In recent years, Russia has gained prominence on the world stage. From hosting the Olympics, to regional interventions, to allegations of interference in foreign elections, the country's international activities suggest that its leadership is on a mission to shape world affairs. But what exactly does Russia want? And how does this compare to its ambitions in the past? In this episode of History Talk, hosts Jessica Blissit and Brenna Miller talk to two experts—Stephen Norris and Gerry Hudson—about the Russian perspective on world affairs and the role that power, prestige, and influence play in shaping the country's foreign objectives.

Guests:

Stephen Norris - Professor of history and Interim Director, Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies at Miami University in Ohio.

Gerry Hudson - Ohio State University Mershon Center Associate and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Wittenberg, specializing in Russian politics and Russian foreign policy.

An in-text version of this episode can be found at: https://origins.osu.edu/historytalk/russia-and-world