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Progression or regression? Timofei Bordachev, programme director of the Valdai Discussion Club

For the most part, living in history for people has been a bit like swimming in water for fish – both species are by nature too far-sighted to comprehend what’s immediately in front of them. But recently the speed and the scale of transformations have intensified so much that it’s impossible not to notice the change, although the question of what to do about it still remains open. To try and unpack these changes, Oksana is joined by Timofei Bordachev, program director of the Valdai Discussion Club and author of ‘Europe, Russia and the Liberal World Order’.

Progression or regression? Timofei Bordachev, programme director of the Valdai Discussion Club
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.