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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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May 16, 2016

Jamala’s Triumph at Eurovision Reminds Ukraine to Take Cultural Diplomacy Seriously

By Kateryna Smagliy

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest has energized Ukrainians, whose spirits had been low due to “Ukraine fatigue,” continuous political feuds, and lack of reforms. Jamala’s win and her powerful song about persecution and the abuse of Crimean Tatars has filled our hearts with pride and solidarity. It also reminds us that culture is a powerful […]

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Noble Jump exercise for NATO's VJTF, June 18, 2015

NATOSource

May 16, 2016

NATO Rapid Unit Not Fit for Eastern Europe Deployment, say Generals

By Sam Jones, Financial Times

Nato’s new “spearhead” rapid reaction force could not be deployed in eastern Europe if there was a war with Russia, according to the alliance’s own military assessments.

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In the News

May 16, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Accent on Georgia and Russia

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

May 16, 2016

Cohen in The World Post: Corporate Raiding, Russian Style

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

May 15, 2016

Nordenman in Defense One: To Confront Russia’s Subs, NATO Should Team Up on ASW Aircraft

By Magnus Nordenman

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President of the BfV Hans-Georg Maassen, July 17, 2012

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May 13, 2016

German Intelligence Accuses Russia of Mounting Series of International Cyber-Attacks

By AFP, Deutsche Welle, and Reuters

From AFP:  Germany’s domestic secret service has accused Russia of a series of international cyber-attacks aimed at spying and sabotage, in “hybrid warfare” that also targeted the German parliament last year.

Cybersecurity Germany

In the News

May 13, 2016

McFate in The Daily Beast: How the United States Can Defeat Putin’s Shadow War

By Sean McFate

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin, May 10, 2015

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May 12, 2016

Russia’s Hybrid Warfare is Harming Germany

By Ruth Forsyth

Among the multiple crises currently taking place on the European continent, another serious threat has been unfolding. Russia is actively seeking to harm and destabilize Germany.

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USS Fitzgerald participating in missile defense test, Oct. 25, 2012

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May 11, 2016

NATO to Switch on Missile Defense System Tomorrow

By AP and Reuters

From Vanessa Gera, AP:  A U.S. missile defense system aimed at protecting Europe from ballistic missile threats is moving into higher gear this week, with a site in Romania becoming operational on Thursday

Central Europe Missile Defense

In the News

May 11, 2016

Ullman: US-NATO-Russia Crisis Can Be Averted

By Harlan Ullman

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