The chapter discusses Putin's options and potential actions in response to the threat to his power. They consider whether a hard stand, meaning killing Pragoshan, is his only option and speculate on his ability to rally his military leadership and the Russian people. They also discuss the potential implications and consequences of this situation, including the weakening of Putin's position in the eyes of the international community and the potential reactions from other countries such as China and NATO.
Major General (Ret.) Mastin Robeson, Geopolitical Intelligence Advisor at Academy Securities and Bloomberg News National Security Reporter Courtney McBride discuss how Vladimir Putin managed to avert an attack on Moscow with an eleventh-hour deal with his mutinous mercenary commander. But the uprising has pierced his aura of total political control over Russia unlike any other event in his nearly quarter century in power.
Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein shares his thoughts on the company's earnings results and seeing continued strength in pricing. David Riedel, President of Riedel Research Group, talks about investing in China and India. Angela Stent, Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution, provides her insight on Putin’s reaction to the attempted mutiny by Wagner soldiers.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan.
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