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Episode #005: Livin’ It Up at the Hotel Kazakhstana

Phil and Cooper discuss a new Syrian ceasefire agreement drawn up in Astana, Kazakhstan by Russia, Iran and Turkey -- and its implications for the Trump Administration's foreign policy. They also discuss the new leadership of Hamas in Palestine, and the history behind the inter-party conflict there. In other news, Piers Morgan has a foot fetish. 04:18 - Syria to get civilian safe zones (Max Suchkov) 04:18 - US, Russia approach each other cautiously on Syria (Max Suchkov) 12:51 - What to expect from Hamas' newly elected leader (Adnan Abu Amer) 12:51 - Could Hamas' pragmatic new leader finally reconcile with Fatah? (Shlomi Eldar) 12:51 - Hamas defies charter, recognizes 1967 borders (Shlomi Eldar) Song: Bashar Murad - Voices (YouTube) Feel free to email us at podcasts@al-monitor.com with any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback you may have!

Phil and Cooper discuss a new Syrian ceasefire agreement drawn up in Astana, Kazakhstan by Russia, Iran and Turkey -- and its implications for the Trump Administration's foreign policy. They also discuss the new leadership of Hamas in Palestine, and the history behind the inter-party conflict there. In other news, Piers Morgan has a foot fetish.

Song: Bashar Murad - Voices (YouTube)

Feel free to email us at podcasts@al-monitor.com with any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback you may have!