In the blink of an eye, the world bore witness to a seismic event – a coup attempt by a private contractor in a nuclear-armed nation. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of social media chatter and a barrage of major media analyses, the reality remains veiled. Was it chaos? or Calculated strategy? Why did this happen? What are the implications? One thing is clear - we need to understand what is happening in Russia beyond what has been in the public domain.

In this Only in YPO event, we invite our members to a high-stakes discussion where a panel of eminent experts dissects the drama, the context, identify the key players, and shed light on the intricate global dynamics at play. Together, we'll break down what we overlooked, how Russia works internally, what we've come to understand, and how China and the rest of the world are interpreting the scenario.

Our conversation aims to deliver pure value: A GDN discussion trademark. We're not about sensationalism or finger-pointing. We're about delivering facts, aligning perspectives, and understanding how current events can impact global stability and the world's business landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an enlightening and stimulating dialogue. Your perspective on global affairs will never be the same.

Join us on Thursday, June 29 at 11:00 AM EST as we navigate these uncharted waters.

YPO’s Stephan Goss (San Diego, Kyiv Chapter) has been on the ground since the start of the Ukraine crisis risking his life on humanitarian aid efforts and as a photojournalist. As a serial technology entrepreneur, he brings a unique unvarnished insight and perspective.

Heather Conley is the President of the German Marshall Fund, the leading transatlantic think tank. She previously was the Executive Vice President for the Europe, Russia and the Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She developed the acclaimed Kremlin Playbook series, a dedicated research effort that examined the doctrine and methodology of Russian economic activities and its methodology across Europe.

Alexander “Sasha” Gabuev, Director of the Russia Eurasia Center of the Carnegie Endowment, formerly the Carnegie Moscow Center which the Kremlin closed in 2022 after three decades of operation. He is considered one of the leading experts on Russia foreign policy and the Ukraine War and was previously a diplomatic reporter and editor to the Russian news group Kommersant. He is regularly on BBC and European Media.

Champions: Adi Berlia and Christopher Schroeder (also our moderator)