The Bitcoin Standard Podcast 254. Provoked with Scott Horton
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Dec 31, 2024 
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and an expert on anti-war perspectives, shares insights from his latest book on the Russo-Ukrainian war. He analyzes the evolution of US-Russia relations post-Cold War and critiques NATO's role in escalating tensions. Horton discusses the controversial idea that U.S. foreign policy might provoke conflict for profit and emphasizes the importance of informal agreements in diplomacy. He urges a shift towards diplomatic resolutions over military interventions in the face of complex global challenges.
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Deteriorating US-Russia Relations
- The Clinton administration implemented shock therapy economic programs in Russia, harming relations.
- The Balkan Wars and NATO expansion further strained the relationship between the two countries.
Bush's Impact on US-Russia Relations
- George W. Bush worsened relations with Putin by abandoning the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
- He also supported color-coded revolutions, including the Orange Revolution in Ukraine.
2014 Maidan Revolution
- The 2014 Maidan Revolution, a right-wing street putsch led by descendants of Nazi collaborators, was a turning point.
- This led to the loss of Crimea and the outbreak of conflict in Donbas.
