The Short Podcast, with a Vlad Davidzon Cameo

Today’s discussion:

1. Vladislav Davidzon joins us to give us the expert view on Transnistria. The situation sounds more minatory than John and I initially thought: There may be a purpose to the provocation that goes beyond, “distracting NATO.”

2. Welcome, Sweden!

3. Boo, Germany! What’s wrong with you?

4. The Sudan catastrophe is apocalyptic, no one has the bandwidth to deal with it, and now Russia, Iran, and Ukraine are involved, too.

5. It’s Vlad’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Vlad!