Episode #012: How Now, Moscow (feat. Max Suchkov)
Tensions are building between the US and Russia regarding the Syrian conflict, so Phil and Cooper speak with Al-Monitor's Russia-Mideast editor, Max Suchkov, to get the lowdown. Also, the Saudi Arabia has a new crown prince, and what that spells for the rest of the Middle East. 03:25 - The long-term cost of Saudi succession shake-up (Bruce Riedel) 04:53 - Gulf rift sends tremors through Yemen (Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen) 05:23 - Influence-rich Saudis blow through Sunni unity (Bruce Riedel) 08:48 - US attack on Syrian jet puts Putin under pressure (Max Suchkov) 25:35 - Russia picks 'bull terrier' as new ambassador to US (Max Suchkov) Music: Ya Soshla S Uma (All the Things She Said) by t.A.T.u. (Spotify | iTunes | Facebook)
Tensions are building between the US and Russia regarding the Syrian conflict, so Phil and Cooper speak with Al-Monitor's Russia-Mideast editor, Max Suchkov, to get the lowdown. Also, the Saudi Arabia has a new crown prince, and what that spells for the rest of the Middle East.
- 03:25 - The long-term cost of Saudi succession shake-up (Bruce Riedel)
- 04:53 - Gulf rift sends tremors through Yemen (Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen)
- 05:23 - Influence-rich Saudis blow through Sunni unity (Bruce Riedel)
- 08:48 - US attack on Syrian jet puts Putin under pressure (Max Suchkov)
- 25:35 - Russia picks 'bull terrier' as new ambassador to US (Max Suchkov)
Music: Ya Soshla S Uma (All the Things She Said) by t.A.T.u. (Spotify | iTunes | Facebook)