A conversation with Dr. Radchenko on the ongoing talks

A conversation with Dr. Radchenko on the ongoing talks

Author: Mark McNamee March 27, 2025 Duration: 32:55
Please note that this episode was recorded on Saturday March 22, before ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia As we enter talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine (potentially among others), its worth stepping back and understanding the historical approach to talks by the Kremlin as well as the White House.  What are some of the major continuities in foreign policy between the Soviet Union and Putin's Russia? What impact will that have on the ongoing talks?  Are we moving towards a "spheres of influence" world like Yalta set up? What is China's role in all this? Dr. Sergey Radchenko is a Soviet-born British-Russian historian. He is a professor at the Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He is a historian of the Cold War, mainly known for his work on Sino-Soviet relations and Soviet foreign policy. He received his PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). Radchenko most recent book was To Run the World: The Kremlin’s Cold War Bid for Global Power, which was published in 2024. Earlier, he wrote Two Suns in the Heaven, a book on the deterioration in Soviet-Chinese relations in the 1960s. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

We are living through events that will define our century, and History in the Making: The War in Ukraine is an attempt to make sense of them as they unfold. Host Mark McNamee brings his deep knowledge of Eastern Europe to the fore, not just to recount headlines, but to untangle the complex historical, cultural, and political threads that led to this moment. This isn't a dry recitation of facts; it's a grounded exploration of how a conflict reshapes a nation's identity and the global order. Each episode moves between the sweeping strategic picture and the intimate, human stories of those living through the war, highlighting a profound resilience. You'll hear analysis that connects past empires to present-day battles, and conversations that reveal the personal cost and extraordinary fortitude within Ukraine. The goal of this podcast is to provide context and clarity, offering a nuanced perspective that goes beyond the news cycle. By focusing on the people, the history, and the on-the-ground reality, Mark creates a vital record of a world changing in real time. Tune in for a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to understanding not just what is happening, but why it matters for all of us.
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