The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is becoming the chokepoint for the Ukraine crisis. Biden is guaranteeing energy security to Europe without explaining how he can guarantee it. Why did Germany & Biden support Nord Stream 2 last year? Hear from the author of ‘Russian Energy Chains.’ Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau is in hiding because of trucker protests. Who is running the country? Is Canada going to adopt Biden’s domestic terror policy?
Biden flubs press questions on Ukraine, igniting international kerfuffle. Russia analyst Yuri joins Tony. Mark in Europe predicts Boris Johnson’s days as PM are ending soon.
Biden doubles down on the alleged domestic terror threat, opening a new bureau in the DOJ. How will al-Qaeda, ISIS and The Taliban react to this shift in policy? Tawfik Hamid joins Tony with analysis. The Olympics are days away. Will the new ‘activist athlete’ protest in China? Gordon Chang offers analysis.
The US and Russia begin diplomatic negotiations over Ukraine. Illia in Kiev joins Tony with analysis. Kazakhstan erupts in violent protests. Russian troops are called in. Discover why the Kazakh crisis involves Russia, China and Afghanistan.
Biden and Putin meet for a 2nd time about Ukraine. Putin demands that NATO shrink its influence. Riki Ellison, head of The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, joins Tony with analysis of Biden’s options. Massood from Kabul joins Tony to discuss Taliban rule. Find out why the Talib of 2022 are no different from the Talib of 2001.