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The Blue Owl Group's "Winging It" PodcastAutocrats vs. Democrats: Ambassador Michael McFaul on the New Global DisorderIn this compelling episode of "Winging It," we sit down with Ambassador Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Stanford professor, to discuss his groundbreaking new book "Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder." McFaul draws on decades of experience—from advising President Obama to serving in Moscow as Putin tightened his grip on power—to explain how the world's autocracies are forming dangerous alliances and challenging the democratic order. We explore lessons from the Cold War, the stakes of great-power competition with China and Russia, and why America's leadership abroad is tied to i...
2025-11-1743 min
KQED's ForumMichael McFaul on the Threat of Autocracy at Home and AbroadMichael McFaul witnessed Russia’s slide into autocracy under Vladimir Putin. Now, the former ambassador to Russia warns the U.S. is also at risk. In his new book, “Autocrats vs Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder,” McFaul lays out the internal threats facing American democracy, and argues that we may have misjudged the external threats as well – overestimating China’s strength while underestimating Russia’s.
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Michael McFaul, professor of political science; Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University - and former U.S. ambassador to...
2025-11-1254 min
PBS News Hour - Art BeatIn new book, Michael McFaul explores the global fight between autocracy and democracyThe former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, has been analyzing the rise of autocracies and the threats they pose to democracy for decades. Amna Nawaz sat down with McFaul to discuss his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
2025-11-0808 min
PBS News Hour - SegmentsIn new book, Michael McFaul explores the global fight between autocracy and democracyThe former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, has been analyzing the rise of autocracies and the threats they pose to democracy for decades. Amna Nawaz sat down with McFaul to discuss his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
2025-11-0808 min
PBS News Hour - WorldIn new book, Michael McFaul explores the global fight between autocracy and democracyThe former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, has been analyzing the rise of autocracies and the threats they pose to democracy for decades. Amna Nawaz sat down with McFaul to discuss his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
2025-11-0808 min
Keen On AmericaDemocracy's Dangerous Flirtation with Autocracy: Michael McFaul on America's Abdication of Global LeadershipA former US ambassador to Russia warns of America’s slide into autocracyAs American ambassador in Moscow between 2012 and 2014, Michael McFaul had a front row seat on Russia’s slide into autocracy. But in his new book, Autocrats vs Democrats, McFaul warns that it’s not just Putin, but also Xi and Trump who are fueling the “new global disorder”. And the intended audience for his jeremiad against autocracy is, of course, in the United States, rather than China or Russia. McFaul, who now teaches at Stanford, is warning about democracy’...
2025-11-0352 min
Firing Line with Margaret HooverAutocracy and democracy in the age of Trump with former Amb. Michael McFaulFormer Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Margaret Hoover to discuss President Trump’s trip to Asia, the state of the war in Ukraine, and the new era of great power competition with Russia and China.McFaul, author of the new book “Autocrats vs. Democrats,” assesses Trump’s handling of foreign policy so far in his second term, acknowledging the president has not been the isolationist many expected but also criticizing him for abandoning America’s soft power institutions.McFaul, who first met Vladimir Putin in the 1990s, explains how Putin’s worldview differs from Xi Jinping a...
2025-11-0149 min
Next Question with Katie CouricAutocrats vs. Democrats: The New Cold War with Michael McFaulFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Katie Couric to talk about his new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. McFaul says America’s retreat from global leadership hasn’t just left a vacuum: it’s helped autocrats like Putin and Xi fill it. So where does that leave democracy? Together, they dig into what happens when the U.S. pulls back, why isolationism is making a comeback, and what it will take to reassert our moral and political leadership on the world stage. It’s a fascinating–and surprisingly hopeful–conversation...
2025-10-301h 12
The Fifth ColumnMembers Only #283 - Putin on the Fritz (w/ Ambassador Michael McFaul)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com Michael McFaul, former US ambassador to Russia, has a new book…- The disaster of Russia- Trump’s evolving views on Putin (and Nigel’s…and Georgia’s…)- When McFaul met Putin…in 1991- Was the Maidan uprising an American-sponsored coup?- It’s not about NATO- From boring technocrat to a nationalist, imperialist ideologue- What does Putin believe?- Vlad the flat taxer
2025-10-2820 min
The PoliticsGirl PodcastAre the Bad Guys Winning? A Conversation with Michael McFaulFormer Ambassador to Russia and author of the new book Autocrats vs. Democrats Michael McFaul reminds us that the autocratic world is united while the democratic world is not, and quite frankly, we have to get it together. We’re not allowed to just ignore what’s happening, or simply give up because it’s too hard. If we do that, the consequences will be even worse. We must find our allies, both at home and abroad, and work with them to defeat that which would defeat us. Fantastic insight in this episode.
As always, if you find w...
2025-10-2856 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 730: Ambassador Michael McFaulMichael McFaul, former Ambassador to Russia for President Barack Obama and NBC News contributor, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. To learn more about Ambassador Michael McFaul, visit his official website. This episode is sponsored by The Dark Road by Kathleen Rhodes and Libro.fm.
2025-10-2840 min
3 TakeawaysWhat Putin Really Wants — with Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul (#272)When Vladimir Putin first rose to power, few expected him to become the world’s most confrontational autocrat. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, who has studied and worked with Putin for decades, explains what changed — and why. From paranoia about democracy to the drive to rebuild Russia’s sphere of influence, McFaul shows how personal power and national destiny became one and the same. His insights reveal not just who Putin is, but what he wants next.
