Russia loses allies but gains energy dependents as Iran war continues
05/03/2026 | 36min
Russia and Ukraine are jockeying for position as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. Russia could benefit from a rise in oil prices while Ukraine is selling its drone-fighting services to Gulf nations. Stephen Dalziel and Elisabeth Braw explore the conflict’s indirect consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Senate votes on Iran war powers resolution as European opposition remains divided
04/03/2026 | 38min
We hear from Washington as the Senate votes on an Iran war powers resolution, while shades of the Iraq War and fear of upsetting Trump divides Europe. Plus: where will Europe find its energy now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will the US-Israeli war with Iran impact Ukraine?
03/03/2026 | 37min
We assess whether the US could lose interest in ending Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine with operations against Iran taking centre stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will the US-Israeli war with Iran impact Ukraine?
03/03/2026 | 43min
We assess whether the US could lose interest in ending Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine with operations against Iran taking centre stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Europe’s response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
02/03/2026 | 43min
We assess Europe’s reaction to the Middle East conflict. Plus: how tensions between the US and Iran have been affecting global markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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