E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more
Mar 5, 2022
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Tensions over the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate, raising concerns about nuclear risks and evolving warfare tactics. Economic sanctions are examined for their multi-layered impacts on global markets, while potential exit strategies highlight the complex geopolitical landscape. The podcast further dives into the implications of regime change and the lessons learned from past conflicts, illustrating the interconnectedness of economics and military actions. A touch of humor lightens the serious discussions surrounding daily anxieties influenced by these global events.
0:50 Escalating tensions over Russia/Ukraine; nuclear scare; evolving forms of warfare
16:27 Assessing impact of economic sanctions: first, second and third-order effects; exit ramps for Putin and Russia
34:23 Reflecting on if taking NATO expansion off the table would have prevented war; Putin's risk of ruin; lessons learned so far
46:12 New version of economic warfare; possibility of a regime change; comparisons to the Cuban Missile Crisis; realist vs. idealist; lessons for Taiwan
1:05:22 Market impact, increased volatility, thinking in decades, managing risk
1:19:22 Car T-cell therapy breakthroughs and approvals; CRISPR patent controversy; Sacks makes a final point