Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

The Ukraine-Russia Crisis and NATO w/ Katrina vanden Heuvel/Vaccine Insubordination in the Military w/ Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich/Wars for Oil? w/ David R. Henderson

Jan 22, 2022
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NATO Expansion and Russia Tensions

  • NATO expansion has militarized Europe significantly since the 1990s and increased tensions with Russia.
  • Ukraine's membership in NATO remains controversial due to unstable borders and strategic implications.
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Complexity of Russia's Leadership

  • The demonization of Putin since 2007 fuels tensions and limits objective understanding.
  • Reporting on Russia must consider internal power dynamics beyond simplistic villainy.
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Impact of Vaccine Insubordination

  • Vaccine refusal in the military undermines discipline and cohesion essential for operational success.
  • Disobeying lawful orders threatens morale and commands serious consequences.
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