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Keen On AmericaAmerican Ruins: The Death of Expertise in Trump's WashingtonWe Must Save the Books. That’s Michael Kimmage’s SOS message from Trumpian Washington in this issue of Liberties Quarterly. Kimmage, former director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, describes the surreal experience of being hired in January 2025 only to see his institution shuttered by Trump's administration three months later. He reflects on the "American ruin" created as a consequence of abandonment of the Wilson Center's 30,000 book library. And Kimmage connects the rapid destruction of foreign policy institutions like USAID and the U.S. Institute of Peace to a broader assault on expertise and nonpartisan learning, warn...
2025-05-2843 min
The Wilson CenterThe Outlook for Russia and Ukraine in Trump’s Second TermJill Dougherty sits down with Kennan Institute Director Michael Kimmage to discuss the latest developments from Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Trump administration’s evolving approach to US-Russian relations, Europe’s security transformation, and other trends in international affairs from the second Trump term. Listen to the end for an announcement about the future of Kennan Institute podcasts.
2025-04-0222 min
Great Power PodcastThe Limits Of The “No Limits” PartnershipIn this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Ilan Berman speaks with Michael Kimmage of the Kennan Institute about the dynamics of, and potential problems with, the burgeoning strategic alliance between Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Xi Jinping’s China.BIO:Michael Kimmage is the director of the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He was previously a Professor of History at the Catholic University of America and a Non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. From 2014 to 2016, he served on the Secretary's Policy Plan...
2025-02-0530 min
KennanXRussia’s Security Approach to Public HealthRussia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the Kremlin’s approach to public health is inextricable from its national security goals. Jill Dougherty and Nataliya Shok discuss the evolution of public health policy in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Sputnik V vaccine as a foreign policy tool, and what policymakers should know about Russian influence in global health policy.
2024-10-0930 min
Beerocracy!®Behind The Headlines: Latest Updates From The Russia-Ukraine WarWe are joined by past guest, Joe Dresen, senior program associate from the Kennan Institute, to discuss and analyze the the most recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. We explore the latest military maneuvers, diplomatic shifts, and the impact on global geopolitics. The war has recently seen a surge of fighting, and this podcast breaks down the latest headlines, and what you need to keep an eye out for in the future of this fight.
The Kennan Institute, part of The Wilson Center, is a leading U.S. think tank focused on advancing research and understanding of...
2024-09-0437 min
KennanXHow to Declassify National Security SecretsThe National Security Archive at George Washington University is the largest independent non-government collection of declassified US documents and a goldmine of primary resources for scholars of US-Russia relations. Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, and Dr. Svetlana Savranskaya, a senior analyst and director of the Archive’s Russia programs, share what they have uncovered about post-Cold War politics, the context behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the US government information classification system itself.
2024-08-0724 min
KennanXInside the Mind of Vladimir Putin with Ivan Grek“Is Putin insane?” Vladimir Putin's speeches can offer insight into the Kremlin’s political thought patterns and intentions, but they are often misunderstood. Jill Dougherty sits down with Ivan Grek, Director of the Russia Program at George Washington University’s Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, who created a linguistic profile of Vladimir Putin to better understand the Russian leader's approach to statecraft.
2024-06-2521 min
KennanXInfluence Operations and Russia’s Vision of the FutureRussia is determined that its war in Ukraine will shape the outlines of the future world order, and it’s using influence operations to ensure the outcome will be in Russia’s favor. Washington Post international investigative reporter Catherine Belton joins Jill Dougherty to discuss the crucial role of influence operations in Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, common Russian disinformation talking points, and the ultimate goal of Russian strategic operations in the United States and around the world.
2024-05-0728 min
Cuarta OportunidadPittsburgh Steelers: ¿Justin Fields será competencia para Rusell Wilson?El ex quaterback de los Bears llegó a Pittsburgh vía canje. ¿Cómo se verá la ofensiva de Chicago con Caleb Williams y las adiciones de Kennan Allen y D'Andre Swift? Aaron Donald se retira ¿uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos? ¿Preocupan los Chargers con las bajas en agencia libre? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-03-2146 min
KennanXTracing the Red Thread to Russia with Ambassador John BeyrleJill Dougherty sits down with former US Ambassador to Russia and Bulgaria John R. Beyrle to discuss their shared foundational experiences in Soviet Russia, including as US exchange students in then-Leningrad and later as American National Exhibition guides, and how they still inform their work in journalism and diplomacy today.
