On this long-awaited episode Christoph and I begin with a close look at the recent assassination of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov. We analyze this bizarre case and the myriad explanations given by the Russian government as to who was really behind it. Christoph and I discuss the links between Nemtsov’s alleged killers and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Christoph breaks down how this killing has exposed the deep divisions between the Federal Security Service (FSB) and Kadyrov and his cronies. We explore why the FSB has been behind all of the major news leaks relating to this case, and what this means for Kadyrov going forward. Before rounding out this segment, we also take a look at the 15-day disappearance of Putin and offer our own interpretations of what may have been going on.
In our second segment we turn once again to Georgian politics and dissect Mikheil Saakashvili’s latest attempts to bring about a Georgian Maidan. We discuss the pro-Saakashvili demonstrations that took place in Tiblisi recently and what they really mean going forward for Georgia and NATO. Christoph points out that while Saakashvili is still very useful for Washington, they have no desire to overthrow the government again. We also look at the recent scandal that developed when a government-funded group screened a graphic anti-Saakashvili documentary before school children.
For our third segment we turn once again to the Turkmen-Afghan border, where the violence and tension continues to rise. Christoph offers his analysis on several interesting new developments including: the murder of ethnic Turkmen by Afghan police, the continued incursions into Afghanistan by the Turkmen army, and the so-called threat of ISIS to Turkmenistan. We touch on how Turkmenistan is using the alleged threat of ISIS to clamp down on any and all dissent with in the nation. Later we question the validity of a report stating that Russian advisers and Uzbek troops are actually on the Turkmen-Afghan border. Lastly we update our listeners on the latest developments in Afghanistan itself. Christoph and I look at President Ashraf Ghani’s visit to the US where he pleaded yet again for Obama to order US troops to remain even longer. Christoph also updates us on the negotiations currently underway between the Taliban, China and Pakistan.
In our closing segment Christoph and I take a look at the latest shenanigans of journalist/freedom fighter/CIA agent/filmmaker Mathew VanDyke. We focus on VanDyke’s most recent business venture, Sons Of Liberty International, a “non-profit” military training firm which is building a Christian Army in Northern Iraq to fight ISIS.
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Show Notes:
Nemtsov assassination:
Boris Nemtsov: Death of a Russian Liberal
Media Portrays Nemtsov as “The Driving Force of Russia’s Opposition Movement”, but His Approval Rating Was Near 1%
Turf war Kadyrov-FSB:
Kadyrovtsy
Adam Delimkhanov
Boris Nemtsov murder: Chechen chief Kadyrov confirms link to prime suspect
Lawyer Claims Main Suspect in Nemtsov Killing Has Alibi
The New Great Game Round-Up #89 – Nemtsov Killing Sparks Turf War Between FSB & Kadyrov
Khasavyurt Mayor refuses to start polemics with Ramzan Kadyrov
“Kommersant”: ICRF orders to find Ruslan Geremeev for questioning about Nemtsov’s murder
Georgia-Ukraine:
Meet the Georgian Regime in Kiev
The New Great Game Round-Up #86 – Ukraine To Conquer “The Whole Of Russia” Using Georgian Experience
The New Great Game Round-Up #88 – Kiev’s Preference For Georgians Strains Georgian-Ukrainian Relations
PM Says Too Preoccupied with Domestic Affairs to Visit Ukraine Now
Ukraine Rejects Georgia’s Request for Extradition of Saakashvili
Saakashvili’s Maidan:
The New Great Game Round-Up #90 – Saakashvili Launches Maidan To Topple Georgian Government
NATO Envoy: Pace of Implementation of Substantial Package with Georgia ‘Very Good’
Turkmen-Afghan border:
Militant Melting Pot: Extremists Flourish South Of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Mobilizes Military Against ISIS Threat
The New Great Game Round-Up #91 – Turkmenistan Looking For Help To Defend Afghan Border
US withdrawal from Afghanistan:
The New Great Game Round-Up #91 – Obama’s Decision To Slow Withdrawal Undermines Afghan Peace Talks
China held rounds of Taliban talks – Afghanistan’s Abdullah
Exclusive – Secret meetings in Pakistan expose obstacles to Afghan peace talks
VanDyke:
Porkins Policy Radio ep. 19 Matthew VanDyke: The CIA’s Favorite Mercenary
Friend of Journalists Beheaded by the Islamic State Fighting Back Against the Terrorist Group in a Big Way
http://www.sonsoflibertyinternational.com/
Nineveh Plain Protection Units
Matthew VanDyke no longer involved with NPU
NPU official statement on VanDyke
https://twitter.com/Partisangirl/status/569092945481064448
Music:
Delia Derbyshire – Ziwzih Ziwzih OO-OO-OO
Delia Derbyshire – Air
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