Stephen Kotkin should have a 10-hour long conversation on this exact same stage on the exact same subject, but this time with Bill Browder. I kid you not, the 10 hours will fly by like 10 minutes.
I wish I lived near Stanford and could listen to these talks. This was a different role for Stephen as we normally see him as the person being interviewed. The book sounds interesting. The answer to the last question was marvelous!
As an adjunct to this conversation and book, it is worth reading "The Sale Of The Century" by Chrystia Freeland, who in the 1990's was the Moscow Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, but currently is Canada's Deputy Prime Minister.
My family knew several important people in Russia at the time. One came over to Texas to give a speech about what was going on in Russia. He was a very educated man that was a member of Politburo and he was kind and sad and tried to explain how bad it was for the normal Russian citizen. This was at a higher educational institution in our town.No one understood the extent that he was speaking about. He earned an honorarium but was very informative . Robert Strouse was important during this time
I appreciate that he's up front about this being fiction. I can't tell you how many times I've read a memoir and thought to myself "How can he really remember what he had for breakfast that day? or "How could he really remember what he said to his taxi driver"?
I am intrigued by Siberia, and the Russian Chinese relationship. I will now find out some truths. Thanks! ... later... Wow, what a story, not at all what I expected, but did not disappoint!
Did I just hear John say that after all that has happened during this last year and a half the financial sharks are again circulating the bones of Russia looking to make the investments that worked out so well (cough) in the 1990's.
every story i read about russia, by an american, is either one of a investor making a killing buying and flipping their assets, or a diplomat advising during the transition.
There are several plausible scenarios that major players in the international arena are likely aware of. If any of these scenarios come to fruition, it could result in an apocalyptic disaster that could surpass the devastation and loss of life seen in World War II. Professor Kotkin claims that China, the USA, and other global powers are stakeholders in the international arena and have much to lose if the Russian-Ukrainian conflict escalates, for example, with the introduction of nuclear weapons. However, despite acknowledging the potential consequences, these central players have yet to take any preventative measures to avoid these catastrophic scenarios. This calls into question the validity of the assumption that they are rational actors and fully comprehend the responsibilities entrusted to them. In other words, their actions don't seem to align with the "noblesse oblige" reasoning that Professor Kotkin suggests.
Wow, just WOW! Nothing like a suggested video that opens with Condoleeza “the Butcher” Rice opening an event with a “fact or fiction themed monologue”. Well she ought to know…👹👺🤡💀
I see Stephen Kotkin I click. Simple as.
God bless Stephen Kotkin.
Always love to hear a new Kotkin lecture he’s a Legend
Stephen Kotkin should have a 10-hour long conversation on this exact same stage on the exact same subject, but this time with Bill Browder.
I kid you not, the 10 hours will fly by like 10 minutes.
Thank you Hoover Institution for my monthly dose of Prof Kotkin & an introduction by Connie Rice!! Wow!!
I wish I lived near Stanford and could listen to these talks. This was a different role for Stephen as we normally see him as the person being interviewed. The book sounds interesting. The answer to the last question was marvelous!
What an absolutely terrific interview,
Siberia Job on audio with the marvellous voice of Kotkin would sell.
So glad I watched this - especially the 'director's cut' story about Russian Refuseniks at 54:15 - much appreciated levity in this grave situation
Thank you and Muzle tov, professor Kotkin!
As an adjunct to this conversation and book, it is worth reading "The Sale Of The Century" by Chrystia Freeland, who in the 1990's was the Moscow Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, but currently is Canada's Deputy Prime Minister.
Stephen and Condi are such great Americans. I admire them both so much.
I love Kotkin. 😂
My family knew several important people in Russia at the time. One came over to Texas to give a speech about what was going on in Russia. He was a very educated man that was a member of Politburo and he was kind and sad and tried to explain how bad it was for the normal Russian citizen. This was at a higher educational institution in our town.No one understood the extent that he was speaking about. He earned an honorarium but was very informative . Robert Strouse was important during this time
Very real and interesting turn of events in history from the 90's to the present 2023. Thank you Stephen Kotkin and John kleinheinz.
Terrific conversation!
Excellent. What a team. What stories, especially how he got out the money, that is so creative and legal.
Kotkin just doesn't hold back, glad he was there to add a bit of context
I appreciate that he's up front about this being fiction. I can't tell you how many times I've read a memoir and thought to myself "How can he really remember what he had for breakfast that day? or "How could he really remember what he said to his taxi driver"?
Condi and Stephen, dreams do come true.
1000th Like! Love Stephen Kotkin and his books and presentations.
I am intrigued by Siberia, and the Russian Chinese relationship. I will now find out some truths. Thanks! ... later... Wow, what a story, not at all what I expected, but did not disappoint!
I expected some revelations about how China is moving to take Siberia from Russia - this will be the next frontier. China is not a friend of Russia.
Dr Kotkin gives us the details. By jove, he does! But then he's a great man.
Very interesting!
Stephen Kotkin is simply the best 😂 buying the book this weekend
I was there in '95, babushkas were selling plastic bags on the street things were so bad.
Another great presentation with professor Kotkin, and I was interested to learn about Kleinheinz’s views.
The way they gloss over how they ignored ethics and morals for money is quite telling.
Clicked in the first millisecond after seeing the caption!!😅
Did I just hear John say that after all that has happened during this last year and a half the financial sharks are again circulating the bones of Russia looking to make the investments that worked out so well (cough) in the 1990's.
Carpetbaggers in three-piece suits.
Where the third Stain Volume?
It may be ready for the Bicenntenial of the Russian Revolution in 2117.
Kleinheinz has balls of steel. His wife is going to murder him.
Audio was my issue!!! IPOD’s!!! Anyway, good discussion.
Carpet bagging of highest order.
every story i read about russia, by an american, is either one of a investor making a killing buying and flipping their assets, or a diplomat advising during the transition.
I wonder if he knew Bill Browder.
20 minutes into this talk and I still have no clue what the plot of this book even is.
It's just the murders and other things that would give me the .. yeah
Vultures 😊
That was good
The whole scenario strikes me as legal yet ethically questionable.
Disappointing audio.
Oh, finance and investment--exciting fiction book, he said,
There are several plausible scenarios that major players in the international arena are likely aware of. If any of these scenarios come to fruition, it could result in an apocalyptic disaster that could surpass the devastation and loss of life seen in World War II. Professor Kotkin claims that China, the USA, and other global powers are stakeholders in the international arena and have much to lose if the Russian-Ukrainian conflict escalates, for example, with the introduction of nuclear weapons.
However, despite acknowledging the potential consequences, these central players have yet to take any preventative measures to avoid these catastrophic scenarios. This calls into question the validity of the assumption that they are rational actors and fully comprehend the responsibilities entrusted to them. In other words, their actions don't seem to align with the "noblesse oblige" reasoning that Professor Kotkin suggests.
Wow, just WOW! Nothing like a suggested video that opens with Condoleeza “the Butcher” Rice opening an event with a “fact or fiction themed monologue”.
Well she ought to know…👹👺🤡💀
Jeez....
Откуда коткин знает про мафию? Странно. А книга про мафию в сша и коррупцию в Белом доме? Очень было бы интересно всем. Учите китайский, пора уже.