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    Building trust and negotiating with Russian counterparts on arms control Rose Gottemoeller
    05:40
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    Ambassador's role in multilateral issues and changes in diplomacy due to technology Michael McFaul
    05:16
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    Reaction to skepticism about Russian election interference Michael Daniel
    03:05
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    Discussions on Ukraine's political autonomy and Russia's annexation of Crimea Victoria Nuland
    05:35
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    Decision to accept the role of ambassador to Russia and family considerations Michael McFaul
    10:03
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    Obama administration's engagement with civil society in Ukraine and bipartisan support Victoria Nuland
    02:09
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    Reflections on the Russia reset and its impact on US-Russia relations Hillary Clinton
    08:03
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    Obama's relationship with Medvedev and its impact on New START negotiations Ben Rhodes
    03:45
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    Discussion on Khodorkovsky's release and Western pressure before Sochi Olympics Michael McFaul
    03:06
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    Coordination of the Russian spy swap following Medvedev's visit Jeremy Bash
    04:10
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    2015 Russian cyberattacks on the State Department and personal impact Victoria Nuland
    02:29
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    Determining foreign policy focus areas and managing the Syria crisis as undersecretary of state Wendy Sherman
    06:23
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    Reflections on changing global threats and regrets about arms control bureaus during the Obama administration Frank Rose
    03:44
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    Differences within and between agencies on the US-Russia reset policy Jake Sullivan
    03:33
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    Continuity and change in expert networks from the 1990s to 2009 Rose Gottemoeller
    01:13
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    US-Russia cooperation on Afghanistan, Iranian nuclear diplomacy, and the New START agreement William Burns
    01:09
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    Influences shaping approach to Russia policy during the Obama administration Michael McFaul
    08:38
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    President Obama's shift towards Atlanticism and European defense initiatives Charles Kupchan
    09:55
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    Early US-Russia cooperation during Obama's administration Antony Blinken
    01:54
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    Reflections on the response to Russian interference in the 2016 election James Clapper
    06:41
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    US-Russia relations and the annexation of Crimea William Burns
    10:58
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    Reflections on policy challenges and personal experiences in US-Russia relations Michael McFaul
    11:37
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    NATO's response to the Ukraine crisis and discussions on European security dynamics Martin Dempsey
    05:04
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    Negotiations and experiences with Putin and Yanukovych during the Ukraine crisis Victoria Nuland
    12:42
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    Medvedev's efforts to establish rapport with President Obama and the challenges of engaging Putin William Burns
    02:23
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    Reflections on working in Russia and the rise of oligarchs Thomas Holst
    03:59
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    Coordination of US-EU response to Russian annexation of Crimea Anthony Gardner
    04:34
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    Memo to President Obama on the lack of a US strategy in Syria Chuck Hagel
    08:30
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    Strategic thinking behind the US-Russia reset policy Antony Blinken
    03:52
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    Advising on military aid to Ukraine and the decision against lethal assistance Martin Dempsey
    07:39
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    Assessment of the situation in Ukraine and Crimea before joining the Obama administration Charles Kupchan
    08:08
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    Advocacy for military training and lethal aid to Ukraine in 2014 Victoria Nuland
    02:17
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    Reflections on US strategic vision for the Americas and Africa during the Obama administration James Jones
    05:30
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    White House response to Russian intervention in Crimea and the debate on lethal aid Martin Dempsey
    03:15
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    Changing attitudes towards intelligence agencies during the 2016 election campaign James Clapper
    04:38
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    Challenges in nuclear arms reduction negotiations due to internal Russian politics Rose Gottemoeller
    04:09
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    Reflection on the US-Russia reset during the Obama administration transition Jake Sullivan
    01:06
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    Evolution of cybersecurity in government and foreign interference in elections Michael Daniel
    02:21
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    Assessment of Obama's foreign policy achievements and long-term strategy Colin Kahl
    08:42
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    Diplomatic efforts and challenges during the Russia reset and Iran sanctions negotiations Hillary Clinton
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    Negotiating resupply routes in Kyrgyzstan and managing Russian influence Derek Mitchell
    02:53
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    US support for Ukraine during the 2014 annexation crisis Anthony Gardner
