Best Foreign Policy Research Instit Podcasts (2023)

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Apocalypse Chisinau: Identity Politics in Moldova 29:45

7d ago29:45

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How much do Moldovan politics rhyme with some of what we've seen in Ukraine? FPRI Senior Fellow Ecaterina Locoman sheds light on language politics, Ukraine war spillover, and frozen conflict.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Dark Heritage: Exploring Memory Building in Estonia 25:59

15d ago25:59

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How do we remember tragedies? How do populations construct memories and memory institutions around these events? How can contemporary researchers begin to make sense of these complex landscapes? On this episode of Baltic Ways, Dr. Margaret Comer of University College London joins us to discuss heritage studies, dark heritage, and her fieldwork in R…

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Dark Heritage: Exploring Memory Building in Estonia 25:59

15d ago25:59

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How do we remember tragedies? How do populations construct memories and memory institutions around these events? How can contemporary researchers begin to make sense of these complex landscapes? Dr. Margaret Comer of University College London joins us to discuss heritage studies, dark heritage, and her fieldwork in Russia and Estonia.…

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Africa, Russia, and Geopolitical Imagination 29:23

17d ago29:23

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On this episode of the 1st Draft, Robert Kaplan and Dominic Green discuss the recent coups in Africa, the military stalemate in Ukraine, and predict big events on the horizon.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Black Sea Security: The View from Bucharest 34:31

23d ago34:31

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 put the Black Sea region on the map in Washington, DC and Brussels after decades of relative neglect. Among regional countries Romania was an early, vocal and persistent proponent of greater US and NATO focus on the region and has emerged as a leader in the drive for greater regional integration and c…

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Two Years After the Fall of Afghanistan – What Have We Learned? 38:27

1M ago38:27

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Two years ago this month, Taliban forces rolled into Kabul, completing their takeover of Afghanistan. After 20 years of U.S.-led effort and investment in the Afghan government and security forces, they collapsed almost instantly in the face of an enemy with less training and rudimentary equipment. To understand the sources of this strategic failure…

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Lessons of Ukraine for the US Army 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Clausewitz wrote that the first task of a commander is to establish “the kind of war on which they are embarking; neither mistaking it for, nor trying to turn it into, something that is alien to its nature.” After two decades of counterinsurgency operations, the US Army now finds itself observing – and supporting – Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s …

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Defense 101: Military Basics and the War in Ukraine 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Robert Hamilton and Rick Landgraf join Aaron to tackle (almost) every question you were too embarrassed to ask about the defense and security issues central to Ukraine. Term by term, concept by concept, jargon by jargon. No acronym is safe!By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Latvian-Lithuanian Connections from Morta to Modernity 21:03

2M ago21:03

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How have Latvian and Lithuanian histories intertwined over the last millennium? Who was Queen Morta, a Latvian princess by birth who became the wife of Lithuania’s first and only king, Mindaugas? How close did we come to a Latvian-Lithuanian state in the early 20th century? How do Latvians and Lithuanians see their shared commonalities today? James…

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Latvian-Lithuanian Connections from Morta to Modernity 21:03

2M ago21:03

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How have Latvian and Lithuanian histories intertwined over the last millennium? Who was Queen Morta, a Latvian princess by birth who became the wife of Lithuania's first and only king, Mindaugas? How close did we come to a Latvian-Lithuanian state in the early 20th century? How do Latvians and Lithuanians see their shared commonalities today? James…

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Ukraine, the Wagner Group, and the Difficulty Journalists Have In Interpreting it All 27:24

2M ago27:24

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How Do Wars End? 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Have you heard calls for Ukraine and Russia to "just negotiate"? What does theory say about how (and why) wars come to an end? Christine Cheng joins to discuss.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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How Do Wars End? 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Have you heard calls for Ukraine and Russia to "just negotiate"? What does theory say about how (and why) wars come to an end? Christine Cheng joins to discuss.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Changing Tides in the Black Sea Region 36:36

