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. 

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.

Part memoir, part journalistic exploration, part history, award-winning journalist JULIA IOFFE’s Motherland paints a portrait of modern Russia through the women who shaped it. In her live conversations, Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. 

In 1990, seven-year-old Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe returned to Moscow—only to discover just how much Russian society had changed while she had been living in America. With deep emotion, Ioffe shows what it means to live through the cataclysms of revolution, war, idealism, and heartbreak—and reveals how the story of Russia today is inextricably tied to the history of its women. 

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