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The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today. Brian Whitmore is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center and Russia and Eurasia Specialist and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Charles ... more

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Laura Thornton of the McCain Institute, David Smith of the Moldova Small Enterprise Alliance, and Corina Rebegea of Accountability Lab about Moldova’s pivotal parliamentar... more

In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Michael Carpenter, Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Affairs at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and James Sherr, Honorary Fellow at the International Cent... more

In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Joseph Webster, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, about the contours and contradictions of the Sino-Russian “no limits” partnership. They explo... more

In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Max Bergmann of CSIS about Vladimir Putin’s return to the global stage. From Beijing’s military parade with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un to a red-carpet summit in Alaska wit... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Thornton
Deputy Director for Global Democracy Programs at the McCain Institute, with experience in pre-election monitoring in Moldova
McCain Institute
Episode: THE BATTLE FOR MOLDOVA
David Smith
President of the Moldova Small Enterprise Alliance and author of the Moldova Matters newsletter
Moldova Small Enterprise Alliance
Episode: THE BATTLE FOR MOLDOVA
Corina Rebegea
Non-resident fellow with the Accountability Lab and Democratic governance and foreign policy expert
Accountability Lab
Episode: THE BATTLE FOR MOLDOVA
Joseph Webster
Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center and a non-resident senior fellow at the Council's Indo-Pacific Security Initiative
Atlantic Council
Episode: THE CHINA FACTOR
Max Bergmann
Former U.S. State Department official and Director of the Europe and Russia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: THE END OF PUTIN'S ISOLATION
Anton Shekhovtsov
Chair of the Center for Democratic Integrity, visiting professor at the Central European University
Center for Democratic Integrity
Episode: PUTIN'S DEADLY IMMORTALITY QUEST
Serhiy Kudelia
Associate Professor of Political Science and observer of Ukrainian Affairs
Baylor University
Episode: THE ALASKA SUMMIT
Michael Kofman
Military analyst, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, principal research scientist at the CNA Corporation, and senior editor at War on the Rocks
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: THE GUNS AND DRONES OF SUMMER
Volodymyr Kulyk
Professor of Political Science at the Kyiv School of Economics and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies.
Kyiv School of Economics | National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Episode: DEMOCRACY DURING WARTIME

Host

Brian Whitmore
Host and expert on Russian politics, providing analysis and discussions with various guest specialists.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 314 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I always enjoy this podcast—Brian and his guests are experts on the region. The topics are timely and relevant, the discussions invariably interesting and engaging. Don’t always agree with all the opinions but always find them thought provoking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDX 97206
    United States5 months ago
  • Valuable and informative

    Excellent topic (& guest) selections by the host. An essential source of information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and hybrid war on democracies worldwide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grantas Binghi
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 Star Source of information about Russia

    I’ve been listening to the power vertical since May 2022. Whitmore and his guests are extremely knowledgeable about Russia. Thank you so much for doing this podcast. I hope and pray for a free independent Ukraine and a free Russia as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    North Central Pa Reader
    United Statesa year ago
  • Consistently great content— no show notes

    PLEASE put the name of the guests in the show description or episode title. Otherwise you have to listen for several minutes of intro before even hearing who is on. Also makes it very hard to refer to past episodes or share without this information being easy to find.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lvivianka
    United States2 years ago
  • Great guests but horrible audio quality

    This show has historically had really bad audio quality, with especially the host himself not having proper audio. It has improved a bit over the last year so now you can at least understand him even though it’s far from studio quality.

    HOWEVER: suddenly in Jan 2024 an episode was mono in the left channel only. ANY other podcast would have quickly fixed this and uploaded a corrected version. Only here this is not only NEVER fixed but the error continues for now two additional weeks and episodes... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    A. Mustermann
    Germany2 years ago

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THE END OF PUTIN'S ISOLATION
Q: How important is the breaking of Putin's diplomatic isolation?
It's very important for Russia over the medium to long term, signaling a rehabilitation of Russia's international relationships after aggressive actions.
THE END OF PUTIN'S ISOLATION
Q: What does this all mean for Russia's war against Ukraine?
The implications are significant as it reflects a potential shift in global alliances and the possible rehabilitation of Russia's international standing despite its ongoing war actions.
THE GUNS AND DRONES OF SUMMER
Q: What should we be looking at? What should our assumptions be about the coming months?
We should expect the Russian military to keep making gains, and that the situation will worsen in the coming months.
PUTIN'S SHRINKING AXIS OF ROGUES
Q: Mike, do you agree with James' assessment here? Am I making too much of this?
I think Russia doesn't really have strong allies. It has fellow autocracies with whom it does business.
PUTIN'S SHRINKING AXIS OF ROGUES
Q: James, am I missing something or was Russia one of the big losers in the Iran-Israel conflict?
I think Russia was a predictable loser, but the impact is less grave than it appears to be.

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The podcast explores the intricate dynamics of Russian politics, focusing on the high-stakes power struggles that influence Kremlin policies. Through detailed discussions with experts, the content emphasizes the evolving geopolitical landscape, including the implications of Russia's relationships with neighboring countries and major global powers. Notable themes include insights into military strategies, hybrid warfare, and the social and economic impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners interested in current events, international relations, and in-depth political analysis, especially concerning Russia and its influence in global affairs.

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2. David Smith
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