Angela Stent

Angela Stent, a former U.S. National Intelligence Officer for Russia, discusses the origins and implications of a controversial leaked peace plan for Ukraine. Sir Lawrence Freedman, a war studies expert, analyzes the strategic challenges Europe faces in countering the U.S. draft. Christopher Miller, a Kyiv correspondent, sheds light on Ukrainian perspectives of the war's toll and domestic politics. Sir Laurie Bristow, a former UK ambassador, emphasizes Europe's existential concerns and the long-term implications of the war.

Miles O'Brien, a seasoned science journalist, shares urgent insights from the Antarctic, revealing alarming changes at the Thwaites Glacier. Angela Stent, a former U.S. intelligence officer, discusses the fallout of a CIA assessment on Putin's alleged assassination plot and its implications for peace negotiations in Ukraine. Simon Ostrovsky provides on-the-ground analysis of the U.S.-backed TRIP corridor in the volatile South Caucasus, exploring potential trade unlocks amidst geopolitical tensions.

Dr. Angela Stent, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute with extensive experience in Russian policy, and Henrietta Treyz, Managing Partner at Veda Partners and former U.S. Senate staffer, tackle the complexities of Trump's approach to Ukraine. They discuss Putin's shifting negotiation stance and how it complicates the peace process. Stent highlights Ukraine's challenges amid winter pressures, while Treyz connects foreign policy decisions to domestic economic impacts, emphasizing the wider implications for the 2026 elections.