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A blog about Russian politics by Atlantic Council Senior Fellow and UTA Adjunct Prof. Brian Whitmore. I block trolls & anybody else I find remotely annoying.

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    10 Nov 2020

    The newly launched franchise is not only back, it now has a brand new website!

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  2. Sep 17

    In addition to my own podcast, I was delighted to appear with & David Kramer on the great podcast Brussels Sprouts to talk about Belarus

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  3. Sep 17

    On this week's Podcast, I speak to about the "elections" to the State Duma this weekend

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    Sep 17

    "There is little doubt that, with enough rigging, the Kremlin can obtain the result it wants and continue its democratic charade. We’ll find out soon whether free-thinking Russians can outsmart it."

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    Sep 17

    Second, gives an excellent breakdown of why these elections matter and how the Russian authorities are guaranteeing the results they want.

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    Sep 17

    The day after polls close, we'll have a panel to dissect what happened, what it tells us about where Russian voters are at, and what comes next for Russia's embattled opposition. , , , & join on Sep 20.

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    Sep 17

    LISTEN: and David Kramer join and to discuss the current political situation in Belarus on the latest episode of Brussels Sprouts:

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    Sep 17

    On this new episode of the Podcast, host Brian Whitmore and speak about what to expect in Russia's upcoming elections, and whether Putin's regime will be able to control the election's narrative.

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    Sep 17

    As Russia's elections kick off, hosts to talk about Putin's "legitimization ritual." Listen to Power Vertical now wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Sep 16

    This week on the podcast, guest returns to chat with host Brian Whitmore about this weekend's so-called elections in Russia, and how the Kremlin is attempting to control the narrative surrounding United Russia.

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  11. Sep 16

    Russian "elections" are political theater. What should we expect from this weekend's show. Check out my latest for New Atlanticist blog

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    Sep 16

    The accelerating military merger between Russia and Belarus is dramatically altering the regional security equation and creating an authoritarian army on the European Union’s eastern frontier, argues .

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    Sep 16

    This piece from is a must-read in the lead-up to Russia's Duma elections on Sunday. Perhaps more concisely than anyone, Brian sums how the Kremlin is guaranteeing the results it wants and he asks the big questions about what comes next.

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  14. Sep 15

    My latest column for looks at the creeping merger of the Russian and Belarusian armed forces.

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    Sep 14

    SEP 20, 9AM | The Kremlin has spent months prepping for Russia's parliamentary elections on Sunday. , , , & join to break down Russia's Duma elections, and what comes next.

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    Sep 15

    EVENT SEP 20 | As Russian's prepare to go to the polls, the Kremlin ramps up its crackdown. , , , & join to break down Russia's Duma elections. RSVP here 👇

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    Sep 13

    EVENT SEP 20 | As Russian's prepare to go to the polls, the Kremlin ramps up its crackdown. , , , & join to break down Russia's Duma elections. RSVP here 👇

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  18. Sep 10

    On the Podcast this week, I speak with & about the intensifying crackdown in Russia and the upcoming "elections" to the Duma.

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    Sep 10

    New from the Podcast: Host Brian Whitmore speaks to and about Putin and his regime's unceasing crackdown on dissent, and why this time, the repression is different and more sinister.

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  20. Sep 10

    Kudos to & for this important bi-partisan piece of legislation, the Counter-Kleptocracy Act, which was introduced today. h/t

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    Sep 10

    BREAKING: the Counter-Kleptocracy Act is LIVE! This flagship bill of & represents the combined efforts of a huge, bipartisan & bicameral group of members to counter the national security threat of corruption! THREAD 🧵💸🤠

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