Russia

I Will Show You How It Was: A Conversation with Illia Ponomarenko

After more than two years, the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on. Yet the Ukrainian spirit remains as unshakeable…

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Post Debate, Europe’s Collective Blood Pressure Rises

European governments watched the US presidential debate with shock and resignation, as fears skyrocket over Trump’s return to power. Meanwhile,…

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Russia and the Cluster of Discontent

Putin is a firm believer in the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Russia has been…

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The DSR Daily for June 25: ICC Issues Warrants for Russian Leadership

On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover the ICC issuing warrants for two more Russian leaders, Israel’s Supreme Court…

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The DSR Daily for June 24: Netanyahu Rejects Deal to End Gaza War

On the DSR daily for Monday, we cover Netanyahu’s seeming rejection of any total ceasefire, an apparent terror attack in…

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The DSR Daily for June 20: Hezbollah Head Threatens Israel and Cyprus

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss Hezbollah’s leader threatening Israel and Cyprus, the EU’s first sanctions…

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Special Episode: A World in Transition

With consequential elections coming up in Britain, France, and the US, monumental change is on the horizon . In a…

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The DSR Daily for June 19: Putin and Kim Sign Strategic Partnership

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we break down Russia and North Korea’s new strategic partnership, new tensions in the…

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The DSR Daily for June 18: New Executive Action Protects Immigrants

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss President Biden’s new executive action to protect immigrants, increased spending…

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The DSR Daily for June 14: The Latest from the G7 Summit

On the DSR daily for June 14, we discuss the latest news from the G7 summit, Putin’s laughable ceasefire demands,…

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The DSR Daily for June 13: US and Ukraine to Sign Security Agreement

On the DSR daily for Thursday, we cover the US and Ukraine’s expected security agreement, attempts to overturn President Biden’s…

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Ukraine at a Turning Point: Will the US & the West Do What is Needed to Win?

The western world hailed President Zelenskyy as a protector of democracy at the 80th anniversary of Normandy. But will we…

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The DSR Daily for June 12: Hamas Submits Response to Ceasefire Plan

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we discuss Hamas seeking a ‘complete halt’ in the war in Gaza, Hunter Biden’s…

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Has Cuba Flown Under The Radar for Too Long?

Russian warships are arriving in Cuba. Another US senior official arrested for spying for the Cubans. Sound familiar? Retired FBI…

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The DSR Daily for June 7: Bannon Ordered to Prison

On the DSR Daily for June 7, we cover a federal judge ordering Steve Bannon to prison, Joe Biden’s meeting…

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The DSR Daily for June 4: Modi Poised to Win Third Term

On the DSR Daily for June 4, we cover the BJP’s election performance in India, the Biden administration’s expected new…

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The DSR Daily for June 3: Mexico Elects First Female President

On the DSR daily for June 3, we discuss Mexico electing it’s first woman president, Georgia signing a contentious bill…

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Debating US Support for Ukraine and Nuclear Stability

This week, Heather and Jon talk to James Acton, the Jessica T. Mathews Chair and is co-director of the Nuclear…

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 31, 2024: Trump Convicted on 34 Counts

The conversation covers the criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump, the implications of the conviction on the upcoming election,…

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DSR Daily Brief: May 28, 2024 – Israel in Rafah, Trump Closing Arguments

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the situation in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s legal…

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