In this episode together with Alexander Lukin, Head of the School of International Relations at HSE University, we discuss the current relations between Russia and China. Professor Lukin outlines the historic perspective of bilateral relations, underlines the obstacles on the way to a more fruitful cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and speculates on the future of two great powers' relations.

In this episode together with Dmitri Novikov, Deputy Head and Associate Professor in the School of International Affairs at HSE, we discuss the current relations between Russia and the Unites States. Professor Novikov outlines the evolution of relations between Moscow and Washington, underlines what factors influence their dialogue today and what should we expect from these great powers in the near future.

In this episode together with Dmitri Trenin, the former Director of Carnegie Moscow Center, we discuss the current place of Russia in global affairs. Professor Trenin reflects on the factors that caused the current Russian foreign policy and to what extent Moscow has managed to find a place in the new balance of power.

In this episode two hosts of our podcast tell what "Understanding Russia" is about and what you should expect of our talks with renowned experts on Russia's foreign policy.