Best The Charles T Mcdowell Center For Global Studies Podcasts (2025)

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THE CHINA FACTOR 56:03

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Joseph Webster, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, about the contours and contradictions of the Sino-Russian “no limits” partnership. They explore how China has helped keep Russia’s economy and war machine afloat by purchasing hydrocarbons, sup…

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THE END OF PUTIN'S ISOLATION 53:48

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Max Bergmann of CSIS about Vladimir Putin’s return to the global stage. From Beijing’s military parade with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un to a red-carpet summit in Alaska with Donald Trump, Putin is no longer isolated. We unpack what this means for the emerging authoritaria…

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PUTIN'S DEADLY IMMORTALITY QUEST 59:23

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Anton Shekhovtsov, director of the Centre for Democratic Integrity in Vienna and author of Towers of Europa, about Vladimir Putin’s eliminationist war against Ukraine and his quest for “symbolic immortality.” They discuss how ideology, historical revisionism, and the deh…

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THE ALASKA SUMMIT 52:30

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with David Kramer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, and Serhiy Kudelia, Associate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, about the high-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. With the meeting unfolding as the episode was recorded, they analyze the possibl…

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WAR AND KABUKI PEACE TALKS 55:41

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Michael Carpenter and James Sherr to unpack a chaotic week of U.S.-Russia diplomacy and shifting signals out of Washington. As Trump calls a surprise Moscow meeting “highly productive” and dangles the possibility of direct talks with Zelensky and Putin, the U.S. simultan…

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THE GUNS AND DRONES OF SUMMER 52:12

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about Russia’s summer offensive, Ukraine’s resilience on the battlefield, and what shifting front lines near Pokrovsk, Kostyantynivka, and Zaporizhiya mean for the next phase of the war. They also explore the growing role of drones, Russia…

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DEMOCRACY DURING WARTIME 49:08

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Volodymyr Kulyk, Dylan Combellick, and Michael Carpenter about the growing protests in Ukraine following President Zelensky’s controversial move to curb anti-corruption agencies. As demonstrations erupt across major cities, civil society pushes back against what many see…

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THE COLD WAR WITHIN 1:05:47

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jonathan Katz and Corina Rebegea about the new Cold War unfolding within democracies. They explore how Russia, corruption, and disinformation are undermining institutions across the West. The discussion also takes a close look at the recent crisis in Romania’s presidenti…

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RUSSIA'S FEISTY NEIGHBORHOOD 53:32

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jeff Mankoff about rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan following a brutal crackdown and arrests on both sides. They explore how Azerbaijan’s assertiveness reflects shifting power dynamics in the former Soviet space and its growing confidence after victory in Ka…

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PUTIN'S SHRINKING AXIS OF ROGUES 52:52

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with James Sherr and Michael Carpenter about cracks in the Russia-Iran relationship following recent attacks on Tehran. They unpack what Iran's diminished ability to arm Moscow means for Putin’s influence in the Middle East. The conversation also turns to the NATO summit in T…

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THE CHINA FILE 46:24

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jeff Mankoff about the simmering espionage tensions between Russia and China that suggest cracks in their so-called "no limits" partnership. They explore leaked Russian intelligence reports accusing Beijing of spying and covert operations within Russian territory. Is the…

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THE MACGYVER NATION STRIKES BACK 1:00:47

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In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk and security expert Alexander Khara about Ukraine’s unprecedented drone strike deep inside Russian territory. The guests analyze how the 18-month-long operation—dubbed Operation Spiderweb—was executed with precision, s…

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Brian Whitmore on ABC NewsRadio 7:40

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Brian Whitmore joins ABC News Radio to discuss Ukraine's latest drone attack on Russia and the potential impact this may have on the upcoming peace talks.By The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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RUSSIA'S CYBER SPIDERS 45:06

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In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, Justin Sherman joins host Brian Whitmore to unpack the complex ecosystem behind Russia’s offensive cyber operations. From government agencies like the GRU and SVR to loosely affiliated cybercriminals and patriotic hackers, Sherman explores how these entities operate—often independently, yet in alignmen…

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THE HUMAN COST OF RUSSIA'S WAR 53:46

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In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, Jen Stout joins host Brian Whitmore to discuss her experiences as a journalist in Ukraine.#podcast #russia #russian #ukraineBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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PUTIN'S CO-CONSPIRATORS 55:45

