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The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to a struggle for influence over the newly independent nations. Communist Russia or the Democratic West? Ukraine looked to the west for influence leading to a struggle for control between the two sides.  This conflict continues today in a standoff situated on the Eastern Ukrainian Border. It involves natural resources, corrupt politicians, and rogue rebels. This episode entertains guest Michael Hilliard of The Red Line Podcast.  We go over the tense situation, What has led to this standoff, and Possible moves in the future.  The rest of the world continues to pick sides while Ukraine and Russia remain locked at the border for what seems a bleak standoff. The moves of other foreign nations hint at the complexity of the situation. This conflict stems from century old conflicts and it seems that the tensions won’t die down just yet.

Today's episode brings two Kashmiri Pandits Rohit and Ridhi to speak on the issue affecting Kashmir and Kashmiri Pandit. Rohit is an avid activist for the education of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus and Ridhi runs the Social media pace RIdhiRebuts with the same goal. We talk about Kashmir's rich history, it's volatile period of radicalism, and the ongoing problem of Kashmiri pandits. Ridhi, Rohit, and co-host Aryan explain the tragic story of their families in Kashmir and the ongoing diaspora struggle. 

Today's episode highlights the Syrian Civil War and the humanitarian crisis with Syrian civilians. We go over the history of Syria, the causes of this civil war, the different sides and foreign powers involved, and finally the lives of Syrian refugees fleeing the violence. We bring to you guest speaker Vicki Gilbert, a professor at Wofford College. She has visited Syria and other countries in the Middle East. Her answers give us a first hand account of  one of the largest crises in the world. 

This episode brings guest speaker Michael Hilliard (Host of the Red Line). We go over the factors that have caused the economic and political crises in Lebanon as well as the history that has created these drastic issues. This episode contains key details on the Beirut blast, corrupt government, and involvement of foreign countries.