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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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The Eurasia Center’s mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia in the East.

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UkraineAlert

Sep 29, 2015

Ukraine’s Leaders Must Engage Disillusioned Citizens Now

By Joanna Rohozinska

In many respects, Ukraine is unrecognizable from the place it was a mere two years ago. Civic engagement has clearly increased, as seen by the remarkable mobilization of volunteers, flourishing of local civic groups, and generous donations for a variety of causes. A sense of vitality and energy pervades the country—unlike a few years ago, […]

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SyriaSource

Sep 28, 2015

Assessing Putin’s “Fight Them There Not Here” Strategy in Syria

By Mark N. Katz

The recent increase in Russian military involvement in Syria is widely seen as an expansion of Moscow’s influence in the Middle East. While offensive ambitions may well be present, defensive motives also appear to have played a role in Putin’s decision-making.

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MENASource

Sep 28, 2015

Syria: Barrel Bombing as an “Active Measure”

By Frederic C. Hof

Fans of television interviewer Charlie Rose have long known not to be surprised when Mr. Rose manages, in a flawlessly professional manner, to elicit intelligence on the essence of his guest’s character. He did it again in his recent interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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In the News

Sep 28, 2015

Associated Press Highlights Dinner with President Poroshenko

By Atlantic Council

The Associated Press quotes Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko from a dinner hosted by the Atlantic Council on the scheduled meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin:

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In the News

Sep 28, 2015

Hof on Russia, Syria, Iraq Intelligence Sharing

By Frederic C. Hof

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on Iraq’s expanded security cooperation with Russia and Syria in the fight against ISIS and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motivations for the arrangement:

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In the News

Sep 28, 2015

Herbst Joins CNN to Discuss Putin’s Response to Reports of US Missiles

By John E. Herbst

Watch the full interview here.

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UkraineAlert

Sep 28, 2015

A Gift to Putin

By John E. Herbst

An odd thing happened on President Barack Obama’s way to New York for meetings at the UN with world leaders. He forgot to schedule a session with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. Of course, New York City is flooded with world leaders at this time of year, and Obama does not have time to meet with […]

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In the News

Sep 28, 2015

Herbst on Putin’s Response to US Nuclear Weapons in Europe

By John Herbst

Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John Herbst joins CNN to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s likely response to reports of new US nuclear weapons being sent to Europe: 

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In the News

Sep 27, 2015

Hof and Herbst on Obama-Putin Meeting

By Frederic C. Hof and John Herbst

Defense News quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof and Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on President Obama and President Putin meeting at the UN General Assembly to discuss the Russian presence in Syria:

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In the News

Sep 25, 2015

Hof on Obama, Putin’s Upcoming Meeting

By Frederic C. Hof

US News and World Report quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on President Barack Obama’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin: 

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