Intelligence Squared The Fulcrum of History: Margaret MacMillan, Sir Max Hastings and Peter Frankopan on the War in Ukraine
Oct 28, 2022
Join esteemed historians Margaret MacMillan, Sir Max Hastings, and Peter Frankopan as they delve into the implications of the war in Ukraine. They discuss how historical narratives shape modern geopolitics, questioning Putin's invocation of the past. The trio analyzes the logistical blunders behind the Russian invasion and the critical role of U.S. support for Ukraine. They also explore the emotional dimensions of leadership in conflict and the need for cautious, informed responses to today's global tensions.
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Not World War III (Yet)
- The war in Ukraine is a state-to-state conflict, not yet a world war.
- It has the potential to escalate, but comparing it to World Wars I and II is inaccurate and alarmist.
Nuclear Age Reminder
- The Ukraine conflict highlights the ever-present danger of nuclear weapons.
- The US demonstrates a good balance of resolve and caution, vital in the nuclear age.
War's Origins
- Defining the war's start is complex, potentially tracing back to 2014, 2008, or even the Cold War's end.
- Russia frames the conflict as rooted in its post-Cold War treatment.
