Russian Roulette

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by David Lotfi, Lexi Linafelter, and Nicholas Fenton

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May 31, 2024 · 40 min
The Recent Anti-Corruption Purge and New Leadership at the Russian Ministry of Defense with Mikhail Zygar and Christopher Davis
Maria sat down with Russian independent journalist and author Mikhail Zygar, and University of Oxford professor Christopher Davis, to discuss the recent string of anti-corruption charges at the Russian Ministry of Defense, and the replacement of Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov at the ministry’s head.
May 16, 2024 · 55 min
"Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability," the latest book by Michael Kimmage
On May 2, 2024, Maria sat down with Michael Kimmage and Mary Elise Sarotte to discuss Michael's newest book, "Collisions the Origins of the War in Ukraine, and the New Global Instability."
May 14, 2024 · 51 min
The Ongoing Protests in Georgia and What Is at Stake with Tinatin Japaridze and Eto Buziashvili
For today's special bonus episode, Max sat down with Tinatin Japaridze and Eto Buziashvili to discuss the ongoing protests taking place in Georgia. Georgian civil society is mobilizing yet again in opposition to the controversial "foreign agents" law being pushed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.
May 3, 2024 · 40 min
Back in Stock? The Latest Report on the Russian Defense Industry from CSIS
Today, Max and Maria were joined by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton, two members of the team at CSIS, to discuss the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program's latest report, "Back in Stock? The State of Russia's Defense Industry after Two Years of the War."
Apr 18, 2024 · 43 min
A New Investigative Report on the "Havana Syndrome" Phenomenon with Roman Dobrokhotov
On this week's episode, Max and Maria sat down with Roman Dobrokhotov, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Russia-focused investigative media outlet, The Insider . Roman's team, along with colleagues at CBS's 60 Minutes and the German outlet Der Spiegel , recently concluded an investigation that uncovered evidence potentially linking Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, with the health incidents impacting U.S. government officials and their families that have come to be known as "H
Apr 4, 2024 · 41 min
Innovations on the Battlefield in Ukraine with Paul Schwartz and Samuel Bendett
Max and Maria sat down with Paul Schwartz and Sam Bendett to discuss the different technological and tactical battlefield innovations taking place in Ukraine today, and what they mean for military analysts studying the war.
Mar 21, 2024 · 38 min
Nicolas Véron and the Continued Debate Over Russia's Frozen Central Bank Reserves
Nicolas Véron of Bruegel and the Peterson Institute for International Economics joined Max to discuss the ongoing debate over Russia's frozen central bank reserves. This conversation was recorded on March 15, 2024.
Mar 7, 2024 · 51 min
Liana Fix and Nikolay Petrov on Russia's March 2024 Presidential Election
This week, Maria was joined once again by Liana Fix and Nikolay Petrov to discuss Russia's March 2024 presidential election, and what "politics" looks like in the country today.
Feb 22, 2024 · 30 min
The Death of Alexei Navalny with Miriam Lanskoy
This week, Max and Maria are joined again by Miriam Lanskoy from the National Endowment for Democracy to discuss the recent news of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony.
Feb 8, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Maria's New Book: "When Left Moves Right"
Max interviews Maria on her new book, "When Left Moves Right: The Decline of the Left and the Rise of the Populist Right in Postcommunist Europe."
Jan 25, 2024 · 32 min
Russian Influence Operations in 2024 with Catherine Belton
This week, Max and Maria were joined by acclaimed reporter, Catherine Belton. Catherine currently writes for the Washington Post , and has written extensively on the Russian elite and security services. Max, Maria, and Catherine discussed ongoing Russian efforts to influence democratic societies, and the particular vulnerability facing Western countries as they gear up for a series of elections across the globe in 2024.
Jan 11, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Aid to Ukraine and the Future of the War with Michael Kofman
Michael Kofman, a leading expert on the Russian military and a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joined Max, Maria, and Michael Kimmage, to discuss the status of further Western military and financial aid to Ukraine, and the impact a lack of additional assistance would have on the battlefield. This recording took place on December 20, 2023. The full video of the conversation can be found here.
Dec 14, 2023 · 35 min
Russia, Ukraine, and the Question of Containment
Max and Maria were joined by Michael Kimmage and Liana Fix to discuss their new article, "A Containment Strategy for Ukraine: How the West Can Help Kyiv Endure a Long War."
Nov 30, 2023 · 36 min
Maria Reports Back After a Trip to Ukraine
Maria fills in Max and Michael Kimmage after her recent trip to Kyiv.
Nov 16, 2023 · 58 min
The Ideology of Putinism with Sergei Guriev
Does Vladimir Putin have an ideology? If so, will this ideology help him retain power in Russia?
Nov 2, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Russia and the Global South with Hanna Notte
Max discusses Russia's strategy towards the Global South in the wake of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with Hanna Notte and Michael Kimmage..
Oct 19, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Russia as a Strategic Threat: Ukraine, NATO, and Beyond Europe
Max examines with a panel of experts how limits on Russia's defense industrial capacity have been impacting Russia's ability to wage war on Ukraine.
Oct 5, 2023 · 28 min
Security Assistance to Ukraine Under Threat
Maria interviews Max about the emerging crisis around the future of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.
Sep 21, 2023 · 33 min
Eric Ciaramella and Ukrainian Security Outside of NATO
On this week's episode, Max is joined by Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss his recent writing on possible long-term security arrangements for Ukraine while the country remains outside of the NATO alliance.
Sep 7, 2023 · 48 min
Prigozhin's Death, the Ukrainian Counteroffensive, and a Summer Update on Sanctions
Max and Maria are joined by Michael Kimmage to discuss all the biggest headlines coming out of Russia and Ukraine.