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Today, Explained

The new Cold War

Sep 5, 2023
Historian Calder Walton discusses the early origins of the Cold War, highlighting instances of espionage and the role of spies. The podcast explores the rise of Putin, his interactions with the Russian mafia, and the aftermath of the Cold War. It also discusses the West's success in gathering intelligence on Putin's war plans in Ukraine, but expresses doubts about gathering intelligence on Xi's intentions in China.
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