Can Russia and Iran challenge the Western-led global order?

Iran and Russia to sign a 20-year strategic partnership agreement.

Relations between Russia and Iran have strengthened since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Tehran has supplied the Russian military with drones and short-range missiles.

Now, the two countries are cementing their alliance with a 20-year strategic partnership agreement.

The wide-ranging arrangement is expected to enhance cooperation in defence, trade and technology.

So, what’s bringing the two countries closer? And how will it affect the global order?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Hassan Ahmadian – Professor at the University of Tehran

Vyacheslav Matuzov -Former Russian diplomat

Marina Miron – Defence studies post-doctoral researcher, King’s College London

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