3M ago36:36

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The Black Sea region looms increasingly large as the locus of of great power, military, political, and economic competition. FPRI’s Eurasia Program partnered with Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia, to hold a two day conference on Black Sea geopolitics, security, strategic connectivity, and resilience. In this episode, Head of Eurasia Resear…

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Powderkeg Party: Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina 54:51

3M ago54:51

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On this special double feature, The Continent visits the Balkans. How do we make sense of continued nationalism, the conflict it spurs, and Russia's regional influence? Mladen Mrdalj and Jasmin Munjanovic join to discuss. Related Reading: Hunger and Fury: The Crisis of Democracy in the BalkansBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The New Tragic Age, Henry Kissinger at 100, and the Birth of "Late Antiquity" 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Kaplan and Green discuss the current age in which we live and the world of almost 2,000 years ago, bringing into the discussion such varied authors as Evan Thomas, Peter Brown, and Lawrence Durrell.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Fight or Flight 30:28

3M ago30:28

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If you're a Russian against the war in Ukraine, what options do you have? And how has resistance evolved as the war has continued? Colleen Wood joins the Bear Market Brief. Related Reading: Is Russia’s anti-war movement changing people’s minds? by Colleen WoodBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Fight or Flight: Resistance in Russia 30:28

3M ago30:28

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If you're a Russian against the war in Ukraine, what options do you have? And how has resistance evolved as the war has continued? Colleen Woods joins the Bear Market Brief. Related Reading: Is Russia’s anti-war movement changing people’s minds? by Colleen WoodsBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The War as an Accelerator 15:01

4M ago15:01

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How has Russia's (latest) invasion of Ukraine exacerbated issues in domestic governance and political economy? András Tóth-Czifra joins Aaron Schwartzbaum to discuss his latest report "The War as an Accelerator: How Russia's War Against Ukraine Showcased and Exacerbated Domestic Governance Challenges."…

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The School of Democracy in Interwar Estonia 29:51

4M ago29:51

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How did Estonian democracy erode in the 1930s? How did liberal dissidents express their discontent under a more oppressive regime? Why is political rhetoric important, both now and then? Dr. Liisi Veski, fellow at the Skytte Institute, University of Tartu, dives into this complex, informative world of letters. Baltic Ways is brought to you by the A…

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The School of Democracy in Interwar Estonia 29:51

4M ago29:51

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How did Estonian democracy erode in the 1930s? How did liberal dissidents express their discontent under a more oppressive regime? Why is political rhetoric important, both now and then? Dr. Liisi Veski, fellow at the Skytte Institute, University of Tartu, dives into this complex, informative world of letters. Baltic Ways is brought to you by the A…

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Ukraine and US National Security Policy 41:50

4M ago41:50

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US assistance has been a key factor in Ukraine's ability to not only survive Russia's invasion but turn the tide in some places. But could the US have done more, and done it sooner? Some in Ukraine and in the West have critiqued the US effort as incremental and risk-averse. Is this a fair critique, and if so, is this type of policy a feature or a b…

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A Secret Coronation, Malthusian Fears, and a Ukrainian Fork in the Road 29:38

4M ago29:38

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This month's discussion ranges from the part of King Charles' coronation that the public did not see, to a discussion of environmental limits, and to the prospect of a Ukrainian military victory. We also squeeze in Orwell and a legendary Manhattan editorial team.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The Fast and the Pistorius 31:42

4M ago31:42

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Germany announced bold remilitarization plans after Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine. A year later, where do we stand? Minna Alander returns to The Continent to discuss progress made, and the challenges ahead.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom 31:44

5M ago31:44

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Patriotic education in Russia: how does it work? Is this any different from in the West? And among Russia's young people, are we seeing generational differences as far as political attitudes go? Allyson Edwards joins Aaron Schwartzbaum on the Bear Market Brief.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom 31:44

