Germany has suspended approval for the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline which would bring Russian gas to Europe. The project is complete and ready to supply energy to the region, so why is it being halted? Is the decision politically motivated?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. 

With guests:

Ulrich Brueckner - Professor of Political Science at Stanford University.

Pavel Felgenhauer - Political Commentator and Columnist for Novaya Gazeta.

Cornelia Meyer - Economist and Oil and Gas Specialist.