The war in Ukraine is a functional stalemate with the Russian death toll nearing 200k. Growth is down in the Russian economy and inflation and prices are up. Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia’s greatest ally in the Middle East, has fallen, and taken refuge in Moscow. In some ways, the Russian global position is very weak. However, the recent US election has the potential to help change Russian fortunes.

We are joined this week by Jeff Hawn. Jeff is a doctoral candidate from the London School of Economics. His research and writing is focused on the history and politics of post-Soviet Russia. 

Jeff is our designated Russia expert, making his third appearance on the podcast.

Cast of Characters: Jeff Hawn 

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