Russia’s Shadow War Is Spreading Across Europe
Summary
Sam Stein and Mark Palmeropoulos discuss escalating global conflicts, focusing on Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the US refusal to intervene, which strains key alliances. They analyze Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, highlighting the production of indigenous long-range weapons and the complex, contradictory US support for Ukraine. The conversation also covers rising Russian hybrid warfare in Europe, including sabotage in the Baltics and Germany, prompting a defensive awakening among NATO members.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Nissan Rogue and ChatGPT Work
Intro: Emergency pod on global instability
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and US response
Sponsors: ChatGPT Work and OneDec
Context: Houthi-Saudi conflict and US alliance
Saudi defense capabilities and US non-aggression pact
Trump-Saudi relations and Gulf ally reassessment
Diplomatic fallout and Saudi disappointment
Risks of US intervention and global energy prices
Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow energy sector
US intelligence support and contradictory policies
Diplomatic off-ramps and pressure on Russia
Zelensky-Trump meeting and air defense sales
Winter campaign impacts and Russian stability
Sponsors: ChatGPT Work and OneDec
Russian hybrid attacks in Europe
European response and need for kinetic force
Closing: Global instability and show promotion
Sponsors: WebMD and Staples
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