The Dynamics of Dictatorship and Legitimacy in Ukraine

This chapter delves into the characteristics of dictators, contrasting leaders like Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky while questioning the legitimacy of leadership in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. The discussion covers the moral complexities of supporting different leaders labeled as dictators and the importance of democratic processes, even during wartime. Foreign aid, military support, and energy dependency also play pivotal roles in the analysis of the political landscape and shifting perspectives among American conservatives regarding intervention.