Why Russia Hacked the U.S. Election - A Conversation with Bill Browder
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Overview
Explore the complex dynamics of Russian interference in U.S. elections and Vladimir Putin's motivations in this thought-provoking talk featuring Bill Browder, founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management. Delve into Browder's experiences as the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005, his human rights activism, and the infamous Helsinki summit between Putin and Trump. Gain insights into Putin's tactics, the Magnitsky Act, and the broader implications of Russian hacking. Examine topics such as modern authoritarianism, money laundering, and the rule of law while considering potential scenarios for dealing with Putin's regime. Recorded at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival, this illuminating discussion offers a unique perspective on the intricate web of international politics and personal vendettas shaping U.S.-Russia relations.
Syllabus
Intro
Why did you come to Russia
How did you become a capitalist
Sergei Magnitsky
Russian Orphans
Putin
Lessons from Putin
How to deal with Putin
Why was Putin so interested
Putin stole an oil company
The Russian Family
Stalin vs Putin
Modern authoritarianism
Bestcase scenario
Money laundering
Collusion
Questions
Rule of Law
Taught by
The Aspen Institute