Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller
Aug 8, 2024
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Rose Gottemoeller, a former NATO Deputy Secretary General with a deep background in international security, reflects on Ukraine's daring military strategies against ongoing Russian aggression. She discusses the implications of Ukraine's cautious approach with NATO-supplied F-16s and how these jets enhance operational effectiveness. The conversation also delves into the geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict, providing insights into Kyiv's strategy and the broader impacts on American democracy and social mobility.
Ukraine's recent military incursion showcases a shift in strategy with elite brigades enhancing operational effectiveness against Russian forces.
The influence of misinformation on social media has incited social unrest in the UK, emphasizing the need for better content regulation.
Research indicates that while racial gaps in economic mobility are improving, class disparities continue to grow among white children from low-income families.
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Escalating Tensions in Ukraine
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The Impact of Social Media on UK Riots
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A "massive attack" by Ukraine - this is how Russia describes a daring incursion by Ukrainian troops into its Kursk region. And while Russia claims it has stopped the incursion, evidence from the ground suggests fighting is ongoing. This comes as Russian forces creep closer to the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening a vital supply line for Kyiv. Bianna discusses with Rose Gottemoeller what Kyiv’s strategy might be, and what its US ally makes of it.
Also on today's show: WSJ reporter Emily Glazer and Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic; Raj Chetty, Director, Harvard’s Opportunity Insights; USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan
