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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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Transport loader for Iskander-M missile system, May 9, 2015

NATOSource

Oct 11, 2016

Russia’s Deployment of Nuclear Capable Missiles Near NATO Border Alarms Allies

By BBC, AP, and Reuters

From Jonathan Marcus, BBC:  Russia’s deployment of nuclear-capable missiles to its Kaliningrad exclave is setting off warning bells in the Baltics and at Nato.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2016

Defending Europe Against Russia

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former secretary general of NATO, has some advice for European governments: invest more in defense in light of the threat posed by Russia. “I think more and more people understand that Russia has changed from being a strategic power to being a strategic challenge,” said Rasmussen. Rasmussen, who is also a […]

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In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Geers Interviewed by NPR on High-Profile Russian Cyber Attacks

By Kenneth Geers

Listen to the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Trump Doubles Down on His Bromance With Putin

By Barbara Slavin

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Cohen Joins Orient to Discuss Parliamentary Elections and Russian Interior Policy

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 10, 2016

Ullman in United Press International: How to Avoid War With Russia

By Harlan Ullman

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 8, 2016

Healey Quoted by Agence France-Presse on US Accusations Against Russia for Cyber Attacks

By Jason Healey

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Russia

In the News

Oct 8, 2016

Cohen in Huffington Post: Putin’s Challenge for the Next US President

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Oct 7, 2016

Slavin Joins VOA News to Discuss the Battle Over Aleppo and the US-Russian Stalemate in Solving the Syrian Crisis, the Vice Presidential Debate, and Another NSA Contractor Being Charged With Theft of Classified Material

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full interview here.

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Two Russian TU-160 Blackjack bombers, Sept. 22, 2016

NATOSource

Oct 6, 2016

Jets From Four NATO Members Scramble As Russian Bombers Fly from Norway To Spain

By BBC

Two Russian Blackjack bombers were intercepted by fighter jets from four European countries as they flew from the direction of Norway to northern Spain and back, it has emerged.

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