Kevin Riehle - Russia’s War In Ukraine

Was Russia's invasion provoked by Ukraine's bid to join NATO, or is there more to the story? Dr. Kevin Riehle discusses the conflict's origins, Russia's strategic goals, NATO encirclement, the Donbas dispute, Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, and the potential for future escalation. Dr. Kevin Riehle, Associate Professor at University of Mississippi Center for Intelligence and Security Studies. Dr. Riehle literally “wrote the book” on Russian Intelligence, along with a definitive book on Soviet Defectors, as well as dozens of papers on Russian espionage, spycraft, military strategy, and cold war history. Dr. Riehle’s career includes over 30 years of experience in Intelligence and Counterintelligence roles with the Defense Intelligence Agency, US European Command, and FBI, culminating in the position of Senior Policy Officer at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. Dr. Riehle has BA in Russian & Political Science from Brigham Young University, an MS in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College, and a PhD in War Studies from King’s College London, as well as a Diploma from the Command and Staff Program at the US Naval War College. He is also the recipient of numerous awards and honors. LINKS & RESOURCES Dr. Kevin Riehle's Bio, CV, Books & Publications https://kevinriehle.academia.edu/ Russian Intelligence: A Case-based Study of Russian Services and Missions Past and Present https://www.amazon.com/Russian-Intelligence-Case-based-Services-Missions-ebook/dp/B0B1N5KYMQ Soviet Defectors: Revelations of Renegade Intelligence Officers, 1924-1954 https://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Defectors-Revelations-Intelligence-Surveillance/dp/1474467245/