    02:17
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    First encounter with Obama and briefing on political history during the 2008 campaign Michael McFaul
    08:12
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    Discussion on the strategic approach to the Iran sanctions and the Ukraine crisis Richard Nephew
    02:16
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    Assessing and responding to Russian interference in US electoral infrastructure Michael Daniel
    07:21
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    Balancing engagement and competition in US foreign policy with China and Russia Leon Panetta
    08:44
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    Differences in cybersecurity perspectives between the US and countries like Russia and China Michael Daniel
    05:02
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    Experiences as a commodities trader in Central Europe and Russia Thomas Holst
    02:22
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    Obama's fascination with Cold War figures and commitment to nuclear non-proliferation John Podesta
    03:56
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    Reflections on territorial integrity and economic influences in international relations Jeffrey Bader
    02:14
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    Developing sanctions policy in response to Russian actions and election interference Wally Adeyemo
    03:27
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    US assistance to Ukraine and the role of grassroots work in democratic reforms William Taylor
    04:39
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    Involvement in the New START Treaty and views on nuclear arms control John Podesta
    02:20
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    Reflections on the role of Russia in the P5+1 Iran nuclear negotiations Wendy Sherman
    04:57
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    US policy on Ukraine: sanctions on Russia, support for Ukrainian military, and reinforcing NATO Jake Sullivan
    02:12
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    US and Russian collaboration on Syria's chemical weapons removal and destruction Rose Gottemoeller
    04:39
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    Formulation of the reset policy with Russia prior to joining the Obama administration Michael McFaul
    01:26
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    Biden's response to the Russian annexation of Crimea and engagement in transatlantic relations Jake Sullivan
    05:33
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    Reflections on Russian interference in the 2016 election and the administration's response John Brennan
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    Negotiating the removal of chemical weapons from Syria John Kerry
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    Addressing the Syrian migrant crisis and negotiating with Russia on chemical weapons Victoria Nuland
    06:04
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    Understanding US-Russia relations and Putin's perspective during the Obama administration John Brennan
    05:18
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    Impact of Russian NGO laws on Carnegie Moscow Center and civil society Rose Gottemoeller
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    Obama's diplomatic approach and conversations with Putin during the Ukraine crisis Ben Rhodes
    05:40
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    Diplomatic strategy and balancing optimism with realism in Myanmar discussions Hillary Clinton
    06:27
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    NSC meeting in the Situation Room discussing implementation of President Obama's decision Michael Daniel
    03:34
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    Strategic considerations in US-Russia relations and the reset policy under Obama administration Michael McFaul
    07:15
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    Early career and interest in history, defense policy, and missile defense Frank Rose
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    US efforts to integrate Russia into the World Trade Organization Ron Kirk
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    Challenges in advancing nonproliferation and arms control after difficulties with Russia Rose Gottemoeller
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    Reflection on the long-term impact of Russian election interference Michael Daniel
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    Confirmation process and early involvement in nuclear security policy development Rose Gottemoeller
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    Ambitions and challenges for US-Russia relations before the Ukraine crisis in 2014 Victoria Nuland
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    Balancing resources between terrorism and state-based threats in budget briefings James Clapper
    02:17
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    Continuity and changes in foreign policy from the Bush administration to the Obama years William Burns
    03:34
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    Understanding Obama's foreign policy decision-making process through strategic initiatives Derek Chollet
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    US-Russia relations post-Reset and cooperation with Israel on defense issues Leon Panetta
    08:35
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    Challenges in arms control and nonproliferation during Obama's term and relations with Russia Rose Gottemoeller
    06:55
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    Russian concerns about US missile defense and nuclear strategy Frank Rose
    14:15
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    Reflections on Russia's stance on nuclear disarmament and geopolitical shifts during Obama's presidency Frank Rose
    03:07
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    Russian interests in collaborating on Syria and their Middle East policy John Kerry
    02:18
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    Evaluating the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia Victoria Nuland
    02:11
