The Rest Is Politics 150. Sunak’s path to victory, Trump’s stance on Ukraine, and the future of Palestine
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Jul 12, 2023 Can Rishi Sunak find a path to victory in the next election? What if Trump returns to power—how might that alter the Ukraine conflict? The conversation dives into the complexities of NATO's role, the implications of misinformation in upcoming elections, and how economic turbulence affects public trust. Plus, they tackle Biden's critical stance on Israel amid the ongoing Palestine crisis, exploring the fragmentation in Palestinian leadership and the impact of extremist rhetoric. A lively mix of politics, history, and predictions!
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Exaggerated Special Relationship
- The UK media displays a needy desire to portray the US-UK special relationship as overly strong.
- This tendency is evident in their coverage of presidential visits, regardless of their brevity.
Cluster Munitions Dilemma
- Ukraine wants cluster munitions to break the stalemate against entrenched Russian forces.
- These weapons, though effective, pose long-term risks due to unexploded ordnance.
NATO Membership Implications
- Admitting Ukraine into NATO would directly involve NATO in the conflict.
- This is because of Article 5, which obligates members to defend each other.