Russia: Spies, Disinformation Campaigns, and the Rise of Putinism, with Ambassador Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Huntsman, Jr. served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2017 \u2013 2019, during one of the most difficult periods in bilateral relationships since deep in the Cold War. \xa0He joined Dan to break down the complex foreign policy issues involving the two countries. \xa0What\u2019s the truth behind the Michael Flynn investigation and what would an actual Russian intelligence operation look like? How does the average Russian view America and their own country\u2019s place in the world? Why has Vladimir Putin\u2019s persona become so deeply entwined with their cultural identity? What is Putin\u2019s worldview \u2013 is he Peter the Great or Ivan the Terrible \u2013 and what can we expect to happen to Russia when he does exit the stage?
Jon Huntsman is the only ambassador to ever serve in both China (2009 \u2013 2011) and Russia (2017 \u2013 2019), as well as Singapore (1992 \u2013 1993). He was the Governor of Utah (Jan. 2005 \u2013 Aug. 2009), served as the Chair of the Western Governors Association, and under his leadership Utah was ranked as the best managed state in America by Pew Center on the States.