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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

Jul 6, 2016

A Security Dilemma in Northeastern Europe?

By John R. Deni

At NATO’s summit in Warsaw this week, the Alliance is expected to approve a plan to rotationally deploy as many as four battalions—roughly 4,000 troops—on the territory of the Baltic States and Poland in what it calls a new “persistent presence.” This represents a significant qualitative improvement in the reassurance and deterrence steps that the […]

NATO Russia

New Atlanticist

Jul 5, 2016

NATO should stand up Black Sea Command before it’s too late

By Ariel Cohen

The Black Sea is a sensitive, vital, and somewhat neglected region that Russia has attempted to dominate since the last quarter of the eighteenth century, when Catherine the Great and Grigory Potemkin controlled its northern shores and occupied Crimea.

Maritime Security NATO

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Benitez Quoted by ABC on NATO’s Response to Russia

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Herbst in PRISIM: Assessing and Addressing Russian Revanchism

By John Herbst

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Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Grigas in The Hill: How the United States Can Confront Moscow’s Frozen Conflicts

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Stars & Stripes on the Credibility of NATO Deterrence

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 4, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss the Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy Report

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jul 4, 2016

Herbst Quoted by The Associated Press on Russia’s Potential Ally in Congress

By John Herbst

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Russia United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 4, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Is the United Sates Planning for a War with Russia?

By Harlan Ullman

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Latvian soldier participating in exercise Saber Strike, June 5, 2013

NATOSource

Jul 3, 2016

NATO Summit Special Series: Estonia and Latvia

By Jorge Benitez

After recent terrorists attacks in Europe and the crisis of so many refugees fleeing conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East, this NATO summit is important

NATO Northern Europe

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