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The role of bees in international politics; Panda diplomacy is happening; Ukraine’s tenuous position against Russia; prospects for a US/China AI arms control process; letting AI decide to deploy nuclear weapons; the State Department’s new digital and cyber strategy; and Marcus is no entomologistPlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choicePlease send us your questions or comments! Send us an email or leave us a voicemailFurther Reading:Sarah Kliff. 2024. “Honeybees Invaded My House, and No One Would Help.” New York Times.Alan Rappeport. 2024. “Giant Pandas Are Returning to San Diego, China Announces.” New York Times.Edward Geist. 2024. “Building a Foundation for Strategic Stability with China on AI.” RAND Corporation.US Department of State. 2024. Building Digital Solidarity: The United States International Cyberspace & Digital Policy Strategy.David E. Sanger. 2024. “A New Diplomatic Strategy Emerges as Artificial Intelligence Grows.” New York Times.See all Cheap Talk episodes
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