

Col. Douglas Macgregor | PBD Podcast | Ep. 283
4 snips Jun 29, 2023
Col. Douglas Macgregor, a decorated combat veteran and defense consultant, dives deep into the current geopolitical landscape. He touches on the complexities of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the internal turmoil within Russia post-Wagner Group uprising. Macgregor critiques NATO's actions and discusses the implications of U.S. military strategies against global superpowers like China. He emphasizes the importance of clear military leadership while challenging mainstream narratives in political messaging and the significance of addressing economic factors as the 2024 elections approach.
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Putin's Calculation
- Putin likely sees NATO's potential acceleration of Ukraine's membership as a welcome development.
- This exposes NATO's intentions and justifies Putin's actions in his eyes.
Wagner Group Incident
- The Wagner Group incident was misinterpreted as an uprising against Putin.
- Public support for Prigozhin was for Wagner's military performance, not rebellion against Putin.
Ukraine's Deep Conflicts
- Deep historical conflicts in Ukraine make external mediation difficult.
- Redrawing borders and establishing neutrality in Western Ukraine might be necessary for peace.