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The Eastern Front

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Ensuring the balance of power in Europe has, since the inception of our republic, been a core security interest for the US. Today, and for the entire post-Cold War period, the challenges to the European peace have emerged along the line running roughly from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This is what we call the Eastern Front. Our goal in this podcast is to better inform the American people about wh... more

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On this episode of The Eastern Front, Dalibor and Iulia welcome Fred Kagan, senior fellow and director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine. How worried should we be about Ru... more

On this episode of The Eastern Front, Dalibor and Iulia welcome Dan Hamilton, a senior fellow at John Hopkins University's SAIS Foreign Policy Institute and a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution to discuss the future of the Transa... more

On this episode of The Eastern Front, Dalibor and Iulia welcome Nick Lloyd, a historian and professor of modern warfare at King's College London to discuss historical parallels to our current moment. What parallels can be drawn from Russia's experien... more

On this episode of The Eastern Front, Dalibor and Iulia welcome Stefan Meister, head of the Center for Order and Governance in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia at the German Council on Foreign Relations. What opportunities should the West be ... more

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Fred Kagan
Resident scholar at AEI and director of AEI's Critical Threats Project
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Battleground Shifts: Ukraine’s Next Moves & Russia’s Endgame (with Fred Kagan)
Dan Hamilton
Non-resident Fellow at Brookings and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at John Hopkins University
Brookings Institution and John Hopkins University
Episode: Trump and the Transatlantic Relationship (with Dan Hamilton)
Nick Lloyd
Professor of Modern Warfare at King's College London.
King's College London
Episode: The Eastern Front and the Great War: Drawing Historical Parallels (with Nick Lloyd)
Oleksandr Kraiev
Director of the North America Program at the Ukrainian think tank Prism
Prism
Episode: Election Season: An Eastern European Outlook (with Oleksandr Kraiev)
Lesia Orobets
Former legislator from Ukraine and the founding director of the Secure Sky Initiative
Secure Sky Initiative
Episode: Securing Ukraine's Skies: Challenges of Defense and Deterrence (with Lesia Orobets)
Edward Lucas
Senior Fellow at SIPA and former senior editor with The Economist, specializing in Eastern Europe and Russia
SIPA
Episode: Can the West Revamp Its Deterrence? (with Edward Lucas)
Luke Coffey
Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and recipient of Ukraine's Order of Merit
Hudson Institute
Episode: The Path Forward for Ukraine (with Luke Coffey)
Joseph Nye
Professor at Harvard University and the coiner of the concept Soft Power.
Harvard University
Episode: Soft Power and the War in Ukraine (with Joseph Nye)
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
Member of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada and former Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Episode: Bridging the Divide: Ukraine's War and Its Global Stakes (with Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze)

Hosts

Iulia Joja
Co-host and director of the Black Sea program at the Middle East Institute, and teaches European Security at Georgetown and George Washington Universities. She is a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute.
Dalibor Rohac
Co-host and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with significant expertise in Eastern European politics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Please upgrade your audio. If you're using voice via phones, there is often a setting for "HD Voice" that can be turned on to dramatically improve the clarity. Otherwise, invest in some professional audio equipment and post-production cleanup. Your podcast is much appreciated and I listen to it each and every episode as it is quite worthwhile for its perspective. That being said, more professional, less amateur as you're actually making history with each and every episode.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    KhepryQuixote
    a year ago
  • Thanks

    Thanks for a great show. I learn a lot every time I listen. Incredible how interesting and relevant Eastern Europe is today. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UCLA86E
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent!

    Great analysis of Ukraine war and European slow reaction to Russia!

    Sadly the sound quality could be improved!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nussbilude
    Australia2 years ago
  • Glad to find it

    Good questions, guests and discussions for analysis we don’t get a lot of in the US otherwise. My only complaint is the audio quality at times makes it difficult to understand. Hope that can be corrected.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PleaseIn4me
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Excellent and very informative discussions! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabfanatico
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Several reviews highlight the engaging presentation style of hosts, promoting a better understanding of complex geopolitical issues.
Many commend the insightful guest contributions that enhance the discussions around sensitive topics such as the Ukraine conflict.
Listeners appreciate the thorough analysis provided on Eastern European affairs and find the commentary relevant and timely.

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Battleground Shifts: Ukraine’s Next Moves & Russia’s Endgame (with Fred Kagan)
Q: How do you see the impact of recent political shifts in the U.S. on Ukraine's future?
Potentially, it can lead to reduced U.S. support, which raises concerns in Ukraine regarding their autonomy and military sustainability.
Battleground Shifts: Ukraine’s Next Moves & Russia’s Endgame (with Fred Kagan)
Q: How worried should we be about Russian advances?
The Russians are making advances, but they are still suffering significant casualties and facing sustainability issues.
Trump and the Transatlantic Relationship (with Dan Hamilton)
Q: What will the Trump administration's stance on Europe and NATO look like compared to previous administrations?
Dan Hamilton suggests the Trump administration will focus on a transactional relationship, prioritizing burden sharing and potentially working with Russia, which might unsettle European policymakers.
Who Can Guarantee Armenia's Security? Pt. I (with Dr. Shushanik Minasyan-Ostermann)
Q: What is the current state of Armenian-Iran cooperation given its complex geopolitical positioning?
Armenia is exploring deeper partnerships with Iran for energy supplies while navigating its relationship with other regional powers.
Who Can Guarantee Armenia's Security? Pt. I (with Dr. Shushanik Minasyan-Ostermann)
Q: How do you explain this extreme degree of caution or prudence that we see?
Armenia is in a very weak position relative to other players and is cautiously treading its path to avoid further aggression.

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This podcast provides in-depth discussions on the geopolitical dynamics of Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the broader implications for European security. The hosts often analyze U.S. foreign policy, the impact of international alliances such as NATO, and the historical context shaping the current landscape. Notably, the podcast features expert guests from various fields who contribute valuable insights into military strategy, political developments, and the complex history influencing contemporary issues in the region. It serves as a relevant platform for understanding the challenges faced by countries along the Eastern Front and the strategic responses from the West.

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1. Fred Kagan
2. Dan Hamilton
3. Nick Lloyd
4. Oleksandr Kraiev
5. Lesia Orobets
6. Edward Lucas
7. Luke Coffey
8. Joseph Nye

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