Putin's war plays well for MENA authoritarians

Arab Digest editor William Law's guest this week is the author and MENA analyst Christopher Davidson. Their conversation focusses on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is proving beneficial for the region's autocratic leaders and not simply because the price of hydrocarbons has soared. Amongst other windfalls Russia's oligarchs are finding new homes in the Gulf and bringing their wealth with them. Sign up NOW at ArabDigest.org for free to join the club and start receiving our daily newsletter & podcasts.