James Brooke on Russia and Ukraine: ‘Sages of the Sun’ (Episode #16)
A longtime foreign correspondent who has worked in Moscow and Kyiv, his insight into both nations is extraordinary.
This week, we sit down with James Brooke to take a deep dive into the latest developments in Ukraine, and Russia’s ambitions going forward.
A longtime foreign correspondent, Mr. Brooke reported for the New York Times for 24 years — from West Africa, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Russia. After the Times, he was the Moscow bureau chief for Bloomberg and then the Moscow-based correspondent for Voice of America. After eight years in Russia, he moved to Ukraine, where he worked for six years in Kyiv. His insight into both nations is extraordinary.
“Sages of the Sun” is a weekly podcast produced by The New York Sun. The Sun is committed to upholding the finest journalistic traditions and staying true to our motto, “It Shines For All.”
Seth Lipsky is a seasoned veteran of the news business, and among the most revered American editors. He previously spent 20 years at the Wall Street Journal, launched the Jewish Daily Forward, and first revived the Sun back in 2002.
Caroline Vik has more than a decade of experience in policy-making, with years spent on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at the Department of Defense, and on the National Security Council.
