Responsibility, Disagreements, and Reframing the War

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This chapter explores the role of the commander-in-chief in a war and the influence of politicians on military decisions in a democracy. It delves into the disagreement between Zelensky and another individual on war strategy, discussing funding and shortage of weapons, and the potential impact of a new commander on morale. The chapter emphasizes the need for reframing the war as a battle for values rather than mere territory.

As had long been telegraphed, Ukraine’s top general Valery Zaluzhny is now out; Oleksandr Syrsky is in. That marks a new phase in the war, and an opportunity for President Volodymyr Zelensky to reframe its terms. American car-insurance costs are skyrocketing—but, perversely, they are probably still too low (9:43). And the bonkers conspiracy theories involving the Super Bowl and Taylor Swift (15:03).

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