Economist Podcasts Talking out his asks: Putin’s NATO demands
Jan 11, 2022
In this intriguing discussion, Shoshan Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, and Ryan Avent, the trade and international economics editor, tackle the escalating U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine and the challenges of negotiating with a demanding Russia. They also explore the impact of the pandemic on work dynamics, including the rise of remote work and economic recovery hurdles. Additionally, the curious underground garlic market in Cuba offers a glimpse into how traditional cuisine adapts amidst food shortages and restrictive economic policies.
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Putin's NATO Demands
- Russia demands NATO's retreat from Eastern Europe, halting further expansion and removing troops.
- These demands, seen as unrealistic, may be a pretext for invading Ukraine.
Ukraine's NATO Membership
- NATO pledged Ukraine's membership in 2008, reaffirming it yearly.
- Despite Ukraine's unlikeliness to join soon, NATO avoids formally rejecting it, resisting Russia's veto.
Room for Compromise?
- Potential compromises exist in reviving the INF Treaty and increasing transparency around military exercises.
- However, Russia's insistence on NATO's non-expansion makes meaningful progress unlikely.