Join Columbia University's Harriman Institute and New York University’s Jordan Center for the second New York Russia Public Policy Seminar. This panel discussion will look at the history of Kompromat in the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet successor states, its current role in Russian politics, the ways in which in technological changes have impacted Kompromat, as well as the the potential effects of Kompromat on U.S.-Russian relations.

The Harriman Institute of Columbia University and New York University’s Jordan Center will host the second New York Russia Public Policy Seminar. The joint initiative, supported by the Carnegie Cooperation of New York, establishes a regular forum for academics and professionals in New York city to engage with pressing issues informing U.S.-Russia relations. The sessions seek to bring innovative and impactful scholarship and analysis to bear on key trends and related policy questions and to create an informed network for open dialogue and debate.

Panelists:

Keith Darden, associate professor, School of International Service, American University

Miriam Elder, world editor, BuzzFeed News 

Katy E. Pearce, assistant professor, Department of Communication, University of Washington

Event Co-Chairs:

Alexander Cooley, professor of political science and director of the Harriman Institute, Columbia University

Joshua Tucker, professor of politics and director of the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, New York University