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Possible Incursions and Future Insurrections

Dec 30, 2021

Jonathan Broder and Major General (ret) Paul Eaton discuss Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the US military's belief in the Big Lie. Topics include potential coup after the next election, Russian troops in Ukraine, Russia's concerns about Germany's reunification and NATO, war weariness in the US, the possibility of an independent European army, implications of Russian invasion in Ukraine, freedom of speech in the US military, and the importance of loyalty in the military.

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Jonathan Broder

Major General (ret) Paul Eaton

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Quick takeaways

Russia's massing of troops on Ukraine's border raises the threat of a potential invasion and the most dangerous confrontation between the US and Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The infiltration of the 'Stop the Steal' movement and doubts about the elected president pose risks for the US military and democracy, highlighting the need to address partisan influences within the military and war-game scenarios to prepare for such situations.

Deep dives

Ukraine's Border Crisis with Russia

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense estimates 120,000 Russian troops massed on its border, raising fears of a potential invasion. Vice President Kamala Harris stated severe consequences for Russia if an invasion occurs, including sanctions. The situation is considered the most dangerous confrontation between the US and Russia since the Soviet Union's collapse. Russia seeks guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO and no missiles will be stationed in Eastern Europe. Ukraine's NATO membership invitation is a concern for Putin, who wants Ukraine to remain neutral.

Introduction

2min

Russian Troops in Ukraine: Consequences and Preparations

5min

Russia's Concerns about Germany's Reunification and NATO Membership

13min

War Weariness, Credibility Loss, and Nuclear Threats

2min

The Possibility of an Independent European Army and Its Importance for European Interests

2min

Implications of Russian Invasion in Ukraine

14min

Freedom of Speech in the US Military

3min

Loyalty in the Military and Consequences of Doubting

7min

This week: Jeff Stein talks with contributing editor for Spytalk Jonathan Broder about Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the United States; retired Major General Paul Eaton talks with Jeanne Meserve about the growing problem of members of the US military believing the Big Lie.

Jonathan Broder

https://twitter.com/BroderJonathan

https://www.spytalk.co/p/temperatures-rising-in-us-russia

Major General (ret) Paul Eaton

https://twitter.com/PaulDEaton52

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/17/eaton-taguba-anderson-generals-military/

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