Towards Iranian Revolution: Iran Under the Shah part 2. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-09-17 | Towards Iranian Revolution: Iran Under the Shah part 2.
EU paid Russia more than it gave Ukraine 1 History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-07-14 | this is a short from a longer video The Coalition of the Un-willing meets in Paris.
Coalition of the Un-Willing Meets in Paris. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-07-13 | What exactly do the western powers are willing to help Ukraine with? Are they capable of creating a new air defense system? Will they give it to Ukraine no strings attached? Who is going to pay for it? How will they run it through their parliaments? Will that win the war against Russia. If not why are they doing this pretense of willing? Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com
Putins Message to NATO Summit History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-07-08 | Is Ukraine really winning as Macron asserts? What is the political objective of this narrative? Are devastating hits on Kiev Putin's answer to that claim? Are the Russians about to attack drone manufacturers in Europe? Are we on the eve of yet another major escalation of the Ukraine war? These are some of the questions we shall discuss today. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com
Putin Considers War Options History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-07-05 | The West claims Ukraine is winning. Putin came to war quarters and made a number of revealing statements? What was the purpose of heavy bombing of Kiev? How far will the Russian army advance? What will be Russian response to UK/EU drone deliveries to Ukraine? Will Colombians and other mercenaries replace Ukrainian army? Who is paying for them and how much? These are some of the questions we consider todayDr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com
The West Has Lost the Ukraine War History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-30 | This is part two of the Interview for British audience I did a few days ago. The first part was devoted to Putin: Why Is Putin Loved or Feared? This segment is devoted to the Ukraine war, its origin, its historical antecedents, and its outcome. What do the Russians think of the Ukraine? Why did the war start? Why does the West claim Ukraine is winning? Why , what evidence is there to suggest that Russia is winning? These are some of the questions considered here.Check out my history playlists AND MY NEW AUDIO PODCAST WITH RSS.COM and my substack: vbrovkin51.substack.com
Putin: Why is He Loved, or Feared? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-28 | This is Part One of the interview for the British audience I gave a few days ago, where I answer questions not so much on the contemporary politics but on Russian Soviet History. Why did the Soviet Union collapse? Why did Putin come to power? Why is he so popular in Russia and so much detested in some West European ruling circles?Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. Yu can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS on You Tube music. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I HAVE JUST BEGUN AUDIO PODCASTS WITH RSS.COM
Zelenskys Belarus Bluff History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-26 | Zelensky threatened to destroy Russian data relay station in Belarus. A week has gone by. The deadline expired. What has been doing and saying what in this context. This is the theme of this episode in the War in Ukraine playlist and podcast list In You Tube music.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
Ashura: The Day of Mourning of the Slain Imam Hussayn History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-25 | This is a historical background to the events in Karbala, which led to the murder of Hussayn the grandson of Calif Ali, the day of mourning for all Shia Muslims, a symbol of compassion, respect, and mourning for a great martyr.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
Putin: The Fight is On: The Gloves are off History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-22 | In this edition of Ukraine War Playlist we discuss the latest changes to Russian conduct of the war in Ukraine as a result of: 1. Intensification of drone warfare against Russian targets; 2. EU summit decisions to intensify drone deliveries to Ukraine; 3. Russian decision to achieve military victory and stopping any negotiations with Zelensky.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
Trumps Troubles: Who Prevails? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-20 | The heart of the issue is the rift between those who approve and those who oppose MoU between Iran the the USA. How serious is the split among republicans? How powerful are the opponents of the MoU? Who prevails? Why is Trump doing it? Why now? Why Vance and not Rubia is in charge?These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
Trump at G7 - A New Chance for Putin History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-18 | In this episode of History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin I examine what is hidden behind the official posturing at the G7: Did Putin and Trump agree on a course of action? Did the Western Powers really spoke with one voice? How to explain Meloni's approach? Are the Ukrainians really "winning"? What exactly was destroyed by the yesterday's attack on Moscow? These are some of the questions we discuss today.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
Putins Message to the Russians History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-14 | On June 12 and June 13 Putin held two important meetings, one with the soldiers and the other with governors and state officials. Here I discuss Putin's message. What was new and what the implications are for the future.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you can listen to them if you prefer.
PUTINS ACTION PLAN: INTERVIEW WITH DR.BROVKIN History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-11 | At the beginning of this program I provide a short update on the most recent developments in diplomacy around the war in Ukraine, specifically the visit of Abramovich to Kiev and comments of both Zelensky and Putin about that visit and its political implications. I attached my interview somewhat condensed with Lena Petrova, the host of World Affairs in Context on You Tube and Substack.
