Russian Roulette

Russian Roulette

Author: CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies Language: English Episodes: 156
Dive deep into the political landscape, historical currents, and rich social fabric of a vast and consequential region with Russian Roulette. This podcast from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program is guided by hosts Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya, who bring their expertise to nuanced conversations that move beyond headlines. Each episode delves into the forces shaping Russia and the diverse nations of Eurasia, unpacking everything from foreign policy and internal power dynamics to cultural shifts and societal transformations. You'll hear insightful analysis and engaging discussions with a range of experts, offering listeners a clearer understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities within the post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton, the podcast consistently provides context and depth on a part of the world where history is always present. For anyone curious about the intricate politics, compelling stories, and human experiences that define this area, this series serves as an essential guide, making sense of a region that often seems enigmatic from the outside.
Episodes
Of Kyrgyzstan and Political Transitions - Russian Roulette Episode 87 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:00
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Erica Marat, who is an associate professor at the College of International Security Affairs at the U.S. National Defense University. Her recent book, The Politics…
Of Politics in Moldova - Russian Roulette Episode 84 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Lyndon Allin, currently a D.C. based lawyer, who was a U.S. State Department secondee to the OSCE Mission to Moldova from 2011 to 2016. They discuss Moldova’s poli…
Of Russian Influence in Europe - Russian Roulette Episode 83 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:34
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Jakub Janda, head of Kremlin Watch and Director at the European Values Think-Tank in Prague. They discuss Russian disinformation and influence operations in Europe…
Of Translating Russian Fiction - Russian Roulette Episode 82 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff welcomes Marian Schwartz, a prize-winning translator of Russian fiction and other works. They discuss her new translation of Olga Slavnikova’s novel The Man Who Couldn’t Die, as…
Of President Zelenskiy - Russian Roulette Episode 81 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:00
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff welcomes back Melinda Haring, editor of the UkraineAlert blog at the Atlantic Council. As the dust settles from a raucous Ukrainian presidential campaign (though by all measures…
Of Rogue and Peer Competitors - Russian Roulette Episode 80 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Ambassador James Dobbins, Howard Schultz, and Ali Wyne, authors of the recent RAND Corporation report “Russia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue.…
Of Putin's World - Russian Roulette Episode 79 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:41
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and a professor of government and foreign service at Georgetown University, an…
Of Law and the Russian State – Russian Roulette Episode 78 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:57
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with William Pomeranz, Deputy Director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute and author of Law and the Russian State: Russia's Legal Evolution from Peter the Great to…