Andrei P. Tsygankov

Andrei P. Tsygankov, a Professor of International Relations and author of 'Canceling Russia', delves into the complex dynamics between the West and Russia. He discusses the concept of 'canceling' Russia, identifying key Western groups shaping anti-Russian sentiment. Tsygankov argues that the Ukraine war has amplified existing anti-Russian agendas rather than creating them. The conversation also covers Europe's shift from diplomacy to confrontation, the cultural isolation of Russians, and the implications of NATO expansion on Russian security concerns.