Max and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine.
This conversation was recorded on June 11, 2025.
"The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover" by Maria Snegovaya, Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann (June 2025, CSIS.org)
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Bonus Episode: The Russian Wartime Economy (Live Event Recording)
Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. The conversation focused on the findings of the recent report from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, "The Russian Wartime Economy ... Show More
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Jun 27
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Talks Iran, Oil, Nuclear Power
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The US targets Iran’s nuclear programme
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11m 17s
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Iran’s economy won’t collapse, but future at risk from sanctions, says Bijan Khajehpour
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34m 49s
Feb 2025
Germany’s debt brake problem
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10m 24s
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Are Western fuel sanctions hurting Europe more than Russia?
Ukraine shuts off Russian gas to Europe through its territory, after a pre-war deal expires.
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24m 50s