Phil and Cooper return from a brief sabbatical to give an update on Iraq’s government situation, and to talk about their brand new prime minister and president. Also, a timely update on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – who is he, what happened, and how does this affect relations in the Middle East?

• Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government (Fazel Hawramy)
• Powerful Shiite trio agrees on Iraqi prime minister candidate (Makram Najmuddine)
• What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? (Bruce Riedel)
• Will Khashoggi’s disappearance rock Turkish-Saudi relations? (Pinar Tremblay)
• Disappearance of Saudi journalist puts Erdogan in difficult situation (Semih Idiz)
• Turkish authorities to search Saudi consulate for missing journalist (Amberin Zaman)

Music: Altın Gün - Goca Dünya (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)