
Escalation, Episode Two: No Guarantees
The Lawfare Podcast
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Negotiating Nuclear Security: Ukraine's Dilemma
This chapter explores Ukraine's difficult negotiations to give up its nuclear arsenal amid Russian threats and seeks national security guarantees from the U.S. It highlights the complex dynamics of post-Soviet relationships and the critical role of language in diplomatic agreements, particularly the distinction between 'guarantee' and 'assurance.' Through this lens, the chapter examines historical contexts and contemporary challenges that shape Ukraine's precarious position in global diplomacy.
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