The Good Fight The Good Fight Club: Russian Drones in Poland, Low Literacy in Schools, and Can Anyone Rein in Trump?
Sep 11, 2025
In an engaging discussion, Ivan Krastev, a noted Eastern European politics expert, Amanda Ripley, conflict resolution innovator, and Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, tackle crucial issues. They analyze the implications of Russian drones in Poland for NATO stability, explore the Supreme Court's immigration decisions, and debate how Democrats can effectively address Trump's influence. Additionally, they delve into troubling declines in literacy among U.S. students and share potential educational innovations that could provide a brighter future.
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Opening Response To Political Violence
- Yascha Mounk opened by condemning recent political violence and naming recent attacks.
- He argued that political assassination is an extreme form of veto that endangers political liberty.
Drones As Deliberate NATO Tests
- Russia likely tested NATO resolve by sending multiple drones into Polish airspace as a deliberate provocation.
- Ambiguity about intentions raises risk of miscalculation between NATO, Russia, and the U.S.
Historical Frames Shape Crisis Responses
- Leaders use different historical analogies which shape their instincts and responses.
- Those differing frames make unified NATO decision-making much harder and increase escalation risk.
