Podcast: Russia's Role In The Middle East
Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Saudi Arabia on October 14 is conveniently symbolic of Moscow's increased influence in the Middle East, as analysts say a U.S. pullback in northern Syria is playing into the hands of Russian-backed President Bashar al-Assad and others. A report in The New York Times about hospital bombings paints a stark picture of one of the ways that clout has been gained, and how it is used. Join host Steve Gutterman for this week's The Week Ahead in Russia podcast.
Episodes
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May 29, 2023
The Crimea Controversy
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May 22, 2023
Podcast: Bakhmut And Beyond
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May 16, 2023
The Despot Next Door
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May 09, 2023
War, Memory, And Propaganda
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April 24, 2023
Prison Terms And Electronic Mobilization
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April 17, 2023
War And Prison