Putins Vision of the World History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-09 | Sanctions, tariffs, isolation, helping Iran, relations with Trump, oil prices, war in Ukraine, relations with EU, threats to Russia, drone attacks: these are the topics Putin addressed in his speech and Q&A at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Zelensky vs. Putin: Insolence vs. Confidence History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-06 | Here I discuss an open letter Zelensky sent to President Putin on 4 June 2026 and Putin's public response at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. A point of no return has been reached. The Bridges are burnt. No turning back to negotiations.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-06-04 | Why did Russia strike Kiev with hypersonic missiles? Why did Rutte come to Kiev? What kind of promises did he make? Can NATO rescue Ukraine from Russian hypersonic missiles? Is Russian society ready for a compromise? Why does Zelensky target passenger bus and school girls? These are some of the questions we discuss today.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Armenias Choice: A Path To War? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-31 | Will there be a change in government in Armenia on 7 June? Will the new government choose to apply for EU membership? What exactly did Von er Leyen promise to Armenia during the 5 may 2026 summit in Yerevan? How does Putin view the possible exit of Armenia from the Eurasian Economic Union led by Russia? Will the rivalry between EU and Russia over Armenia's future lead to another war as was the case with Ukraine? These are some of the questions considered here today.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
FALLEN GIRLS MOBILIZE RUSSIA! History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-29 | Ukrainian drone attack on the Girls student dormitory in Lugansk province will be remembered in History that changed the course of the Ukraine war. Why is there such a rage? Who do observers propose to do in revenge? What will be the fate of Zelensky and his government? Are any negotiations with what is now called Zelensky terrorist regime possible? These are some of the questions considered here today.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Putin and Xi: An Alliance of Marriage of Conveniance? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-28 | Here i discuss the multipolar world declared by Presidents Putin and Xi at their recent summit. Behind the facade of worm words and photo ops, hides the reality of data that shows that China's investment in Russia is negligeable, that joint aviation and highspeed rails stalled, and that both countries pursue in fact a muti-vector foreign policy. Both the G7 and BRICS are in disarray and multipolarity looks increasingly as fragmentation or the world order.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Zelensky Under Attack. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-14 | A new batch of Mindich tapes was released in Ukraine, see Strana.ua. These tapes show a siphoning off of funds destined for arms purchases and insider trading and conflict of interest whereby Zelensky and his friends took a cut from military procurement company they owned and were building luxury homes near Kiev. These are some of the issues we consider today. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Putin Claims the War Nears Its End: How? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-10 | On 9 May 2026 President Putin held a press conference. Russian journalists asked him about drones hitting deep into Russia, the course of the war, the prospects of peace, the threat to bomb Kiev, the possible meeting with Zelensky and many other questions. Today we analyze Putin's answers.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-07 | This is a special edition of History and politics with Dr. Brovkin devoted to the 81 anniversary of the end of World War II. I discuss the actual events, chronology and major battles of what the Russians call the Great Patriotic war, such as the catastrophic defeats of 1941, the battle of Moscow, of Stalingrad, and of Kursk, leading to the fall of Berlin in 1945.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
NEW CRACKS IN NATO/EU History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-03 | Why is Trump withdrawing US troops from Germany? Why is UK creating a new Nordic military alliance? Why is there a rift between Central European countries and EU? These are some of the issues discussed here.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Putin Calls Trump: A Way Out? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-05-01 | on 28 April 2026 Putin called Trump. They spoke about Iran war, Ukraine war and how Russia might help in resolving the nuclear issue. Is Trump looking for a way out? Is there a rift between Israel the the US? How serious was the damage done by Iranians to the US military machine? These are some of the questions discussed here.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Putin, Merz and Zelensky: Their Role in a New Europe. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-29 | Merz wants to build the strongest army, Zelensky wants to be a bulwark against Russia, Putin: what is his vision and hope for Europe?These ar the questions I consider today.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
French Nukes For Europe. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-26 | President Macron announced a new French policy of extending French nuclear defense to Europe. Will French missiles and aircraft be stationed in Poland Germany Finland and other countries? Will the French National Assembly have a say in these decisions? Will those missiles be connected to NATO? What legal basis will they have? What kind of response will be of Russia? Will a supposed deterrence in fact turn into a trigger to nuclear exchange? These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
The Ukraine Voices Never Heard History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-22 | In this program I discuss the voices of Ukrainians whom one never hears, the voices suppressed, silenced, extinguished in contemporary Ukraine. There story is of living in a country where men are hunted for by the army recruiters. They seize them on the streets and beat them up to extort money.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791
Russia Threatens Europe History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-19 | Today I discuss the threat articulated by Russian Security Council Chair Shougu to countries participating in attacks on Russia. Also the Russian Ministry of defense published a list of companies delivering military hardware to Ukraine with an explicit threat to target those companies. What are the implications and consequences.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others.
