Putin’s Long War: From Chechnya to Ukraine, with John Sweeney
Intelligence Squared
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NATO, Oligarchs, and the Impacts of Power
This chapter explores the contentious issue of NATO expansion and its perceived impact on Russia's aggression, urging support for former Soviet states like Ukraine. It highlights the tension between democratic values and authoritarian regimes while examining the anger of Russian oligarchs towards Putin's leadership. The discussion also addresses the failures of Western political responses and the potential destabilizing effects of a Russian downfall on its leadership.
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