In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with James Sherr and Michael Carpenter about cracks in the Russia-Iran relationship following recent attacks on Tehran. They unpack what Iran's diminished ability to arm Moscow means for Putin’s influence in the Middle East. The conversation also turns to the NATO summit in The Hague and its implications for Europe’s security landscape.
In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jeff Mankoff about the simmering espionage tensions between Russia and China that suggest cracks in their so-called "no limits" partnership. They explore leaked Russian intelligence reports accusing Beijing of spying and covert operations within Russian territory. Is the Sino-Russian alliance unraveling—or is something else at play?
In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk and security expert Alexander Khara about Ukraine’s unprecedented drone strike deep inside Russian territory. The guests analyze how the 18-month-long operation—dubbed Operation Spiderweb—was executed with precision, stealth, and strategic impact. They explore what this reveals about Ukraine’s intelligence, logistics, and innovation in asymmetrical warfare. The conv...
Brian Whitmore joins ABC News Radio to discuss Ukraine's latest drone attack on Russia and the potential impact this may have on the upcoming peace talks.
In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, Justin Sherman joins host Brian Whitmore to unpack the complex ecosystem behind Russia’s offensive cyber operations. From government agencies like the GRU and SVR to loosely affiliated cybercriminals and patriotic hackers, Sherman explores how these entities operate—often independently, yet in alignment with state interests.
In this episode of the Power Vertical Podcast, Jen Stout joins host Brian Whitmore to discuss her experiences as a journalist in Ukraine. #podcast #russia #russian #ukraine
PUTIN'S CO-CONSPIRATORS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE POTEMKIN PEACE PLAN by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
AND THE WAR GRINDS ON by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE NEW EUROPEAN FRONT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
STRANGE NEW WORLD - UTA TALK by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
BRAVE NEW INTELLIGENCE WORLD by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! THE EMERGING UKRAINIAN-EUROPEAN DEFENSE ALLIANCE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE PUTINIZATION OF WORLD POLITICS by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
LAZY 'REALISM' AND THE APPEASEMENT OF RUSSIA by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
IT'S EUROPE'S MOMENT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
A TIPPING POINT FOR UKRAINE -- AND EUROPE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY, IN THE EAST AND IN THE WEST by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
EURASIAN EMPIRES CLASHING by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE WAGES (AND DEBTS) OF WAR by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE FALL OF PUTIN'S S.O.B. by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE END OF THE WORLD ORDER AS WE KNOW IT? by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
PUTIN'S PLOT AGAINST AMERICA by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
MOSCOW'S NEXT MOVE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
UKRAINE'S NEW REALITY by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
NUKES, NATO, AND UKRAINIAN SECURITY by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
SHOWDOWN IN THE GRAY ZONE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
GEORGIA'S DECISIVE MOMENT by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
THE WAR AT HOME by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
MAFIAISM IS THE NEW COMMUNISM - University of Texas at Arlington Talk by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
