Topics discussed include US aid drops in Gaza, Kamala Harris' ceasefire call, Haiti gang chaos, Russian missile leak, France's abortion law, Navalny's funeral, US leakers, and Tucker Carlson on Putin. Interview on Sudan's civil war with Kholood Khair.
Aerial aid drops in Gaza highlight dire humanitarian situation with malnourishment and damaged infrastructure.
Leaked audio reveals German internal turmoil on missile technology for Ukraine, playing into Putin's strategy.
France's historic inclusion of abortion rights in constitution responds to global threats, affirming reproductive freedom.
Sudan's civil war causes devastating consequences with collapsed health and education systems, worsened by restricted aid.
Deep dives
Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The United States began air dropping humanitarian supplies into Gaza, revealing the dire humanitarian situation with statistics showing malnourishment and damaged infrastructure, leading to suspensions of aid operations in certain areas.
Germany's Military Discusses Sending Missiles to Ukraine
A leaked recording captured German military officials discussing sharing missile technology with Ukraine, showcasing internal turmoil and differing approaches within Germany's government and potential geopolitical consequences.
Russian State TV Leaks German Audio
Through Russian state TV, leaked audio of German military deliberations on missile deployment to Ukraine surfaced, potentially playing into Putin's strategy of highlighting European division and shaping narratives.
France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution
France makes history by including abortion rights in its constitution, responding to threats to reproductive rights globally, with a resounding parliamentary vote affirming the nation's stance on protecting reproductive freedom.
Continued Repression in Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary group RSF has led to devastating humanitarian consequences, including the collapse of the health sector and education system. With reports of mass displacement, starvation, and atrocities, the situation is dire. Aid is being restricted and diverted, worsening the crisis.
Regional Implications and Spillover
The conflict in Sudan poses a significant risk of spillover into neighboring countries due to porous borders and shared ethnic groups. Refugee flows into countries like Chad exacerbate instability, while alliances between different armed movements across borders deepen regional complexities.
International Mediation and Attention
Efforts by the international community, including the US, Saudi Arabia, and others, to broker ceasefire agreements have failed due to a lack of unified approach and involvement of key actors like Egypt and the UAE. Despite calls for more focused international action, attention on Sudan remains limited amidst global distractions like Gaza and Ukraine.
Tommy and Ben discuss the futility of aerial aid drops by the US in Gaza, Kamala Harris’ speech calling for an immediate ceasefire, Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz’s visit to Washington, and do a preview of President Biden’s State of the Union address. Then they discuss the breakdown of order in Haiti as gangs overrun prisons, a German audio leak about long range missiles for Ukraine posted by Russian state media, France enshrining abortion into their constitution, the thousands of Russians who came out for Alexei Navalny’s funeral, repercussions for multiple US leakers of classified intelligence, and Tucker Carlson’s about face on Putin. Then Tommy speaks with Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst and founder of the Confluence Advisory think tank about the civil war in Sudan.
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