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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 20, 2014

Herbst on EU Action Against Russia

By John Herbst

The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on what actions the European Union should take following the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines plane near Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia:

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In the News

Jul 19, 2014

O’Reilly on the Russian-Made System Behind Downed Plane

By Patrick O'Reilly

Defense News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Patrick O’Reilly on the downed Malaysia Airlines plane near Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia:

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In the News

Jul 19, 2014

Benitez on Weapons Buildup in Ukraine

By Jorge Benitez

NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez joins CCTV to discuss the buildup of sophisticated weaponry by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine which NATO has called concerning:

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New Atlanticist

Jul 18, 2014

MH17 Crash: A Turning Point in the Ukraine Crisis?

By Alex Ward

The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine on July 17 has heightened international concern about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, tragically demonstrating the broader impact and consequences of the ongoing war.

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In the News

Jul 18, 2014

Karatnycky: The Malaysia Airlines Disaster Is Vladimir Putin’s Lockerbie Bombing

By Adrian Karatnycky

Transatlantic Relations Program Nonresident Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky writes for the New Republic on the Malaysia Airlines plane that was shot down near Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia:

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In the News

Jul 18, 2014

Brzezinski: “It is Time for Europe to Stand Up”

By Ian Brzezinski

CNBC quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on what Europe’s response should be to the Malaysian airliner downed near Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia: 

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In the News

Jul 18, 2014

Brzezinski: Downed Malaysian Airplane is a “Game Changing” Event

By Ian Brzezinski

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17: 

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In the News

Jul 18, 2014

Herbst on International Implications of Malaysian Airplane Crash

By John Herbst

Eurasia Center Director John Herbst joins CNBC to discuss the political ramifications of the downed Malaysia Airlines plane: 

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In the News

Jul 18, 2014

Wilson on Implications of Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane

By Damon Wilson

Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson joins BBC World Service to discuss the Malaysia Airlines plane that was shot down near Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia:

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Jul 18, 2014

NATO General Warned of Russian ‘Anti-Aircraft’ Training for Separatists

By Luis Martinez, ABC News

At a June 30 Pentagon news conference, NATO Supreme Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove said Russia had been providing air defense training to Russian separatists

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