Episode 761 • • 2:01:53 - 2:09:33
761: Deconflicting
Pentagon Syria Policy Failure, De-confliction Talks
The Pentagon suspends its $500 million program to train Syrian rebels after they surrendered equipment to al-Qaeda-linked groups. As Russia establishes an airbase in Western Syria, U.S. and Russian military officials begin "de-confliction" talks to avoid mid-air collisions. Defense Secretary Ash Carter expresses frustration over the lack of professional notification from the Russian military.