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Jonah Goldberg is joined by Dr. Leon Aron for some Remnant-style Kremlinology. Jonah and Dr. Aron discuss Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's relationship, the state of the war in Ukraine, and what will happen to Russia without Putin at the helm. Plus: a long march through Russian history and the precarious position of top Russian military brass. Show Notes:—Dr. Leon Aron's American Enterprise Institute page—Leon in Politico: “7 Critical Things Trump Doesn't Understand about Putin” The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Dr. Leon Aron who is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and is an issue-area expert on Russia and US-Russia relations. They discuss the Russian invasion and war in Ukraine, Russia's aggression against the Ukrainian people, and broader implications on European Security. They also cover the emerging threat of a new geopolitical axis between Russia and China.

Leon Aron, who was born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in 1978, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia's post-Soviet evolution. From 2014 to 2020, Dr. Aron was a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees the operations of several international broadcasting outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. From 1990 to 2004, he was a panelist on Looking from America (Gliadya iz Ameriki), a weekly Voice of America Russian-language radio and television show. Dr. Aron has taught at Georgetown University and received the US Institute of Peace's Peace Fellowship. In 2011-12 he was Co-chairman of the Russia Advisory Group of Governor Mitt Romney's presidential election campaign. Dr. Aron is also a prolific writer and editor. His latest book, Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War (AEI Press, 2023), chronicles, through the use of hundreds of Russian sources, how Vladimir Putin has used militarized patriotism to transform Russian society and maintain his grip on power.

In this episode, the hosts delve into the complex world of Russian domestic and foreign policy with the return of Dr. Leon Aaron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Aaron provides an expert analysis on the late Alexei Navalny, a figure who evolved from an anti-corruption crusader to a symbol of resistance against the Putin regime, culminating in his judicial murder. The discussion explores Navalny's impact, the conditions of his imprisonment, the boldness of his return to Russia, and the chilling environment of Russian prisons.The episode also touches on the broader implications of Navalny's activism, including the political climate in Russia, the use of sanctions, and the strategic maneuverings of Vladimir Putin on the international stage. Dr. Aaron offers a detailed examination of the current state of U.S.-Russia relations, the strategic importance of Ukraine, and the potential future scenarios that could unfold from this geopolitical chess game. Listeners will gain insight into the motivations behind Putin's actions, the impact of international sanctions, and the significance of supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts.Join us for a profound discussion that not only honors the memory of Alexei Navalny but also illuminates the stark realities of political opposition in Putin's Russia, the heroism of standing for truth, and the global importance of defending democratic values.Guest Bio:Leon Aron, who was born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in 1978, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia's post-Soviet evolution.From 2014 to 2020, Dr. Aron was a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees the operations of several international broadcasting outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. From 1990 to 2004, he was a panelist on Looking from America (Gliadya iz Ameriki), a weekly Voice of America Russian-language radio and television show. Dr. Aron has taught at Georgetown University and received the US Institute of Peace's Peace Fellowship. In 2011-12 he was Co-chairman of the Russia Advisory Group of Governor Mitt Romney's presidential election campaign.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Many questions remain unanswered in the aftermath of an awful terrorist attack in Moscow this past weekend that left over 100 people dead. The terrorist group known as ISIS-K has claimed credit for the attack, while the Putin regime has been attempting to shift blame to Ukraine. Who is ISIS-K? And where could the aftermath lead for Ukraine and Russia? Leon Aron from AEI joins the show.

Join Boyd Matheson for a deeper look at Wednesdays biggest news! Hear about former President Obamas renewed roll in President Bidens reelection from NewsNations Kellie Meyer. Karen DeYoung dissects the possibly fraying relationship between Israels Prime Minister and President Biden. Leon Aron lays out what we know about ISIS-K and their alleged attack on Russia. Senate-hopeful Carolyn Phippen joins Boyd in the studio to talk about her campaign and more!

