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Carnegie Politika Podcast

CarnegiePolitika.org
Russia
Ukraine
NATO
Vladimir Putin
Russian Economy
Donald Trump
European Union
China
Belarus
United States
War In Ukraine
Iran
Sanctions
Alexander Lukashenka
Geopolitics
Roman Starovoit
Oil Prices
Russian Elite
European Security
Corruption

The Carnegie Politika Podcast delivers world-class analysis on what’s happening in Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. Every month, Russia expert Alexander Gabuev talks to Carnegie scholars and regional analysts on the ground to respond to emerging regional trends, the future of Russian geopolitics, and how the region is shaping the world.

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Latest Episodes

Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, NATO’s European members have had to adjust to and navigate the new U.S. approach to defense, with the withdrawal of troops from Europe, decreased military support for Ukraine, and changing attitudes tow... more

Following waves of Ukrainian attacks against energy infrastructure in 2024 and 2025, Russia managed to recover quickly. But the most recent drone strikes on Russian refineries were more calculated and impactful. Are they enough to finally topple the ... more

While Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan campaigned on a pro-Europe platform in the pivotal vote, the opposition wanted to see the country take a more pro-Russia course. Despite clumsy Russian attempts to influence the outcome of the elections, ... more

The war in Ukraine has fundamentally altered the strategic environment for Russia on its western border. The conflict has expanded the line of contact with NATO and the alliance’s partners in Ukraine, and it now stretches all the way from the Arctic ... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Reylans
Senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment Russia-Eurasia Program in DC; former US State Department official
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: What Is the Future of NATO?
Tatiana Mitrova
Global Fellow at the Center for Global Energy Policy, with extensive Oil & Gas industry experience
Center for Global Energy Policy
Episode: Has Ukraine Dealt a Lethal Blow to the Russian Oil Sector?
Mikhail Zalyan
Independent political analyst from Armenia; former member of Parliament of Armenia
Independent
Episode: Why Armenia Voted For a Pro-Europe Future
Tom Deval
Senior fellow at Carnegie Europe
Carnegie Europe
Episode: Why Armenia Voted For a Pro-Europe Future
Eugene Rumer
Director of the Russia Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington DC
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Russia’s Changing Security Environment
Caroline Drüten
Security correspondent for Die Welt
Die Welt
Episode: Is NATO Misreading Putin’s Risk Appetite?
Joseph Verbowski
Co-director of the German Wargaming Center
German Wargaming Center
Episode: Is NATO Misreading Putin’s Risk Appetite?
Balazs Yarabek
Author of Essential Ukraine Newsletter and founder of Minority Report Consulting
Minority Report Consulting
Episode: Will There Be a New Pro-Russia Force in Europe After Orban?
Maxim Samarukov
Fellow who studies Russia's influence in Eastern Europe and Balkans; managing editor of Carnegie Politika
Carnegie Politika
Episode: Will There Be a New Pro-Russia Force in Europe After Orban?

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Alexander Gabuev
Host of the Carnegie Politika Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Thanks for your continued coverage of Belarus!

    It’s an exciting area of interest that I believe is under covered but will play a major part in international politics

    Apple Podcasts
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    Alex Koster
    United States10 months ago

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Consistently strong on Russia and Eurasia, with nuanced takes on diplomacy and security.
High-level guests and clear synthesis of complex issues.
Thoughtful, data-driven geopolitical analysis that connects regional dynamics to global power shifts.

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#101
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#147
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Apple Podcasts
#204
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#239
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Has Ukraine Dealt a Lethal Blow to the Russian Oil Sector?
Q: What are the options that the government has to limit the damage?
The discussion outlines several tools: (1) export bans to keep fuel at home for critical uses, (2) administrative allocations prioritizing military, agriculture, and essential services, (3) relaxation of fuel quality standards to expand domestic supply, (4) fiscal support and subsidies to keep imports and refinery operations afloat, and (5) damper mechanisms that subsidize sales below export parity to manage domestic prices and rationing. The balance between stabilizing the market and avoiding inflation will be politically challenging.
After Putin’s Visit to China, What Next?
Q: Why is Power of Siberia 2 still a subject of negotiation rather than a done deal?
Because China seeks diversification and security through multiple sources while Russia offers favorable terms but bears the cost and risk of long-term commitments; LNG flexibility and geopolitical risk create a perceived need for cautious, incremental steps rather than immediate, full-scale adoption.
After Putin’s Visit to China, What Next?
Q: What is the size of Russia's role as an energy supplier to China in the broader energy mix?
Russia remains a meaningful, but not dominant, supplier within a diversified Chinese energy portfolio; China is prioritizing LNG and overland, and sees gas as a bridge fuel with room to negotiate, especially given domestic supply and China's broader energy transition.
What’s the Future of U.S.-Russia Arms Control?
Q: Why should there be two parallel negotiations with Putin and Xi, rather than a single framework including China?
The guest argues that keeping China in parallel, not merged into a bilateral U.S.–Russia framework, helps preserve stability and manage risks, especially given China's different strategic objectives and capabilities; this separation could aid in achieving concrete, verifiable agreements first.
What’s the Future of U.S.-Russia Arms Control?
Q: What are the scenarios in which limited U.S.–Russia cooperation could be restored, and why not focus solely on strategic arms control?
The guest explains that limited cooperation could re-emerge in civilian nuclear power and space domains first, before broader strategic arms control; she notes that progress requires restarting bilateral talks, understanding mutual interests, and matching the pace of technological change with updated treaties.

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What is Carnegie Politika Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal geopolitics show that probes Russia, Eurasia, and neighboring regions through expert analysis and on-the-ground context. Across recent episodes, the conversations span Russia's security posture, European-Russian energy dynamics, arms control, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus, with frequent forays into Armenia–Azerbaijan peace processes, NATO risk calculations, and great-power strategies in a shifting multipolar world. Noteworthy is the program's habit of pairing renowned policy minds with regional specialists to unpack complex, multilayered crises, making it a likely go-to for listeners who value in-depth geopolitical intelligence and strategic forecasting.

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