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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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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.
Dec 21, 2021 · 34 min
Of the State and Future of Russian Journalism and Society – Russian Roulette Episode 118
In this final episode of the year, Heather sits down Masha Gessen to discuss Masha’s latest piece “Can Russia’s Press Ever Be Free?” as well as the current state and future of journalism, society, and freedom of expression in Russia.
Dec 20, 2021 · 37 min
Of UK-Russia Relations: Its History and Future – Russian Roulette Episode 117
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with David Owen to discuss UK-Russia relations.
Oct 8, 2021 · 40 min
Of Russia’s Climate Gamble and the Northern Sea Route – Russian Roulette Episode 116
In this episode, Heather provides a brief overview of a new CSIS report, “Russia’s Climate Gamble" and then sits down with Felix Tschudi to discuss Russia’s ambitious plans for transforming the Northern Sea Route (NSR) into a major global shipping corridor.
Sep 29, 2021 · 48 min
Of The Tale of Two Russian Occupations: Georgia and Ukraine – Russian Roulette Episode 115
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather and guests discuss the effectiveness and shortcomings of Russia’s hard and soft power influence tools in Georgia and Ukraine.
Jul 12, 2021 · 41 min
Of Sino-Russian Military Cooperation: Alliance or Alignment? - Russian Roulette Episode 114
In this episode, Heather sits down with Paul Schwartz and Richard Weitz to discuss Sino-Russian military cooperation, its purpose, and its costs to Russia.
Jul 9, 2021 · 43 min
Of Russia’s Arctic Council Chairmanship and Sino-Russian Collaboration in the Arctic - Russian Roulette Episode 113
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Andrei Zagorski and Elizabeth Buchanan to Russia’s plans for its Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, Russia and China’s Arctic strategies, and the strategic conundrum presented by Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic.
Apr 12, 2021 · 40 min
Of Politics in Moldova and Diversity in Russia and Eurasia Studies Field - Russian Roulette Episode 112
In this two-part episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, and Nicole B. Aandahl, the director of CSIS’s Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Program.
Apr 2, 2021 · 36 min
Of the Quad and Russia’s Role in the Indo-Pacific - Russian Roulette Episode 111
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Michael J. Green to discuss the key takeaways from a U.S.-Japan-Russia Track 2 conference, the strategic implications of a robust Quad, and the challenges presented by closer Sino-Russian coordination to the U.S. and other Quad members.
Mar 26, 2021 · 44 min
Of Russia’s Energy Markets, Transitions, and Future - Russian Roulette Episode 110
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down Georgy Safonov and Nikos Tsafos to discuss what global carbon-neutrality pledges and policies mean for Russia’s energy transition, how the Russian energy industry may adapt to the changing European and Asian markets, and what energy alternatives Russia might focus on in the future.
Jan 28, 2021 · 33 min
Of The Dawn of a New Era in Arms Control?: Extending the New Start Treaty - Russian Roulette Episode 109
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down Rebecca Hersman, Director of the Project on Nuclear Issues (or PONI), and Senior Adviser, International Security Program at CSIS, and Dmitry Stefanovich, Research Fellow at the Center for International Security, Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO RAS) in Moscow. They discuss the reasons why the Biden and Putin administrations are extending the last remaining U.S.-Russian arms control agreement, the Ne
Dec 30, 2020 · 37 min
Of The End of a Very Long Year for U.S.-Russian Relations - Russian Roulette Episode 108
In this last Russian Roulette episode of the year, Heather sits down with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation and former Deputy Secretary of State. They discuss the highlights, low points, of his tenure as Ambassador, why there wasn’t a New START extension this year among others.
Oct 8, 2020 · 40 min
Of The Cost of Engineering Victory: Russia's September Elections and Impact of Team Navalny - Russian Roulette Episode 107
This episode focuses on the outcome of the September 13 elections in Russia and what they portend for next year’s high stakes Duma election. Guests also assess the success of Alexey Navalny’s “Smart Voting” strategy and what his poisoning meant to opposition forces in Russia.
Sep 25, 2020 · 37 min
Of Russia’s Politics of Memory – Russian Roulette Episode 106
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Hannah Alberts, analyst with U.S. European Command based in the United Kingdom, and Jade McGlynn, researcher and lecturer at the University of Oxford. They were participants in CSIS’s Understanding the Russian Military Today, a five-day, professional development program that explored the elements of Russian military power, including its composition and prospects, social and historical foundations, doctrine, and current operations. As a final exercise, participants were tasked with developing short, independent research papers that explored one of four major themes: Russian society, strategy, and history; elements of Russian military power; recent uses of Russian military power; and resources behind Russian military power. Hannah and Jade discussed their papers, both of which focus on how Russia instrumentalizes history and culture at home as well as abroad to serve a political or military purpose. You can find Hannah’s paper here: https://www.csis.org/blogs/post-soviet-post/next-generation-fighters Jade’s: https://www.csis.org/blogs/post-soviet-post/constructing-memory-alliances You can also follow Jade on Twitter: @jademcglynn122 You can find papers written by other participants here: https://www.csis.org/programs/russia-and-eurasia-program/understanding-russian-military-today Stay safe and healthy.
Aug 26, 2020 · 26 min
Of A ‘Pause’ in the Belarusian “Democratic Revolution” - Russian Roulette Episode 105
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Linas Linkevičius, and David J. Kramer, Senior Fellow in the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights and Diplomacy at the Florida International University to discuss the current situation in Belarus.
Aug 11, 2020 · 31 min
Of Russian Influence in Germany - Russian Roulette Episode 104
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather Conley sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff and Tabea Wilke to discuss elements of Jeff’s report “With Friends Like These: Assessing Russian Influence in Germany.”
Aug 11, 2020 · 28 min
Of Improvisation and Adaptability in the Russian Military, Part II - Russian Roulette Episode 103
In this episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff sits down with Andreas Turunen and Joe Cheravitch to discuss the Russian military's electronic and psychological operations.

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