Day 632. During the Ukraine: the latest team's recent trip to the United States, David Knowles sat down with Dr Leon Aron, writer, historian and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr Aron was born in Moscow, and came to the US from the former Soviet Union as a child as a refugee in 1978. In this interview we hear about his research into the cultural development of modern Russia, and look at the transformation of Russian politics and society under Vladimir Putin. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dr Leon Aron (Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute). @AronRTTT on Twitter.Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War, by Leon Aron: https://www.aei.org/research-products/book/riding-the-tiger/Find out more:Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vladimir Putin has always boasted about his relationship with the Jewish community and nearly twenty years ago became the first Russian president to travel to Israel. Those sentiments look to be changing as Russia welcomed a Hamas delegation just weeks ago and refused to recognize them as a terrorist group. And in an even more troubling event, an anti-Semitic mob stormed an airport tarmac in southern Russia with the intent to hunt down Jews on an incoming flight from Tel Aviv.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Leon Aron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and author of the book, 'Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War', born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in the late seventies, about the concerning rise in Russian anti-Semitic fervor and how Putin is using this politically. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vladimir Putin has always boasted about his relationship with the Jewish community and nearly twenty years ago became the first Russian president to travel to Israel. Those sentiments look to be changing as Russia welcomed a Hamas delegation just weeks ago and refused to recognize them as a terrorist group. And in an even more troubling event, an anti-Semitic mob stormed an airport tarmac in southern Russia with the intent to hunt down Jews on an incoming flight from Tel Aviv.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Leon Aron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and author of the book, 'Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War', born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in the late seventies, about the concerning rise in Russian anti-Semitic fervor and how Putin is using this politically. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vladimir Putin has always boasted about his relationship with the Jewish community and nearly twenty years ago became the first Russian president to travel to Israel. Those sentiments look to be changing as Russia welcomed a Hamas delegation just weeks ago and refused to recognize them as a terrorist group. And in an even more troubling event, an anti-Semitic mob stormed an airport tarmac in southern Russia with the intent to hunt down Jews on an incoming flight from Tel Aviv.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Leon Aron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and author of the book, 'Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War', born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in the late seventies, about the concerning rise in Russian anti-Semitic fervor and how Putin is using this politically. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War in Ukraine against Russian aggression is beginning to enter its second winter. How was Putin able to forge loyalty to his authoritarian regime to maintain power? And how did that lead to this moment of war? Leon Aron from the American Enterprise Institute and a native of Moscow joins to discuss his new book, "Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the Uses of War."

When one makes a seemingly dramatic choice, they are faced with the option to either walk back the consequences that choice has engendered or be consumed by that choice. This is the predicament Russian President Vladimir Putin has found himself in, argues AEI's Dr. Leon Aron in his new book, Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia are joined by Dr. Aron to discuss his new book and the "house" that Putin has built in Russia. What have been Putin's most important milestones in building this house? To what extent is Putin's house built on previous iterations of Russia, or even Soviet, imperialism? What have been the primary "uses of war" driving Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine?Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front's bi-weekly newsletter here and follow us on X here. Purchase Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War here.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on, an agitated Vladimir Putin appears to be resorting to anti-Semitism as part of his propaganda campaign.

Following a visit to Capitol Hill last week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine) made one final push to Congress in hopes of preventing Ukraine fatigue. This week, the government is on the verge of a government shutdown, and many members of Congress have made their intentions clear about whether or not they will support more funding as we head into October. To help us sort through all of this we spoke with Dr. Leon Aron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia's post-Soviet evolution. We dive deep into the complex web of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the geopolitical factors at play. We kick things off by discussing the mysterious return of the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, to Ukraine. Who's really pulling the strings behind this mercenary group, especially after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a key figure in Putin's invasion strategy? We also delve into the role religion plays in Russia's military actions, examining how the Russian Orthodox Church influences public opinion and policy. And Will wonders how come the Budapest Memorandum isn't making headlines despite Russia's blatant violation of it?Dr. Aron, who shares his incredible journey from Moscow to the United States and offers a unique perspective on Russian and American politics. Dr. Aron sheds light on the evolving landscape of Russian domestic politics since the fall of the Soviet Union and the key factors driving these changes. We also explore the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping both public opinion and policy in Russia. This episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the intricacies of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Wagner Group's activities in Africa, and why it's crucial for Americans to be informed about Putin's motives as we send aid to Ukraine. Guest Bio:From 2014 to 2020, Dr. Aron was a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees the operations of several international broadcasting outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. From 1990 to 2004, he was a panelist on “Looking from America” (Gliadya iz Ameriki), a weekly Voice of America Russian-language radio and television show. Dr. Aron has taught at Georgetown University and was the recipient of the US Institute of Peace's Peace Fellowship.Dr. Aron is also a prolific writer and editor, and his books include Roads to the Temple: Memory, Truth, Ideas, and Ideals in the Making of the Russian Revolution, 1987–1991 (Yale University Press, 2012), in which he details and analyzes the intellectual and moral revolution that precipitated the end of the Soviet Union; Russia's Revolution: Essays 1989–2006 (AEI Press, 2007); and the first in-depth biography of Boris Yeltsin, Yeltsin: A Revolutionary Life (St. Martin's Press, 2000).Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

