Alexey Navalny, Jailed Activist Who Defied Putin, Dies at 47
Feb 16, 2024
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Alexey Navalny, the jailed activist who defied Putin, died at 47. This podcast discusses the implications of Navalny's death, the challenges faced by the Russian opposition, and the options for retaliating against Putin. It also explores topics such as cyber preparedness for finance leaders, challenges in retirement planning, potential changes to retirement benefits, and market analysis including bullish outlook and potential growth in AI and small cap stocks.
The death of Alexey Navalny highlights the decimation of the Russian opposition under Putin's regime, drawing parallels to historical figures who fought for justice.
Retaliatory options against Putin for Navalny's death include economic leverage such as sanctions and reshoring industries, with concerns about Republican opposition impacting Ukrainian assistance funding.
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The death of Alexei Navalny and its impact on Russian opposition
Senior fellow Dr. Ariel Cohen discusses the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and its implications. He highlights how the Russian opposition is decimated under Putin's regime and compares Navalny's loss to the deaths of Martin Luther King Jr. and the hypothetical murder of Nelson Mandela.
The challenges and options for the US and Europe in dealing with Putin
Dr. Ariel Cohen discusses the options available to the US and Europe in retaliating against Putin for Navalny's death. He emphasizes the economic leverage the West holds over Russia, including potential sanctions and reshoring industries currently sourced from Russia. He also raises concerns about the impact of Republican opposition on funding Ukrainian assistance.
Retirement preparedness and perception
Nate Miles, head of retirement at AllSpring Global Investment, highlights the key findings from a recent survey on retirement. He notes the disconnect between how advisors see their clients' retirement preparedness and how the clients perceive it. He also discusses the factors that influence retirement timing and the importance of planning for a transition from a paycheck-dependent lifestyle to relying on savings.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Dr. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, shares his thoughts on the death of Alexey Navalny, the Russian lawyer and anti-corruption activist who became the most potent voice in opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Nate Miles, Head of Retirement at Allspring Global Investments, provides the details of the firm's Retirement Readiness Disconnect report. And we Drive to the Close with Sylvia Jablonski, CEO & CIO at Defiance ETFs. Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo. Producer: Paul Brennan.