The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1909 - Putin Is Settling All Family Business
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Feb 21, 2024 Vladimir Putin's ambitions take center stage, with a probing look at his expansionist goals, particularly regarding Ukraine. The podcast dissects how divisions in U.S. foreign policy hinder effective responses to Russian strategies. Biden's foreign policy missteps are scrutinized alongside potential election dynamics contrasting Trump and Biden's standings. The discussion highlights the immigration crisis in New York City, showcasing diverging approaches among local leaders. These topics create a vivid picture of today's geopolitical landscape.
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Putin's Strategy
- Dictatorships offer stability, enabling them to outlast democracies, which Putin exploits.
- Putin's strategy involves capitalizing on Western divisions and America's internal political splits.
Putin's Outlasting Strategy
- Putin recognizes that splitting the American public is key to victory, mirroring strategies used in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
- The rapid spread of information on social media accelerates polarization and weakens Western resolve.
Failed Appeasement
- Putin understands Western weaknesses and actively exploits them.
- Appeasing Putin through diplomacy has repeatedly failed across multiple US administrations.