Russia's Politics, Propaganda & Memory

Coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has, disproportionately, focused on President Vladimir Putin and attempts by the West to divine his intentions. Such a focus ignores the complexity of Russia’s political system and the multiplicity of the drivers of Russian behavior. At the same time, the West sees Russia’s propaganda efforts-denying atrocities at Bucha or the promotion of “Z”-as all about itself, ignoring the importance of the domestic audience within Russia. On May 4, Dr Jade McGlynn and Dr Ben Noble will join CSPC for a virtual discussion and provide a deeper insight into the complexity of Russian political behavior, drivers of its propaganda campaign, and the importance of historical memory (and its misuse) within Russia. Such a deeper understanding is now more important than ever, and the dangers of oversimplifying Russian behavior could potentially have greater consequences for not just Ukraine, but Europe, as well.
Featuring:
Dr Jade McGlynn, Senior Researcher, Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies
Dr. Ben Noble, Associate Fellow, Chatham House

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