Alas Vine & Hitchens An Audience with Vine & Hitchens at St Peter’s College, Oxford
Dec 3, 2025
At St. Peter's College, Peter Hitchens explores the complex political landscape of Ukraine, debunking myths about Russia's motives and questioning the viability of peace. Sarah Vine humorously laments the increasing commercialization of Christmas while sharing personal tales of holiday mishaps. The duo engages in a spirited debate on the evolution of women’s roles at work, touching on feminism's impacts and economic pressures. They also reflect on the implications of universal suffrage and offer candid insights on Donald Trump and Britain's military credibility.
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Difficulty Of Ending Wars
- Wars once started are extremely hard to finish because public opinion and moral rhetoric lock leaders in place.
- Peter Hitchens warns peace deals become politically impossible after prolonged demonisation of the enemy.
NATO Expansion's Unintended Consequences
- NATO expansion after 1991 provoked Russian fears and contributed to later conflicts.
- Hitchens argues Western policy mistakes, not solely Russian ambition, fueled tensions with Russia.
Weigh Foreign-Policy Factions
- Do recognise different foreign-policy strains: interventionists versus 'America First' non-interventionists.
- Hitchens says Trump appeals to voters who want to avoid perpetual foreign wars and costs.