2024-03-0629 min
The Russia FileRussia on the Second Anniversary of the Invasion of UkraineTwo years after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine, Izabella Tabarovsky sat down with Maxim Trudolyubov, editor in chief of the Kennan Institute’s Russia File blog, to discuss where Russia is today. They discussed new trends in Russian emigration and the brain drain that never was, how the Russian economy has managed to defy predictions of immediate collapse, and who is actually running Russia. This is part 2 of our conversation about the second anniversary of the invasion. It was recorded on February 6. For show notes and relevant links please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/russia-second-anniversary-invasion-ukraine
2024-02-2037 min
The Russia FileUkraine on the Second Anniversary of the Russian InvasionTwo years after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Izabella Tabarovsky sat down with Mykhailo Minakov, the Kennan Institute’s senior advisor on Ukraine and editor in chief of its Focus Ukraine blog, to discuss where Ukraine is today militarily, politically, socially and economically; Ukrainians’ sources of resilience; and why bipartisan support for Ukraine is in the national interest of the United States. This is part 1 of our conversation about the second anniversary of the invasion. It was recorded on February 6. For show notes and relevant links please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/ukraine-second-anniversary-russian-invasion
2024-02-2037 min
The Wilson CenterRussia on the Second Anniversary of the Invasion of UkraineTwo years after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine, Izabella Tabarovsky sat down with Maxim Trudolyubov, editor in chief of the Kennan Institute’s Russia File blog, to discuss where Russia is today. They discussed new trends in Russian emigration and the brain drain that never was, how the Russian economy has managed to defy predictions of immediate collapse, and who is actually running Russia. This is part 2 of our conversation about the second anniversary of the invasion. It was recorded on February 6. For show notes and relevant links please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/russia-second-anniversary-invasion-ukraine
2024-02-2037 minThe Wilson CenterUkraine on the Second Anniversary of the Russian InvasionTwo years after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Izabella Tabarovsky sat down with Mykhailo Minakov, the Kennan Institute’s senior advisor on Ukraine and editor in chief of its Focus Ukraine blog, to discuss where Ukraine is today militarily, politically, socially and economically; Ukrainians’ sources of resilience; and why bipartisan support for Ukraine is in the national interest of the United States. This is part 1 of our conversation about the second anniversary of the invasion. It was recorded on February 6. For show notes and relevant links please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/ukraine-second-anniversary-russian-invasion
2024-02-2037 min
KennanXGeorgia's Democratic Vision with Tinatin KhidasheliUkraine isn’t the only country that’s fighting Russian influence for its democratic future. Tinatin Khidasheli, Georgia’s first female minister of defense and current Chairperson at Civic IDEA (Initiative for Democratic and Euro-Atlantic Choice), an NGO in Georgia, joins Jill Dougherty to discuss tensions between Georgia’s government and its civil society over the direction of the country’s future, including this year’s mass protests against a proposed “foreign agents” law, and expectations for Georgia’s upcoming presidential election in 2024. k
2023-12-1534 min
KennanXSurviving a Political Poisoning with Natalia ArnoA shocking number of Kremlin opponents have been left dead or permanently injured from poisonings. During a trip to Prague in May 2023, Free Russia Foundation President and Founder Natalia Arno became one of the latest individuals to develop poisoning symptoms after speaking out against political oppression in Russia. Arno shares her harrowing story with Jill Dougherty, and the two also discuss the work of Russia’s political activists in exile, the Kremlin’s history of transnational oppression of its political opponents, and the signs of hope she sees for Russia’s democratic future.
2023-09-1421 min
KennanXChanging Russia’s Future with Zhanna NemtsovaJill Dougherty sits down with Zhanna Nemtsova to discuss her work with the Boris Nemtsov Foundation, which Zhanna founded in 2015 in Germany after her father’s assassination, and the generational gaps that have divided Russian civil society. Their conversation touched on the prevailing apathy of Russian society in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, propaganda in higher education being used to advance Putin’s agenda, and why the key to Russia’s democratization lies in education reform. Show notes and episode transcript: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/kennanx-episode-28-zhanna-nemtsova
2023-07-0538 min
KennanXEstonia on the Edge: A Conversation with Ambassador Jonatan VseviovJonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Estonian Ambassador to the US, joins Jill Dougherty to discuss what it means to conduct foreign policy for a country that shares a border with Russia, particularly in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They discuss how Estonia’s fraught relationship with the Soviet Union and later Russia shaped the Baltic country’s security concerns, and explore how Russia’s war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed European security and partnerships.
2023-06-0520 min
KennanXRussian Cuisine and Conflict with Darra GoldsteinFood scholar and author Darra Goldstein joins Jill Dougherty to discuss her new book, The Kingdom of Rye: A Brief History of Russian Food. They cover the origins and histories of many classic Russian dishes and ingredients as well as their place within the broader culture. Their conversation also touches on the political dynamics between food culture and nationalism during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. For show notes, please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/kennanx-episode-26-russian-cuisine-and-conflict-darra-goldstein
2023-03-2926 min
Mindset Coach Academy Podcast443 | How To Combine Mental and Physical Training with Keenan Curry Jr.Please welcome Keenan Curry Jr. to today’s episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast!
I met Keenan when he joined one of my first Mindset Coach Certification cohorts! Keenan has coached nearly every level of basketball and has his Masters in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. From college coaching, to his work as a recruiting coordinator, to managing summer camps, and doing elite student athlete development, Keenan has tons of real-world experience that influences his coaching today.
With a lifetime in sports, Keenan has a deep level of knowledge and wisdom which has helped hi...
2023-03-2241 min
KennanXIs Russia Serious About Diplomacy? With Amb. John SullivanFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan joins Jill Dougherty following an ambassadorship during one of the most tumultuous periods of U.S.-Russia relations to provide his perspective on the current relationship and Russia's troubling diplomatic strategies. Their discussion also touches on the domestic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Kremlin's changing relationship with Evgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group. For more information, visit our website: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/kennanx-episode-25-russia-serious-about-diplomacy-amb-john-sullivan
2023-02-0631 min
KennanXThe Storm Over TV RainRussian independent news channel TV Rain (Dozhd TV) has been operating in Latvia since June 2022, after Kremlin authorities blocked the channel as a result of its coverage of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now TV Rain’s operation is once again in peril after on-air remarks from one of its anchors resulted in the channel losing its Latvian broadcasting license. TV Rain news director and anchor Ekaterina Kotrikadze joins Jill Dougherty to discuss these challenges and what they mean for the future of the channel.
2022-12-1513 min
The Slavic ConnexionRussian Law: "Is There Any?" with Will PomeranzOn this episode, recorded in-person at the ASEEES 2022 Convention in Chicago, Lera and Taylor sit down with Will Pomeranz, the director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, to talk about his experience practicing Russian law in Russia, the work of the Kennan Institute, the evolution (and devolution) of Russian law from the tsarist period through Vladimir Putin today, and the legality of the referenda in Ukraine. A timely discussion, especially in light of the bombings Poland at the Ukraine-Poland border on November 15th, 2022. We hope you enjoy!
For more information on the Wilson Center and its vast...
2022-11-1636 min
KennanXFighting Strategic Corruption with Senator Sheldon WhitehouseJill Dougherty is joined by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to discuss how corruption serves not only to enrich the elites of Russia, but also as tool to ensure continuity of power and that all opposition—both internal and external—is crushed. Senator Whitehouse also explains how this corruption directly targets the United States and the steps the government is taking to combat this this threat.
2022-11-0817 min
The Wilson Center8/2/2022 - The Latest On Brittney Griner's CaseWNBA player Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia since her arrest on Feb. 17, 2022. Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon joined Kennan Institute Director William Pomeranz for a Twitter Spaces conversation on the latest developments from Griner's trial in Moscow, how her detention relates to Russia's war in Ukraine, and negotiations for a possible prisoner swap.
