

FDD Morning Brief | feat. Edmund Fitton-Brown (Oct. 16)
Oct 16, 2024
Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former British diplomat with extensive experience in the Middle East and the UN, shares his insights on the current multi-front conflict in the region. He discusses Hezbollah's military tactics and internal dynamics, as well as the rise in Iran’s oil revenues and its implications for terrorism funding. Fitton-Brown also addresses the complexities of defining terrorism at the UN and the challenges posed by the Houthi movement in Yemen. Additionally, he explores the geopolitical tensions involving Hezbollah, Qatar, and the influence of China.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Hamas, Turkey, and Iran's Oil Revenues: An Insight into Regional Security
04:19 • 2min
Geopolitical Challenges of the Houthi Movement
06:42 • 12min
Challenges of Defining Terrorism in the UN
18:49 • 3min
Geopolitical Tensions: Hezbollah, Qatar, and the Chinese Communist Party's Influence
21:39 • 3min