

[Special Rebroadcast]: Three Years Later—Scott Horton on the Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 24, 2025
Scott Horton, an expert on the Russia-Ukraine war and contributor to Antiwar.com, dives into the complexities of the conflict three years on. He discusses military strategies and the evolving identity of Ukraine under siege. Horton critiques U.S. foreign policy, especially NATO's role and the effectiveness of sanctions. He also examines how financial interests shape national security narratives and the dangers of nuclear brinkmanship. Additionally, he touches on the simmering tensions between China and Taiwan, raising crucial questions for American intervention.
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Putin's Expanding Invasion
- Putin's invasion of Ukraine seems to be a government program.
- It expands as he creates problems for himself that he then needs to solve.
Advice for Biden: Unleash American Energy
- Biden should consider unleashing American energy sources to compete with Putin.
- Selling energy cheaper could potentially bankrupt the Russian state.
NATO's Role in the Conflict
- Abolishing NATO in 1992 could have prevented the current conflict.
- NATO expansion provoked Putin's actions.