Skip to content
Sign inOpen the app
Artwork for Russian Roulette
News

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

SubscribeListen in podnodRSS feedShow website
  • 164 episodes
  • Updated July 27
  • 1 subscribers

Episodes164

Newest first
  • Jun 27, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    Prigozhin's Uprising

    Max and Maria sat down with Jeffrey Mankoff and Catrina Doxsee to discuss how Yevgeny Prigozhin marched his troops towards Moscow in a direct challenge to the Russian leadership.

  • Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    "Russia's War" with Jade McGlynn

    Max and Maria sit down with CSIS Senior Associates Jade McGlynn and Michael Kimmage to discuss Jade's latest book, "Russia's War."

  • Jun 1, 2023 · 40 min

    Russia's Frozen Reserves with Martin Sandbu

    Max and Maria are joined by Federico Steinberg, a CSIS visiting fellow, and Martin Sandbu of the Financial Times to discuss Russian financial reserves that have been frozen by Western governments.

  • May 18, 2023 · 40 min

    Ukraine's Coming Counteroffensive

    Max and Maria are joined again by CSIS Senior Associate Michael Kimmage to discuss Ukraine's impending counteroffensive, and what it could mean for global politics going forward.

  • May 4, 2023 · 47 min

    Escalating Waves of Repression

    Today's episode is about the escalating waves of repression in Russia, and what they mean for both the regime, and what remains of the organized domestic opposition.

  • Apr 20, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min

    Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

    Max and Maria to discuss the findings of a new CSIS report, "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry."

  • Feb 23, 2023 · 44 min

    Russia After a Year of War

    Max and Maria are joined by Michael Kimmage to discuss the state of affairs in Russia after a year of war in Ukraine, and where the country may be headed in 2023.

  • Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min

    The War in Ukraine, One Year On

    A February 15th panel hosted of experts by Max Bergmann took stock of the war in Ukraine so far, its implications for both Ukraine and Russia, and the ongoing impact the war is having on European politics and US policy in the broader region.

  • Feb 9, 2023 · 58 min

    Sino-Russian Military Cooperation

    Max Bergmann interviews Brian Hart and Meia Nouwens about a recent report from the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, titled "Understanding the Broader Transatlantic Security Implications of Greater Sino-Russian Military Alignment."

  • Jan 26, 2023 · 1 hr

    Sanctions and the Russian Economy

    Max and Maria hold a wide-ranging conversation on the impacts and implications of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

  • Jan 19, 2023 · 1 min

    Russian Roulette is Back!

    After a long hiatus, Russian Roulette is back! 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 Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton.