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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

Jan 26, 2017

Astana Peace Talks: To the Victor Go the Spoils

By Nabeel Khoury

The Syrian peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan, consecrate Russia’s primacy in Syria, launched with its entrance into the conflict in 2015, and extended with its ability now to convene peace talks and dictate terms. The outcome of the talks on January 23 also put on display the ascendant axis of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Lebanese […]

Russia Syria

UkraineAlert

Jan 25, 2017

How to Trump-Proof Sanctions on Russia

By Alina Polyakova

US President Donald J. Trump has said he is open to ending sanctions on Russia in exchange for a nuclear arms reduction deal with the Kremlin. “[L]et’s see if we can get some good deals with Russia,” he said. Trump has the authority to reverse sanctions because the Obama administration used executive orders to mandate […]

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Jan 25, 2017

Cohen in the Huffington Post: Trump’s Russia Policy: Rough Draft

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jan 24, 2017

Hof Joins VOA to Discuss the Syrian Crisis and Trump Administration

By Frederic C. Hof

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Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 24, 2017

Cohen in Independent Journal Review: The Trump Administration Needs A Comprehensive Review Of Our Policy Towards Russia

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jan 24, 2017

Vershbow Joins The Steve Deace Show to Discuss US Foreign Policy with Russia, Ukraine, and NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

Listen to the full interview here.

NATO Russia

In the News

Jan 24, 2017

Vershbow Joins The Lars Larson Show to Discuss US Policy Toward Russia, Ukraine, and NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jan 23, 2017

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on Syrian Peace Talks

By Faysal Itani

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Iran Russia

UkraineAlert

Jan 23, 2017

Beat Back Russia and Stand with Ukraine, Biden Urges at Davos

By Diane Francis

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s last official speech was delivered January 18 in Davos at the World Economic Forum. It was a tour de force summoning leaders to protect the “liberal international order” against China, Iran, Russia, and others bent on destroying it. “This movement is principally led by Russia, working with every tool to […]

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Jan 22, 2017

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

By Ariel Cohen

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