2025-10-2119 min
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Michael McFaul - Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World OrderFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Chuck Todd for a sweeping conversation about whether the world is slipping back into a pre–World War II world order marked by isolationism, power struggles, and a fading commitment to democracy. McFaul argues we’ve entered a new era of great power competition, with China offering an alternative world order and America retreating from its role as the global stabilizer. The two discuss how Trump’s “strong vs. weak” worldview reshapes alliances, why autocracy is gaining ideological ground inside the U.S., and what happens when America stops believing in exporti...
2025-10-1645 min
Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and UkrainiansFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul reviews U.S.-Ukraine relationsFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul became the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor in International Studies in the Department of Political Science at Stanford University in 1995. He is also the Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Prof. McFaul commends President Trump's efforts to engage Russian President Putin to end the war in Ukraine, but thinks Mr. Trump's approach lacks the necessary pressure and consistency to achieve actual results. He reviews Ukraine's efforts to maintain its independence and sovereignty and outlines how the U.S. should deal with President Putin to achieve a lasting peace...
2025-10-1318 min
Russian RouletteMichael McFaul on Trump, Putin, and Autocrats vs. DemocratsMax and Maria spoke with Stanford professor and former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul to talk about his latest book, and where things stand today in U.S.-Russia relations.
Pre-order Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder by Michael McFaul (HarperCollins, October 2025)
"The Real Meaning of Putin's Middle East Failure: Russia's Allies in the Region Couldn't Count on Moscow — and Neither Should China," by Michael McFaul and Abbas Milani (Foreign Affairs, July 2025)
"Putin, Putinism, and the Domestic Determinants of Russian Foreign Policy" by Michael McFaul (In...
2025-09-221h 00Russian RouletteMichael McFaul on Trump, Putin, and Autocrats vs. DemocratsMax and Maria spoke with Stanford professor and former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul to talk about his latest book, and where things stand today in U.S.-Russia relations.
Pre-order Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder by Michael McFaul (HarperCollins, October 2025)
"The Real Meaning of Putin's Middle East Failure: Russia's Allies in the Region Couldn't Count on Moscow — and Neither Should China," by Michael McFaul and Abbas Milani (Foreign Affairs, July 2025)
"Putin, Putinism, and the Domestic Determinants of Russian Foreign Policy" by Michael McFaul (In...
2025-09-221h 00
Impolitic with John HeilemannMichael McFaul: Trump’s Red Carpet & Putin’s Middle FingerJohn welcomes Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, back to the show to discuss the past week’s flurry of diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. McFaul analyzes the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska; the subsequent visit of Volodymyr Zelensky and a phalanx of European leaders to the White House; the signals emanating from Russia that Putin’s maximalist war aims remain unchanged; and the grim options facing Zelensky if the spate of summitry, as seems increasingly likely, results in nothing more than a return to the status quo ante...
2025-08-221h 08
China ConsideredAxis, Rivalry, or Chaos? The US-China-Russia Equation with Michael McFaulDr. Elizabeth Economy and Michael McFaul sit down to discuss the relationship between the United States, China, and Russia, the history of US engagement with Russia, his experience as the United States Ambassador to Russia under President Barack Obama, and the increasing cooperation between China and Russia. McFaul begins by discussing early engagement with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during the early Obama years, namely the signing of comprehensive multilateral sanctions with Iran, along with his role in crafting the Obama administration’s Russia policy. The two scholars then shift to a conversation about how Russia and China, namely Vladimir Pu...
2025-06-121h 00
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyIlliberal Nationalism, What Trump and Putin Share, and the Russia Reset With Former Ambassador Michael McFaulMichael McFaul, Obama's Ambassador to Russia, tells Michael Krasny a new cold war is shaping up in a kind of three way with China, Russia and the U.S. as main players. While the geopolitical dynamics are familiar, the stand-off between autocratic regimes and the self actualizing west is different.Grey Matter host Dr. Krasny got specific. How does Trump's tilt toward Russia explain what’s going on? What about the Ukrainian mining deal? Is it the key to Ukrainian security?Ambassador McFaul spoke of liberalism and illiberalism and the effect of sanctions on Russia, in...
2025-05-1358 minImpolitic with John HeilemannMichael McFaul: Whose Side Are We On?John is joined by Michael McFaul, director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford and former U.S. ambassador to Russia, to discuss Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. McFaul explains why the rare earth minerals deal between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky amounts to an act of pure extortion by America against an ostensible ally; how Vladimir Putin views the U.S. siding with Russia at the U.N. and the reopening of diplomatic channels between Washington and Moscow; the depth of Trump’s admiration for Putin and disdain for Ze...
2025-02-281h 15
The Final ServiceAmbassador Michael McFaul: Ukrainians May Fight On, Even with a Trump/Putin DealIn less than three weeks, Donald Trump will be back in the White House, and we’re waiting to see what he will tackle on Day One. On the campaign trail, Trump promised he’d end the fighting in Ukraine on January 20th. The war is nearing its third anniversary, and there are few signs an end is in sight.Russian president Vladimir Putin has recently signaled he’s ready to compromise, but can president-elect Trump deliver a deal after almost three years of war?This week, Ray Suarez speaks...
