#367 - Lee Jones: China, Russia, Brexit, Sovereignty, and the Second Cold War

🌍 In this compelling episode, Dr. Lee Jones, a leading expert in political economy and international relations, joins us to break down the most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges of our time. We explore the dynamics of the 'Second Cold War'—a growing era of competition and rivalry between the United States, China, and Russia—and its far-reaching consequences for global politics, technology, trade, and democracy. Dr. Jones sheds light on key flashpoints like the South China Sea, Ukraine, and the global battle for technological supremacy. He offers a nuanced analysis of critical issues such as the impact of trade wars, the race for technological innovation, and the role of sovereignty in the post-Brexit world. This episode is essential for anyone seeking to understand how these global power struggles shape our world today. 🚨 Key Topics Discussed: - The nature of the 'Second Cold War' and how it compares to the first. - The escalating technology race between the U.S. and China, including semiconductors and AI. - The implications of Brexit on UK sovereignty and its geopolitical standing. - The challenges of rebuilding democracy and political representation in the UK. - How trade wars and sanctions are reshaping global markets. - The evolving role of the European Union in a fractured world order. 📚 About Dr. Lee Jones: Dr. Lee Jones is a Professor of Political Economy and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London and an associate at the Second Cold War Observatory. He is the co-author of Taking Control: Sovereignty and Democracy After Brexit, a critical exploration of how Brexit has shaped UK politics and democracy. 👉 Connect with Dr. Lee Jones: Twitter: @DrLeeJones Book: Taking Control: Sovereignty and Democracy After Brexit - https://amzn.to/3CODyG7 ----------------------------------------------------- PRE-ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com Cast-Magic: The World's Most Powerful Content Tool (30% off with code Casting30) - https://get.castmagic.io/4ktvtch68y67 Make Professional Looking Clips In Seconds With Opus - https://www.opus.pro/?via=ee2b04 Buy Brexit: The Establishment Civil War - https://amzn.to/39XXVjq ----------------------------------------------------- You can listen to the show on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms - https://chatterpodcast.podbean.com/ Watch Us On Odysee.com - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@TheJist:4 Join My Mailing List - https://stats.sender.net/forms/dNZK8d/view Follow Me On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist ----------------------------------------------------- Website - https://thejist.co.uk/ Music from Just Jim – https://soundcloud.com/justjim