Crisis on Europe's doorstep: When migration becomes a weapon

<p>Last week tensions at the border between neighbouring&nbsp;Poland and Belarus escalated as thousands of people,&nbsp;looking to start a new life in the West,&nbsp;were stranded in desperate conditions. Belarus has been accused of 'weaponising' the plight of migrants&nbsp;in a geopolitical standoff&nbsp;between the EU and its neighbour. So what's behind the situation - and what happens next?</p><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:&nbsp;thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong>&nbsp;David Aaronovitch.</p><p><strong>Guest:&nbsp;</strong>Peter Conradi, Europe Editor for The Sunday Times</p><p><strong>Clips:</strong> Al Jazeera, BBC, , DW News, France 24, Sky News, 7News.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>