Russia's Feisty Neighborhood
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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jeff Mankoff, a Distinguished Research Fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) Center for Strategy and Military Power, about rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan following a brutal crackdown and arrests on both sides. They explore how Azerbaijan’s assertiveness reflects shifting power dynamics in the former Soviet space and its growing confidence after victory in Karabakh. The conversation also covers Azerbaijan’s energy clout, ties to Turkey, and Moscow’s costs from escalating tensions. Later, they examine Russia’s faltering effort to rally the Global South against the West, with BRICS losing momentum.
Document Type
Podcast
Region(s)
South Caucasus, Russia
Topic(s)
Great Power Competition, National Security, Strategic Competition
Publication Date
7-2025
Publisher
The Power Vertical Podcast
Keywords
Russia, Azerbaijan, South Caucasus, Turkey, Global South
Recommended Citation
Whitmore, Brian and Mankoff, Jeffrey, "Russia's Feisty Neighborhood" (2025). Podcasts. 11.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/podcasts/11