張宗憲、林志傑示範什麼叫「打成功率」 ⦁ 夢想家防守的隱憂在季後賽被放大

A version of this essay was published by Swarajya magazine at https://swarajyamag.com/world/the-quad-will-china-dominate-the-indo-pacific-as-the-us-reverts-to-atlanticism-what-can-india-doA lot has happened in the last week or two: POTUS Biden’s visit to Japan for a Quad summit and related economic moves; China’s outreach to Pacific Islanders for security pacts; and the World Economic Forum pow-wow in Davos. In some sense, the Ukraine war and related disruptions have taken a back seat, even though related inflation and shortages are a long-term story. In my opinion, the Biden Administration is pursuing self-defeating policies as far as the Indo-Pacific is concerned. On the one hand, it may be because (as is the norm in India) one political party wants to undo whatever their rival had done when they were in power. On the other hand, there is a curious lack of historical memory about great-power games: the US seems to be either blase about, or reconciled to, Chinese domination of Asia/the Indo-Pacific. None of this is good as far as India is concerned. In a harsh analysis of India’s clashes on the Kashmir/Tibet border with China, two anonymous but trenchant critics suggest India has been defeated already: “China-India Border Crisis Has Quietly Resulted in Victory For Beijing’, based on the fact that the Chinese military buildup is well-nigh impossible for India to overcome.Thanks for reading Shadow Warrior! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Meanwhile, there is increasing criticism of American involvement in – indeed responsibility for – prolonging the Ukraine war, surprisingly from the pro-Democrat, pro-war pages of the New York Times: “The War in Ukraine May Be Impossible to Stop. And the US Deserves Most of the Blame.” A slightly dated (April 1) article on “The Military Situation in Ukraine” had already given a cogent explanation of how reality on the ground was vastly different from the narrative.What I fear is that Ukraine will become a quagmire for not only Russia, but also the US. As the NYT op-ed said, it’s not much of a leap from a proxy war to a secret war. The US is rather good at getting into unfortunate messes like this, and then having to declare victory and run like hell: see Vietnam or Afghanistan. Two brutal articles from Tablet magazine, “Three Big Questions That the American Establishment Got Wrong” and “Wingnuts vs. Factions: The two theories of American government—one fantasy, one reality” purport to show how making bad, often really bad, decisions is par for the course for US administrations, in particular Democrats. All this presages the possibility that Ukraine will be a tar baby for the US and its NATO allies, and a drain on their national treasuries. It also means that their national attention will be riveted on Russia and Ukraine for the foreseeable future, leaving China free to run rampant in Asia. Democratic Party power brokers are anyway Atlanticists fighting the Cold War all over again. Let us, therefore, consider the Indo-Pacific from a perspective where the US is increasingly hors de combat. There is this theory of the “three island chains” in the Pacific as first propounded by American John Foster Dulles, according to CSIS.org, which further states that today we have to add two more island chains in the Indian Ocean. John Foster Dulles is attributed with designating the islands stretching from the Kurils, the Japanese home islands, and the Ryukyus to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia as the “first island chain” in the 1950s. The second chain stretches from Japan through the Marianas and Micronesia, and the third is centered on Hawaii...The addition of a fourth and fifth chain in the Indian Ocean would better describe emerging Chinese maritime strategy. Chinese naval planners hope to deny adversaries the ability to operate within the first island chain during a conflict, contest control of the second island chain, and operate as a blue water navy within the third island chain. A new fourth island chain through the middle of the Indian Ocean would reflect China’s ability to challenge its geostrategic neighbor India with dual-use facilities in Gwadar, Pakistan, and Hambantota, Sri Lanka. A fifth island Chain, originating from China’s base at Doraleh, Djibouti, would reflect Beijing’s ability to pursue its developing commitments afar, such as harnessing economic resources, conducting anti-piracy operations, and protecting Chinese living abroad. [emphasis added]This is alarming, as the ‘fourth island chain’ is basically the ‘String of Pearls’ intended to strangle India and tie it down in the so-called ‘South Asia’, by negating its undoubted geographic advantage of straddling the sea lanes in the Indian Ocean. The Chinese submarine pen at Hainan in the South China Sea, with easy access to the Indian Ocean via the Straits of Malacca, is already a threat to Indian interests and blue-water navy aspirations. In addition, China is currently in the middle of a furious ship-building frenzy, so they will also have surface ships, including aircraft carriers, capable of projecting force a long way into the Indian Ocean. Just as they have done in the Himalayas, and the South China Sea, China is using ‘below-the-threshold of war’ tactics to build up its capability until one day its foes are forced to submit. Degringolade.POTUS Biden has made it clear that his administration has very little interest in Asia. He made three trips to Europe before his very first trip to Asia: a quick visit to Japan (and South Korea), where he attended a meeting of the Quad and a coming-out party for the newest American-mooted economic proposal, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. This seems to be too little, too late, after the US exited the Trans-Pacific Partnership.The