As the world tries to make sense of the Wagner Group's mutiny attempt in Russia, there are a lot of questions about what comes next. But one thing is for certain... the mutiny has exposed a crack in Putin's regime...but not because of the mercenaries. Leon Aron from the American Enterprise Institute says the silence of the Russian people who didn't come to defend him speaks volumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Russians over the weekend mourned the death of Mikhail Gorbachev they also remembered the reforms he made that brought down the Iron Curtain. Vladimir Putin snubbed the event and instead spoke at a forum where he continued to defend the brutal invasion of Ukraine.  FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Leon Aron, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about Mikhail Gorbachev's death and what it means to Putin's grip on power.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: War On Ukraine' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Russians over the weekend mourned the death of Mikhail Gorbachev they also remembered the reforms he made that brought down the Iron Curtain. Vladimir Putin snubbed the event and instead spoke at a forum where he continued to defend the brutal invasion of Ukraine.  FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Leon Aron, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about Mikhail Gorbachev's death and what it means to Putin's grip on power.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: War On Ukraine' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Russians over the weekend mourned the death of Mikhail Gorbachev they also remembered the reforms he made that brought down the Iron Curtain. Vladimir Putin snubbed the event and instead spoke at a forum where he continued to defend the brutal invasion of Ukraine.  FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Leon Aron, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about Mikhail Gorbachev's death and what it means to Putin's grip on power.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: War On Ukraine' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short, one-segment piece in which I consider one of the less widely-discussed aspects of Gorbachev's legacy (and quite why he sat so uncomfortably for the present regime): that he stood for hope (however naive or badly-executed sometimes) rather than the victimhood at the heart of Putin's message.My snap appreciation of Gorbachev is here, and Leon Aron's obit is here.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show

Tonight on the Last Word: Multiple Ukrainian cities are under attack by Russia. Also, Vladimir Putin cracks down on media coverage of the Ukraine war. Plus, President Biden bans Russian oil imports to the United States. And the UN says over 2 million people have fled Ukraine. Cal Perry, Maj. John Spencer, Franklin Foer, Ben Rhodes, Leon Aron, Robin Wright and Christopher Miller join Lawrence O'Donnell.

How did Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfold? What's next for Ukraine? Fred Kagan, Director of AEI's Critical Threats Project and Mason Clark, Lead Russia Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War join Giselle, Dalibor and Iulia to dissect these questions. Mason describes the geography of Russia's military offensive and the state of Ukraine's military resistance. Fred gives his analysis of Biden's intelligence sharing strategy and Putin's goals from the start of his escalation. Our hosts connect Mason and Fred's to what they've learned in past episodes and share their thoughts on the world's response to war in Ukraine. References: https://thedispatch.com/p/sanctions-are-not-enough?utm_source=url (Sanctions Are Not Enough (The Dispatch), Giselle Donnelly); https://www.aei.org/events/putin-vs-the-west-the-russia-ukraine-crisis-and-the-future-of-the-post-cold-war-order/ (Putin vs. the West: The Russia-Ukraine crisis and the future of the post–Cold War order (AEI Event), Fred Kagan and Leon Aron)

Dr. Leon Aron is a Senior Fellow at AEI, where he studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia's post-Soviet evolution. This week, he joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Soviet leaders, the psychology behind Putin's brinkmanship, and today's Russia/Ukraine conflict.

