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The Eastern Front

Ensuring the balance of power in Europe has, since the inception of our republic, been a core security interest for the US. Today, and for the entire post-Cold War period, the challenges to the European peace have emerged along the line running roughly from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This is what we call the Eastern Front. Our goal in this podcast is to better inform the American people about what’s going on there. Join us, Iulia Joja and Dalibor Rohac every week on in our discussions on what’s

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37:38

Populism's Popularity in Eastern Europe (with Maria...

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2024/05/28

There's been a concerning rise in populism in Central and Eastern European countries, as has been the case in Hungary and Slovakia under the respective presidencies of Victor Orbánand Robert Fico. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeMaria Snegovaya, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to discuss her new book, When Left Moves Right: The Decline of the Left and the Rise of the Populist Right in Postcommunist Europe.Why are Eastern and

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23:24

NATO at 75: Estonia's Perspective (with Amb. Kristjan...

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2024/05/21

As Europe has been slow to respond to the Russian threat, the Baltic states have been ringing the alarm bells. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeKristjan Prikk, Estonian Ambassador to the United States, to discuss the Baltic perspective ahead of the July NATO summit. What issues are Estonians hoping to see on the summit's agenda? What has been Estonia's experience as a frontline NATO state? How has the security environment in the Baltic and Nordic states changed

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28:55

Fico Assassination Attempt: What It Means for...

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2024/05/16

On May 15th, Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico was shot five times in an attempted assassination and, as of this recording, remains in critical condition. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia draw on Dalibor's local expertise to unpack the breaking news and its developments. What is Fico's political background and why is he such a polarizing figure? What implications does the assassination attempt have for the state of liberal democracy and political polarization in

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34:55

Frontline Dispatch: Mapping Russia's Tactics (with...

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2024/05/08

As Ukraine awaits US aid, it is struggling to hold back a Russian offensive that has claimed control over several settlements in Eastern Ukraine. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeGeorge Barros, Russia Team and Geospatial Intelligence Team lead at the Institute for the Study of War, to discuss the current state of the battlefield in Ukraine. Which regions are Russian troops planning on targeting in the coming months? What weapons and policies could make a

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28:25

In the Wake of Terror: Moscow's Regional Relations...

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2024/05/02

A recent terror attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall by ISIS-K has tested Russia’s regional relations and tolerance for torture at home. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomePaul Goble, distinguished senior fellow at the Jamestown Foundation. What effect, if any, has the March attacks had on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategic calculus? How is Russia’s promotion of “traditional values” perceived in former Soviet Republics, particularly in Central Asia? What

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36:58

The Eastern Front Live Show with Giga Bokeria

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2024/04/30

On April 25th, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia hosted a special live show ofThe Eastern Frontwith Giga Bokeria, chairman of European Georgia, the pro-European, pro-Western opposition in Georgia. Together, they discuss the history of Russian incursions into Georgia and the greater security risks Russia poses to Europe. Bokeria makes the case for Georgian and Ukrainian membership into NATO and emphasizes the importance of Ukrainian victory in ensuring peace on the continent. The live show concludes with a

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36:42

Ukraine Unpacked: Inside the $60.8 Billion Aid Bill

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2024/04/25

On Wednesday night, after months of languishing in the House, President Joe Biden signed into law an aid package authorizing $60.8 billion to Ukraine. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia break down the bill and consider its implications for the future trajectory of the war. What is the significance of the bill making it past far-right opposition in the House? Does the aid package go far enough to ensure Ukrainian victory? Could using frozen Russian assets help fund the

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32:13

NATO and Nukes (with Artur Kacprzyk)

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2024/04/16

With continued uncertainty over the trajectory of the war and aid to Ukraine, European nations have begun to consider the need for a more aggressive deterrence posture. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeArtur Kacprzyk, analyst in the International Security Programme at the Polish Institute of International Affairs, to discuss how NATO can capitalize on its nuclear deterrent. What does the current state of NATO's nuclear deterrence look like and how effective has

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37:15

Facing the Russian Threat (with Minna Ålander)

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2024/04/12

The Baltic states are taking the Russian threat seriously and sounding the alarm for the rest of Europe. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs to discuss NATO and European security. Has Germany done enough to step up during the Zeitenwende? What lessons should states be taking from the Baltic states? What does the Russian threat mean for the future of European security? Show notes:

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50:44

NATO Needs to Step Up (With Andrew Michta)

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2024/04/08

As NATO celebrates 75 years of defense, Russian threats continue to gnaw at the strength of the alliance. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeAndrew Michta, director and senior fellow of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, to discuss where NATO goes from here. Who should be the next NATO secretary general? What more can NATO members do to effectively counter Russian misinformation? At this stage in the war, are NATO members more or less likely to

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37:13

France, Germany, and Poland: Europe's New Defenders?

