Putin's World (part 2)

They say it’s now a multipolar world but East v West comparisons creep often into conversation when you discuss Moscow’s foreign policy. François Picard’s panel looks at Russia’s insistence on arming Syria and its more nuanced view of Iran.

• Oleg KOBTZEFF. Historian and Geographer, American University of Paris;
• Meir JAVEDANFAR. Middle East Analyst, Meepas (from Tel Aviv);
• John LAUGHLAND. Director of Studies, Institute of Democracy and Cooperation, Paris;
• Robert PARSONS. France 24 International Affairs Editor.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Yi Song, Pauline Heilmann.

Watch the first part here.