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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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    Evolving challenges and capabilities in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure Michael Daniel
    03:47
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    Involvement in drafting the US response to the 2011 Russian elections Victoria Nuland
    03:30
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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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    AP's role in election reporting and cybersecurity coordination with the Obama administration in 2016 Gary Pruitt
    08:02
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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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    Analysis of the US-Russia relationship and the failure of the reset initiative Charles Kupchan
    08:15
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    Visiting Maidan Square and distributing sandwiches as a diplomatic gesture Victoria Nuland
    01:17
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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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    Impact of Snowden affair on ambassador's early tenure and Russia sanctions Anthony Gardner
    02:53
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    Diplomatic strategy and balancing optimism with realism in Myanmar discussions Hillary Clinton
    06:27
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    Reflections on territorial integrity and economic influences in international relations Jeffrey Bader
    02:14
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    Experiences as a commodities trader in Central Europe and Russia Thomas Holst
    02:22
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    Progress and challenges of the US-Russia reset during the Obama administration William Burns
    01:27
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    Obama's approach to integrating transnational issues into foreign policy Denis McDonough
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    Coordination of US-EU response to Russian annexation of Crimea Anthony Gardner
    04:34
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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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    Reflection on the long-term impact of Russian election interference Michael Daniel
    02:00
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    US and Russian collaboration on Syria's chemical weapons removal and destruction Rose Gottemoeller
    04:39
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    Perceptions of Russian aggression and the response to warnings Victoria Nuland
    04:43
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    Reaction to skepticism about Russian election interference Michael Daniel
    03:05
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    President Obama's shift towards Atlanticism and European defense initiatives Charles Kupchan
    09:55
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    US-Russia relations and efforts to engage Ukraine in EU association Victoria Nuland
    06:09
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    Approach to interviewing President Obama during challenges in 2014-2015 Stephen Kroft
    02:16
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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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    Evolution of cybersecurity in government and foreign interference in elections Michael Daniel
    02:21
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    Strategic thinking behind the US-Russia reset policy Antony Blinken
    03:52
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    Challenges in nuclear arms reduction negotiations due to internal Russian politics Rose Gottemoeller
    04:09
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    Understanding Putin's motives behind Russia's actions in Ukraine and Crimea James Clapper
    03:58
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    Reflections on Russian interference in the 2016 election and the administration's response John Brennan
    04:02
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    Leaked phone call and its diplomatic fallout during the Ukraine crisis Victoria Nuland
    10:49
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    Addressing European concerns about NATO and Russia during the Obama administration Hillary Clinton
    09:27
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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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    Impact of Russia's invasion of Crimea on Syrian chemical weapons removal Rick Jordan
    03:55
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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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    Challenges in arms control and nonproliferation during Obama's term and relations with Russia Rose Gottemoeller
    06:55
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    Assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia after the 2016 Ukraine crisis Wally Adeyemo
    04:57
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    Early foreign policy priorities of the Obama administration and Secretary Clinton William Burns
    04:15
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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-Russia relations post-Reset and cooperation with Israel on defense issues Leon Panetta
    08:35
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    CIA's role in White House intelligence consumption and the 2010 Russian spy arrest operation Jeremy Bash
    05:44
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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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    Russian interests in collaborating on Syria and their Middle East policy John Kerry
    02:18
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    Reflections on the Russia reset and its impact on US-Russia relations Hillary Clinton
    08:03
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    Implementation of selective engagement strategy in US-Russia relations Michael McFaul
    07:36
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    Navigating Iran sanctions and Russia's annexation of Crimea sanctions concurrently Richard Nephew
    02:16
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    Reflection on the US-Russia reset during the Obama administration transition Jake Sullivan
    01:06
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    Early US-Russia cooperation during Obama's administration Antony Blinken
    01:54
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    Role in the Russia reset and New START treaty negotiations Michael Mullen
    12:31
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    Negotiating the removal of chemical weapons from Syria John Kerry
    05:15
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    2015 Russian cyberattacks on the State Department and personal impact Victoria Nuland
    02:29
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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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    Response to Russian election interference and considerations of escalation Michael Daniel
    05:10
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    Strategies to avoid conflict escalation while reinforcing NATO's strength Chuck Hagel
    02:22
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    US diplomacy and strategy in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine William Burns
    06:49
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    Global challenges for Human Rights Watch during crackdowns on civil society Kenneth Roth
    04:04
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    Obama's relationship with Medvedev and its impact on New START negotiations Ben Rhodes
    03:45
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    Negotiating the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty with Russia and NATO allies Victoria Nuland
    03:11
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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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    Early career and interest in history, defense policy, and missile defense Frank Rose
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    Assessment of Obama's foreign policy achievements and long-term strategy Colin Kahl
    08:42
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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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    Reflecting on a career in the Intelligence Community amidst political challenges John Brennan
    05:48
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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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    Impact of presidential trust building on military-to-military relations Michael Mullen
    03:03
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    Reflecting on US-Russia relations and building trust with Sergey Lavrov John Kerry
    07:55
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    Balancing local interests with American narratives in Ukrainian American Spaces programs Macon Phillips
    04:56
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    Perspective on the US-Russia reset from Kyiv during the Obama administration William Taylor
    02:56
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    Impact of Crimea's annexation on Romanian energy politics and regional concerns Thomas Holst
    03:09
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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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    Role in assessing the effectiveness of sanctions during Obama's first term Michael Froman
    01:13
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    Decision to accept the role of ambassador to Russia and family considerations Michael McFaul
    10:03
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    US support for Ukraine during the 2014 annexation crisis Anthony Gardner
    02:17
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    Reflections on the response to Russian interference in the 2016 election James Clapper
    06:41
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    Advising on military aid to Ukraine and the decision against lethal assistance Martin Dempsey
    07:39
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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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    Addressing internet misinformation and censorship in international programs Macon Phillips
    04:44
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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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    Formulating a response to Russian election interference through diplomatic, economic, and intelligence measures Michael Daniel
    02:00
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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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    Response to crackdown on NGOs and civil society in Russia during Secretary's tenure Hillary Clinton
    03:25
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    Assessing and responding to Russian interference in US electoral infrastructure Michael Daniel
    07:21
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    Influences shaping approach to Russia policy during the Obama administration Michael McFaul
    08:38
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    US-Russia relations and the Obama-Medvedev dynamic during 2009-2010 Ben Rhodes
    04:13
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    Obama's approach to intelligence and politics during Russian interference investigations James Clapper
    03:48
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    Reflections on policy challenges and personal experiences in US-Russia relations Michael McFaul
    11:37
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    Confirmation process and early involvement in nuclear security policy development Rose Gottemoeller
    04:59
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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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    Ambitions and challenges for US-Russia relations before the Ukraine crisis in 2014 Victoria Nuland
    03:08
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    US response to Russia's annexation of Crimea and policy goals Ben Rhodes
    04:54
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    Negotiating the New START treaty with Russia and initial challenges Rose Gottemoeller
    03:08
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    Involvement in the New START Treaty and views on nuclear arms control John Podesta
    02:20
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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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    Coordination of the Russian spy swap following Medvedev's visit Jeremy Bash
    04:10
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    Response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the use of sanctions Anthony Gardner
    02:19
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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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    Discussions on Ukraine's political autonomy and Russia's annexation of Crimea Victoria Nuland
    05:35
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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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