The Multi-Front War In Ukraine
All is not quiet on the Ukrainian front. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Podcast
Putin’s Rocky Road to 2024
Last week’s so-called election to the State Duma was a dress rehearsal for Vladimir Putin’s next political project – securing his continued rule until 2036. Continue reading
Putin’s Legitimization Ritual
The atmosphere in the runup to Russia’s so-called elections this weekend is so restrictive that for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the OSCE has decided not to send observers. Continue reading
Fortress Russia: Putin’s New Model Police State
Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime is cracking down on dissent again. But this time, it feels a bit different – and a lot more sinister. Continue reading
The Guns of September
They’ve been called a pretext for mischief against the Baltics and Poland and a means for Russia to increase its military footprint in Belarus. But whatever you call them, the joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2021 military exercises that will begin next week seem to have everybody’s attention. Continue reading
30 Years of Ukrainian Independence
The modern Ukrainian state turned 30 this week. This week’s Power Vertical Podcast looks back at its progress and ahead to its prospects. Continue reading
Belarus’ Year of Living Dangerously
From August 2020 to August 2021 everything changed in Belarus as Alyaksandr Lukashenka faced the most serious crisis of his nearly three decades in power. And with Vladimir Putin’s Russia waiting in the wings to exploit upheaval, it’s a crisis with major geopolitical consequences. Continue reading
Putin’s Plot Against America
From strategic corruption to disinformation to support for extremist political movements, Vladimir Putin ‘s Kremlin has deployed many weapons in its ongoing war on Western democracy. Continue reading
Fear And Loathing In Putin’s Russia
Independent media outlets and civic groups are shutting down after being designated “foreign agents” or “undesirable organizations.” Continue reading
Putin’s Dangerous Ukraine Delusions
Vladimir Putin is obsessed with Ukraine. Continue reading