Lex Fridman Podcast

#335 – Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Nov 4, 2022

Fiona Hill, a seasoned presidential advisor and foreign policy expert, shares her insights on U.S.-Russia relations, drawing from her experiences under multiple administrations. She discusses Vladimir Putin's grave miscalculations regarding Ukraine and the complexities of political ideologies in challenging environments. Hill emphasizes the importance of cultivating nonpartisanship in foreign policy, understanding regional identities, and addressing the emotional nuances in American politics surrounding leaders like Trump. Her reflections weave personal anecdotes with pressing geopolitical themes.

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Why did Putin think Ukraine would fall immediately?

02:41

The Loose Structure of Political Parties in the United States

03:01

NATO, Russia, and the Return of Superpower Relations

03:09

The American System, Not the Political System

03:03

Intro

2min

Promotions and Personal Reflections on Wellness

4min

From Coal Mines to Cold War: A Journey of Education and Identity

30min

Navigating Nonpartisanship in American Politics

4min

Questioning Political Ideologies and Embracing Constructive Ideas

2min

The Strength in Lacking Civility: A Critical Examination of Communication in Politics

3min

Navigating Leadership and Integrity in Politics

29min

The Evolution of Labor Movements and Community Empowerment

3min

Political Spectacles and Accountability

21min

10.

Navigating Political Emotions and Leadership

29min

11.

Putin's Miscalculations in Ukraine

15min

12.

Geopolitical Dynamics and Leadership in Ukraine

25min

13.

Election Strategies and International Ambitions: The Political Calculus of Putin and Zelensky

3min

14.

Alexei Navalny: Nationalism and Opposition

5min

15.

Nuclear Strategies and Geopolitical Tensions

21min

16.

Bridging Generations for Change

6min

17.

Lessons in Empathy and Understanding Through Bullying

4min

Fiona Hill is a presidential advisor and foreign policy expert specializing in Russia. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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There Is Nothing for You Here: https://amzn.to/3TR0nN9
Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin: https://amzn.to/3WiGU9F

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(06:24) – Education and career
(17:10) – Donbas in the 20th century
(25:28) – Soviet Union
(36:03) – Donald Trump’s foreign policy
(48:03) – Testifying against Donald Trump
(54:54) – US administrations
(1:16:28) – Impeachment of Donald Trump
(1:36:44) – Why people like Donald Trump
(1:45:49) – Vladimir Putin
(2:05:58) – Invasion of Ukraine
(2:21:03) – NATO implication in Ukraine war
(2:33:54) – Interviewing Vladimir Putin
(2:46:22) – 2024 elections
(2:49:30) – Alexei Navalny
(2:54:03) – Nuclear war
(3:05:54) – How Ukraine war will end
(3:12:40) – Hope for the future
(3:15:48) – Advice for young people

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