Syria's new leaders are pushing for legitimacy on the world stage and have been meeting with United Nations and European officials this week. The United Nation’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, has been meeting Syria’s new authorities in Damascus. He joins the show from the Syrian capital.
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Russia-Ukraine War Raising Alarm Bells
Russia's war on Ukraine is raising alarm bells again in Europe. After a train attack in Poland and a shot down drone in Lithuania, NATO has responded with strong warnings. Meanwhile, President Trump pushes for de-escalation, with the US proposing a mutual halt in Russian and Ukra ... Show More
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UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher Talks 'Standing with Syria' Conference
UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher discusses the EU's "Standing with Syria" conference in Brussels, and the humanitarian aid that is needed globally. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta, and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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An interview with UN relief chief Tom Fletcher | Rethinking Humanitarianism
"It's not just our finances that are under attack, but it's also our morale and our legitimacy." In a fresh season of the podcast, TNH CEO Tammam Aloudat, our new host, sits down with people who have something important to say about the future of aid. In this episode, he's joined ... Show More
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Assad Spins His Surrender From Moscow
Tommy and Ben discuss the latest developments out of Syria, including the rebel leadership’s promises to disband and focus on building the state, international delegations and journalists making trips to Damascus, and Israel’s bombing campaign on Syrian territory and plans to bui ... Show More
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