This episode was recorded in late January 2025, well before the start of the Israel-Iran war. The conversation, in many ways, feels more relevant than ever. However, we want our listeners to be aware of the date and time. Please enjoy this important discussion. Rihards Kols is a Latvian politician, currently a member of the European Parliament, working in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on International Trade and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.   Host and Creator: Manya Marcus Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick Logo Design: Samuel Vilemar Outro Music: "All We See" by Nuriel Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