Episode
Where is Russia’s place in the world?
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- The EI Podcast
- Published
- Jun 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2566
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- https://audioboom.com/posts/8922036
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Summary
Russia is a Near Eastern country now subordinated to East Asia. But Stephen Kotkin argues that historically it has prospered most when tied closely to Europe. Read the original essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/where-is-russias-place-in-the-world/ . Image: Map of Russia, 1562. Credit: Alamy