2024-12-3027 minThe Final ServiceAmbassador Michael McFaul: Ukrainians May Fight On, Even with a Trump/Putin DealIn less than three weeks, Donald Trump will be back in the White House, and we’re waiting to see what he will tackle on Day One. On the campaign trail, Trump promised he’d end the fighting in Ukraine on January 20th. The war is nearing its third anniversary, and there are few signs an end is in sight.Russian president Vladimir Putin has recently signaled he’s ready to compromise, but can president-elect Trump deliver a deal after almost three years of war?This week, Ray Suarez speaks...
2024-12-3027 min
America at a CrossroadsAmb. Michael McFaul with Larry Diamond | The Election is Over: What Do the Results Mean for Ukraine, the Middle East, and U.S. Foreign Policy?The Election is Over: What Do the Results Mean for Ukraine, the Middle East, and U.S. Foreign Policy?MICHAEL McFAUL served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012), and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation from 2012 to 2014. He is Professor of Political Science at Stanford University, where he serves as Director and Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.LARRY DIAMOND is an...
2024-11-211h 02
The Daily BeansRefried Beans | Get Plan B Right (feat. Michael McFaul) | Aug 20, 2021August 20, 2021A MAGA terrorist drove a brodozer into DC and threatened to bomb what he thought was the Capitol Building and Mo Brooks cheered him on; Biden uses the full force of the feds to intervene on mask mandates in states that refuse to issue them; New York Attorney General Tish James says the NRA must be dissolved; an Alabama doctor is refusing to treat patients who refuse the vaccine; plus Dana and AG deliver your good news.Follow our guest:Michael McFaulhttps://twitter.com/McFaul
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2024-08-1758 min
Коли все має значенняYou use nuclear weapons when you're cornered like a rat. Putin thinks he's winning — Michael McFaulMichael McFaul is a professor at Stanford University and an American diplomat. For five years, he's been working in the administration of Barack Obama. Initially, as a presidential assistant for national security affairs, and then from 2012 to 2014, as the U.S. Ambassador to Russia. By coincidence, he finished his work as ambassador in February 2014, the day Putin entered Crimea was the day he left Moscow. Michael McFaul believes that the right actions of the United States were when they tried for many years to engage with Russia to become a civilized state and to respect international rules and laws. "...
2024-06-1249 min
Washington Post LiveMichael McFaul on Alexei Navalny: ‘Even for me, it was a shock that they decided to kill him’Former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul speaks with associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, how his wife Yulia Navalnaya could continue his legacy, U.S. aid for Ukraine and his hopes for Russia.
Conversation recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024.
2024-03-0427 minAmerica at a CrossroadsAmb. Michael McFaul with Larry Diamond | Momentous events in Russia and Ukraine: What do they mean?Amb. Michael McFaul with Larry Diamond | Momentous events in Russia and Ukraine: What do they mean?
2023-08-1059 min
Endgame with Gita WirjawanMichael McFaul: Ukraine and Showdown Between Democracy & AutocracyAs the Russia-Ukraine war still rages on, so does the debate surrounding its root causes.
Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine more complex than a mere issue of sovereignty? And, furthermore, how will its resolution impact the future of democracy?
Join Stanford Professor Michael McFaul, who serves as the Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and former U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, for a deep dive into the underlying causes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Hosted by Gita Wirjawan, an Indonesian educator, entrepreneur, and current visiting...
2023-04-1452 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 525 — Amb. Michael McFaulIn high school, Michael McFaul developed an interest in the Soviet Union that would eventually lead to him serving as US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, McFaul emerged as a vocal supporter of Ukraine. McFaul joined David to talk about his work advising on sanctions against Russia, why he believes that the US should go all-in on military aid to Ukraine, how Russian President Vladimir Putin could claim victory, how much time Ukraine has to turn the tide of the war, and his skepticism that Putin will resort to using a nu...
2023-03-091h 01America at a CrossroadsAmbassador Michael McFaul with Larry Mantle | A Russia Expert's Analysis: Putin's Future and the WorldAmbassador Michael McFaul with Larry Mantle | A Russia Expert's Analysis: Putin's Future and the World
2023-01-2654 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannJulia Ioffe and Michael McFaulIn which John Heilemann discusses the Russia invasion of Ukraine -- and its far-reaching implications for Europe, Joe Biden's presidency, Vladimir Putin's place in history, and the global security writ large -- with former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Puck News correspondent Julia Ioffe. Heilemann, McFaul, and Ioffe talk about Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified assault on Ukraine; Putin’s miscalculations regarding the strength of the NATO alliance, internal Russian opposition to the war, and the resolve of the Ukrainian people; and what’s at stake for an already shaky international order. They also marvel at how elemen...
2023-01-171h 02
The Democracy GroupMichael McFaul and Robert Person on Putin, Russia, and the War in Ukraine | Democracy ParadoxThere are a lot of people quietly who are deeply frustrated with this war. Every rich person in Russia with one or two exceptions are frustrated with this war. I think many of the so-called liberal technocratic elites in the government are frustrated with this war. Lots of regional leaders are frustrated with this war. It's not just the vocal opposition. I think there's a quiet minority and maybe even majority that is exhausted with what Putin has done.Michael McFaulSupport Democracy Paradox on Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive updates and information.
2022-08-0135 min
Democracy ParadoxMichael McFaul and Robert Person on Putin, Russia, and the War in UkraineThere are a lot of people quietly who are deeply frustrated with this war. Every rich person in Russia with one or two exceptions are frustrated with this war. I think many of the so-called liberal technocratic elites in the government are frustrated with this war. Lots of regional leaders are frustrated with this war. It's not just the vocal opposition. I think there's a quiet minority and maybe even majority that is exhausted with what Putin has done.Michael McFaulSupport Democracy Paradox on Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive updates and information.
