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Podcast: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Episode: Flying under the radar-Iran, Russian and India push alternatives to Suez and Belt and Road
Description: Iran, together with India and Russia, is pushing forward with a sea and rail corridor that could substantially reduce the time and cost of shipping goods from India to Europe. If successful, the corridor could challenge the Suez Canal’s primacy and give Iran a significant advantage as its rivalry with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates plays out in Central Asia