Nicolas Tenzer, French philosopher and strategist, discusses why Putinism is considered absolute evil, comparing it to fascism and Nazism. He emphasizes Europe's duty to defend Ukraine as its own war, highlighting Putin's choices leading to Russia's downfall and the urgent need for Western support. The conversation delves into the theory of victory in Ukraine, the nature of Putinism, and the risks of nuclear conflict, emphasizing the importance of preventing further atrocities and holding Russia accountable.
Recognizing Putinism as absolute evil is crucial for Europe's security and values.
Urgent need for Europe to unite in acknowledging the severity of the conflict in Ukraine.
Deep dives
Defining the Nature of Putinism as Absolute Evil
Putinism is regarded as absolute evil, akin to fascism and Nazism, with the necessity to view the defense of Ukraine as essential to Europe's own security and values. The discussion delves into the deep-rooted comparison of Putinism to historical atrocities like Nazism, emphasizing the urgent need for Europe to recognize the severity of this threat.
The Imperative for Europe to Acknowledge the Reality of the Conflict
The conversation highlights the struggle to convince Europeans about the gravity of the conflict and the importance of viewing it as a common European war. It underscores the historical dissent and the evolving perception towards acknowledging the war against Europe, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and unity.
The Urgency for a Strategic Response and Commitment to Defeat Russia
The discussion outlines the critical need for a strategic response and willingness to confront Russia fully to prevent perpetual endangerment of Europe. It raises concerns about the lack of coherent long-term strategies among Western leaders and stresses the imperative of a committed approach towards victory in Ukraine.
Addressing the Fear of Nuclear Power in the Context of Conflict Resolution
The conversation analyzes the apprehension towards nuclear implications and emphasizes the necessity to overcome the fear of nuclear powers controlling the narrative. It highlights the potential risks of succumbing to nuclear blackmail and stresses the capacity to deter such threats through comprehensive military and diplomatic strategies for conflict resolution.
Why should Putinism be considered as absolute evil? Why should we treat it in the same way as fascism or Nazism? Why does Europe need to view the task of defending Ukraine as its own war?
UkraineWorld invites Nicolas Tenzer, the French philosopher and strategist. Mr. Tenzer’s latest book is "Notre guerre, le crime et l’oubli" (Our War: Crime and Oblivion).
This episode is a recording of a meeting between Mr. Tenzer and the Ukrainian and international public in Kyiv, at the UkraineWorld Club and PEN Ukraine, held on June 3rd, 2024. It is part of UkraineWorld’s series Thinking in Dark Times.
The FULL episode is available for UkraineWorld's patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108299782
Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, chief editor of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine
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Check out another conversation with Mr. Tenzer:
Nicolas Tenzer - On Morality in Geopolitics
https://ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/ep-221
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