IPEF also seems like a face-saving measure, and it is increasingly evident that Biden’s alleged new enthusiasm for Asia is as empty as earlier POTUS Obama’s botched ‘pivot to Asia’, which was a lot of hot air with no substance. I also remember with fury Obama’s granting of hegemony over ‘South Asia’ to China: like the Pope once divided the world between Portugal and Spain. As though Obama were dispensing papal bulls. As Indian geostrategist Brahma Chellaney suggests on Nikkei Asia in “Biden’s empty Taiwan rhetoric reveals Quad’s core weakness”, Biden’s statement about US military support for Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion may be mere bravado. There are two reasons. The first is that, as Biden’s minions clarified after his alleged gaffe, US military involvement is not within the scope of US agreements with Taiwan and/or China, which maintain the fiction of “One China”. The second is that, given its diminished industrial capacity (China has hollowed it out), the US cannot fight two major wars at once: Ukraine and Taiwan. To emphasize their disdain for the alleged ‘pivot’, the Chinese sent strategic nuclear bombers towards Japan while Biden was there, accompanied by Russian bombers. As I write this, China has just sent 30 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone. The signals are clear: they threaten to invade Taiwan. Thank you for reading Shadow Warrior. This post is public so feel free to share it.In the meantime, China is attempting to expand its footprint in the Indo-Pacific. It scored a coup with the Solomon Islands where it signed a wide-ranging agreement. According to a podcast from The Economist, a leaked draft shows that the agreement allows Chinese police and soldiers to be deployed in the Solomons for a broad range of reasons. It stops short of setting up a military base, but only just.Beyond this, Chinese FM Wang Yi had a blitzkrieg in the Pacific, visiting 8 island nations over 10 days, and on May 30th, he signed agreements in Fiji with a consortium of 10 of them. A draft talked about trade, tourism, security, training of police, forensic labs, and cyber-security, according to The Economist podcast Base Motives? China in the Pacific.The entire Belt and Road Initiative was a covert effort to gain access to ports, and turn them into Chinese military bases (although it has stalled a little now because of its predatory debt-trap diplomacy side-effects, as best seen in Sri Lanka). Beyond Djibouti in 2017, Gwadar and Hambantota, there are others like Cambodia’s Ream military base where China has facilities.China is also quite likely causing the sharp spike in global food prices. Economist Shamika Ravi tweeted as follows, and this is a good reason why India did a U-turn on wheat exports: instead of enabling Chinese proxies to buy it up, India will only do government to government deals. Thus the picture is of a diffident America shuffling off into Atlanticist and Anglosphere dead-ends like AUKUS (Britain brings almost nothing to the picture in the Indo-Pacific), while a more confident China is expanding its reach. Its saber rattling threatens Taiwan immediately, and India, Japan and South Korea more indirectly. The context of the Quad is also a far cry from what Abe Shinzo first envisaged as a tight military and economic alliance. It is pretty much a mere talking-shop. For instance, it is clear that none of Australia, Japan, or the US will send a single soldier to fight China on India’s behalf on the Kashmir/Tibet border. The creation of AUKUS (there are rumors about JAUKUS with Japan and CAUKUS with Canada as well) basically means India is being left out in the cold. Again. It has to depend on itself. Atmnirbharata. There is talk of a Quad-Plus, including South Korea and New Zealand. But not Vietnam and Indonesia, which are more significant? New Zealand, especially under woke Jacinda Ardern, is marginal; in fact Australia is also of little interest in the Indian Ocean. There is also political instability in Australia: Scott Morrison was replaced by Anthony Albanese overnight.I can remember at least five-six Australian PMs in the recent past, including die-hard Sinophile Kevin Rudd. How can you have continuity in such a situation? How can anybody depend on Australia to deliver on Quad? Similarly, Japanese PM Kishida Fumio is a far cry from the sensibly militaristic and nationalist Abe Shinzo. In the US, the switch from Donald Trump to Joe Biden has meant chaos regarding the Indo-Pacific. And after this November’s elections, it is likely that Biden will be a lame duck: his approval numbers keep hitting new lows, and hostile Republicans are likely to take over the Senate, leading to a war of attrition: bad news for foreign policy.In the middle of all this political turmoil, it is hard to imagine that the Quad is going to get better.Meanwhile, the developed nations of the West are merrily carrying on with their old agenda as in the Davos shindig, as though there is no end in sight for the party. Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times sounded a warning, as if one were necessary in the wake of the carnage of stock market crashes and soaring inflation. But no, laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!And that’s exactly what India is up against. The rest of the world (with the possible exception of Japan) does not care. India has to assume it can only depend on itself, Quad or no Quad. It has to build up its military and economic muscle, and industrialize while keeping a low profile. The Thucydides Trap is a likely scenario, and presumably it will exhaust both the protagonists, leaving the door open for India to ascend to the G3 and then to the G1.1850 words, June 1, 2022 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com

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