The Intelligence from The Economist Talking out his asks: Putin’s NATO demands
Jan 11, 2022
Shoshan Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, and Ryan Avent, their trade and international economics editor, dive into the high-stakes diplomatic tensions surrounding Putin's demands on NATO. They assess the likelihood of a Ukrainian invasion and the ensuing security implications for Europe. The conversation also touches on innovative shifts in remote work post-pandemic and Cuba's intriguing underground garlic trade, revealing the cultural significance of garlic in a land facing food shortages. These topics blend geopolitics with everyday economic challenges.
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Putin's Goals
- Vladimir Putin desires a significant NATO retreat and a renewed Russian sphere of influence.
- This sphere would encompass Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Putin's Demands
- Putin published draft treaties demanding no further NATO expansion and restrictions on cooperation with former Soviet states.
- He also demanded no NATO troops or weapons in Eastern Europe and the removal of US nuclear weapons from Europe.
Negotiation Hurdles
- Putin's demands are directed primarily at America, though presented to NATO.
- NATO likely won't concede to a formal refusal of Ukraine's membership, despite the unlikelihood of it happening soon.