The Victor Davis Hanson Show The Armenian-Azeri Peace Treaty and ‘Shifty’ Schiff on the Hot Seat
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Aug 15, 2025 This episode dives into the recent peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia, discussing its global implications and potential Nobel recognition. It also critiques political narratives surrounding key figures and explores the effects of cancel culture. The challenges of military recruitment take center stage, with insights on evolving enlistment strategies. The discussion further connects historical military decisions, like the atomic bomb's use in WWII, to contemporary political dynamics, revealing a fascinating interplay between past and present.
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Peace Deals As Geopolitical Leverage
- Victor argues Trump's brokering of the Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement is leverage against Russia by opening alternative energy and trade routes.
- He warns such mediated truces can be temporary and depend on the president's domestic strength.
Security Requires Practical Follow-Through
- Hanson says deploying the National Guard to D.C. addresses real safety concerns amid disputed official crime statistics.
- He criticizes opponents for offering no practical alternative and urges follow-through with police staffing and prosecution.
Early-Morning Hotel Robbery Witness
- Victor recounts an early-morning hotel encounter where he witnessed a robbery and police reluctance to respond quickly.
- He uses the incident to illustrate perceived unsafe conditions in Washington, D.C.