Putin and Trump Lose Hungary? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-17 | Here Lena Petrova and I discuss elections in Hungary and the defeat of Victor Orban. What the political consequences for Russia, for EU, for Trump and Vance? Is the result an indication of a new trend in European Politics? What effect will it have on the war in Ukraine? These are some of the questions considered here.Vladimir Brovkin is an American professorof Russian history, now retired. He served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University. He published many books on Russian history. His lates book From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (Routledge London 2023) is going to come out in Portuguese this year.Lena Petrova is the author and host of World Affairs in Context a You tube and Substack program focusing on Geopolitics and World Economy.
Putins Go Slow. Any Changes? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-12 | In this video I discuss the criticism of president Putin's Go Slow policy in the Special Military Operation. What do they object to? Why now? What do they propose instead? How serious is this rift in strategy of war division? What are we to expect in observable future?Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others.
Trump Has Destroyed Himself History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-08 | Here I discuss the reaction to Trump's recent actions, a threat to destroy Iran and the Cease-fire. Will his actions lead to his impeachment? Has he lost the support of the Israeli lobby? Will the Democrats try to remove him from office? Will Vance be able to translate a cease-fire to a lasting peace? These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others.
How Long Can Zelenskys Regime Last? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-04 | In this video I discuss three new factors in the war in Ukraine: lack of financing for Ukraine in EU, Rising gas prices and rising Russian revenue; crisis of NATO over the war in Iran and its impact on the financing of Ukraine and finally the domestic crisis in Ukraine and the rising resistance to draft.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others.
Zelenskys Dreams Fall Apart History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-04-01 | In this video I discuss the collapse of Hopes and aspirations of Zelensky and his regime leaders, a collapse which was aggravated by the war in Iran but in fact was worsening over the last year, even since Trump's tenure began.The two goals were membership in NATO and membership in the EU. Now both of these goals are all but impossible.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others.
The Fate of Ukraine: 4 Scenarios History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-26 | Here I discuss possible scenarios of development of the Ukraine war. Will the Putin Trump deal succeed? Will the EU plan to make an armed porcupine out of Ukraine materialize? Where will the Russians stop? Is it in Donbas? Or will they proceed further, perhaps to Odessa? Where will the borders of Ukraine be? Will there be a Ukraine at all? These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. I INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POLL
The War in Iran: What is the Truth? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-22 | How is the war in Iran covered by the mainstream and alternative media in Russia and in the US? Is there any difference? How to explain that the Russian mainstream media echoes the American one? What are the main points of the alternative media critics? These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. PARTICIPATE IN THE POLL PLEASE
From Epic Fury to Epic Fail History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-18 | Why did Trump decide to attack Iran? What is the connection with the kidnapping of maduro? What was the oil control plan? These are some of the questions we consider here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel.
Война на Украине. Часть 2. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-16 | Это вторая часть выпуска «Война на Украине». Здесь я сосредоточусь на основных событиях 2023, 2024 и 2025 годов. Каков был план украинского военного присутствия в 2023 году? Почему он не увенчался успехом? Какова была цель вторжения в Курскую область? Был ли какой-либо шанс на мирное урегулирование в 2024 году? Действительно ли Трамп намеревался урегулировать войну в 2025 году? Это лишь некоторые из вопросов, которые мы обсудим сегодня.Доктор Бровкин — американский историк России, ныне на пенсии, бывший профессор советской истории в Гарвардском университете, автор многочисленных книг по истории и политике России. Его последняя книга: «От Владимира Ленина до Владимира Путина: Россия в поисках своей идентичности» (издательство Routledge, Лондон, 2024) доступна на Amazon и Routledge.com (ссылка: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin). Помимо плейлиста «Проблемы современной политики», вы можете найти: «Россия при Ельцине и Путине», «Россия при коммунистическом режиме», «Война на Украине», «Европейская история» и другие. Также приглашаю вас на мой канал Substack. Вот ссылка:vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/post/190081966
четыре года войны на Украине History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-15 | размышляя о значении СВО Часть первая 2022istoriyapolitikadrbrovkin.substack.com/p/b28?utm_source=youtube
Putin: A Wimp or Master Strategist in Iran War History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-14 | Putin's actions in the current international crisis over the war in Iran hae been interpreted in two ways: One is that he is a wimp, unable to act decisively, the other is that he is a master strategist, and that everything he does may lead to a win-win for all parties involved.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. Here is the link;vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/post/190081966