2022-08-0328 min
KennanXRussia's New Expats pt. 2Host Jill Dougherty shares the second part of her conversations with Russian journalists — both those now in exile and those who remain in the country — about how their lives have changed after the Kremlin’s crackdown on independent media and full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She is joined by Sergey Parkhomenko, Russian journalist and Kennan Senior Advisor; Tatiana Felgenhauer and Alexander (Sasha) Plyushchev, independent journalists and former anchors for Echo Moscow Radio; Kirill Martynov, Political Editor, Novaya Gazeta Europe; Roman Dobrokhotov, Founder, The Insider; and Yevgenia Albats, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, The New Times.
2022-07-2016 min
The Wilson CenterRussia's New Expats pt. 2Host Jill Dougherty shares the second part of her conversations with Russian journalists — both those now in exile and those who remain in the country — about how their lives have changed after the Kremlin’s crackdown on independent media and full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She is joined by Sergey Parkhomenko, Russian journalist and Kennan Senior Advisor; Tatiana Felgenhauer and Alexander (Sasha) Plyushchev, independent journalists and former anchors for Echo Moscow Radio; Kirill Martynov, Political Editor, Novaya Gazeta Europe; Roman Dobrokhotov, Founder, The Insider; and Yevgenia Albats, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, The New Times.
2022-07-1816 min
New Books in Diplomatic HistoryAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Assoc...
2022-06-201h 11
New Books in Eastern European StudiesAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Assoc...
2022-06-201h 11New Books in Eastern European StudiesAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Assoc...
2022-06-201h 11
New Books in Russian and Eurasian StudiesAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Assoc...
2022-06-201h 09
New Books in World AffairsAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Associate Fellow at the R...
2022-06-201h 11
New Books in National SecurityAndrew Monaghan, "Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition" (Manchester UP, 2022)The status of Russia as a world power has been fiercely debated since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although often ignored, Russia came back into the international limelight in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and recently in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. However, what are the underlining precepts behind Russian behavior on the international stage, and how do Russian leaders perceive their country’s place in the world? To answer these questions is Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition (Manchester University Press, 2022) edited by Andrew Monaghan.Dr. Andrew Monaghan is a Senior Assoc...
2022-06-201h 09
KennanXRussia's New ExpatsSince Russia launched its war against Ukraine in February, hundreds of journalists have left their country because they felt threatened by the Kremlin's crackdown on free speech. In the latest KennanX, Jill Dougherty presents the first in a two-part series profiling Russian journalists who have fled. She is joined by The Insider Founder Roman Dobrokhotov and Riddle Russia Co-Founder Anton Barbashin as they discuss how the war in Ukraine has affected their coverage, how to report investigative journalism in a country dominated by censorship and propaganda, and why they continue to stay connected to Russia despite it all.
2022-06-1534 min
KennanXSpecial Announcement + Rebroadcast: Who is Vladimir Putin?Host Jill Dougherty has a special announcement about the future of the KennanX podcast. Plus, we’re sharing a recent conversation between Wilson Center President Mark Green and Baroness Catherine Ashton, the European Union’s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, about the impact that Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on Europe and the role of Vladimir Putin. We’ll be back with new KennanX episodes in April 2022!
2022-03-2539 min
RUSI Journal RadioUnderstanding the Origins of Russian Grand StrategyLaunching RUSI Journal Radio’s second season, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed discuss Russian grand strategy and its evolution over time with Andrew Monaghan, a Russian Studies expert. Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this episode reflects on the principles that underpin contemporary Russian strategy, Vladimir Putin’s political ascendancy, and the dangers of relying on historical analogies. Andrew is Founding Director of the Russia Research Network, a Non-Resident Associate Fellow of the NATO Defense College, a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI, and a George F Kennan Fellow at the Wilson Center’s Kennan...
2022-03-0838 min
Need to KnowUkraine Invaded... Why?No one can read Vladimir Putin's mind, but we bring in Kennan Institute expert Joseph Dresen to analyze his actions in the recent invasion. We discuss world reaction and also what may happen next with sanctions. Further Reading: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/putin-has-already-lost
2022-03-0120 min
The Wilson CenterUkraine Invaded... Why?No one can read Vladimir Putin's mind, but we bring in Kennan Institute expert Joseph Dresen to analyze his actions in the recent invasion. We discuss world reaction and also what may happen next with sanctions. Further Reading: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/putin-has-already-lost
2022-03-0120 minThe Wilson CenterUkraine and A Sliding Scale of HorrorsHere we go again. Russia has massed troops at the border of Ukraine and everyone is trying to figure out what Vladimir Putin is thinking. In this episode, Kennan experts Will Pomeranz and Nigel Gould-Davies help us piece together what is going on what what we could see in coming days.
2022-01-1925 min
Need to KnowUkraine and A Sliding Scale of HorrorsHere we go again. Russia has massed troops at the border of Ukraine and everyone is trying to figure out what Vladimir Putin is thinking. In this episode, Kennan experts Will Pomeranz and Nigel Gould-Davies help us piece together what is going on what what we could see in coming days.
2022-01-1925 min
KennanXPutin’s Red Lines on UkraineThe standoff at the Russia-Ukraine border has reached a boiling point following the Biden and Putin video conference. Moscow is demanding major revisions to European security. In this episode of KennanX, Ambassador John Tefft – former ambassador to Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Lithuania – joins Jill to discuss Putin’s red lines and what they mean.
2021-12-2123 min
The Wilson CenterRussia and the West: Highs and LowsOver the past 10 years or so, Russia’s relations with the West have been reaching new lows. In bilateral terms, no other relationship has been more indicative of that trajectory than the one with Great Britain. The story of Russian-British ties, partnership, and animosity is thus important to explore.
Joining the Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolubov to discuss this is David Owen, a veteran British politician, who was active in Britain's Russia politics both in Soviet and post-Soviet Russian times. Lord Owen has just published the book Riddle, Mystery, and Enigma, taking a long view of the West’s struggles to unde...