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    US response to Russia's annexation of Crimea and policy goals Ben Rhodes
    04:54
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    US-Russia relations and efforts to engage Ukraine in EU association Victoria Nuland
    06:09
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    Assessing the risks of the reset policy with Russia Michael McFaul
    04:58
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    CIA's role in White House intelligence consumption and the 2010 Russian spy arrest operation Jeremy Bash
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    Incorporating intelligence into policy decisions during the Obama administration's second term John Brennan
    08:01
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    Anticipating the escalation of US-Russia tensions and information warfare in 2014 Ben Rhodes
    03:58
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    Formulating a response to Russian election interference through diplomatic, economic, and intelligence measures Michael Daniel
    02:00
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    Role in the Russia reset and New START treaty negotiations Michael Mullen
    12:31
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    AP's role in election reporting and cybersecurity coordination with the Obama administration in 2016 Gary Pruitt
    08:02
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    Concerns about election security and cognitive security for the 2020 US presidential election James Clapper
    04:30
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    Response to Russian interference with US electoral system and peacetime norms Michael Daniel
    02:46
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    Challenges of speaking truth to power throughout a career in intelligence James Clapper
    03:50
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    Discussion on Robert Kagan's metaphor of international relations as a jungle or garden William Taylor
    02:35
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    Impact of Russia's invasion of Crimea on Syrian chemical weapons removal Rick Jordan
    03:55
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    Approach to diplomacy and cooperation in Obama's foreign policy with Russia and China John Kerry
    08:34
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    Navigating Iran sanctions and Russia's annexation of Crimea sanctions concurrently Richard Nephew
    02:16
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    Collaboration with Russia and China in space during foreign policy tensions Charles Bolden
    07:58
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    Impact of New START on missile defense and European Phased Adaptive Approach negotiations Frank Rose
    23:40
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    Decision-making process for the Libya intervention and its impact on US-Russia relations Michael Mullen
    05:28
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    Reflections on the Russian Duma elections and Putin's return to presidency William Burns
    04:30
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    Addressing European concerns about NATO and Russia during the Obama administration Hillary Clinton
    09:27
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    Impact of Crimea's annexation on Romanian energy politics and regional concerns Thomas Holst
    03:09
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    Reflection on the end of the US-Russia reset and strategic planning in government work Michael McFaul
    01:17
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    Concerns about misinformation on social media and foreign influence in American politics Victoria Nuland
    03:00
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    Reflections on handling Russian election interference in 2016 John Brennan
    04:17
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    Analysis of the US-Russia relationship and the failure of the reset initiative Charles Kupchan
    08:15
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    Supporting protesters and militia with food during Ukraine's Maidan Square unrest Victoria Nuland
    01:28
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    Obama's approach to intelligence and politics during Russian interference investigations James Clapper
    03:48
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    Advising Jim Comey on handling the FBI investigation during the 2016 election Jeh Johnson
    02:22
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    Early foreign policy priorities of the Obama administration and Secretary Clinton William Burns
    04:15
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    Developing targeted sanctions against Russia during the Obama administration Victoria Nuland
    03:23
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    US response to the Russian annexation of Crimea and the Pentagon's strategy Derek Chollet
    06:36
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    Experience as director of the Carnegie Moscow Center and insights on US-Russia relations Rose Gottemoeller
    04:57
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    Involvement in the Russia reset and delivering President Obama's letter to Dmitry Medvedev William Burns
    02:17
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    Russian concerns about US missile defense capabilities and the New START treaty Frank Rose
    05:49
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    US response to the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 Martin Dempsey
    03:23
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    Discussion on the challenges of ratifying the New START treaty Jeff Flake
    01:13
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    Constraints on President Obama's second term agenda: Russia, ISIS, and other global challenges Ben Rhodes
    02:55
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    Response to Russian interference in the 2016 US election and decision not to work under Trump Victoria Nuland
    09:44
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    NATO's response to the Ukraine crisis and its impact on defense spending expectations Derek Chollet
    06:35
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    Implementation of selective engagement strategy in US-Russia relations Michael McFaul
