Podcasts
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November 23, 2025: Russia Reacts to Trump’s Peace Plan
November 23, 2025: Russia Reacts to Trump’s Peace Plan Vesti Nedeli, Russia’s Channel 2 news program, opens the week by declaring “Kupyansk is ours” and discussing what it pointedly calls the “Trump peace plan” for Ukraine. Why is Moscow suddenly emphasizing flexibility while keeping its distance from a proposal that could force Russia to part
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Introducing Russia Decoded
Russia Decoded explains how the Kremlin shapes its narrative of current domestic and international events through tightly curated state news broadcasts. Co-hosts Andy Kuchins, a senior fellow at the Center for the National Interest and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, and Chris Monday, a professor of economics at Dongseo University in Busan,
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Iran After the 12-Day War (w/ Farid Mirbagheri)
Iran After the 12-Day War (w/ Farid Mirbagheri) Iran is militarily weakened and politically divided. It is unlikely to restore the pre–12 Day War status quo with Israel, particularly as its regional proxies struggle to recover. Many Iranians have lost confidence in their government and would welcome fundamental change. Yet even under a new regime,
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Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy)
Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy) President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip in May 2025 offered more than just photo ops and billion-dollar deals; it signaled a shift in America’s posture toward the region. From flashy personal business signings to a notable departure from the Bush-era “freedom agenda,” Trump’s visit drew regional praise for its
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The Drone War Over Ukraine (w/ Samuel Bendett)
The Drone War Over Ukraine (w/ Samuel Bendett) Drone warfare has emerged as one of the most defining and disruptive features of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. What began as a supporting capability has now become a central element of modern combat, transforming the battlefield with swarms of low-cost UAVs conducting everything from reconnaissance and
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