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The Politician

August 22
34 mins

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Episode Description

What does the future of Europe look like with the rise of newly aggressive authoritarian states? 

Host Garry Kasparov is joined by Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, a member of parliament in Lithuania. Like Garry, she’s a chess grand master who pivoted to politics. Lithuania is one of the most ardent defenders of Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Lithuanians worry that if Ukraine falls, their nation could be one of Russia’s next targets. 

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Garry chairs the Renew Democracy Initiative, publisher of The Next Move.

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