What does Russian President Vladimir Putin hope to achieve by sending troops to the Ukrainian border? Dr. Leon Aron from the American Enterprise Institute discusses his fascinating new piece in The Hill urging us all to think of the situation and President Putin's aims like a judo match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sting once sang, “in Europe and America, there's a growing feeling of hysteria.” With war in Ukraine looking increasingly likely and tensions mounting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, it feels an awful lot like we're back in 1987. To explore how Russia's bellicosity might affect the global stage, Jonah is joined by Leon Aron, director of Russian studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Together, they address heady questions on Russia and narrowly resist performing a duet of “99 Red Balloons.” Would the Russian people support an invasion of Ukraine? How is Russia influencing European politics? And is there any chance of Russia becoming a quasi-democratic country in the near future? Show Notes:- Leon's page at AEI- Leon's contributions to The Dispatch- Leon on what lies ahead for Putin- The Morning Dispatch gives the latest on Ukraine- Alexei Navalny profiled in Time- Jonah on the dangers of conceding to Putin- Putin on the nukes- The Gerard Schröder controversy

Washington, D.C. is in gridlock again, this time over a Russian gas line. Boyd talks about what's going on and revisits a conversation with Dr. Leon Aron of the American Enterprise Institute about why Russia is making trouble for Ukraine and Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia is upping its military presence along the Ukrainian border. What's really going on? Dr. Leon Aron, a Russian immigrant and foreign policy expert from the American Enterprise Institute, talked with Boyd about Russian President Vladimir Putin's true goals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden returned from his first overseas trip this week, wrapping up the festivities with a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Talking tough on Putin ahead of the meeting, the Biden administration advertised a hard-hitting discussion about the countries' relationship and Russian misdeeds. Dr. Leon Aron joined the show to walk us through what actually happened at the long-anticipated summit. He explains that while the leaders discussed cyberattacks, arms control, and the US-Russia relationship, Biden gained little to nothing from the meeting, while the summit legitimized the Putin regime. Dr. Aron, who was born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in 1978, is a resident scholar and the director of Russian studies at AEI. He studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia's post-Soviet evolution. https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6.17.21-Aron-transcript.pdf (Download the transcript here.)

President Biden is meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week. The American Enterprise Institute's Dr. Leon Aron--who is a Russian immigrant--will preview the meeting and explain what the US can realistically expect to get out of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Om den ryska hackningen av presidentvalet i USA, Trumps ryska kontakter, annekteringen av ukrainska Krim. Håller Ryssland på att återta rollen som USAs och Sveriges ärkefiende nummer ett? Konflikt om hot, fiendebilder och ett ryskt hus som stängdes. Vår utsände i Washington Lasse Johansson besöker den egendom i Maryland som var de ryska diplomaternas semesteranläggning. Den stängdes vid nyår av president Obama. Hör grannarna berätta om en liten del av den verklighet, som vid sidan av twitterdiplomati och stökiga presskonferenser, har gjort att Ryssland uppfattas som ett allt större hot i USA. Världen har ägnat mängder av tid åt att diskutera utredningen av Donald Trumps och hans omgivnings kontakter med Ryssland och ryssar.  Men hur tänker man i USA om man också kan mycket om rysk historia och politik. Jesper Lindau ringde upp två kunniga amerikaner för att fråga dem om Ryssland som USA:s mörka tvilling. Sean Guillory, historiker vid University of Pittsburgh, som gör podcasten Seans Russia Blog och Leon Aron, ansvarig för Rysslandsfrågor vid den konservativa tankesmedjan American Enterprise Institute. I Konflikt samtalar sedan våra två första gäster om USA. Dag Blanck, professor i Nordamerikastudier vid Uppsala Universitet, och Maria Georgieva, Svenska Dagbladets Rysslandskorrespondent Sverige har en lång historia tillsammans med Ryssland som innehåller allt från krig och frostiga relationer till handel och samarbeten. Sverige idag är ett möjligen oroligt land. SOM-institutets mätningar av oro visar på att oron för situationen i Ryssland ökade markant när Ryssland annekterade Krim och kriget i östra Ukraina började. Konflikts Simon Moser träffade Marina Davidsson som upplevt effekterna av den oron i sin vardag. Gunnar Nygren som är professor i journalistik vid Södertörns högskola berättar också om den studie de gjort om 2014 under kriget i Ukraina och om hur rapporteringen byggde mycket på ett västligt perspektiv. I Konflikt diskuterar vi sedan bilden av Ryssland i Sverige tidskriften Filters chefredaktör Mattias Göransson och Johan Wiktorin, som är skribent och bloggare och ledamot i kungliga krigsvetenskapsakademin.    Producent: Simon Moser simon.moser@sverigesradio.se   Programledare: Jesper Lindau jesper.lindau@sverigesradio.se