ChinaTalk Emergency Pod: Tooze and Klein on Nuclear War, The EU's Future, and What's Next
Feb 28, 2022
Adam Tooze, a Columbia University professor renowned for his economic expertise, joins Matt Klein, author of the Overshoot Substack, for a deep dive into geopolitical tensions. They express genuine fears regarding nuclear escalation amid the Ukraine crisis. The discussion reveals Europe's surprising unity against Russia and explores the concept of 'NATO for Trade' in sanction strategies. Tooze and Klein also dissect the implications for Taiwan, emphasizing how current events are reshaping international security perceptions and alliances.
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Nuclear Threat
- Adam Tooze finds the current moment scary, recalling the 1980s.
- Sanctions on Russia differ from Iran's as Russia possesses nuclear weapons.
Shifting Alliances
- The boundaries between NATO, EU, and Ukraine have become blurred.
- Vondelion's verbal support for Ukraine joining the EU is unprecedented.
European Response
- The European response to the war has been dramatic.
- Germany's shift in fiscal policy, particularly towards defense spending, is remarkable.