2021-12-1627 min
The Russia FileRussia and the West: Highs and LowsOver the past 10 years or so, Russia’s relations with the West have been reaching new lows. In bilateral terms, no other relationship has been more indicative of that trajectory than the one with Great Britain. The story of Russian-British ties, partnership, and animosity is thus important to explore. Joining the Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolubov to discuss this is David Owen, a veteran British politician, who was active in Britain's Russia politics both in Soviet and post-Soviet Russian times. Lord Owen has just published the book Riddle, Mystery, and Enigma, taking a long view of the West’s struggles to unde...
2021-12-1627 min
KennanXDangerous Whispers: Politics and Conspiracies in the post-Soviet SpacePolitical discourse in Russia and the post-Soviet space is rife with conspiracy theories, as well as politicians who utilize them to gain an upper hand. On this episode of KennanX, Scott Radnitz, author of Revealing Schemes: The Politics of Conspiracy in Russia and the Post-Soviet Region, joins Jill to discuss the politics driving conspiracies in the region.
2021-11-0221 min
KennanXComplicated Legacies: The U.S. and Russia in AfghanistanWith echoes of the Soviet retreat, the last American plane left Afghanistan on August 31, 2021 following two decades of war. How do the legacies of the Soviet and American occupations compare, and what does the future hold for Russian-Afghan relations with the Taliban now in charge? Our host Jill Dougherty is joined by Michael Kugelman and others for a conversation on Afghanistan and the role Russia is poised to play.
2021-09-0948 min
KennanXA Demonstration for Dignity: A Conversation with Svetlana TikhanovskayaIt’s been nearly one year since Alexander Lukashenko declared victory over Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in an election rife with fraud. In this episode of KennanX, our host Jill Dougherty is joined by Ms. Tikhanovskaya for a conversation about her campaign for President of Belarus, the fallout from the election, what motivates her to stay in the fight, and the outcome of her recent trip to Washington, DC.
2021-07-2731 min
The Wilson CenterThe Autocrats’ Playbook: Putin’s Russia and Erdogan’s TurkeyMany prefer to measure today's authoritarian regimes against the West’s standards in everything from governance to culture. But taking a closer look at the authoritarian world itself and studying its evolution is probably more illuminating.
Despite constant geopolitical infighting, Russia and Turkey display striking similarities in the stance they take toward the West. Moscow and Ankara's crackdown on media, political opponents, the non-governmental sector and even independent universities inevitably call for comparisons between the two.
The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses novel authoritarian trends with Ayşe Zarakol, reader in international relations at the University of Cambridge, and Sergei Gur...
2021-07-2234 min
The Russia FileThe Autocrats’ Playbook: Putin’s Russia and Erdogan’s TurkeyMany prefer to measure today's authoritarian regimes against the West’s standards in everything from governance to culture. But taking a closer look at the authoritarian world itself and studying its evolution is probably more illuminating. Despite constant geopolitical infighting, Russia and Turkey display striking similarities in the stance they take toward the West. Moscow and Ankara's crackdown on media, political opponents, the non-governmental sector and even independent universities inevitably call for comparisons between the two. The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses novel authoritarian trends with Ayşe Zarakol, reader in international relations at the Uni...
2021-07-2234 min
KennanXDo Russia and the United States speak the same language on Cyber?In their June summit, Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin pledged to restart a strategic dialogue on cyber issues. In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty explores how the United States and Russia interact in the cyber realm, and how each country defines how it uses cyber for its national security. She speaks with Meg King of the Wilson Center, Pavel Sharikov of the Center for Applied Research at the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Lauren Zabierek of the Cyber Project at the Belfer Center.
2021-07-0827 min
The Wilson CenterQuote by Matthew Rojansky, Director Kennan InstituteThis relationship is deeply fraught. There are any number of risk factors—around Russian cyber intrusions in the United States, the conflict in Ukraine, the crisis in Belarus, and any number of post-Soviet countries, as well as, of course, the internal situation in Russia, the treatment of the Russian opposition the independent press, which we've covered extensively and a recent series of Kennan Institute events. I think any of those things could potentially metastasize within the next week into the kind of crisis that would that would effectively make the summit pointless.
2021-06-0800 min
The Russia FileThe Contemporary Relevance of Andrei Sakharov's MessageA Soviet nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov fought for disarmament, world peace, and human rights. To what extent is his legacy relevant for today’s Russia and the world? What is the state of those values now, at a time when autocracies are on the rise and new international conflicts are developing? The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses Sakharov's legacy in light of his recent centennial with Cecile Vaissie, a professor of Russian and Soviet studies at the University of Rennes 2, and Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia, and Eastern Europe editor for The Economist.
2021-06-0730 min
The Wilson CenterThe Contemporary Relevance of Andrei Sakharov's MessageA Soviet nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov fought for disarmament, world peace, and human rights. To what extent is his legacy relevant for today’s Russia and the world? What is the state of those values now, at a time when autocracies are on the rise and new international conflicts are developing?
The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses Sakharov's legacy in light of his recent centennial with Cecile Vaissie, a professor of Russian and Soviet studies at the University of Rennes 2, and Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia and Eastern Europe editor for The Economist.
2021-06-0730 min
The Wilson Center06/02/2021 - Forging a New Path in Russian Politics: A Conversation with Lyubov Sobol [Russian]One of the key figures in the Russian opposition, Lyubov Sobol has encountered many of the well-known experiences of Russia’s political life: from electoral campaigns and street protests to hunger strikes and criminal trials. For many people, she represents the new generation of Russian leaders, which has a vision for the country’s future, but faces insurmountable obstacles on the path to public office. In her talk, Lyubov Sobol shared her experience as an independent politician and discussed what developments one can expect in Russian domestic politics in the run-up to the September 2021 elections and beyond.
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Lyubov Sobol - Ru...
