About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with insights from experts in defense and political science.

On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with James Sherr, an honorary fellow at the International Center for Defense and Security; and Serhiy Kudelia, a professor of political science at Baylor University and author of the recently published book, "Seize the City, Undo the State: The Inception of Russia's War on Ukraine."

People in this episode

Host: Brian Whitmore

Guests: James Sherr, Serhiy Kudelia

Topics covered

• Russia-Ukraine War
• Political Science
• Defense Studies
• International Relations
• Conflict Analysis

Keywords

• Russia
• Ukraine
• war
• political science
• defense
• James Sherr
• Serhiy Kudelia
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Center for Defense and Security, Baylor University

Books & works: Seize the City, Undo the State: The Inception of Russia's War on Ukraine

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