Intelligence Squared

The Sunday Debate: It's time to bring Russia in from the cold: Rapprochement is in the West's best interests

Dec 12, 2021

Vladimir Pozner, a renowned Russian journalist, and Domitilla Sagramoso, a security expert from King's College, argue for improved ties with Russia. They delve into the historical and societal connections that could foster global stability. In contrast, Michael Hayden, former CIA director, and Polish politician Radek Sikorski warn of the risks of rapprochement, citing military threats and political dynamics. The discussion navigates the effectiveness of sanctions and the potential for collaboration in a tense geopolitical landscape.

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Intro

3min

Rapprochement or Isolation: Navigating the West-Russia Dynamic

24min

Debating Western Engagement with Russia: A Historical Perspective

3min

Navigating the West-Russia Tension

17min

Assessing Military Threats: Historical Perspectives and Modern Realities

2min

Debating Engagement with Russia

9min

Debating Alliances and Terrorism's Impact

2min

This week, we’re going back to 2017, with our debate "It's time to bring Russia in from the cold: Rapprochement is in the West's best interests". For this major event, Intelligence Squared put together a stellar line-up. Making the case for rapprochement with Russia was Vladimir Pozner, one of Russia’s best known television journalists and a former advocate for the Soviet Union, and Domitilla Sagramoso, a leading expert on security in Russia; arguing against them were Michael Hayden, former director of both the CIA and the NSA, and Radek Sikorski, who was Poland’s foreign minister from 2007 to 2014.

The debate was chaired by BBC World News presenter Nik Gowing.

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