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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about the intensifying battle for Pokrovsk — a key Ukrainian stronghold under mounting Russian assault. With nearly a third of front-line fighting concentrated in or near the city, the discussion examines why Pokrovsk matters strategically, what its potential fall could mean for Ukraine’s defenses, and how the narrative surrounding it shapes perceptions of the war’s trajectory. Produced by the University of Texas at Arlington’s McDowell Center for Global Studies in partnership with The Atlantic Council.
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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about the intensifying battle for Pokrovsk — a key Ukrainian stronghold under mounting Russian assault. With nearly a third of front-line fighting concentrated in or near the city, the discussion examines why Pokrovsk matters strategically, what its potential fall could mean for Ukraine’s defenses, and how the narrative surrounding it shapes perceptions of the war’s trajectory. Produced by the University of Texas at Arlington’s McDowell Center for Global Studies in partnership with The Atlantic Council.
In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Joseph Webster, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, about the contours and contradictions of the Sino-Russian “no limits” partnership. They explore how China has helped keep Russia’s economy and war machine afloat by purchasing hydrocarbons, supplying dual-use technology, and providing economic lifelines—all in broad daylight. The discussion also examines the limits of this relationship, including its asymmetry, potential pitfalls in Central Asia, and the challenges it poses for Western strategy.
The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore
In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about the intensifying battle for Pokrovsk — a key Ukrainian stronghold under mounting Russian assault. With nearly a third of front-line fighting concentrated in or near the city, the discussion examines why Pokrovsk matters strategically, what its potential fall could mean for Ukraine’s defenses, and how the narrative surrounding it shapes perceptions of the war’s trajectory. Produced by the University of Texas at Arlington’s McDowell Center for Global Studies in partnership with The Atlantic Council.
