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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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In the News

Jul 22, 2014

Wilson on Role of Separatists in MH17 Downing

By Damon Wilson

Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson joins BBC World News to discuss the role of pro-Russian separatists in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17:

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In the News

Jul 22, 2014

Pham on Flying Over Unstable Territory

By J. Peter Pham

The Associated Press quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the dangers that the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 illustrates in flights over unstable territory:

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In the News

Jul 22, 2014

Herbst: “If Putin Wins in Eastern Ukraine, He’s Not Going to Stop”

By John Herbst

The Minneapolis Star Tribune quotes Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on what actions Europe should take against Russian President Vladimir Putin following the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17:

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In the News

Jul 22, 2014

Herbst on Russian Media Coverage of MH17

By John Herbst

Eurasia Center Director John Herbst joins Fox’s Shepard Smith Reporting to discuss how the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is being covered in Russian media:

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Report

Jul 22, 2014

A Roadmap for Ukraine: Delivering on the Promise of the Maidan

Ukraine is once again at a turning point in its young history. The Ukrainian leadership has a unique opportunity to make a decisive break with its authoritarian past and move confidently toward an open, market-oriented society. A Roadmap for Ukraine: Delivering on the Promise of the Maidan is a collection of the Council’s Ukraine in […]

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NATOSource

Jul 21, 2014

Five NATO Weapons of War Russia Should Fear

By Michael Peck, National Interest

Should NATO and Russia come to blows . . . here are five NATO weapons Russia should fear:

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In the News

Jul 21, 2014

Herbst on US Assistance to Ukraine

By John Herbst

Eurasia Center Director John Herbst joins Fox’s Happening Now to discuss whether the United States should help Ukraine in its battle against pro-Russian separatists: 

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News

Jul 21, 2014

Karatnycky in Alfa

By Adrian Karatnycky

Transatlantic Relations Program Nonresident Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky joins Lithuanian language Alfa to discuss the downed Malaysia Airline plane: 

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In the News

Jul 21, 2014

Brzezinski on Pressuring Putin

By Ian Brzezinski

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski joins Bloomberg’s Taking Stock to discuss international pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the crisis in Ukraine:

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In the News

Jul 21, 2014

Herbst on Increased Pressure Against Russia

By John Herbst

Eurasia Center Director John Herbst joins CNBC to discuss why Europe and the United States must increase pressure against Russia in the aftermath of the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17:

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