2022-07-1934 min
Hoshimov Iqtisodiyoti (Hoshimov's Economics)Michael McFaul - Future of DemocracyMichael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, the Ken Olivier and Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science, and the Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.
2022-05-2437 min
It's Not Magic, a Sixth Street podcastMichael McFaul, Former United States Ambassador to RussiaAmbassador Michael McFaul joins us for a special episode from the Sixth Street Offsite in Austin, TX. He takes us back to his prescient warnings about the rise of Putin's autocracy in 2000. We hear about how Putin has changed since coming to power, what he's like in person, and the latest from leadership in Kyiv. We also discuss how to run an embassy, the value and limitations of historical analogues, and why the Secretary of State told him to get on Twitter. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-1848 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 487 — Amb. Michael McFaulAs a high school student in Montana, Ambassador Michael McFaul became interested in Russian affairs while working on a debate team assignment concerning trade sanctions on the Soviet Union. He first visited the Soviet Union in college and went on to serve as US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014. Ambassador McFaul joined David to talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s paranoia over the expansion of democracy around the world, the rise of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, what he sees as potential outcomes for the war in Ukraine, and how Putin’s attempts to tighten his grip on power may...
2022-04-281h 01
GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionA Soviet Reunion: Michael McFaul On What Putin WantsThe war continues in Ukraine while peace talks go forward in Istanbul – the outcome of both endeavors anyone’s guess. Michael McFaul, a Hoover senior fellow and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster and John Cochrane to discuss the chances of a settlement that’s mutually beneficial to the two warring parties and the West, Vladimir Putin, plus the possibility of hostilities escalating.
Recorded April 4, 2022
2022-04-051h 06
You and Me Both with Hillary ClintonDemocracy in Crisis: Putin’s Assault (with Anne Applebaum & Michael McFaul)Over the course of this season of the podcast, Hillary has been examining the challenges our democracy faces. Today, she looks abroad to Russia’s brutal, unprovoked attack on Ukraine, and considers what led to this moment and what’s at stake in this war–for Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the whole world.Joining her are two experts. First, historian and journalist Anne Applebaum provides insight into Vladimir Putin and the antidemocratic figures he’s inspired in Europe and beyond. Then, we hear from political scientist and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul on how w...
2022-03-221h 10
The Time of MonstersPodcast: Michael McFaul, The Embarrassing AmbassadorMichael McFaul, already distinguished as a former ambassador to Russia and professor of political science at Stanford, has achieved a new milestone by becoming a much-reviled social media personality. On March 2, he tweet out “there are no more ‘innocent’ ‘neutral’ Russians anymore.” He subsequently apologized for the tweet and deleted it.On March 12, McFaul went on The Rachel Maddow Show and said, “One difference between Putin and Hitler is that Hitler didn’t kill ethnic Germans, German-speaking people. Putin slaughters the very people he said he has come to liberate.” When that comment was posted by Maddowblog, it drew wide criti...
2022-03-141h 22
Our America with Julián CastroUkraine Fights Back (with Michael McFaul)Julián and Sawyer condemn the anti-LGBTQ policies constructed by right-wing conservatives in both Texas and Florida, including the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. They also welcome Michael McFaul, Stanford University professor and former US ambassador to Russia, to get an unvarnished take on the “young war” waging in Ukraine and to learn how its courageous residents are faring amidst the chaos. Follow Prof. McFaul online at @McFaul. Keep up with Julián on Twitter at @JulianCastro and Instagram at @JulianCastroTX. Sawyer can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @SawyerHackett. A...
2022-03-0946 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannJulia Ioffe and Michael McFaulIn which John Heilemann discusses the Russia invasion of Ukraine -- and its far-reaching implications for Europe, Joe Biden's presidency, Vladimir Putin's place in history, and the global security writ large -- with former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Puck News correspondent Julia Ioffe. Heilemann, McFaul, and Ioffe talk about Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified assault on Ukraine; Putin’s miscalculations regarding the strength of the NATO alliance, internal Russian opposition to the war, and the resolve of the Ukrainian people; and what’s at stake for an already shaky international order. They also marvel at how elements...
2022-03-0157 min
Firing Line with Margaret HooverFormer Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explains why the crisis in Ukraine mattersAs the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine looms, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Margaret Hoover to discuss Vladimir Putin’s latest provocations, the Biden administration’s response, and the possibility that the world is on the brink of “the biggest conventional war in Europe since 1939.”
McFaul, who served as President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Moscow from 2012 to the eve of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, recounts his experiences negotiating with Putin and the Russian leader’s personal disdain for him. He reads between the lines on the public demands the Kremlin ha...
2022-02-1942 min
Terrell J Starr OfficialAmbassador Michael McFaul on Ukraine/Russia RelationsMichael McFaul is a seasoned Diplomat who was Ambassador to Russia under President Obama. This is a man who has been in the room for negotiations with Putin and he has a lot to say about the current situation in Ukraine.Black Diplomats host Terrell Starr has been following McFaul’s career and reading his work for years. As the conversation develops it becomes clear that the respect and admiration goes both ways. McFaul opens the conversation about Russian-style colonialism and how that mindset overlaps with Western imperialism by referencing Starr’s frequent comments on the subject.
