Hanna Notte

Janis Kluge, an expert on the Russian economy and energy markets, and Hanna Notte, a specialist in Russian foreign policy and nonproliferation, unpack Moscow’s calculations amid the Iran war. They discuss how oil price shocks and disrupted logistics affect Russian revenues and budgets. They also explore Russia’s cautious support for Iran, risks of escalation, and consequences for relations with the U.S., Israel, and China.

Hanna Notte, director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program at Middlebury College, studies Russian foreign policy and proliferation in the Middle East. She traces Cold War mistrust and how Syria became the turning point for coordination. She maps Russia’s interests and limits in partnering with Iran. She unpacks regional reactions, intelligence ties, and what Moscow gains short term.

Experts Hanna Notte and Jon B. Alterman delve into how Russia and Iran are intensifying their collaboration post-Ukraine invasion. They discuss Russia's growing involvement in the Middle East through military partnerships with Iran, learning from Iran's sanctions evasion tactics, analyzing the impact of the Iranian president's death on relations, and Russia's strategic response to the Gaza conflict. The episode also explores complex perceptions of Russia and the United States in the region and speculates on the future trajectory of the Russia-Iran relationship.

Hanna Notte, Director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program, discusses the shifting dynamics in the Israel-Iran conflict and its implications for Russia. She reveals how recent hostilities diminish Russia's influence and complicate its Middle Eastern strategy. Notte analyzes the transformations in Russia-Israel relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, emphasizing a potential shift toward a pro-Palestinian stance. The conversation also touches on how fluctuating oil prices from these conflicts might impact the Russian economy, highlighting both opportunities and limitations.

Bronwen Maddox and guests discuss the resurgence of nuclear threats globally, focusing on challenges in dealing with potential threats in East Asia and the Middle East. They explore the emotional impact of nuclear weapons, Russian nuclear threats in Europe, and the intersection of civil nuclear power and non-proliferation efforts. The conversation also touches on navigating nuclear politics in Ukraine and the intricacies of preventing nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.