2021-06-041h 04The Wilson Center06/02/2021 - Forging a New Path in Russian Politics: A Conversation with Lyubov Sobol [English]One of the key figures in the Russian opposition, Lyubov Sobol has encountered many of the well-known experiences of Russia’s political life: from electoral campaigns and street protests to hunger strikes and criminal trials. For many people, she represents the new generation of Russian leaders, which has a vision for the country’s future, but faces insurmountable obstacles on the path to public office. In her talk, Lyubov Sobol shared her experience as an independent politician and discussed what developments one can expect in Russian domestic politics in the run-up to the September 2021 elections and beyond.
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Lyubov Sobol - Ru...
2021-06-041h 05The Wilson Center05/18/2021 - Heightened Political Repression in Russia: A Conversation with Vladimir Kara-MurzaThe Kremlin’s efforts to silence the Russian opposition have only increased since the attempted poisoning and subsequent imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. From expanding foreign agent legislation, to labeling organizations that promote free and fair elections as “extremist,” to imprisoning Navalny’s supporters and other opposition activists, the Russian government is unwilling to allow even activities that were normal only a few years earlier. Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician and chairman of the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, described the increasingly repressive political atmosphere in Russia today, looking ahead to the Duma elections later this year and beyond —and what the f...
2021-05-201h 03The Wilson Center05/19/2021 - Global Perspectives: North Korean-Russian RelationsForged in war and ideological battle, relations between Pyongyang and Moscow have been shaped by shared strategic interests, as well as feelings of perceived betrayal. How does the past affect relations between Pyongyang and Moscow today? Where are their interests aligned and where do they diverge? On May 19, Andrei Lankov, Director of NK News and Professor at Kookmin University in Seoul joined us for a conversation on North Korean-Russian relations.
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Andrei Lankov - Professor of History at Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea
Jean H. Lee - Director, Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy; Journalist...
2021-05-2058 minThe Wilson Center05/11/2021 - Sino-Russian Relations in Recent YearsAs conflict grows between the United States and Russia, Russia has strengthened its relations with China. In an event co-sponsored by the Slavic-Eurasian Research Center at Hokkaido University, David Wolff will provide an update on the key planks in the partnership between China and Russia. These include economic ties, military cooperation, leadership chemistry, relations in border areas and historical legacies. He considered the shared and divergent goals of these two great powers. Kissinger Institute Director Robert Daly joined the conversation as a discussant.
Speakers:
David Wolff - CWIHP Senior Scholar; Professor, Eurasian History, Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University
Robert Daly...
2021-05-111h 05The Wilson Center05/07/2021 - Corporate Governance Reform in Ukraine: The Case of NaftogazOn April 28, the government of Ukraine announced the dismissal of Naftogaz CEO Andrii Kobolev and the appointment of Yurii Vitrenko as a replacement. These actions came as a surprise to many and have raised concerns about Ukraine’s progress toward reforms among its Western partners, including the United States. In this panel, experts discussed whether these actions may undermine Ukraine’s corporate governance reform efforts or if they may lead to improved efficiency in how the country’s state-owned companies are operated.
Speakers:
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska - Co-founder and CEO, Ukrainian Sustainable Fund
Andrian Prokip - Senior Associate, Ukraine; Energy Expert, Ukrain...
2021-05-071h 00The Wilson Center05/06/2021 - Book Talk: How Ike LedIn How Ike Led, Susan Eisenhower explains how Dwight Eisenhower’s decision-making was informed by his heritage and upbringing, as well as his strong character and his personal discipline. But he also avoided making himself the center of things. His talent for envisioning the whole picture within in the context of a long-term strategy, and his ability to see causes and various consequences, explains his success as a military commander and political leader. In this book talk, Susan Eisenhower explained her personal insights about President Eisenhower and what can be learned from him today. The Wilson Center’s Global Fellow Walt...
2021-05-0759 minThe Wilson Center05/05/2021 - Russia in the Middle East: National Security Challenges for the US and IsraelFull Event Title: Report Launch | Russia in the Middle East: National Security Challenges for the United States and Israel in the Biden Era
As U.S.-Russian tensions continue to escalate, Russia’s role in the Middle East is of urgent concern both to Israel and the United States. Potential flashpoints include Syria and Iran, new spheres of Russian engagement from Afghanistan to North Africa, and sensitive cybersecurity issues. Russia is also moving in tandem with China to push back against U.S. dominance, including in the Middle East. Leading experts from Israel and the United States address these challenges in...
2021-05-061h 28The Wilson Center05/05/2021 - Russia in the Middle East: National Security Challenges for the US and IsraelFull Event Title: Report Launch | Russia in the Middle East: National Security Challenges for the United States and Israel in the Biden Era
As U.S.-Russian tensions continue to escalate, Russia’s role in the Middle East is of urgent concern both to Israel and the United States. Potential flashpoints include Syria and Iran, new spheres of Russian engagement from Afghanistan to North Africa, and sensitive cybersecurity issues. Russia is also moving in tandem with China to push back against U.S. dominance, including in the Middle East. Leading experts from Israel and the United States address these challenges in...
2021-05-061h 28
Global TennesseeGlobal Dialogue | Dr. Mark Katz on Russia and Iran | May 4The Tennessee World Affairs Council in association with Belmont University Center for International Business, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the George Mason University Schar School Policy and Government and the Wilson Center Kennan Conversations Series presents
Global Dialogue | Russia & Iran
A Conversation with Dr. Mark Katz
Professor, Schar School of Policy and Government
With Host
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick W. Ryan, USN(Ret)
Mark N. Katz is a professor of government and politics at George Mason University. He earned a B.A. in international relations from the University of California at Riverside in 1976, an M.A. in international relations from...
2021-05-0559 minThe Wilson Center05/04/2021 - Book Talk: In the Jaws of the CrocodileEmil Draitser spent a decade contributing to Crocodile, the major Party-sponsored satire magazine known for its sharp-tongued essays and pointed cartoons. After he got in trouble for criticizing an important Soviet official, he began weighing the heavy decision of whether to emigrate. In this book talk about his memoir In the Jaws of the Crocodile, Draitser explored what it means to be a satirist in a country lacking freedom of expression. He provided a window into the lives of a generation of artists who were allowed to poke fun, as long as they toed a narrow, state-approved line.
Speaker:
Emil...