5M ago31:44

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Patriotic education in Russia: how does it work? Is this any different from in the West? And among Russia's young people, are we seeing generational differences as far as political attitudes go? Allyson Edwards joins Aaron Schwartzbaum on the Bear Market Brief. Dark Sarcasm in the ClassroomBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The Wagner Group's Expanding Global Footprint 14:31

5M ago14:31

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Introducing Report in Short, a bite-sized series where we explore the latest in FPRI's research in 15 minutes or less. This week: What is Wagner Group, how does the Kremlin use it, and how has its role and regional footprint changed? Raphael Parens and Chrisopher Faulkner join Aaron Schwartzbaum to discuss their latest report. Read the full report …

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Turkey to Victory 46:42

5M ago46:42

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As we return to The Continent, what is the latest on Turkey's upcoming election? Who is running, what is driving Turks to vote, and what does the result mean for Ukraine and beyond? FPRI's Director of Research Jim Ryan and Black Sea Fellow Selim Koru join to discuss.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Ukraine, China, and V.S. Naipaul 28:19

6M ago28:19

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This month on The 1st Draft, Robert and Dominic cover the anniversaries of the Ukraine and Iraq wars, the change in international affairs wrought by the rise of China as a full-spectrum power. They also discuss books by V. S. Naipaul and Tom Holland, and much more.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The Struggle Israel 23:13

6M ago23:13

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We take a jaunt south to explore the people and politics behind Israel's Ukraine policy. What do Israel's leaders want from this war, and how do more locational considerations fit in? What does the local population with roots in the former Soviet Union make of all this? Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletter…

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The Struggle Israel 23:13

6M ago23:13

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We take a jaunt south to explore the people and politics behind Israel's Ukraine policy. What do Israel's leaders want from this war, and how do more locational considerations fit in? What does the local population with roots in the former Soviet Union make of all this? Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletter…

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Don't Mention the War 32:12

6M ago32:12

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How do you make sense of Russia's seemingly contradictory narrative about its invasion of Ukraine? And how is support, or at least assent, for the war generated? Jade McGlynn joins to discuss. Learn more about Jade's new book Russia's War Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletterBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Don't Mention the War 32:12

6M ago32:12

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How do you make sense of Russia's seemingly contradictory narrative about its invasion of Ukraine? And how is support, or at least assent, for the war generated? Jade McGlynn joins to discuss. Learn more about Jade's new book Russia's War Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletterBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Torn in the USA 38:25

6M ago38:25

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How important is the war in Ukraine for the United States? What should Washington do about it? Stephen Wertheim drops by to share some options for your consideration. Learn more about Stephen's book Tomorrow, the World Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletterBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Torn in the USA 38:25

6M ago38:25

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How important is the war in Ukraine for the United States? What should Washington do about it? Stephen Wertheim drops by to share some options for your consideration. Learn more about Stephen's book Tomorrow, the World Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletterBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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The Baltic States as NATO Heavyweights 30:08

6M ago30:08

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How have the Baltic States adopted new leadership roles in NATO? Why have they been so forward leaning, even in an alliance with many friends of Ukraine? Why are other countries listening to the Baltic States now? Will this leadership continue? Tomass Pildegovičs, PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge, dives into the dynamics of small state …

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Unparalleled Uncertainty? Soviet Collapse and Modern Reverberations 28:39

7M ago28:39

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How did the dissolution of the Soviet Union really unfold? How has the agency of the Baltic states been undervalued in studying this period, and how have those misperceptions persisted in the intervening decades. Dr. Una Bergmane unpacks the complex geopolitical history and draws carefully considered comparisons between the past and present. More i…

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The Helpers 34:17

7M ago34:17

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What motivates people who, when Russia invaded, decided to run towards the fire and assist Ukrainians? British Expeditionary Aid and Rescue, an aid organization, joins to share its experience. BEAR's Website: https://www.britishexpeditionaryaidrescue.org/ Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/british-expeditionary-aid-rescue-ukraine…

