The Karol Markowicz Show: From Soviet Roots to American Policy: Eugene Kontorovich on Israel, Sovereignty, and Life Lessons

In this milestone 200th episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Eugene Kontorovich, professor at George Mason Law and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom. Eugene shares his remarkable journey from Soviet immigrant to influential legal scholar, reflecting on his early start in journalism, his path to academia, and his work shaping U.S. policy on Israel and international institutions like the UN. The conversation dives into his optimism and concerns for the future of the Jewish people, the challenges of preserving sovereignty, and the importance of translating big ideas into actionable policies. Eugene also offers personal reflections, from career advice to the value of yoga and detachment in daily life.

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