Marlene Laruelle

Marlene Laruelle, a Research Professor at The George Washington University and Director of GW's Illiberalism Studies Program, discusses the intriguing relationship between Russia and the American far-right. She delves into the financial ties and ideological confluences shaping this dynamic. The conversation highlights the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in connecting with U.S. Christian conservatives. Laruelle also examines how rising far-right ideologies leverage Russian influence and the critical need for regulating social media amidst domestic tensions.