2022-02-0452 min
The Brain Surgeon's TakeDr. Michael McFaul - The Russia / Ukraine CrisisMichael McFaul is a leading expert on Russia, American foreign policy, and democratic development around the world. A former U.S. ambassador to Russia, McFaul is currently a professor of political science at Stanford University, the director of Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.He is also an analyst for NBC News and a contributing columnist to The Washington Post. McFaul served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National...
2022-01-2530 min
Washington Post LiveIsobel Coleman, Chris Krebs and Michael McFaul discuss the future of democracy worldwideWashington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with USAID Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming Isobel Coleman, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and former Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Christopher Krebs about the greatest threats faced by democracies worldwide.
2021-12-1631 min
Intelligence MattersPutin's Russia: Former Ambassador Michael McFaul
In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia and current director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Morell and McFaul discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's main geopolitical objectives and personal anxieties about the West. McFaul shares behind-the-scenes details of meeting and negotiating with Putin, as well as thoughts on how the Biden administration should approach its relationship with the Kremlin.
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2021-10-2744 min
The Ambassadorial SeriesAmbassador Michael McFaul - The Ambassadorial Series Interview"We said we're not going to check our values at the door in order to negotiate with the Russian autocratic regime. We were pretty blunt. If anybody knows me, they know that I speak pretty bluntly about these things, and it's not my first rodeo dealing with Russian officials, 2009, I've been at this for a long time. We didn't call Medvedev a democratic leader of the free world; we didn't praise him. We said, 'We're going to do this deal here, and then we're going to talk about these other things where we have disagreements.'" - Ambassador Michael McFaul...
2021-05-1156 min
The Tallinn University Podcast1.2 - Estonia's Shelter with Fmr. Ambassador Michael McFaulA conversation with former US Ambassador to Russia Prof. Michael McFaul. We discuss changes in US foreign policy in the region from Prof. McFaul's time in the Obama administration, through the Trump era, and what a Biden Presidency will mean for Estonia and the region as a whole. Plus, we reflect on Prof. McFaul's personal experiences in Estonia, Russia, and the USSR, and muse on the future of International Relations. Recorded at the Tallinn University Winter School of International Relations - 26 February 2021.
2021-03-251h 10
Hopkins Podcast on Foreign AffairsRussia: From Cold War to Hot Peace with Amb. Michael McFaul
In this special episode of the podcast, we discuss the future of U.S.-Russia relations under the Biden Administration with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War generated meteoric expectations for US-Russia relations. Just thirty years later, not only have these expectations not been met, but the cold war has been replaced by a new era of U.S.-Russia confrontation — a hot peace.
In this episode, we dive into the development of this new confrontational era and discuss what po...
2021-01-2900 min
Global Dispatches -- World News That MattersAlexey Navalny and Protests in Russia, with Amb. Michael McFaulOn January 23, protests erupted in several cities and town across Russia in support of Alexey Navalny, the anti-corruption activist who was poisoned in an assassination attempt last August. Navalny returned to Russia and was promptly arrested. On the line with me to discuss the significance of these protests and what they signal about politics in Russia today is Michael McFaul, who served as US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014. Link to McFaul's International Security article Support the Show!
2021-01-2829 min
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntMichael McFaul & David FolkenflikWith Russia in upheaval, and our media not exactly sure how to cover the Biden Administration, Al and James are joined by former Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, and NPR’s David Folkenflik to take a look at how both will fare after the transition to the new presidency. Can the media keep the Biden Administration honest while respecting the American people? And will Russia fall to the wayside on its own or will more action be necessary? No matter how things play out, Al and James don’t think the Republican party will be much help in the foreseeable future...
2021-01-281h 29
Breaking Protocol with Bob SatawakeUncle Sam and Mother Russia - A Complicated Relationship featuring U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaulThis episode features U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul an international foreign policy expert who has literally spent a lifetime researching, studying, working on and writing about the importance of international government relationships, specifically the relationship between the United States and Russia. He is the author of several books, most recently the New York Times bestseller From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia. His current research interests include American foreign policy, great power relations, and the relationship between democracy and development. Dr. McFaul was born and raised in Montana. He received his Bac...
2021-01-2640 min
Conversation SixMichael McFaul and Dmitri TreninMichael McFaul and Dmitri Trenin on U.S. Russia relations under a Biden Administration.
2020-11-3005 min
3 TakeawaysFormer Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul: What Vladimir Putin Is Really Like and What He Wants Now (#11)Get an inside account from former Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, who’s known Putin for nearly 30 years, on what Vladimir Putin is really like, what he wants now, what's going on in Russia and U.S. relations, and when regime change will happen in Russia.
2020-10-1321 min
Talking Beats with Daniel LelchukEp. 48: Ambassador Michael McFaul“Putin wants you to believe that he is a return to Russian traditions and to the glory days when Russia was a revered, respected power in the international system.”
Former United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation Michael McFaul comes on Talking Beats to talk all things Russia and all things Putin. One of the biggest issues that he and Daniel talk about is the role of Putin in Russian history— where does he fit in? What is he trying to take Russia forward--or back-- to? Over the past fifteen years, Putin has become more e...
2020-09-2938 min
Sinica PodcastFormer U.S. ambassador Michael McFaul on democracy promotion in Russia and ChinaThis week, we bring you another show from the California podcast series that Kaiser recorded back in December, before the ravages of COVID-19. Take a break from thinking about the virus to listen to Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, talk about why China requires a very different foreign policy approach than Russia. 4:31: Ideology and remnants of the Cold War13:57: Promoting democratic values in Russia22:22: Public diplomacy work in the 21st century38:47: What to make of Chinese influence operations abroadRecommendations:Michael: The Third R...
