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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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In the News

Mar 3, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in CNBC

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Zarazinski in The Washington Post: Crypto industry says it is complying with Russian sanctions, as some policymakers ring alarms

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Asat quoted in Radio Free Europe on asylum-seeker from China fleeing Ukraine amidst Russian invasion

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Israel Needs to Make Up It’s Mind on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipner quoted in Intermountain Jewish News on Israel’s diplomatic approach to the Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipsky quoted in CNN Business on the uncertainty business face as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Our research on the location of Russian central bank’s foreign exchange reserves featured in Axios

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Chemali quoted in Washington Post on Russian reserves held abroad

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Lichfield quoted in CNN Business on Russia’s import substitution policies following western sanctions in 2014

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2022

Russia Crisis Military Assessment: Why did Russia’s invasion stumble?

By Atlantic Council military fellows

Russian ground forces have become bogged down—but the situation is still perilous.

Belarus Conflict

Experts