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Bear Market Brief

FPRI Eurasia Program
Russia
Ukraine
Vladimir Putin
Economy
Military Spending
Sanctions
Geopolitics
European Union
NATO
United States
Authoritarianism
Fascism
U.S. Foreign Policy
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The Bear Market Brief (BMB) podcast explores politics, economics, and their intersection in Russia, Ukraine, and the post-Soviet space. bearmarketbrief.substack.com

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A flurry of back-and-forth diplomacy, a renewed Russian offensive, and a rare outburst of protest in Ukraine. The Kyiv Dispatch with Fabrice Deprez returns to break down what's actually happening and most importantly, how people on the ground are fee... more

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Why does Russia play such an important role in geopolitics? If it's because of 'strength'... what does strength even mean? And why do conceptions of Russia's strength vary so extremely? Seva Gunitsky joins Aaron Schwartzbaum on this week’s Bear Marke... more

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Here on the Bear Market Brief, a lot of what we focus on is, simply put, risk: what might happen, and what might it mean?

On this episode, geoeconomic and country risk expert Rachel Ziemba joins Aaron Schwartzbaum to delve in the discipline of Poli... more

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The two weeks after Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s Oval Office clash have precipitated drastic shifts in transatlantic relations and the potential trajectory of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Now a possible ceasefire is on the horizon.

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Recent Guests

Rachel Ziemba
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Episode: From Russia with Risk
Maximilian Hess
Founder of Enmedina Advisory and political risk consultant
Enmedina Advisory
Episode: Rumble in the Oval: Strategy or Spectacle?
Stephen Wertheim
Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and historian of U.S. foreign policy.
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Episode: With So Much Drama in the NSC: Trump, Russia, and the Strategic Context
Dr. Janis Kluge
Deputy Head of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Episode: The Precipice
Fabrice Deprez
French journalist based in Ukraine covering the ongoing situation for various media outlets
Eastern Radar
Episode: Kyiv Dispatch Redux
Ivan Grek
Director of the Russia Program at George Washington University's Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.
George Washington University
Episode: Yug Gotta Be Kidding Me: Russia and the Global South
Dr. Marlene Laruelle
Research professor of international affairs and political science at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.
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Episode: The F-Word: Is Russia Fascist?
Dr. Julian Waller
Research analyst in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses and a professorial lecturer in political science.
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Andrey Baklitskiy
Senior researcher at the WMD program of the United Nations Institute of Disarmament Research focused on nuclear risk reduction and arms control.
United Nations Institute of Disarmament Research
Episode: No Nukes is Good Nukes

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Aaron Schwartzbaum
Host of the Bear Market Brief

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Kyiv Dispatch: Third Time's the Charm
Q: How are people feeling on the ground regarding the national mood?
Fabrice indicates there's a palpable sense of exhaustion among Ukrainians, leading many to try and detach from the realities of the war while still feeling they have no alternative but to persist.
From Russia with Risk
Q: How do you go about mapping out political influence?
Mapping political influence involves understanding the dynamics and connections between key players in a given country, including both state-owned enterprises and influential individuals.
From Russia with Risk
Q: What is political risk?
Political risk refers to the above-ground risks associated with a country's political environment, impacting factors such as investment and resource projects.
Rumble in the Oval: Strategy or Spectacle?
Q: What does Vladimir Putin want in approaching negotiations?
Putin wants Russia to be recognized as a great power and seeks to weaken the Euro-Atlantic alliance, operating from a perspective that benefits Russia while damaging Western unity.
Rumble in the Oval: Strategy or Spectacle?
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what the mineral deal is, what the alleged benefits of it are?
The minerals deal is essentially a memorandum of understanding, not a binding contract. It offers US support for investment in Ukraine's resources, but does not guarantee security or functional commitments.

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A podcast focusing on the interplay of politics and economics in Russia, Ukraine, and the broader post-Soviet context, featuring expert guests who provide unique insights into geopolitical complexities. Notable discussions include analyses of military strategies, U.S. foreign policy implications, and the nuances surrounding political risk, particularly in relation to current events affecting Ukraine and Russia. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners interested in understanding the deeper dynamics of international relations and economic challenges in volatile regions, leveraging expert opinions that shed light on intricate geopolitical narratives.

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