2021-05-041h 03The Wilson Center04/27/2021 - Global Perspectives | Southeast Asian-Russian RelationsASEAN member states find themselves on the frontline of U.S.-China competition. Russia’s involvement in Southeast Asia complicates an easy characterization of Russia-China alignment and speaks to its pursuit of its own strategic and economic interests in the region. In Vietnam, Russia has long enjoyed close ties to the ruling regime, and Russian oil firm Rosneft operates an oil well within waters that China claims fall inside its “nine dash line.” In the Philippines, Russia has worked closely with President Rodrigo Duterte and actively considered joint energy development projects in the South China Sea. Elsewhere, Russia serves as a sign...
2021-04-2800 minThe Wilson Center04/22/2021 - Global Perspectives | Indian-Russian RelationsIn the past 70 years, the relationship between India and the Soviet Union, and now Russia, has historically been stable and mutually beneficial. However, cracks are beginning to appear. Russia’s growing alignment with China, a major rival of India, is proving to be a sticking point. There is also growing anxiety in Moscow over New Delhi’s deepening security ties with Washington, both bilaterally and through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. Additionally, Russia appears to be increasing its relations with Pakistan, a potential concern for India. At the same time, Russia is the largest arms supplier to India which has purchased the...
2021-04-221h 01
KennanXTriggered: The Cuban Missile CrisisOn October 22, 1962, American families gathered around their televisions for an address by President Kennedy. What they heard shocked them. In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty revisits the Cuban Missile Crisis, uncovering lessons learned - and forgotten - with Serhii Plokhy, Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University and author of the new book, Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
2021-04-2030 minThe Wilson Center04/13/2021 - The Soviet Union Leaps Forward: The 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's Space FlightApril 12 is the UN's International Day of Human Space Flight. Officially celebrated in Russia as the Cosmonautics Day, in 2021 it marked 60 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. This Soviet accomplishment came at the height of the Cold War and not only affected the bilateral relationship, but also inspired American and Soviet citizens alike. Despite their fierce competition, the United States and the Soviet Union also managed to identify opportunities for cooperation in the exploration of outer space, which culminated in the joint Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. Today, when bilateral tensions are high again, space remains one of...
2021-04-131h 27
The Russia FileWeak Strongman: Discussing the Limits of Putin's Power with Timothy FryeRussia is often seen as a country that was led astray by a former KGB officer, Vladimir Putin. Informed by his training and character, it is often implied, he turned himself into an all-powerful ruler and turned Russia into the autocracy it is today. But what if he simply was helpless to do any better and is not in fact all-powerful? The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses constraints on Putin's ability to execute authority with Timothy Frye, whose book, Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia, will be out this month. Timothy Frye is Professor at the Dep...
2021-04-0929 min
The Wilson CenterWeak Strongman: Discussing the Limits of Putin's Power with Timothy FryeRussia is often seen as a country that was led astray by a former KGB officer, Vladimir Putin. Informed by his training and character, it is often implied, he turned himself into an all-powerful ruler and turned Russia into the autocracy it is today. But what if he simply was helpless to do any better and is not in fact all-powerful?
The Kennan Institute's Maxim Trudolyubov discusses constraints on Putin's ability to execute authority with Timothy Frye, whose book, Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia, will be out this month. Timothy Frye is Professor at the De...
2021-04-0929 minThe Wilson Center04/06/2021 - Ukraine’s Economic Development: A 30-Year HistoryThis year marks Ukraine’s 30th anniversary since its independence and transition toward a democratic system and a market economy. As part of our forthcoming book titled From "the Ukraine" to Ukraine: A Contemporary History, 1991-2021, the Kennan Institute asked several experts to examine this 30-year history of Ukraine’s economic and energy sector development. In this panel, experts who contributed to the book project discussed how Ukraine has managed the shift from a command economy to a relatively free market as well as the major achievements and shortcomings of this transition. They also examined the growth of the private sect...
2021-04-071h 19The Wilson Center04/01/2021 - Day 2 | Reappraising the "Wild" 90s in Russia: Looking Back After 30 YearsIn many ways, the reaction to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the turbulent decade that followed still influences the U.S.-Russia relationship. In light of the forthcoming 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Kennan Institute hosted a two-day event examining the differing American and Russian experiences of the 1990s and the immediate post-Soviet experience.
Conference participants engaged in a balanced conversation that addressed the highs and lows of this crucial decade and how it continues to influence present-day developments. By focusing on the individual experiences of our speakers with backgrounds in journalism, academia...
2021-04-052h 02The Wilson Center03/31/2021 - Day 1 | Reappraising the "Wild" 90s in Russia: Looking Back After 30 YearsIn many ways, the reaction to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the turbulent decade that followed still influences the U.S.-Russia relationship. In light of the forthcoming 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Kennan Institute hosted a two-day event examining the differing American and Russian experiences of the 1990s and the immediate post-Soviet experience.
Conference participants engaged in a balanced conversation that addressed the highs and lows of this crucial decade and how it continues to influence present-day developments. By focusing on the individual experiences of our speakers with backgrounds in journalism, academia...
2021-03-312h 01The Wilson Center03/31/2021 - Day 1 | Reappraising the "Wild" 90s in Russia: Looking Back After 30 YearsIn many ways, the reaction to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the turbulent decade that followed still influences the U.S.-Russia relationship. In light of the forthcoming 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Kennan Institute hosted a two-day event examining the differing American and Russian experiences of the 1990s and the immediate post-Soviet experience.
Conference participants engaged in a balanced conversation that addressed the highs and lows of this crucial decade and how it continues to influence present-day developments. By focusing on the individual experiences of our speakers with backgrounds in journalism, academia...
2021-03-312h 01The Wilson Center03/19/2021 - Book Talk | International Law in the Russian Legal SystemFocusing on international law as an integral part of the Russian legal system and revisions introduced by amendments to the 1993 Russian Constitution in July 2020, International Law in the Russian Legal System (Oxford University Press, 2020) considers what role treaties and the generally-recognized principles and norms of international law play under Russian law. Special attention in this talk was devoted to investment protection treaties and the changing relationship between the Russian Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
Speaker:
William Butler - Former George F. Kennan Fellow; John Edward Fowler Distinguished Professor of Law, Dickinson Law, Penn State University
Moderator:
...
