

Amy McKinnon
National security reporter at Foreign Policy, providing expert analysis on geopolitical events.
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Jan 6, 2022 • 27min
Life on the Russia-Ukraine border
Sarah Sinkirova, a human rights journalist, shares her frontline experiences covering the humanitarian crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border. Amy McKinnon, a national security reporter, discusses the implications of Russia's troop buildup and the West's strategic responses. They highlight the historical roots of the conflict stemming from the Soviet era and explore the personal struggles of the elderly caught in the turmoil. Together, they shed light on the urgent need for international support amidst the rising tensions.

Nov 16, 2021 • 25min
Belarus manufactures a migrant crisis
In this conversation, Amy McKinnon, a national security reporter at Foreign Policy, reveals the dark underbelly of the migrant crisis orchestrated by Belarus. She discusses how the Belarusian authorities are using migrants as pawns against the EU, leading to dire conditions at the border. Amy highlights the extreme hardships faced by refugees, trapped in a perilous limbo. The podcast also explores the EU's complex response to this crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for solidarity among member states.


