Episode #072: Mystery at the Consulate
Phil and Cooper return from a brief sabbatical to give an update on Iraq’s government situation, and to talk about their brand new prime minister and president. Also, a timely update on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – who is he, what happened, and how does this affect relations in the Middle East? Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government (Fazel Hawramy) Powerful Shiite trio agrees on Iraqi prime minister candidate (Makram Najmuddine) What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? (Bruce Riedel) Will Khashoggi’s disappearance rock Turkish-Saudi relations? (Pinar Tremblay) Disappearance of Saudi journalist puts Erdogan in difficult situation (Semih Idiz) Turkish authorities to search Saudi consulate for missing journalist (Amberin Zaman) Music: Altın Gün - Goca Dünya (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)
Phil and Cooper return from a brief sabbatical to give an update on Iraq’s government situation, and to talk about their brand new prime minister and president. Also, a timely update on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – who is he, what happened, and how does this affect relations in the Middle East?
- Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government (Fazel Hawramy)
- Powerful Shiite trio agrees on Iraqi prime minister candidate (Makram Najmuddine)
- What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? (Bruce Riedel)
- Will Khashoggi’s disappearance rock Turkish-Saudi relations? (Pinar Tremblay)
- Disappearance of Saudi journalist puts Erdogan in difficult situation (Semih Idiz)
- Turkish authorities to search Saudi consulate for missing journalist (Amberin Zaman)