Ones and Tooze Introducing Counterpoint
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Feb 13, 2025 
Emma Ashford, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, and Rajan Menon, director of the Grand Strategy Program at Defense Priorities, engage in a riveting debate on negotiating peace in Ukraine. They discuss the military and strategic dilemmas facing Ukraine, weighing continued military support against the need for negotiations. The conversation critiques the Biden administration's strategies and explores Ukraine's potential security landscape post-war. This clash of expert perspectives sheds light on the intricate geopolitical dynamics at play.
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Escalation of War
- Ukraine's failure to retake territory has led to increased Western involvement.
- This raises the question of whether a peace settlement is better than continued escalation.
Negotiated Settlement Inevitable
- Neither Russia nor Ukraine will achieve their stated war goals through military force alone.
- Pressuring Ukraine to negotiate now would likely result in a settlement favoring Putin.
Ukraine's Weakening Position
- Ukraine's negotiating position has weakened over time, with missed opportunities for a better deal.
- It's unclear if Ukraine can regain a stronger position given current constraints.
