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War in Ukraine: A Firsthand Account Dec 09, 2022

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What has the war actually been like on the ground? How have communities, and the Ukrainian government reacted? Kirill, a Kyiv resident and open source conflict researcher, joins to share his experience.
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We Can France if We Want To: What Does Paris Want for Ukraine and Europe? Nov 30, 2022

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As we drop by Paris, what is president Macron's angle, diplomatically or otherwise, in the Ukraine War? And how do populists on both the right and left play in?
This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on November 23, 2022.
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Public Opinion in Russia: What Do We Know, What Can We Know? Nov 09, 2022

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What do Russians actually think about the war in Ukraine? How are sanctions being felt locally? And what can we learn - or not - from polls conducted in Russia's current political climate.
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Giorgia on My Mind: Italy's Rightward Turn and Its Implications Oct 24, 2022

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What spurred Italy's right wing populist wave? And what does it mean for EU policy? Federico Santi joins Aaron to discuss.
This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on October 20, 2022.
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Stuck in the Magyar: Why is Hungary the "Bad Boy" of Europe? Oct 05, 2022

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How did Hungary stray from the liberal democratic path? What does that mean in practice? And what explains its contrarian position on Russia within the EU? Andras Toth-Czifra and Marta Pardavi join Aaron to discuss all things Hungary.
This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on October 3, 2022.
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Russia's War in Ukraine: The Strategic Picture Sep 28, 2022

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In this Bear Market Brief crossover episode, FPRI Templeton Fellow Phil Wasielewski joins host Aaron Schwartzbaum to provide an update on the war and take a step back. What is the broader strategic picture and what does it mean for Putin and Russia?
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Bloc Party: The EU and the War in Ukraine Sep 15, 2022

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We've looked how the war in Ukraine has impacted politics in several countries, but what about the EU as a whole? Charles Lichfield joins to discuss.
This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on September 14, 2022.
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What does Erdogan Erdo-want? Jul 19, 2022

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What exactly motivates Turkey's mercurial leader? On this episode, Sibel Oktay joins to discuss what's on Erdogan's mind these days and his angle on Ukraine, NATO, and more.
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Baltic Power Hour Jul 06, 2022

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Join us as we cover all three Baltic States in (about) one hour. Guests Dr. Indra Ekmanis and Martynas Smitas share their views and some nuances on the current political and security juncture, as well as where the local Russian minority fits into all this.
The conversation with Indra Ekmanis was recorded on June 28 and July 3, 2022, and the conversation with Martynas Smitas was recorded on July 1, 2022.
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No More Niinistö Nice Guy: Has Finland's Security Calculus Changed? Jun 23, 2022

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Finland has a long border and similarly long history with Russia. How does the war in Ukraine change its defense and security picture? This week Aaron Schwartzbaum and Minna Alander discuss Finland's security calculus.
This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on June 21, 2022.
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