Putin’s Only Friend
By Brian Whitmore Alyaksandr Lukashenka just may be Vladimir Putin’s last remaining ally in the former Soviet space. At a May 16 summit meeting in Moscow to mark the twentieth … Continue reading
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The Asymmetrical War
Does declaring victory make you a victor? As both Russia and Ukraine say they’ve won the war, it’s far from the only question on people’s minds, but an important distinction, nonetheless. Listen to this week’s episode as we tackle these lines of questions. Continue reading
The Belarusian Dictator’s Dilemma
the famously mercurial Lukashenka, of course, the bar for what constitutes erratic behavior and over-the-top contradictory rhetoric has always been exceedingly high. But in recent weeks, he seems to be clearing it with ease. Continue reading
The Imperial Syndrome
Listen to how Brian Whitmore and Jeff Mankoff argue that imperialism is tied to culture and that Russia may not see the changes you’d expect in a world after Putin. Continue reading
Putin’s Ukraine War: Desperate Belarus Dictator Strikes Back
Lukashenka’s autocratic regime has decided to take off the gloves when dealing with Belarusian citizens. Continue reading
A Dress Rehearsal For Aggression
Brian Whitmore, speaks with former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who was in office at the time of the 2007 attacks, about Continue reading
NBC-5 with Meredith Yeomans – April 2022
Brian Whitmore weighs in on WNBA star, Brittney Griner’s, continual detention by Russian federal customs officials. Continue reading
Putin’s Ukraine War Leaves Lukashenka with Nothing but Bad Options
Lukashenka, of course, calculated wrong. Instead of a rapid and triumphant campaign, Russia’s blitzkrieg has turned into a quagmire. Continue reading
The Case Against Vladimir Putin
Genocide. The word is being used by President Biden to describe the events happening in Ukraine. But can it be proven in a court of law? Continue reading
Ukraine Reveals Russian military Plans for “Full-Scale Invasion of Belarus”
Apparently, Ukraine is not the only country Russia has been plotting to invade in recent years. In the summer of 2020, Russia allegedly developed a detailed plan to invade and occupy Belarus. Continue reading