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

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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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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