The chapter discusses the potential scenarios resulting from the conflict in Ukraine if a peace treaty is not attainable, emphasizing Russia's control over territories and its impact on Ukraine's economic viability. It explores the concept of an armistice leading to a semi-stable but contested border, drawing comparisons to the economic futures of South Vietnam and South Korea, and stresses the importance of a realistic approach in negotiations with Russia.
With public calls to remove the sitting US President, a UK election set to unseat its government and the rightward swing in Europe, it’s all change on the Western front. Best-selling historian Sir Niall Ferguson joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers for a wide-lens tour of populism and its discontents.
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