Vladimir Brovkin: Russia, Ukraine, Iran & Putin's Next Move | EP 137

In Episode 137 of the Kianistan Podcast, historian and geopolitical analyst Dr. Vladimir N. Brovkin returns for a timely discussion on the Russia–Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin's strategy, the Iran–US conflict, NATO, and the rapidly changing global balance of power.As a former Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, Dr. Brovkin brings decades of expertise to explain how Russia interprets the recent Iran–Israel–US confrontation, why Moscow's strategic calculations are changing, and what the conflict means for the future of Ukraine and Europe.We explore Vladimir Putin's long-term objectives, Western perceptions of Russia, NATO expansion, sanctions, diplomacy, and whether a negotiated settlement remains possible. Dr. Brovkin also examines how Iran's response to recent attacks has influenced Russian military and political thinking, and why global power is steadily shifting toward a more multipolar order.If you enjoy in-depth conversations on geopolitics, history, military strategy, and international relations, don't forget to subscribe and share this episode.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODEHow Russia views the Iran–US–Israel conflictVladimir Putin's long-term geopolitical strategyWhy the West misunderstands Russian policyLessons Russia has drawn from Iran's responseNATO expansion and the Ukraine warThe prospects for peace negotiationsThe changing balance of power in EuropeSanctions, diplomacy, and military strategyThe future of Russia–West relationsWhy the world is moving toward multipolarityCHAPTERS (Generated from the transcript)00:00 – Introduction & Welcoming Dr. Vladimir Brovkin02:00 – How Russia Views the Iran–US Conflict08:10 – Putin's Strategy and Western Misconceptions15:30 – What Russia Learned from Iran's Military Response23:00 – Ukraine War: Current Situation and Outlook31:20 – NATO Expansion and Russia's Security Concerns39:40 – Can Diplomacy End the Conflict?47:15 – Sanctions, Europe & Russia's Economy55:10 – The Future of Russia–West Relations01:03:30 – Multipolar World & Global Power Shifts01:10:20 – Final ThoughtsABOUT DR. VLADIMIR N. BROVKINDr. Vladimir N. Brovkin is a historian specializing in Soviet and Russian history. He served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University before retirement and is now an author, geopolitical commentator, and creator of a YouTube channel focused on Russia, Ukraine, geopolitics, and international affairs.CONNECT WITH DR. VLADIMIR N. BROVKINWebsite: http://asmhsss.weebly.com/about-me.htmlYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladimirbrovkin4052Subscribe for conversations on geopolitics, history, military strategy, economics, diplomacy, and international affairs.Hashtags#VladimirBrovkin #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Iran #NATO #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldPolitics #RussiaUkraineWar #KianistanPodcastYouTube TagsVladimir Brovkin, Dr Vladimir Brovkin, Vladimir N Brovkin, Russia, Ukraine, Russia Ukraine War, Vladimir Putin, Iran, NATO, Geopolitics, International Relations, Soviet History, Harvard University, Russia Politics, Putin Strategy, NATO Expansion, Europe, Military Strategy, World Politics, Global Affairs, Sanctions, Diplomacy, Russia West Relations, Multipolar World, International Security, Kianistan Podcast, Tafhim Kiani