Saudi Arabia

Headspace #27 on Saudi, Trump And Putin—"With Friends Like These..."

Who are Britain’s friends now and who are our opponents? Jane Kinninmont and Luke Harding discuss with the Prospect team

March 28, 2018
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Britain’s international relationships are in a highly sensitive moment, not only with adversaries such as Russia but with more traditionally friendly states such as the United States. And with Vladimir Putin playing the poison-handed joker on the world stage, how should Britain approach these crucial diplomatic challenges? What can Britain offer and what do we want?

This podcast features interviews with Jane Kinninmont of Chatham House, an expert on Saudi Arabian politics and Luke Harding of the Guardian, who has spent years delving into the relationship between Trump and the Kremlin. Who are Britain’s friends now and who are our opponents?