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The West's quandary: call Putin's bluff or heed his war warnings?

Sep 13, 2024
Michael Clarke, former Director of the Royal United Services Institute, delves into the West's precarious stance amid escalating tensions with Russia. He discusses Putin's alarming threats of war with NATO and questions if the West should flinch or stand firm for Ukraine. Clarke examines the geopolitical motivations behind Western military aid, the implications of potential missile strikes on Russian soil, and the urgent need for strategic diplomacy. His insights provide a captivating look into the choice between caution and resilience in a volatile landscape.
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