Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Besieged is a podcast hosted by Peter Warzynski which invites experts from Loughborough University to examine the latest developments in Ukraine and look to the future to see how the conflict will impact on all our lives.
Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
E1 - The Russian Beast and the Middle East
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Loughborough University
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Season 1
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Episode 1
How Putin’s invasion is shifting power in the Middle East and changing its relationship with the West, featuring Reader in International Relations and Security Ali Bilgic.
Time Stamps -
00:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Dr Ali Bilgic
00:01:10 - Iran and the nuclear deal
00:07:41 - Saudi Arabia influence and relations
00:11:57 - Israel and USA relationship
00:20:26 - Putin's use of mercenaries in Ukraine
00:23:56 - Private companies justifying their alignment with Russian interests and international law
00:27:55 - American military presence
00:30:50 - Thanks and goodbye