To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes Garry Kasparov: Putin, Poland, and the Peril of American Democracy
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Sep 14, 2025 Garry Kasparov, a former world chess champion and democracy advocate, dives into the escalating tensions stemming from Russia's war, including a drone strike on Poland. He discusses how Putin tests NATO's resolve and criticizes Trump's ties to Russia for undermining Western unity. Kasparov warns that American democracy faces its toughest challenges yet due to rising authoritarianism and divisive political rhetoric. He emphasizes the need for a united Democratic response to safeguard democratic norms and navigate future political uncertainties.
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Dictators Escalate To Sustain Power
- Garry Kasparov argues Putin escalated to sustain power and justify his rule by expanding conflict beyond Russia.
- He says dictators never stop until stopped and will test borders and alliances to keep the war going.
Attack On Poland As A NATO Test
- Kasparov insists the Polish drone strikes were deliberate tests of NATO's resolve, not accidental errors.
- He frames the war as Putin's campaign against NATO and the liberal world order, not just Ukraine.
Europe Has Resources But Lacks Will
- Europe understands the threat but lacks unified political will to act decisively against Russia.
- Kasparov calls Europe's response impotent and stresses resources without the will are insufficient.