In Retrospect - Episode 6: Putin's Ideology & Worldview (Interview with Dr. M.J. Frear)
Radi8 Radio2 Mai 2022

In Retrospect - Episode 6: Putin's Ideology & Worldview (Interview with Dr. M.J. Frear)

In this 6th episode of 'In Retrospect', your hosts Romeck and Tobias will interview Dr. M.J. Frear, professor of politics Russia & Eurasia. Dr. Frear is an expert on authoritarianism in this region, and recently published a book on the Belarusian leader Lukashenko. Today, we will interview Dr. Frear on another strongman in the region, Vladimir Putin. We will discuss his rise to power, which interests form his decision-making and which legacy he wants to leave behind, among many more questions. We will also take a close look at the ongoing invasion of neigbouring Ukraine, and how this relates back to his worldview.

If other listening, you have any remarks or suggestions based on the subjects discussed in this episode, please let us know! We are very interested to hear your take on the issues. Please let us know via our instagram (@radi8radio) or email us at radi8radio@basisthehague.nl.


(DISCLAIMER: We acknowledge that this interview covers a sensitive subject, and Radi8 Radio wants to publish this interview for informational purposes, not sensational. We do not want to give legitimacy to military use of force in any way. We also understand this interview covers an ongoing issue, and the available information can therefore rapidly change.)

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