In this episode, Lasha Kasradze shares his journey from growing up in the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic to witnessing the chaos following the collapse of the Soviet Union and eventually moving to the United States as a teenager.

The conversation explores how his experience of straddling cultures and striving to integrate shaped his worldview, fuelled his drive to survive and thrive in the U.S., and led him to entrepreneurial ventures across different fields. Over time, Lasha found his niche as an international affairs analyst and media producer.

He reflects on how his perspectives have evolved over the past decade, particularly in light of dramatic changes in the global landscape since graduating from the Fletcher School.

The book that Lasha mentions at the end of the episode is Conflict After the Cold War Arguments on Causes of War and Peace Edited By Richard Betts, Routledge.

Recorded on 5 March 2025.

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