The Complexities of Regime Change in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of regime change within the Russia-Ukraine conflict, scrutinizing past instances of failure in similar contexts. The speakers discuss the dual narratives of information warfare, the evolving economic landscape for Russia, and the implications of military strategies on the ground. By drawing historical parallels, they advocate for diplomatic solutions while considering the shifting global power dynamics in light of current geopolitical tensions.

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0:00 David Sacks: Man for the people

0:50 Escalating tensions over Russia/Ukraine; nuclear scare; evolving forms of warfare

16:27 Assessing impact of economic sanctions: first, second and third-order effects; exit ramps for Putin and Russia

34:23 Reflecting on if taking NATO expansion off the table would have prevented war; Putin's risk of ruin; lessons learned so far

46:12 New version of economic warfare; possibility of a regime change; comparisons to the Cuban Missile Crisis; realist vs. idealist; lessons for Taiwan

1:05:22 Market impact, increased volatility, thinking in decades, managing risk

1:19:22 Car T-cell therapy breakthroughs and approvals; CRISPR patent controversy; Sacks makes a final point

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