Plain English with Derek Thompson SPECIAL DOUBLE EPISODE: What Putin Will Do Next and the West’s Unprecedented "Financial War" on Russia
Mar 2, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Paul Poast, a University of Chicago professor and war expert, analyzes the current military strategies in the Ukrainian conflict, emphasizing the psychological challenges faced by Russian forces. Robin Wigglesworth, a Financial Times correspondent, dives into the unprecedented financial sanctions against Russia, detailing their impact on the economy and international relations. Both guests address the future of Putin's regime, exploring potential outcomes and the moral dimensions of the West's economic warfare.
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Shifting Russian Strategy
- Russia's initial advance seems to have stalled, and they are shifting strategies.
- This suggests a longer, more attritional conflict, rather than a swift victory.
Russia's Playbook
- Russia's initial strategy seemed to be the "Crimea model", a quick takeover with minimal force.
- Due to resistance, they are now shifting to a "Chechnya/Syria model", escalating the violence.
Russian Military Superiority
- Russia's military advantage is significant, with forces and hardware several times larger than Ukraine's.
- This allows Russia to adopt an attrition strategy, relying on overwhelming force.