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John Mearsheimer on Ukraine, Israel-Gaza and the US election

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Russia's Strategic Motivations in Ukraine

This chapter explores the underlying motivations for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, focusing on its initial military strategy, which sought to pressure Ukraine into negotiations rather than outright conquest. It examines the negotiation dynamics involving Western powers and the complexities surrounding key territorial issues, shedding light on alternative paths to peace during the early stages of the conflict.

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