What Russia Wants (and What It Means for America)
What does Russia want from the US, and vice versa? What accounts for President Vladimir Putin's longevity? Will there be a day when Putin is no longer in charge, and if so, what will that mean for the region, and, telescoping out, for the world?
As one of the world's foremost experts on Russian-American relations, Atlantic journalist JULIA IOFFE is the ideal speaker to guide you through the true intentions and possible outcomes of Putin's actions, pushing beyond media portrayals to tell a nuanced story of geopolitics and national security. Ioffe's keynote gives a clear-eyed view of a complex situation, showing that Russia is a non-partisan issue that every American, whether Democrat of Republican, must think hard about, regardless of political affiliation.
Moderation & Hosting
Renowned journalist JULIA IOFFE’s incisive analysis, coupled with her journalistic prowess, makes her a standout choice as a moderator and host. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to uncovering the truth, Ioffe guides discussion with finesse, ensuring a depth of understanding on even the most complex topics.
Ioffe is one of the most experienced interviewers on air
JULIA IOFFE is a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, a new media venture leading conversations on the four corners of American power: Hollywood, Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Washington. Ioffe’s blend of intellect, wit, and fearlessness makes her an exceptional moderator and host for any event. Prior to launching Puck, Ioffe wrote for a number of prominent publications, including The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, and Politico, honing her interview experience. Ioffe’s ability to ask probing questions while maintaining a respectful atmosphere cultivates engaging conversations that leave audiences enlightened and eager for more.
Russian-American relations expert Julia Ioffe offers unparalleled insights on the future of foreign policy
Renowned journalist and Puck Media Founding Partner JULIA IOFFE is a leading authority on Russian-U.S. relations, offering a unique and sought-after perspective on the current conflict in Ukraine and the future of foreign policy. A profile for Bloomberg hailed the veteran journalist as “one of the most prominent, incisive and in-demand experts on the horrific conflict.” Ioffe’s area of expertise, built on years of in-depth reporting in Russia for publications that include The New Republic, acknowledges Russia’s threat against American democracy, while placing emphasis on the way the media, right and left, can both over- and-underestimate Russia’s strategic coherence and capabilities.
Ioffe is a regular guest on CNN, MSNBC, has provided analysis on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, HBO’s Overtime with Bill Maher, and for PBS’ Frontline. Recently, a crowd packed into the Comedy Cellar in New York to see her participate in a policy debate about whether the U.S. and NATO were responsible for the war in Ukraine. In her talks, as in her Atlantic cover story “What Putin Really Wants," Ioffe provides colorful, character-rich discussions of Russia’s socio-political structure, its tempestuous historical relationship with America, and how Russia will effect U.S. politics – and policy – moving forward.
Renowned journalist Julia Ioffe is on the ground floor of Puck – the next leader in media
Renowned journalist JULIA IOFFE is “a new and specific archetype of the media landscape,” as described in a profile for Bloomberg. Ioffe is a Founding Partner and serves as the Washington correspondent for the buzzy new media startup Puck, sharing her unparalleled knowledge of U.S.-Russian relations. Ioffe was an early addition to Puck’s line up, and has been a powerful draw for the young company given her prominence in the media as a Russian-U.S. relations expert. Puck is driven by subscriptions, and since early December Ioffe’s newsletter subscriber list has quadrupled. Puck Editor-in-Chief describes Ioffe this way: “She always represented that rare mix of graceful stylist, elegant humorist, and fearless journalist. And furthermore, she understood how Washington really worked—wide-grinned on the outside, sharp-elbowed on the inside—and wasn’t afraid to write about it like Jane Goodall in the political jungle.”
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Julia Ioffe is a founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck, a new media company built around its journalists. She is an internationally recognized expert on Russia and her work on the subject has appeared in the Atlantic, GQ, Washington Post, New York Times Magazine, Politico Magazine, The New Republic, Forbes, and many others. She was a Fulbright scholar in Moscow, where she was also a correspondent for Foreign Policy and The New Yorker. She studied Soviet history and Russian literature at Princeton University.
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