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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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New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2022

To decipher Putin’s nuclear threats, watch what he does—not what he says

By Matthew Kroenig, Mark J. Massa, Alyxandra Marine

For years, Moscow has made nuclear weapons a centerpiece of its military doctrine. The West must not capitulate.

Conflict Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Lipner mentioned in the Jewish Insider on Israel’s strategic role in Ukraine conflict

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Israel

Britain Debrief

Mar 4, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What impact are Britain and Allied sanctions having on Russia? A Debrief from Dr. Maria Shagina

By Ben Judah

As Britain joins the global anti-invasion coalition to take increasingly assertive economic action against Russia, Ben Judah interviews Dr. Maria Shagina, visiting fellow at the Finnish Institute for International Affairs' Center on US Politics and Power, for #BritainDebrief.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Kumar interviewed by CoinDesk on China’s role in sanctions against Russia

Watch the interview here

China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Sullivan in Barron’s: Who Will Be Left to Do Business in Russia?

Geopolitics & Energy Security Russia

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Friendlander quoted in Financial Times on the West weaponizing finance to stop the continuation of Russia Ukraine war

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Schnapper-Casteras cited in CoinDesk Podcast on cryptocurrency and sanctions

Listen to the podcast here

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Friedlander and our event on what sanctions mean for the Russian and global economy mentioned in Voice of America

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Connable in Lawfare: Ukrainian and Russian Will to Fight: An Early-War Assessment

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Farrand in Democracy for the Arab World Now: Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Relieve the Pressure on Algeria’s Leaders—for Now

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Europe & Eurasia

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