2021-03-221h 00
Kyiv FutureInterview - Mykhail Minakov: Philosophy & World PeaceMykhailo Minakov is a Philosopher. He works as Principal Investigator on Ukraine and Senior Advisor at Kennan Institute (Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Washington), Associate Fellow at Institute for European Studies (Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt an der Oder), and Visiting Professor at Basel University (Basel). He also runs an analytical blog Kennan Focus Ukraine and a peer-reviewed Ideology and Politics Journal as Editor-in-chief. He also taught and researched as professor at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy: 2001 – 2018; as visiting professor at Europa-Universitaet Viadrina: 2017-19; as fellow at Krupp-Wissenschaftskoleg Fellow: 2013-2014; as Fulbright Kennan Fellow: Wilson Center and Harvard Uni...
2021-01-2956 min
The Russia FileBeyond Electoral Politics: Social Change, Not Political AwakeningMost Russians have long stopped expecting that any real change may come from electoral politics, a playing field tightly controlled by the Kremlin. And yet, a slew of recent, successful popular movements are proving that, even without real elections, Russians can stand up for their interests. People have defended their electoral choice in Khabarovsk, prevented unwanted construction in Yekaterinburg, and stopped a huge landfill from being built in the Arkhangelsk region. Russia’s most prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny also recently returned to Moscow from Berlin, where he had received medical treatment in the aftermath of his attempted poisoning. Navalny wa...
2021-01-2428 min
Why It MattersRussiaThere is no country quite like Russia. Despite having a relatively small economy, it has been able to maintain global influence through a range of unconventional tactics. How has Vladimir Putin played his country’s weak hand so effectively? And what is his goal?
Featured Guests:
Jill Dougherty (Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center)
Stephen Sestanovich (George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Council on Foreign Relations)
Angela Stent (Director, Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies, Georgetown University)
For an episode...
2021-01-2136 min
KennanXProtests on the Silk Road: Analyzing Central Asia with the Oxus SocietyIn October 2020, Kyrgyzstan’s capital was rocked by protests following an allegedly rigged parliamentary election, ultimately resulting in the resignation of Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov. In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty explores the political geography and changing societal dynamics in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia with Edward Lemon, President of the Oxus Society and Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and Bradley Jardine, Schwarzman Scholar at the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute.
2020-12-1816 min
KennanXThe Putin GenerationIn this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty explores the characteristics and dynamics associated with the generation of young Russians that have grown up with Vladimir Putin as their leader for two decades. She speaks with Denis Volkov, Deputy Director at the Levada Center in Moscow, and Maria Snegovaya, Non-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council and Post-Doctoral Scholar at Virginia Tech, about the latest CEPA-Levada Center report on Russian youth and civic engagement.
2020-12-0322 min
KennanXThe Ladies in WhiteSince Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory over Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in an election rife with fraud, Belarus has been rocked by protests. Empowered by Tikhanovskaya and other female leaders, women have taken to the streets, forming the backbone of these society-altering protests. In this episode, Jill speaks with Elena Gapova of Western Michigan University and Maksimas Milta of the European Humanities University about Belarusian women in the opposition, the protests, and the future of Belarusian society.
2020-10-3021 min
The Russia FileWhy Study Russia?America’s universities and think tanks produce first-rate studies of Russia’s history, culture, and politics. And yet, the way Russia features on the U.S. political stage and in the American media is not particularly nuanced. Why is that? Jill Dougherty, a long-time CNN journalist and an expert on Russia and Kevin Rothrock, Senior Editor at the English-language edition of Meduza, join the Kennan Institute’s Maxim Trudolyubov to discuss the state of Russia studies and Russia stereotypes in the American political language.
2020-10-1634 min
KennanX"You Can't Say That!" - Political Correctness, Russian-styleIn Russia, one of the hottest subjects for debate right now, on TV and in print, is political correctness. What do Russians mean by "political correctness?" In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty speaks with Russian journalist, TV personality, socialite, and former presidential candidate, Ksenia Sobchak, about political correctness, Russian-style.
2020-09-1718 min
KennanXDisinformation’s Threat to DemocracyAmerica is losing the information war. But why? On this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty speaks with Nina Jankowicz about the scourge of foreign and domestic disinformation in America and how we can build a more disinformation-resilient society. Nina Jankowicz is the Disinformation Fellow at the Wilson Center and the author of How Not to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict.
2020-08-1320 min
KennanXGeorge Soros: The Anatomy of a Global Conspiracy TheoryHow did George Soros become an international bogeyman? In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty speaks with Emily Tamkin about the proliferation of conspiracy theories surrounding the Hungarian-American philanthropist and investor, from Eastern Europe and Russia to the United States. Emily Tamkin is author of The Influence of Soros: Politics Power and the Struggle for an Open Society.
2020-07-1013 min
KennanXYelena Khanga: On family, growing up in the USSR, and Black Lives MatterIn this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty speaks with Yelena Khanga about the story of her family, what it was like growing up Black in the Soviet Union, and the Black Lives Matter movement here in America. Yelena Khanga is a Russian journalist, talk show host, and author of “Soul to Soul: A Black Russian Jewish Woman’s Search for Her Roots.”
2020-06-2416 min
KennanXMixed Signals in the Cyber RealmIn this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty examines the uncertainties - and risks - associated with interpreting signals from adversaries in the cyber domain. Three experts explain the danger: George Beebe of the Center for the National Interest; Chris Painter, President, Global Forum on Cyber Expertise; and JD Work, the Bren Chair for Cyber Conflict and Security at the Marine Corps University.
2020-05-3019 min
KennanXRussia’s COVID CrisisCOVID-19 is spreading in Russia. In this episode, Jill Dougherty is joined by Judy Twigg, Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Oksana Antonenko, Director at Control Risks, for a discussion on how the Russian health system is handling the pandemic, how the average Russian is dealing with the crisis, and how the crisis will affect Putin’s presidency and the Russian economy.
