This week we do our best to catch you up on the immensely complicated Syrian Civil War, the role Turkey plays in it, and how the horrific earthquake along the Syrian-Turkish border could shakeup the regions politics.

John and Dmitry also discussed:

• Israel - Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets against new proposed bills that neuter the Court's role in checking government actions

• Moldova - The Pro-EU Prime Minister resigns at a tense time for the country, with allegations of Russian interference in the air

• Iran - The Iranian regime courts China, and China appears receptive as unlikely allies find one another in opposition to the West.

International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.

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