The Duran Podcast The Peace Agreement to End the Ukraine War - w/ George Beebe, former CIA Director of Russia Analysis
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Jan 18, 2025 George Beebe, former CIA director of Russia analysis and author of "The Russia Trap," dives into the intricate dance of diplomacy concerning the Ukraine war. He critiques the Biden administration's foreign policies, arguing they complicate peace efforts. Beebe emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach that balances U.S.-Russia dynamics and addresses broader European security. He discusses the implications of the Ukraine conflict on NATO and the shifting views of Russia towards Europe, advocating for strategic negotiations to foster stability.
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Ukraine War: A Broader Geopolitical Conflict
- The Ukraine war is not solely about Ukraine and Russia, but about European security architecture.
- Russia's place and Ukraine's place in that architecture are key to finding a settlement.
Leveraging Geopolitics for Settlement
- Reframe the conflict as a broader geopolitical issue to increase US leverage.
- Address the complex issues of European security architecture through skilled diplomacy.
Russia's Primary Goal
- Russia's primary goal was blocking Ukraine's NATO membership.
- Presenting the war as solely territorial was convenient for narrative control, but it ignores reality.
