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Geopolitics Decanted with Dmitri Alperovitch

Geopolitics Decanted with Dmitri Alperovitch

By: Silverado Policy Accelerator
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 Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, changing nature of warfare, sanctions and export controls, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This is a podcast for people who care about the details and are seeking a comprehensive understanding of global issues, not just the sound bytes.
It is hosted by Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator (www.silverado.org), a Washington DC-based non-profit with a mission to promote prosperity and global competitiveness for America and its allies by accelerating bipartisan strategic, economic and technological policy solutions.2022-2025 Geopolitics Decanted Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What Happens if the Supreme Court Kills Trump’s Tariffs?

    What Happens if the Supreme Court Kills Trump’s Tariffs?
    Nov 15 2025
    Dmitri Alperovitch and Silverado trade experts Sarah Stewart and John Corrigan examine the implications of the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on Trump's reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs. They explore the stakes of this constitutional challenge, including whether the government might have to refund the substantial tariff revenues already collected and how the administration could respond should the Court rule against them. 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Types of Tariffs Currently in Place 12:13 Supreme Court Timeline and the Issue of Refunds 14:33 Alternative Tariff Options 22:14 A New Weapon for the Trump Administration: Section 338 Tariffs 31:14 Back to the Future With an Old Tool: Section 421 Tariffs 38:14 Why Countries Shouldn't Rush to Celebrate Potential End of IAEPA Tariffs
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    42 mins
  • Why The China Trade Truce Is Unlikely to Last

    Why The China Trade Truce Is Unlikely to Last
    Oct 31 2025

    Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Sarah Stewart, CEO at Silverado and former senior US trade negotiator, about the Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea. They discuss the details of the agreement reached and why it is a temporary trade truce at best.

    00:00 Introduction

    01:13 US Objectives for the Trump-Xi Meeting

    08:43 The Rare Earths Truce

    11:29 A Temporary Truce, Not a Deal

    12:31 China's Historical Record of Delivering on Their Commitments

    16:11 Why This Truce Is Unlikely to Last a Year

    17:39 Deals With the Rest of the World

    18:45 Strategic Implications of the Malaysia Trade Deal

    20:27 No Concessions on AI Chips Export
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    24 mins
  • Keeping Russian Economy Afloat: Kremlin's Economic High Wire Act

    Keeping Russian Economy Afloat: Kremlin's Economic High Wire Act
    Oct 22 2025

    Is Russia close to an economic collapse? Dmitri Alperovitch sits down with Chris Weafer, an expert on the Russian economy, to assess how long the Kremlin can keep this high wire act going.

    00:00 Introduction

    01:17 Current State of the Russian Economy

    10:02 Budget Challenges and Military Spending

    19:29 Impact of Oil Prices and Sanctions

    30:10 Economic Headwinds

    32:20 Impact of Ukrainian Strikes on Refineries
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    44 mins
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