    07:36
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    Response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the use of sanctions Anthony Gardner
    02:19
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    Balancing local interests with American narratives in Ukrainian American Spaces programs Macon Phillips
    04:56
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    Approach to interviewing President Obama during challenges in 2014-2015 Stephen Kroft
    02:16
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    Evolving challenges and capabilities in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure Michael Daniel
    03:47
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    Reflecting on a career in the Intelligence Community amidst political challenges John Brennan
    05:48
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    Perspectives on the US-Russia reset and New START from a deputy secretary's viewpoint Jim Steinberg
    05:36
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    Role in assessing the effectiveness of sanctions during Obama's first term Michael Froman
    01:13
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    Involvement with Russian revolutionaries and the shift from academia to activism Michael McFaul
    08:56
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    Obama's relationship with Medvedev and its impact on US-Russia relations Michael McFaul
    11:54
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    Response to Russian election interference and considerations of escalation Michael Daniel
    05:10
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    Reassuring NATO allies about US commitment to Article 5 and Ukraine's sovereignty William Burns
    03:57
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    Reflections on the role of individuals in international relations and US-Russia policy Michael McFaul
    07:56
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    Impact of the British Parliament vote on Obama's Syria policy decisions John Kerry
    02:55
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    Handling the Syrian Civil War and ISIS simultaneously in US foreign policy strategy Brett McGurk
    05:49
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    Assessment of US-Russia relations and skepticism about Medvedev's role under Putin Jim Steinberg
    02:29
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    Global challenges for Human Rights Watch during crackdowns on civil society Kenneth Roth
    04:04
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    US efforts to promote energy security in Romania and Bulgaria under Secretary of State Clinton Thomas Holst
    03:22
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    US-Russia relations and the Obama-Medvedev dynamic during 2009-2010 Ben Rhodes
    04:13
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    Advisory role in the State Department's Russia sanctions campaign strategy Richard Nephew
    02:38
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    Initial steps in implementing the US-Russia reset policy Michael McFaul
    08:58
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    Perspective on the US-Russia reset from Kyiv during the Obama administration William Taylor
    02:56
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    Obama's foreign policy approach during crises in Syria, Ukraine, and the rise of ISIS Stephen Kroft
    07:26
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    Development of Russia policy strategy before joining the Obama administration Michael McFaul
    04:19
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    Role at USIP in addressing conflict in Europe and establishing the Office of Strategic Stability William Taylor
    03:21
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    Reflections on potential Russian influence in protests during tenure in Romania Thomas Holst
    02:56
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    Perceptions of Russian aggression and the response to warnings Victoria Nuland
    04:43
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    Cybersecurity focus and challenges during tenure at Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
    27:40
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    Negotiating the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty with Russia and NATO allies Victoria Nuland
    03:11
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    Response to crackdown on NGOs and civil society in Russia during Secretary's tenure Hillary Clinton
    03:25
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    Navigating the role of US ambassador in Russia and addressing human rights issues Michael McFaul
    12:18
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    Recruitment to Obama's foreign policy team and interactions with Tony Lake and Susan Rice Michael McFaul
    03:17
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    Impact of MH17 downing on perceptions of Russia's actions in Europe Victoria Nuland
    04:47
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    US-Russia relations and the importance of human rights during the reset policy William Burns
    02:08
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    Importance of the Obama-Medvedev relationship in New START treaty negotiations Rose Gottemoeller
    04:44
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    Revealing Iran's secret nuclear facility and diplomatic challenges with Russia Ben Rhodes
    07:08
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    Defense Department's role in foreign policy initiatives during the Obama administration's early years Robert Gates
    04:31
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    US diplomacy and strategy in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine William Burns
    06:49
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    Tracing the origins of US-Russia tensions during the Ukraine crisis Ben Rhodes
    02:19
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    Obama-Merkel relationship and its impact on US-European ties and policy decisions Anthony Gardner
    03:22
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    Vice President's stance on providing lethal aid to Ukraine and President Obama's concerns Jake Sullivan
    02:22