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PUTIN'S CO-CONSPIRATORS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE POTEMKIN PEACE PLAN 1:03:52

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THE POTEMKIN PEACE PLAN by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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AND THE WAR GRINDS ON 1:00:36

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AND THE WAR GRINDS ON by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE NEW EUROPEAN FRONT 50:41

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THE NEW EUROPEAN FRONT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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STRANGE NEW WORLD - UTA TALK 1:01:30

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STRANGE NEW WORLD - UTA TALK by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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BRAVE NEW INTELLIGENCE WORLD 1:05:27

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BRAVE NEW INTELLIGENCE WORLD by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! THE EMERGING UKRAINIAN-EUROPEAN DEFENSE ALLIANCE 1:09:28

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NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! THE EMERGING UKRAINIAN-EUROPEAN DEFENSE ALLIANCE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE PUTINIZATION OF WORLD POLITICS 51:44

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THE PUTINIZATION OF WORLD POLITICS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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LAZY 'REALISM' AND THE APPEASEMENT OF RUSSIA 57:31

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LAZY 'REALISM' AND THE APPEASEMENT OF RUSSIA by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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IT'S EUROPE'S MOMENT 59:23

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IT'S EUROPE'S MOMENT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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A TIPPING POINT FOR UKRAINE -- AND EUROPE 59:17

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A TIPPING POINT FOR UKRAINE -- AND EUROPE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY, IN THE EAST AND IN THE WEST 1:02:04

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THE BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY, IN THE EAST AND IN THE WEST by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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EURASIAN EMPIRES CLASHING 1:00:52

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EURASIAN EMPIRES CLASHING by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE WAGES (AND DEBTS) OF WAR 55:51

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THE WAGES (AND DEBTS) OF WAR by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE FALL OF PUTIN'S S.O.B. 1:02:13

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THE FALL OF PUTIN'S S.O.B. by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE END OF THE WORLD ORDER AS WE KNOW IT? 1:05:58

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THE END OF THE WORLD ORDER AS WE KNOW IT? by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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PUTIN'S PLOT AGAINST AMERICA 53:04

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PUTIN'S PLOT AGAINST AMERICA by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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MOSCOW'S NEXT MOVE 50:28

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MOSCOW'S NEXT MOVE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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UKRAINE'S NEW REALITY 55:33

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UKRAINE'S NEW REALITY by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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NUKES, NATO, AND UKRAINIAN SECURITY 57:04

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NUKES, NATO, AND UKRAINIAN SECURITY by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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SHOWDOWN IN THE GRAY ZONE 1:00:45

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SHOWDOWN IN THE GRAY ZONE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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GEORGIA'S DECISIVE MOMENT 1:08:09

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GEORGIA'S DECISIVE MOMENT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE WAR AT HOME 56:58

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THE WAR AT HOME by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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MAFIAISM IS THE NEW COMMUNISM - University of Texas at Arlington Talk 56:15

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MAFIAISM IS THE NEW COMMUNISM - University of Texas at Arlington Talk by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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ZELENSKY'S PLAN, PUTIN'S THREATS 59:41

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ZELENSKY'S PLAN, PUTIN'S THREATS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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A MOMENT OF TRUTH IN UKRAINE 1:09:58

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A MOMENT OF TRUTH IN UKRAINE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE DICTATOR'S LITTLE HELPERS 42:31

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THE DICTATOR'S LITTLE HELPERS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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UKRAINE'S KURSK OFFENSIVE 56:59

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UKRAINE'S KURSK OFFENSIVE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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UKRAINE STRIKES BACK 50:05

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UKRAINE STRIKES BACK by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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PUTIN'S HOSTAGE - TAKING TERROR MACHINE 57:40

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PUTIN'S HOSTAGE - TAKING TERROR MACHINE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS 1:05:06

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THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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ROGUE RUSSIA 1:05:24

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ROGUE RUSSIA by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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WRONGFULLY DETAINED 42:59

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WRONGFULLY DETAINED by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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UKRAINE: THE VIEW FROM THE FRONT 1:07:33

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UKRAINE: THE VIEW FROM THE FRONT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

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PUTIN PLAYS THE PYONGYANG CARD 56:52

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PUTIN PLAYS THE PYONGYANG CARD by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia CenterBy The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center