In Episode 137 of the Kianistan Podcast, historian and geopolitical analyst Dr. Vladimir N. Brovkin returns for a timely discussion on the Russia–Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin's strategy, the Iran–US conflict, NATO, and the rapidly changing global balance of power.

As a former Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, Dr. Brovkin brings decades of expertise to explain how Russia interprets the recent Iran–Israel–US confrontation, why Moscow's strategic calculations are changing, and what the conflict means for the future of Ukraine and Europe.

We explore Vladimir Putin's long-term objectives, Western perceptions of Russia, NATO expansion, sanctions, diplomacy, and whether a negotiated settlement remains possible. Dr. Brovkin also examines how Iran's response to recent attacks has influenced Russian military and political thinking, and why global power is steadily shifting toward a more multipolar order.

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WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE
How Russia views the Iran–US–Israel conflict
Vladimir Putin's long-term geopolitical strategy
Why the West misunderstands Russian policy
Lessons Russia has drawn from Iran's response
NATO expansion and the Ukraine war
The prospects for peace negotiations
The changing balance of power in Europe
Sanctions, diplomacy, and military strategy
The future of Russia–West relations
Why the world is moving toward multipolarity
CHAPTERS (Generated from the transcript)

00:00 – Introduction & Welcoming Dr. Vladimir Brovkin
02:00 – How Russia Views the Iran–US Conflict
08:10 – Putin's Strategy and Western Misconceptions
15:30 – What Russia Learned from Iran's Military Response
23:00 – Ukraine War: Current Situation and Outlook
31:20 – NATO Expansion and Russia's Security Concerns
39:40 – Can Diplomacy End the Conflict?
47:15 – Sanctions, Europe & Russia's Economy
55:10 – The Future of Russia–West Relations
01:03:30 – Multipolar World & Global Power Shifts
01:10:20 – Final Thoughts

ABOUT DR. VLADIMIR N. BROVKIN

Dr. Vladimir N. Brovkin is a historian specializing in Soviet and Russian history. He served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University before retirement and is now an author, geopolitical commentator, and creator of a YouTube channel focused on Russia, Ukraine, geopolitics, and international affairs.

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