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The Helpers 34:17

7M ago34:17

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What motivates people who, when Russian invaded, decided to run towards the fire and assist Ukrainians? British Expeditionary Aid and Rescue, an aid organization, joins to share its experience. BEAR's Website: https://www.britishexpeditionaryaidrescue.org/ Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/british-expeditionary-aid-rescue-ukraine…

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Reflecting on a Year of War 53:50

7M ago53:50

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On the anniversary of Russia's invasion, Maria Romanenko shares her experience fleeing Ukraine and reflects on what the war means, both personally and broadly. Link: Fundraiser for building a museum in the village of Yahidne to showcase Russia’s war crimes there.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Reflecting on a Year of War 53:50

7M ago53:50

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On the anniversary of Russia's invasion, Maria Romanenko shares her experience fleeing Ukraine and reflects on what the war means, both personally and broadly. Link: Fundraiser for building a museum in the village of Yahidne to showcase Russia’s war crimes there.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Baltic Ways

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China’s Ambitions and the Baltic Response: An interview with Dr. Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova 28:04

7M ago28:04

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Do Russia and China really have a "friendship without limits?" How are the Baltic states positioning themselves in the shifting sands of global security? What sort of role could they have as multilateral coalitions seek to address China as both a strategic competitor and critical trade partner? Dr. Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova, head of the Chin…

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Stop, Hey, What Stat's Sound? 27:30

8M ago27:30

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What do the statistics and other indicators coming out of Russia these days actually mean, and which ones should we actually be paying attention to? Chris Miller and Andras Toth-Czifra stop by to discuss. Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletter.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Stop, Hey, What Stat's Sound? 27:30

8M ago27:30

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What do the statistics and other indicators coming out of Russia these days actually mean, and which ones should we actually be paying attention to? Chris Miller and Andras Toth-Czifra stop by to discuss. Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletter.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Baltic Ways

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The Future of European Energy: An interview with Dr. Agnia Grigas 26:44

8M ago26:44

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How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine affected Europe's energy mix? How are European states balancing the move towards a green future with their present needs? How are the Baltic states positioning themselves in these European debates? Dr. Agnia Grigas, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, gives us the historical context and future factors that wi…

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Will Russia Survive Until 2084? 1:02:21

8M ago1:02:21

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Faced with a possible defeat in Ukraine, will Russia survive until 2084? FPRI Senior Fellow Philip Wasielewski and Maia Otarashvili, the Deputy Director of FPRI's Eurasia program discuss the future of Russia, from internal ethnic and leadership struggles to its sphere of influence in Central Asia and the Caucasus as Chinese and Turkish power rises …

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From Medieval Livonia to Multiplanetary History: An interview with Dr. Marek Tamm 24:55

8M ago24:55

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How has cultural memory shaped Estonia as a nation? What does it mean to gamify medieval Livonia? And should historians rethink their concept of historical time? Dr. Marek Tamm, professor of cultural history and head of the Centre of Excellence in Intercultural Studies at Tallinn University, speaks about redefining the notion of time and what it me…

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Mobilize This 27:48

8M ago27:48

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How is Russia's economy doing as we start 2023? And how is mobilization going - if it is even possible? Nick Trickett joins to discuss. Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Mobilize This 27:47

8M ago27:47

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How is Russia's economy doing as we start 2023? And how is mobilization going - if it is even possible? Nick Trickett joins to discuss. Subscribe to the Bear Market BriefBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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What's Happening With Russian Speakers in Latvia?: An interview with Dr. Mārtiņš Kaprāns 27:13

9M ago27:13

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How have things changed politically and socially for Russian speakers in Latvia since the war in Ukraine — and over the last few decades? Dr. Martiņš Kaprāns, senior researcher at University of Latvia's Institute of Philosophy and Sociology and recent recipient of the AABS Saltups Fellowship, shares his perspectives on current events and changes in…

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