Conversations

A curated selection of interviews from FPRI’s Chain Reaction podcast. 

In Conversation with Seth Johnston: NATO’s History, Purpose, and Evolution

The following conversation has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here.  Rick Landgraf: With me today is Seth Johnston. Seth is a US Army officer and the author of How NATO Adapts: Strategy and Organization...

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In Conversation with Amb. Vershbow: Understanding the US Role in NATO

The following conversation has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here.  Rick Landgraf: With me today is Alexander Vershbow who served as the Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2012 to 2016, the US Ambassador...

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In Conversation with Former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

The following conversation has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here. Rick Landgraf: With me today is Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Jaap welcome to the show. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer: Thank you for the invitation. RL:...

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Ukraine: Where Are We Now, and What’s At Stake?

The following conversation has been edited for clarity.  Robert Hamilton: After a delay of many months, US assistance to Ukraine is flowing again. However, Russian forces are making gains in Northeastern Ukraine, around Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv, and...

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Dead, But Not Forgotten: Commemoration in Medieval Livonia

Indra Ekmanis: Hello, and welcome to Baltic Ways, a podcast bringing you interviews and insights from the world of Baltic studies. I’m your host Indra Ekmanis, and today we’re speaking with Gustavs Strenga, senior researcher at the Institute of...

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Russia Launches New Offensive in Ukraine

Russia launched a new offensive near Kharkiv, amidst continuing questions about Ukraine’s ability to mobilize enough manpower to blunt Russian advantages. FPRI President Aaron Stein sat down with Senior Fellow Rob Lee on May 13, 2024 to discuss the...

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The Baltic States Mark Two Decades of NATO Membership

Indra Ekmanis: Hello, and welcome to Baltic Ways, a podcast bringing you interviews and insights from the world of Baltic studies. I’m your host, Dr. Indra Ekmanis. And today we speak with Dr. Lucas Milevski, a tenured assistant professor...

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