Episode #017: Selfies of Humiliation
Author: Phil & Cooper
by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017
After nearly 27 years of diplomatic stasis, Saudi Arabia is reaching out to Iraq. Phil and Cooper shed some light on the little-discussed relations between these two countries, as well as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's second inauguration this past week. Also, Frankenstein in Baghdad and other spooky stuff.
- 03:41 - Saudi Arabia engages Iraq after a quarter century (Bruce Riedel)
- 15:14 - Rouhani uses inauguration to send message of moderation (Ali Hashem)
- 15:14 - Rouhani officially begins second term (Ali Hashem)
- 15:14 - Iranian MPs face backlash over selfies with Mogherini (Al-Monitor Staff)
- 20:49 - 'Frankenstein in Baghdad' to come to life in film (Omar al-Jaffal)
Song: Husam Al Rassam - Habibti Mnin (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)
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