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Active Measures - The Kremlin Plan to Beat the West without Firing a Shot

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a panel discussion featuring intelligence and foreign policy experts examining Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election and its broader strategy to undermine Western democracies. Delve into topics such as Trump's relationship with Putin, the effectiveness of Russian active measures, and potential collusion. Gain insights on the geopolitical implications of Russia's actions, the need for bipartisanship in addressing these challenges, and the role of media in shaping public perception. Analyze Trump's foreign policy approach towards Russia and consider potential solutions to counter Russian influence. Learn about the panelists' perspectives on whether Russia is succeeding in its goals and what steps the U.S. and its allies can take to protect democratic institutions.

Syllabus

Intro
How does Russia read Trumps comments
Why Trump has a year to deliver
What the Russians want
Trump vs Putin
Trumps treatment of Putin
The effects of Russian active measures
Collusion
Where did they get so smart
Is Russia winning or losing
Can we fix what ails our country
No one is doing anything about it
Putin is opportunistic
The 2016 election
The need for bipartisanship
The need for transparency
Role of the media
Policy preferences
Trumps foreign policy


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The Aspen Institute

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