We’re joined by political scientist Marcel Dirsus, an expert in Russian and East European Affairs, to unravel the Russian dolls and make sense of poisoning, gas and fake news.
We begin by mapping out the relationship between Russia and the European Union
[03:00] The alleged poisoning of Sergei Skripal and whether Russia is to blame
[06:45] Disunity within the European Union over Russia
[10:17] Sending a message on assassinations but not on property.
[15:39] EU-Russia power balance post-Brexit
[17:07] A bluffer’s guide to Nord Stream II and Russian gas
[19:21] RT and Fake news
For more on Marcel, see his website – http://www.marceldirsus.com/ or follow him on Twitter
Paddy Wants To Know Brexit is a podcast that seeks to explain Brexit to an Irish audience. Each episode will address what's being happening in the preceding few weeks in the messy world of Brexit negotiations and explain how it will affect Ireland. The hosts, Brian Mahon, Jack Good and Niamh Mahon will then interview someone who has something to say on Brexit, it could be anyone from an academic to a farmer, or even someone who thinks Brexit is a good idea.