Economist Podcasts The battlefield broadens: Ukraine resists
Feb 28, 2022
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, shares insights on Ukraine's valiant resistance against Russian forces, highlighting unexpected support from the West and the complexities of warfare. Stephen Mazie, Supreme Court correspondent, discusses Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination, contrasting her unique qualifications with traditional profiles. The conversation also touches on the reliability of eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the need for scrutiny in the justice system, especially in light of past societal panics.
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Ukraine's Resistance
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not going as planned, facing unexpectedly strong resistance.
- Ukraine's air force remains operational, and Russia has not secured any major cities.
Western Response
- Putin miscalculated Western resolve; the response has been surprisingly robust.
- Germany's increased defense spending commitment is a seismic moment.
Nuclear Threat
- Putin raised the stakes by putting nuclear forces on high alert, a signal to the West.
- This doesn't necessarily indicate an impending nuclear strike but is meant to deter intervention.