2020-04-0250 min
Sinica Early AccessFormer U.S. ambassador Michael McFaul on democracy promotion in Russia and ChinaThis week, we bring you another show from the California podcast series that Kaiser recorded back in December, before the ravages of COVID-19. Take a break from thinking about the virus to listen to Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, talk about why China requires a very different foreign policy approach than Russia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-03-3050 min
Upfront VenturesAmbassador Michael McFaul Interviewed by Stuart Lander | Upfront Summit 2020Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul speaks with Upfront Ventures partner Stuart Lander on his experience in Russia, the genesis and purpose of disinformation and fake news, what Vladimir Putin is really like and how he uses kompromat, and why he's cautiously optimistic about the U.S. democracy.
2020-03-0428 min
Tell Me MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul on Russian Election Interference and Vladimir Putin’s End GameMichael McFaul, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014 under the Obama administration, shares in a wide-ranging conversation his view on Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election as well as his fears about a new arms race, and what it has meant for him to be banned from returning to Russia. McFaul is the author of "From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador In Putin's Russia."
2019-04-1729 min
Tell Me MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul on Russian Election Interference and Vladimir Putin’s End GameMichael McFaul, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014 under the Obama administration, shares in a wide-ranging conversation his view on Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election as well as his fears about a new arms race, and what it has meant for him to be banned from returning to Russia. McFaul is the author of "From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador In Putin's Russia."
2019-04-1729 min
Hoover InstitutionMichael McFaul: From Cold War to Hot Peace—an American Ambassador in Putin’s RussiaPeter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow Michael McFaul discusses Putin’s Russia and the current state of “hot peace” foreign relations with the United States. He analyzes how more Russians and Americans have been sanctioned by both countries than were ever sanctioned during the Cold War and how the annexation of Crimea was the real turning point for Putin’s Russia.
2019-04-1641 min
DSR602Amb. Michael McFaul: The View from a Point In US-Russia Relations No One Could Have EnvisionedFive years ago, the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine began. That was followed by the annexation of Crimea, US and European sanctions and, soon after, by stepped Russian efforts to undermine the leaders and parties in the West that were opposing him. Which of course, leads not just to Donald Trump but to Brexit and the rise of the right in Europe. It's a stunning turn of events...and events look like they're going to be turning just like this for some time to come. No one is better equipped to make sense of this and give us a pers...
2019-02-2800 min
GZERO World with Ian BremmerUkraine Always Get What You Want / with Michael McFaulSoon Ukrainians will head to the polls to a pick a president. And Putin is paying attention. Ian will dig into it and then dig a whole lot deeper with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul.
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2019-02-0516 minGZERO World with Ian BremmerUkraine Always Get What You Want / with Michael McFaulSoon Ukrainians will head to the polls to a pick a president. And Putin is paying attention. Ian will dig into it and then dig a whole lot deeper with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul.
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2019-02-0516 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #482: Ann Coulter, Michael McFaulBill’s guests are Ann Coulter, Michael McFaul, Joshua Green, Dan Savage, Heather McGhee. (Originally aired 1/25/19)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-2656 min
Global I.Q. PodcastFrom Cold War to Hot Peace, feat. Michael McFaulAmbassador Michael McFaul joins Global I.Q. Minute to discuss the current U.S.-Russia Relations and his own personal experiences as the United States Ambassador to Russia.
2019-01-2316 min
UnJustifiedKukes, Kavanaugh, and the Kremlin (feat. Michael McFaul and Natasha Bertrand)Ep #48 - Joining us this week is Michael McFaul (professor) and Natasha Bertrand (staff writer for The Atlantic). Natasha discusses the Gamble v U.S. case with AG. Plus, Jaleesa covers what really went down in the Seychelles, Jordan gives an update on Trump violating the emoluments clause, and we all cover the Kavanaugh news. Enjoy! Register to Vote HERE: vote.gov Trigger Warning: This episode contains stories and descriptions of sexual assault. Please be advised.
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2018-10-011h 35
World ClassMichael McFaul: When Geopolitics Gets PersonalWhat’s it like to have a dictator after you? In the wake of Vladimir Putin’s “request” to interrogate former ambassador and World Class host Michael McFaul, the US public backlash was swift and strong. It’s extremely unlikely that McFaul will be asked to respond to Russian investigators - but many Americans were unnerved at the Trump administration’s response. Where do US-Russia relations stand in the aftermath of Helsinki? What are the practical implications for McFaul, and what will be the lasting impact for transgressing the diplomatic norms? Michael McFaul addresses all these questions in this candid conve...
2018-08-0321 min
WhoWhatWhy's PodcastsRadioWhoWhatWhy: Michael McFaul Talks Putin, Russia, and the Alt-RightRussia, Russia, Russia. Not since the darkest days of the Cold War has our gaze been so resolutely focused on the land of the Czars. And yet with all of that focus, it's amazing how much we don't understand about the country and its people. Michael McFaul, US ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, is suddenly front and center in the latest Trump/Putin controversy. At their recent summit, Putin is said to have made Trump an offer: The US could pose questions to Russian military intelligence figures named in Mueller indictments as alleged participants in email hacking — if...
