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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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Britain Debrief

Feb 24, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What can Britain do to help Ukraine? An Emergency Debrief from Tom Tugendhat, MP

By Ben Judah

As Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Senior Fellow Ben Judah spoke with Tom Tugendhat, MP, Chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, on what Britain and its allies can do for a special emergency #BritainDebrief.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Friedlander quoted in Miami Herald on Russian illicit finance

Read the full article here.

Corruption Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Friedlander interviewed on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal on sanctions imposed by the Biden administration

Listen to the interview here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Kroenig in Fox News calling for a simultaneous US defense strategy on Europe and Asia

By Atlantic Council

On February 24, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News arguing for a simultaneous US defense strategy in Europe and Asia to better counter Russian and Chinese aggression against their democratic neighbors.

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Wetzel in Task & Purpose on Russian military equipment ‘Z’ markings

By Atlantic Council

Senior US Air Force fellow Lt Col Tyson Wetzel explains the mysterious Z markings on Russian military equipment.

Conflict Russia

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Wetzel in the National and news.com.au on Russian force movement

By Atlantic Council

Senior US Air Force fellow Lt Col Tyson Wetzel speaks on the implications of Russian cyberattacks.

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Plitsas in the National on a Russian occupation of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Alex Plitsas analyzes what is to come of a Russian occupation of Ukraine.

Conflict Russia

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Blakemore quoted in Politico on impact of Russia sanctions on US clean energy

Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Iran NATO

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Lipner quoted in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Israeli-Russian relations and Israel’s position on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Economy & Business

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