Amanpour Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
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Oct 21, 2025 
Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General, shares insights from his memoir, detailing NATO's evolution in military support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. He reflects on key mistakes and praises Zelensky's leadership. Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham discusses the challenges of distributing their documentary on life in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing community support amid settler violence. Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy explores how his upbringing shaped his judicial philosophy and expresses concerns about the Supreme Court's current practices.
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Battlefield Strength Enables Diplomacy
- Ending the war requires convincing Putin he cannot win on the battlefield by changing his calculus through sustained military support to Ukraine.
- Military strength shapes negotiating leverage and makes diplomacy effective, not vice versa.
Commit To Long-Term Military Support
- Commit to long-term, credible military support including advanced weapons like F-16s, tanks and long-range missiles.
- Ensure allied systems provide sustained deliveries to change the adversary's cost-benefit calculus.
Early Hesitation Had Big Consequences
- NATO's hesitancy after 2014 to provide lethal aid likely reduced Ukraine's ability to deter or repel Russian aggression later.
- Earlier substantial support might have saved lives and possibly prevented the 2022 full-scale invasion.
