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In Moscow's Shadows
In Moscow's Shadows 133: Books on Russia, Books on Ukraine
Feb 4, 2024
An exploration of recent books on Russia and Ukraine. The speaker offers insights on each book and plans to continue with the comparative approach. Analyzes 'Getting Russia Right', emphasizing learning from mistakes. Reviews books on the complexities and interconnectedness between Russia and Ukraine. Discusses books on the conflict, highlighting the impact of events and entangled histories. Delves into 'Pabor-O-Givel' on Zelensky and provides analysis of the war in the small town of Osnesensk. Concludes with reflections on bravery, critiques of Putin, and book recommendations.
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- Understanding the evolution of Russo-American relations requires strategic patience and humility, as highlighted in Thomas Graham's book 'Getting Russia Right'.
- The books on Ukraine provide insights into the historical interconnections and divergences between Russia and Ukraine, the political biography of President Zelensky, and the resilience of Ukraine's small town Osnasensk against Russian attacks.
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Book reviews: Getting Russia Right, The Lost Peace, Riding the Tiger
The podcast episode features a compilation of two comparative book reviews. In the first half, the host discusses Thomas Graham's Getting Russia Right, Richard Sackworth's The Lost Peace, and Leon Aron's Riding the Tiger. The central theme of Graham's book is to understand the evolution of a positive US-Russia relationship, recommending strategic patience and humility. Sackworth's book focuses on the failures of Western foreign policy towards Russia since 1991. Aron's book delves into Putin's militaristic patriotism and its impact on Russia's relationship with the outside world. While the books highlight different aspects of Russo-American relations, they all contribute insights to understanding the dynamics between the two countries.
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