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2024/04/02

With no American security guarantees, European leaders are beginning to look for alternative defense partners. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia roleplay as Olaf Scholz, Emmanuel Macron, and Donald Tusk to discuss both the perils and promises of European security as they each see it. Is it a foregone conclusion that the US will withdraw from Europe? How can France and Germany navigate their disagreements over sending troops to Ukraine? Is Europe taking the Russian

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25:02

Reporting From the Danger Zones (with Nicola Careem)

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2024/03/28

With authoritarianism on the rise worldwide, the work of journalists has never been more important for holding rogue regimes accountable. But for that reason, it has also become increasingly dangerous. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and IuliawelcomeNicola Careem, vice president and editor-in-chief of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), to discuss how journalism has changed in this era of great powers. How do journalists navigate the harsh realities of warzone reporting,

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38:55

Keeping an Eye on Iran with (Andres Ilves)

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2024/03/19

Iran has asserted itself on the global stage through proxies in the Middle East and by supporting Russia in its war in Ukraine. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, and IuliawelcomeAndres Ilves, director of the Near East Region at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. How is Iran positioning itself in regards to Armenia and Azerbaijan? To what extent is Iran exerting influence on Russia? What regions of the world are most threatening to Iran and how is it responding to those threats?Show notes:

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33:04

Disarming Disinformation (with Andrea Michalcová)

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2024/03/05

For years, Russia has employed disinformation campaigns to influence political outcomes in Western democracies. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Andrea Michalcová, director of the Center for an Informed Society. What impact has Russian disinformation campaigns had in Slovakia and the Czech Republic so far? How have these campaigns both helped and hurt Ukraine throughout the war? What can Western nations do to effectively combat Russian disinformation? Show

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32:33

Two Years out from the War in Ukraine

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2024/02/28

Just over two years ago marks the beginning of the war in Ukraine, and the beginning of The Eastern Front podcast. On this episode, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia reflect on the past two years of the war in Ukraine and what the future of the conflict might look like. How will a Trump presidency impact the conflict? What if Trump is not elected, will the US be able to muster more support for Ukraine? Can the Europeans step up to assist Ukraine?Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front‘s bi-weekly

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29:30

Reflections on the Munich Security Conference (with...

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2024/02/26

Just shy of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, and in the midst of breaking news over Alexei Navalny's assassination, the focus was all on Ukraine during last week's Munich Security Conference. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Jack Janes, resident senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, to reflect on his experience at the conference. What did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say about US delays in approving an aid package? How did

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37:59

Is Europe Arming Itself Fast Enough? (with Jolanta...

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2024/02/20

In light of Donald Trump's recent statements encouraging Russia to attack NATO allies that have not met their spending minimums, there are growing concerns about Europe's readiness to defend itself. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Jolanta Szymanska and Daniel Szeligowski of the Polish Institute of International Affairs to discuss their new book, The European Union in the Face of Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine. Has the EU been acting with a proper sense of

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28:39

The Human Costs of Russia's War (with Karolina Hird)

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2024/02/15

Ukrainians living in Russian occupied territories are facing a myriad of threats, from torture and deportation to the Russification of their communities. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Karolina Hird, the Russia deputy team lead and Evans Hanson fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, to discuss her recent report, "The Kremlin's Occupation Playbook: Coerced Russification and Ethnic Cleansing in Occupied Ukraine." What tactics has Russia used in its

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28:48

Moldova: Russia's Next Target? (with Adrian Băluțel)

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2024/02/07

Continued support for Ukraine is not just important for Ukrainians; many Eastern European countries are increasingly worried about their own security.On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iuliawelcome Adrian Băluțel, the chief of staff to the president of the Republic of Moldova, to discuss Moldovan security and the security of the Eastern European region at large. To what extent does additional funding for Ukraine also support the wider region against Russian aggression? How

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29:10

Let's Not Forget About Black Sea Security (with...

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2024/02/02

Despite reaching somewhat of a standstill in the war, Ukraine has made considerable advances in the Black Sea. On this episode ofThe Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia speak with Stephen Flanagan, adjunct senior fellow at RAND Corporation, to discuss the future of Black Sea strategy and its implications for Ukraine, the EU, and the US. What further military advances can we expect? What role does Turkey play in the region's security? To what extent might the US' Black Sea strategy be affected

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