Honestly with Bari Weiss America Is Afraid of War. Putin Knows It.
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Feb 25, 2022 Zoe Strimpel, a British-American journalist, dives into the alarming state of American foreign policy and the ramifications of ongoing isolationism. She highlights the decline of U.S. military readiness and its impact on global stability. With tensions rising, Strimpel critiques the moral relativism that has shaped attitudes toward war over decades. The podcast also sheds light on Ukraine's harrowing fight amidst conflict and the brave protests of Russian citizens, illustrating the broader implications of America’s retrenchment.
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Deterrence Requires Believable Will
- America must convince Putin it will defend Ukraine's sovereignty.
- No one believes America is willing to fight, making deterrence ineffective.
Loss of Western Identity
- The West, particularly America, has lost its sense of identity and purpose.
- This makes it difficult to justify defending values against threats like Putin.
Rise of Neo-Isolationism
- Neo-isolationism is prevalent on both the left and right.
- This shared belief prioritizes domestic issues over international involvement.