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#268 Why Leaders REALLY Go to War | Matt Turpin

China Unscripted

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Understanding the Motivations Behind War: Confidence, Deterrence, and Leadership

This chapter examines the motivations behind leaders' decisions to engage in war, refuting the myth that conflicts are merely accidental. By analyzing historical examples like Putin's actions in Ukraine, it underscores the necessity of deterrence strategies to prevent aggressive maneuvers based on misguided beliefs in potential victory.

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