What parallels can be drawn between Russia’s democratic decline and challenges facing the US and other Western democracies? 

What are the prospects for genuine peace after Putin's invasion of Ukraine? 

With the US’ shifting priorities, how does Europe’s response to Russian aggression inform Australia’s own security outlook?  

In this episode, Peter Tesch and Mikhail Zygar join Rory Medcalf for a discussion on the evolving role and influence of Russia in the global order, the impending challenges of the war in Ukraine, and the role that the US and Europe will play in this equation. 

Mikhail Zygar is a leading journalist, writer, commentator, filmmaker and expert on Russian affairs. He was also the founding editor-in-chief of Russian news channel TV Rain. 

Peter Tesch is a Distinguished Advisor with the ANU National Security College (NSC) and a leading Australian diplomat and policy official.  

Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of NSC. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. 

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Show notes 

• NSC academic programs – find out more 
• Beth Sanner podcast: Security in transition: Trump’s America, alliances, and global stability 
• North star: why Australia should look to Finland on resilience and preparedness 
• War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 

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