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    Visiting Maidan Square and distributing sandwiches as a diplomatic gesture Victoria Nuland
    01:17
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    Understanding Putin's motives behind Russia's actions in Ukraine and Crimea James Clapper
    03:58
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    Perspectives on US presidential candidates and nuclear arms control from the Carnegie Moscow Center Rose Gottemoeller
    04:54
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    Reflecting on US-Russia relations and building trust with Sergey Lavrov John Kerry
    07:55
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    Progress and challenges of the US-Russia reset during the Obama administration William Burns
    01:27
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    Addressing internet misinformation and censorship in international programs Macon Phillips
    04:44
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    Assessment of Putin's strategy in shifting US-Russia relations post-reset William Burns
    03:09
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    Exploring potential US-Russia collaboration post-New START Treaty under Obama administration Victoria Nuland
    01:26
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    Reforms and challenges in arms control during the Obama administration Frank Rose
    32:46
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    US response to Russia's actions in Crimea and engagement with NATO allies Chuck Hagel
    02:49
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    Comparing sanctions on Iran and Russia and their impact on the global financial system Richard Nephew
    03:55
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    Assessing the impact of Putin's return to power on Russian politics and protests in 2012 Michael McFaul
    04:41
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    US policy on providing lethal weapons to Ukraine during the Crimea and Donbas crisis William Taylor
    06:44
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    US administration's approach to supporting Syrian rebels during the Arab Spring William Burns
    04:44
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    Discussion with Obama on Russia policy during the 2008 campaign Michael McFaul
    05:59
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    Involvement in drafting the US response to the 2011 Russian elections Victoria Nuland
    03:30
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    Reassessing NATO's deterrence strategy in light of Russia's actions in Ukraine and Crimea Martin Dempsey
    06:09
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    Leaked phone call and its diplomatic fallout during the Ukraine crisis Victoria Nuland
    10:49
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    Evolving US drug policy representation at the UN and collaboration with Russian drug czar Gil Kerlikowske
    05:46
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    Obama's approach to intelligence briefings and foreign policy discussions Chuck Hagel
    03:05
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    Strategic use of speeches to communicate and execute policy decisions Denis McDonough
    02:39
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    Impact of presidential trust building on military-to-military relations Michael Mullen
    03:03
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    US response to Russian annexation of Crimea and challenges with Ukrainian government corruption Chuck Hagel
    09:15
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    Execution and challenges of the US-Russia reset policy Jake Sullivan
    02:47
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    Assessment of power dynamics between Putin and Medvedev in Russia William Burns
    01:12
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    Reflections on being appointed as Ambassador to Russia and the changing perceptions Michael McFaul
    09:00
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    US support for internet freedom and discreet funding by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Betsy Bramon
    05:43
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    Impact of Snowden affair on ambassador's early tenure and Russia sanctions Anthony Gardner
    02:53
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    Reflections on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its connection to past US policy in Moscow Michael McFaul
    01:15
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    US commitment to Eastern European allies during the reset with Russia Antony Blinken
    02:30
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    Influence of public diplomacy and forming alliances beyond traditional government channels Macon Phillips
    03:14
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    Assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia after the 2016 Ukraine crisis Wally Adeyemo
    04:57
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    Efforts to implement the Paris Accord and address international economic policy Wally Adeyemo
    02:28
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    Negotiating the New START treaty with Russia and initial challenges Rose Gottemoeller
    03:08
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    Strategies to avoid conflict escalation while reinforcing NATO's strength Chuck Hagel
    02:22
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    Experiencing the White House transition after the 2016 election and dealing with the Russia investigation Josh Earnest
    14:15
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    Debate on US response to Putin's actions during the Arab Spring Hillary Clinton
    03:09
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    Challenges in negotiating arms control agreements with Russia in a changing strategic environment Frank Rose
    06:41
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    Obama's approach to integrating transnational issues into foreign policy Denis McDonough
    05:41
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    Impact of Middle East and Russia experience on the role of Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns
    02:01

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