

The ‘Deep State’ and the War in Ukraine (Part II) | Jeffrey Sachs
17 snips Aug 15, 2024
Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist and bestselling author, dives deep into U.S. foreign policy and the escalating tensions with Russia. He explores NATO expansion's role in deteriorating relations and contrasts U.S. approaches to Russia and China. The conversation reveals how America’s confrontational strategies may have exacerbated conflicts, particularly in Ukraine. Sachs also discusses the historical context post-9/11, questioning if different diplomatic choices could have changed the trajectory of global tensions.
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Cooperation vs. Tragedy
- Jeffrey Sachs believes cooperation is possible and vital for global progress, unlike John Mearsheimer, who believes tragedy is inevitable in international relations.
- Sachs thinks cooperation is necessary for important global challenges like environmental issues and nuclear disarmament.
Gains from Trade and Interconnectedness
- Sachs disagrees with Mearsheimer's view on two points: gains from trade and the interconnectedness of global challenges.
- He believes in global interconnectedness for economic benefits and for addressing shared environmental problems.
Unipolarity and US Foreign Policy
- After the Soviet Union dissolved, US policymakers, particularly Dick Cheney, adopted a unipolar worldview.
- They believed the US was the sole superpower and could do what it wanted, a view that shaped their approach to Russia and China.