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The Power Vertical is a blog and podcast for Russia wonks and Kremlin watchers by Brian Whitmore. It covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today.

Host and Eurasia Center Senior Fellow Brian Whitmore invites guest experts to deliver their insights and analysis in this weekly podcast. The Atlantic Council and the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington co-sponsor this production.

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UkraineAlert

Aug 27, 2023

Ukraine upgrades digital education efforts

By Valeriya Ionan

The full-scale Russian invasion has thrust Ukraine’s vibrant tech sector into the limelight and led to an upgrade of the country's flagship digital education and training initiative, writes Valeriya Ionan.

Conflict Digital Policy

In the News

Aug 27, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in Nikkei during 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium

On August 26, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Nikkei Asia for his statements during the 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium. He explained, “Despite the repeated signals from Russia that it may use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the most likely place where a nuclear conflict could take place is the Korean Peninsula.” His comments in this […]

Arms Control China

In the News

Aug 26, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche arguing that the West should keep a close eye on the enlargement of the BRICS bloc

By Stefano Stefanini

On August 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote in Formiche arguing that the West should keep a close eye on the enlargement of the BRICS bloc (text in Italian).  

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Aug 25, 2023

Here’s what F-16s will (and will not) mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russia 

By Clementine G. Starling, Jacob Mezey, and Holly Ryan

The Netherlands and Denmark have announced they will send F-16s to Ukraine as soon as training is complete, and the United States has unveiled new plans to train Ukrainian pilots and ground crew.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 25, 2023

Brzezinski in Tekniikka&Talous on strategic importance of the Suwalki corridor

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski was mentioned in Tekniikka&Talous, adressing strategic importance of the Suwalki corridor (text in Finnish). 

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Aug 25, 2023

Understanding the growing use of local currencies in cross-border payments

By Hung Tran

Local currencies don’t threaten the dollar, but they’re changing how payments are made around the world.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 24, 2023

D’Anieri, Fried, and Herbst quoted in the Toronto Star: What does Prigozhin’s death mean for Russia — and Ukraine?

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Russia

New Atlanticist

Aug 24, 2023

BRICS is doubling its membership. Is the bloc a new rival for the G7?  

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what the addition of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia to the group might mean.

Africa Brazil

IranSource

Aug 24, 2023

This is how Iranian history shapes the Islamic Republic’s relationship with the world

By Kelly Shannon

Iranians have a long historical memory, and Iran’s foreign policy is shaped in many ways by the nation’s history.

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A masked Wagner fighter visits a makeshift memorial to Yevgeny Prigozhin in Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2023. (Source: Reuters/Anastasia Barashkova)

New Atlanticist

Aug 24, 2023

Russian War Report: Russian media pins Prigozhin crash on all except Putin

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

On Wednesday, August 23, Wagner Group PMC founder Yevgeny Prighozhin and many of his top brass were reported to be killed in a plane crash. Rumors swirled shortly thereafter as to the nature of the crash.

Conflict Media

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