Explainer 374: Cluster bombs

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Explainer 374: Cluster bombs

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Jul 12, 2023

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Nato members are conflicted after the US announced that it would supply Ukraine with surplus cluster bombs. Andrew Mueller discusses the controversial decision and why the besieged country wants the munitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jul 12, 2023

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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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