This is Democracy

This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War

Mar 6, 2024

Exploring the emotional and human aspects of war through poetry and personal reflections. Reflecting on Navalny's impact on Russian politics and Zelensky's challenges in Ukraine. Delving into the importance of history and classical literature in understanding global struggles

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Michael Kimmage

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Quick takeaways

Full support for Ukraine is crucial to success in aiding the country, avoiding half-hearted efforts.

Sticking to commitments to Ukraine reflects the integrity of US foreign policy, preventing dire international repercussions.

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The Significance of Consistent Support for Ukraine

Providing full rather than half measures of support for Ukraine is crucial in ensuring success in aiding the country. Half-hearted efforts in the past have proven to be ineffective, highlighting the need for unwavering commitments. The US must honor its promises and not waver in its support for Ukraine to prevent making the world a more dangerous place and diminishing its credibility.

Introduction

3min

Reflections on the Human Face of War

14min

Political Analysis of Navalny's Impact on Russian Politics

4min

Challenges and Resilience in Ukraine

22min

Reflections on War Narratives and Ongoing Conflicts

3min

Exploring the Humanity of War Through 'Collisions'

4min

In this week's episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the current status of the Ukraine war in 2024.

Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, "If I Were at War"

Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and chair of the Advisory Council for the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington DC. From 2014 to 2017, Kimmage served on the Secretary’s Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State, where he held the Russia/Ukraine portfolio. He publishes widely on international affairs, U.S.-Russian relations and American diplomatic history. Kimmage is the author of: The Conservative Turn: Lionel Trilling, Whittaker Chambers and the Lessons of Anti-Communism (2009); In History’s Grip: Philip Roth’s Newark Trilogy (2012); and The Abandonment of the West: The History of an Idea in American Foreign Policy (2020). His new book is Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability (2024).

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