E1 - The Russian Beast and the Middle East
Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
E1 - The Russian Beast and the Middle East
Mar 29, 2022 Season 1 Episode 1
Loughborough University

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