2018-07-2020 min
American Ambassadors Live! PodcastAmbassador Michael McFaul on recommended US policy towards RussiaIn this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his recommendations for U.S. policy towards Russia going forward. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
2018-07-2010 min
American Ambassadors Live! PodcastAmbassador Michael McFaul on post-Cold War US relations with RussiaIn this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss how the United States could have approached relations with Russia differently after the Cold War. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
2018-07-2005 min
American Ambassadors Live! PodcastAmbassador Michael McFaul's Background in Russian StudiesIn this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Ambassador Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to talk about his academic background in Russian studies and international diplomacy. His first visit to Russia was as a student at Leningrad State University in 1983. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
2018-07-1907 min
The Good FightMichael McFaulIn this episode of The Good Fight, Yascha Mounk talks to Michael McFaul, the former US Ambassador to Russia, about the roots of America’s conflict with the Kremlin, whether a better relationship between the countries would have been possible, and how democracies can protect themselves against autocrats who are intent on promoting dictatorship around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-201h 00
World ClassFormer Ambassadors Kathleen Stephens and Michael McFaul on the North Korea SummitKim Jong-un and Donald Trump met in Singapore on June 12th, and everyone is still working to make sense of the meeting. What led up to this meeting, what are the key takeaways from the summit itself, and what can we expect going forward? Former South Korean Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, who is also the William J. Perry Fellow at FSI’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at FSI, joins FSI Director Michael McFaul to offer her candid analysis of everything that unfolded, and what to watch for next.
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2018-06-1526 min
The InterviewUS Ambassador to Russia, 2012-14 - Michael McFaulIt's hard to imagine how the US-Russia relationship could be any more dysfunctional. Each accuses the other of consistently malign action and intent. 'Worse than the Cold war' was the way it was described by Russia's foreign minister. And yet, the two presidents, Trump and Putin, appear to have some regard for each other. What does it all mean? HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to former US ambassador to Russia, and Obama adviser- Michael McFaul. How deep does the poison in the relationship run?(Photo: Michael McFaul in the Hardtalk studio)
2018-06-0523 min
Carnegie Council Video PodcastFrom Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia, with Michael McFaul - HighlightsAs Obama's adviser on Russian affairs, Michael McFaul helped craft the United States' policy known as "reset" that fostered new and unprecedented collaboration between the two countries. Then, as U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2012-2014, he had a front-row seat when this fleeting moment crumbled with Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency. "It's tragic," he says. "How is it that we have come back to something close to the Cold War?"
2018-06-0119 min
Matters of State - Underreported Issues in World News & International RelationsMichael McFaul, former Ambassador to RussiaMichael McFaul, former Ambassador to Russia, joins us from Stanford for a conversation about his time serving during the Russian reset, what it’s like to be the target of a Russian disinformation campaign, and his new book, From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia. McFaul served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House and then as the 7th U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation. McFaul became the first non...
2018-05-2925 minMatters of State - Underreported Issues in World News & International RelationsMichael McFaul, former Ambassador to RussiaMichael McFaul, former Ambassador to Russia, joins us from Stanford for a conversation about his time serving during the Russian reset, what it’s like to be the target of a Russian disinformation campaign, and his new book, From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia. McFaul served for five years in the Obama administration,...
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2018-05-2900 min
World ClassFrom Cold War to Hot Peace: Michael McFaul on his new bookMichael McFaul, director of FSI, former US ambassador to Russia, and host of World Class, has a new book out. It's called From Cold War to Hot Peace, and it offers an unparalleled perspective on US–Russia relations. In this conversation with FSI's deputy director Kathryn Stoner, herself a Russia expert who has co-authored two books with Amb. McFaul, he shares the story of how he first became interested in Russia, his experiences during his time as ambassador, and why he's still optimistic that someday US–Russia relations will improve.
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2018-05-2526 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 245 — Michael McFaulMichael McFaul is the former U.S. ambassador to Russia and author of the book "From Cold War to Hot Peace," which chronicles U.S.-Russia relations during the Obama administration. He joins David Axelrod to talk about his path from Montana to Moscow, his early involvement in Democratic movements, Putin's Russia, and much more.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-05-241h 09
World Affairs Councils PodcastMichael McFaul on "From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia"In 2008, when Michael McFaul was asked to leave his perch at Stanford and join an unlikely presidential campaign, he had no idea that he would find himself at the beating heart of one of today’s most contentious and consequential international relationships. As President Barack Obama’s adviser on Russian affairs, McFaul helped craft the United States’ policy known as “reset” that fostered unprecedented collaboration between the two countries. Then, as U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2012-2014), he had a front-row seat when this fleeting, hopeful moment crumbled with Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency.
From Cold W...
2018-05-2132 min
The World UnpackedA Conversation with Michael McFaulAmbassador Michael McFaul helped launch the Obama administration’s reset in U.S.-Russian relations, which fostered new and unprecedented collaboration between the two countries. As U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, he had a front-row seat as the relationship began to unravel in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency. In his new book, From Cold War to Hot Peace, he talks about what happened and what went wrong. McFaul sat down in the DiploPod studio with Lauren Dueck to discuss his new book, U.S.-Russian relations, and where Putin’s foreign policy is hea...
2018-05-1112 min
Stay Tuned with PreetBreakfast with Putin (with Michael McFaul)Michael McFaul served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia during Barack Obama's second term. He speaks with Preet about what Vladimir Putin is like in real life and how it felt to live under constant surveillance in Moscow. McFaul is the author of the upcoming book "From Cold War to Hot Peace." Plus, Preet tries to untangle Donald Trump's attacks on Amazon and Jeff Bezos.
Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara, email staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.
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2018-04-0553 min
Stay Tuned with PreetBreakfast with Putin (with Michael McFaul)Michael McFaul served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia during Barack Obama's second term. He speaks with Preet about what Vladimir Putin is like in real life and how it felt to live under constant surveillance in Moscow. McFaul is the author of the upcoming book "From Cold War to Hot Peace." Plus, Preet tries to untangle Donald Trump's attacks on Amazon and Jeff Bezos.
Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara, email staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.
2018-04-0552 min
World ClassWhen the War Next Door Reaches You, on "World Class with Michael McFaul"When jihadists get involved in civil wars, they push the conflict well beyond its original borders. Since 1990, the rate of jihadist involvement in civil conflict has jumped from 5% to 40%. What's changed? FSI senior fellow Martha Crenshaw, a counterterrorism expert, tells FSI director Michael McFaul how jihadism has grown in the last 30 years and how terrorism and civil wars affect each other.
Crenshaw is one of eight FSI scholars confronting civil war threats with the "Civil Wars, Violence, and International Responses" project. Supported by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, FSI's Karl Eikenberry and Stephen D. Krasner...
2018-03-3122 min
World ClassTelegrams from Tehran on "World Class with Michael McFaul"The way Iranians interact with their government is changing. With information more readily available through the internet, it is easier for citizens to organize protests but also to make an impact without leaving home. Since the Iranian Green Movement in 2009, the political elite has changed dramatically, but a small, stagnant group at the top still holds the most influence. Mehdi Yahyanejad, a senior researcher in computer science at USC, and Mehrzad Boroujerdi, a professor of political science at Syracuse University, spoke to FSI Director Michael McFaul about how Iran's youth are changing the way the country interacts with its...
2018-03-1026 min
World ClassThe Facts on Climate Change on "World Class with Michael McFaul"Looking for a reliable source on climate change? Marshall Burke is an assistant professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University and an FSE fellow. He has studied climate change extensively throughout his career. He tells FSI Director Michael McFaul how the world has already warmed one degree Celsius since pre-industrial times, causing more extreme weather events, a small rise in sea levels and a greater amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. There is virtually no disagreement among scientists that the world is warming, he says, and the vast majority of scientists agree that humans...
2018-02-0223 min
World ClassAre Protests in Iran Here to Stay? on "World Class with Michael McFaul"With double-digit unemployment, widespread corruption and inequality, and a youth population ready for change, the recent protests in Iran are no surprise, says Abbas Milani, Stanford’s Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies. After arresting more than 3,700 protesters, the Iranian regime has quelled the demonstrations for now. Should we expect more, or will the government succeed in shutting them down? Milani tells FSI Director Michael McFaul that the recent demonstrations are more widespread than, for instance, the 2009 protests against a rigged presidential election. They are concentrated in small, religious towns with little history of anti-government action. Iran’s ec...
2018-01-2022 min
World ClassKarl Eikenberry: China's Arrival as a World Power on "World Class with Michael McFaul"For years, people around the world have hailed China as a rising power. Those days are over: China has arrived. At the October 2017 Communist Party Congress, President Xi Jinping was the first Chinese leader to acknowledge China’s strength as a “great” power. What will this mean for the United States and other countries around the world? Former Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army and Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry speaks with FSI Director Michael McFaul about China's new role on the world stage and President Xi Jinping's plans for the country's growth.
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2017-12-1524 min
World ClassA Witch's Brew of Cybersecurity Threats on "World Class with Michael McFaul""It feels like cyber is everywhere and yet at the same time insignificant," says Amy Zegart, co-director of FSI's Center for International Security and Cooperation.
As cyber talk turns from how technology makes life easier to how it will doom us all, understanding its many perils becomes increasingly difficult. In her discussion with FSI Director Michael McFaul, Amy Zegart breaks down the threats into four easily digestible categories: spying, stealing, disrupting and destroying.
Learn more about Zegart's work on security in "Pragmatic Engagement amidst Global Uncertainty: Three Global Challenges" at https://fsi.stanford.edu/publication...
2017-11-1024 min
World ClassTerrorism and the Role of Radicalization on "World Class with Michael McFaul"The term "radicalization" has become linked to Islamic terrorism, but what does it really mean? Are all terrorists radicalized? How do people become terrorists, and how has terrorism changed since the Cold War? Terrorism expert Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and Professor of Political Science, answers these questions and more, speaking with FSI Director Michael McFaul.
To see how militant organizations have changed over time, view Mapping Militant Organizations at https://web.stanford.edu/group/mappingmilitants/cgi-bin/. To learn more about Professor Crenshaw's work on terrorism, check out her...
2017-09-0123 min
World ClassRussia's Return to Global Power on "World Class with Michael McFaul"Welcome to the first episode of World Class with Michael McFaul. In this series, we bring you conversations between FSI Director and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and top researchers at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI).
In the American psyche, Russia has moved from a remnant of the Cold War to the top of headlines around the world. How did we get here? Russia experts Michael McFaul and Kathryn Stoner, the director and deputy director of Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, discuss how Russia’s history lead to Pres...
2017-08-1727 min
American Ambassadors Live! PodcastAmbassador Michael McFaul discusses Russia and Vladimir PutinAmbassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
2017-08-1528 min
American Ambassadors Live! PodcastAmbassador Michael McFaul discusses Vladimir Putin's popularity in RussiaAmbassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
2017-08-1505 min