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The Power Vertical

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

Mar 12, 2024

Mood darkens in Odesa amid Russian bombardment and Western hesitancy

By Michael Bociurkiw

The mood in Ukrainian Black Sea port city Odesa has darkened in recent weeks amid a surge in Russian bombing attacks and growing doubts over the future of Western military aid, writes Michael Bociurkiw.

Conflict Drones

In the News

Mar 12, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy on ecclesiastical expansionism of Russian Orthodox Church

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article in Foreign Policy on expansionist tactics employed by Russian Orthodox Church in Africa.   

Africa Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 12, 2024

Braw quoted in iNews on the threat posed by Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in iNews discussing the threat of Russia and the potential Trump presidency.   

NATO Russia

UkraineAlert

Mar 11, 2024

Ukraine’s Oscar win puts Russia’s war crimes back in international spotlight

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's historic Oscar win for the documentary film "20 Days in Mariupol" puts Russia's war crimes firmly back into the international spotlight, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Shaffer joins Strait Talk to discuss the Turkmenistan/Turkey gas deal

Central Asia China

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Shaffer quotes in the Washington Examiner on Biden’s LNG pause

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Cohen on Bloomberg Surveillance discusses Russia’s upcoming election

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy
Kremlin honor guard waits to open doors

Podcast

Mar 8, 2024

Power Vertical Podcast: All the dictator’s men

By Atlantic Council

What is the state of the Putin court today? Host Brian Whitmore speaks with Mikhail Zygar, the author of a new Atlantic Council report on the internal politics of the Kremlin.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2024

A geopolitical European Commission is a must for 2025 and beyond

By James Batchik, Stuart Jones

The next European Commission president will need to prioritize the bloc’s defense transformation and economic security.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 7, 2024

Vladimir Putin is losing Russia’s long war against Ukrainian identity

By Danylo Lubkivsky

Vladimir Putin is the latest in a long line of Russian rulers who have attempted to erase Ukrainian national identity and force Ukrainians to identify as Russians, writes Danylo Lubkivsky.

Conflict Disinformation

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