2020-05-1522 min
KennanXRusskiy Stol: Russian Cuisine with Darra Goldsteinn this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty has a delicious conversation with Darra Goldstein, author of a new cookbook on Russian cuisine entitled “Beyond the North Wind: Russia in Recipes and Lore.” What can you expect? Recipes from the northern corner of Russia and the processes at the heart of Russian cooking: fermentation and preservation. The conversation focuses on the traditional and the modern. On Russians rediscovering traditional flavors and ingredients as part of their culture, today.
2020-04-1021 min
Need to KnowWhere Do You Plan To Be In 15 Years? Putin's Answer: Right Here.2036 seems like a long way off. That must be why it was chosen as the end date for the next term of the Putin presidency -- if proposed constitutional changes go through -- which everyone believes they will. There is a pesky global pandemic that is slowing things down, but by all accounts, it looks like Putin will have his way. Why is Vladimir Putin such an enduring fixture of the Russian state? Could it survive without him? And what do people think of the plebiscite he has called for on these changes? Kennan Institute experts Matt Rojansky and...
2020-04-0630 min
KennanXBrain DrainTalented individuals are fleeing Russia for greener pastures. In this episode of KennanX, Jill Dougherty discusses the causes of Russian talent flight and the pain of leaving one’s country with Sergei Guriev, Professor and Scientific Director of the Master and PhD programmes in Economics at SciencesPo in Paris; Galina Timchenko, Russian journalist and Executive Editor of Meduza, a Latvia-based online news site; and Denis Volkov, Sociologist at the Levada Center and Columnist at the Carnegie Moscow Center.
2020-03-1014 min
KennanXNuclear Insecurity: Should New START Die?There are approximately 1,500 Russian nuclear warheads aimed at the U.S. The U.S. has about the same number aimed at Russia. In February, 2021, the last remaining arms control agreement between Russia and the U.S., New START, is set to expire. In this episode, Jill Dougherty sits down with John Beyrle, former Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2008-2012) and Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO Deputy Secretary General (2016-2019) to talk New START, should it be extended, and what its expiration would mean.
2020-01-2119 min
KennanXMeltdown“On April 26, 1986, a power surge destroyed Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant causing the largest nuclear disaster in history. On this episode of KennanX our host, Jill Dougherty, explores the lasting legacy and impact of Chernobyl. We are joined by Craig Mazin, Creator and Producer of HBO’s Chernobyl; Serhii Plokhii, Director, Ukraine Research Institute, Harvard University; Masha Gessen, Staff Writer at The New Yorker; and Maxim Trudolyubov, Senior Advisor at the Kennan Institute and Editor-In-Chief of The Russia File.”
2019-12-1121 min
College Gridiron Coast To Coast(Clip 2) Kennan Reynolds on learning from Russell WilsonKeenan shares what he learned during his time playing for the Seattle Seahawks and specifically QB Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
2019-10-1101 minCollege Gridiron Coast To Coast(Clip 2) Kennan Reynolds on learning from Russell WilsonKeenan shares what he learned during his time playing for the Seattle Seahawks and specifically QB Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
2019-10-1101 minCollege Gridiron Coast To Coast(Clip 2) Kennan Reynolds on learning from Russell WilsonKeenan shares what he learned during his time playing for the Seattle Seahawks and specifically QB Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
2019-10-1101 min
Need to KnowQuicktake! The Politics of a Definite ArticleIn this Quicktake episode, Morgan Jacobs of the Kennan Institute and host of "Kennan Xplainer" on Youtube, helps us understand Ukraine vs. THE Ukraine. Interesting etymology ahead!
2019-10-0107 min
The Jheri Curl ChroniclesThe Jheri Curl Chronicles 129: With Special Guest Oliver KennanSinger/songwriter/bandleader Oliver Kennan takes his musical cues from soul legends like Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding, so it was only right to have him as a guest on the JCC during the week of his album "Oh Boy"'s release. Kennan and host Mike Joseph discuss the process of music making, Oliver's musical influences, and play a mixture of soul that spans decades-from the 60s sounds of Sam Cooke and Pickett to 21st century soul revivalists like Charles Bradley.
Playlist:
Wilson Pickett-Land of 1000 Dances
The Gap Band -You Dropped a Bomb On Me
Otis Redding -Shake
Curtis Mayfield...
2019-05-131h 57
Hear Fanatic!Oliver Kennan - Which Way Is Up“Some people have an internal monologue,” explains NYC-based bandleader, Oliver Kennan, “I have an internal jukebox and I want to show people what it sounds like.”
Beneath Kennan’s youthful appearance lies an old soul. A first listen to “Waiting,” the second cut on his debut album Oh Boy (May 10th, Hornblow Recordings) makes it clear that his internal jukebox is stocked with classic 45s from the golden age of soul and funk. It’s the vintage kind, where you can see the inner workings behind the glowing glass dropping your current bop into play. On Oh Boy, Kennan is spinning bits an...
2019-05-0702 min
DIY MFA Radio207: Owning Your Story - Interview with Grace Kennan WarneckeHey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of talking with author Grace Kennan Warnecke on the show! Grace is the daughter of George F. Kennan, one of the most influential diplomats of the 20th century, and as such had a very unique childhood. She grew up in the shadow of the Cold War and her larger than life father, but found her way into the limelight to forge a dynamic career for herself. She is chairman of the board of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, a fellow of Woodrow...
2018-07-0444 min
The Ellison Center at the University of WashingtonKennan Institute Director Matthew Rojansky | U.S.-Russia Conflict: The New Normal? (2.27.2018)Matthew Rojansky is Director of the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He is an expert on U.S. relations with the states of the former Soviet Union, and has advised governments, intergovernmental organizations, and major private actors on conflict resolution and efforts to enhance shared security throughout the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian region.
Dangerously dysfunctional relations between Washington and Moscow have been blamed by the press, pundits and politicians on the failure of U.S. policymakers to properly “read” Vladimir Putin and thus to predict the Kremlin’s supposedly strategic foreign policy agenda. However, rather than attemp...
2018-03-071h 16