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What Is A Cluster Bomb & Why The US Supplying Ukraine Is Controversial

What Is A Cluster Bomb & Why The US Supplying Ukraine Is Controversial

The Quicky

July 11, 202317m 38s

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Show Notes

On Friday the US announced a new $800 million military package for Ukraine to help with the fight against Russia. 

This announcement raised concerns with world leaders about the inclusion of controversial weapons. 

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at what a cluster bomb is, why it's so controversial and whether it's setting a dangerous precedent for this and any other war. 

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Associate Professor Marianne Hanson - Specialist in Weapons Control and International Law at the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University Of Queensland

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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