IRANS war aims and Russia History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-10 | Is Russia going to back Iran? Did Trump offer a deal to Putin? Is Putin going to side with Iran, China, BRICS? Is Putin going to prefer a deal with Trump?What exactly did Trump and Putin talk about on the phone on 9 March 2026?These are some of the questions I discuss here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. Here is the link;vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/post/190081966
Who Benefits from the Epic Fury? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-09 | Toda I discuss the effects of the operation Epic Fury on the international order. Would it benefit the strategic position of Russia, China, and North Korea? Will American bases survive? Will Israel survive? What if Iran survives and by implication wins?Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. Here is the link;vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/post/190081966see my video on Iran Revolution: youtu.be/anR5WTD0Adg
The Gulf States: Towards Disaster? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-05 | In this video I discuss the current position of the Gulf States between the rock and the hard place, caught in the war between the Israel/US on one side and Iran on the other. The key question is whether they under the stress of the war abandon American bases and prefer neutrality or join the war on the Israel/US side. Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. Here is the link;vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/post/190081966
Trump: A Daring Leader or a Reckless Gambler. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-03-02 | This video on my Issues of Contemporary Politics with Dr.Brovkin Playlist is a discussion of the debate among Russian analysts aired at An Evening with Soloviev show on March 1, 2026 on Russian TV first channel. Similar views were expressed by many other observers and analysts. Has trump made a huge mistake by attacking Iran? Has he miscalculated the consequences? Or is he a daring leader who may prevail?Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. Also I invite you to my Substack channel. Here is the link; vbrovkin51.substack.com/publish/posts/published
Zelenskys Desperation and Putins Wrath History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-27 | In this edition of Issues of Contemporary Politics with Dr. Brovkin, I focus of the latest developments in the Ukraine war: Zelensky desperation in view of the crushing Russian advance on the one hand and the internal challenge from general Zaluzhny on the other. EU/UK efforts to arm Ukraine brought about a scandal about alleged nuclear components transfer to Ukraine generated threats to use nukes against those countries who dare to do so.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other
4 Years of Ukraine War: Contrasting Narratives History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-23 | The history of the war in Ukraine generated quite different not only interpretations but narratives. One side was saying Ukraine was winning, another side said it was losing. One side said it was Russian aggression the other side that it was a NATO aggression. Here you will find an analysis of these narratives and a few indisputable facts.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other
Russias New War Aims: Regime Change in Kiev. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-19 | Today is discuss three announced war aims of Russia in Ukraine; one voiced by Putin in June 2024, the second voiced by former President Medvedev regarding Novorossiya, and the third by Duma member Kartapolov proposing incorporation of the entire Ukraine. I also discuss a new proposal by Lavrov to establish a post-war External Administration in Ukraine, i.e. replacement of Zelensky and his government.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. You can find my other playlists:: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other .
Europe Gearing Up for War With Russia History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-16 | This is a discussion of Munich Security Conference with Lena Petrova, a host and author of World Affairs in Context and me, Vladimir Brovkin in me Playlist: Issues of Contemporary Politics. How serious is the parting of the ways between the US and EU? Why are the EU/NATO leaders so belligerent towards Russia? Do they really want to launch a war against Russia? Why is the Russian offensive so slow? How to explain a relative economic political and military decline on Europe? These are some of the issues we consider today.Vladimir Brovkin is an American professor, now retired, author of many books on Russian history and Politics.Lena Petrova is an American scholar, a specialist in finance and geopolitics. Her Youtube channel World Affairs in Context has won recognition as one of the best in the field. Here is the link: worldaffairsincontext.com
Europes Security: Challenges and Solutions History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-13 | In this video I discuss challenges to European Security as defined at the Munich Security Conference 2026. These are primarily US departure, Russian advance, and Europe's economic decline. I analyze the proposed solution and the critique of those.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists.
Can Iran Survive Trumps Attack? History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-11 | In this video I discuss Trump's threats Netanyahu's prodding Trump to war but most importantly Russian, Chinese and North Korean military assistance to Iran.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists.
Putin and Trump: Contours of a Deal and Its Opponents. History and Politics With Dr. Brovkin 2026-02-10 | Here I discuss the deadline of June 2026 set by President Trump to end the war In Ukraine. What are the options that Zelensky is considering? What are the plans of his opponents in Ukraine? What is there for trump in a deal with Putin? What nay happen in Ukraine in view of possible new elections of a vote in the Rada to remove him? What are the voices of Russian generals criticizing Putin. These are some of the questions considered here.Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists.
