

Jeffrey Sachs: Putin, Israel-Hamas, TikTok Ban & China
18 snips Mar 19, 2024
Professor Jeffrey Sachs discusses Putin's fifth term, tensions with Russia and NATO, America's TikTok ban, and Israel's actions in Gaza. The importance of negotiating with 'bad guys,' navigating Israel's conflict with Hamas, and analyzing the political state and strength of the United States are also explored.
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Sachs' Experience
- Jeffrey Sachs advised Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Kuchma, giving him 30 years of experience in the region.
- He believes the Ukraine war was avoidable with a neutral Ukraine.
Ukraine's Sovereignty
- Ukraine desired sovereignty and democracy after the Soviet Union's collapse, clashing with Putin's vision.
- Putin's actions in Crimea, Ukraine, and Georgia raise questions about his true intentions.
2014 Coup
- The US played a significant role in overthrowing Yanukovych in 2014, destabilizing the region.
- This regime change operation was a key factor leading to the current crisis.