Importance of the right to national self-determination

The podcast explores the importance of the right to national self-determination in the context of the USSR's collapse and the emergence of new republics. It highlights that the Eastern European revolutions taking place are the continuation of interrupted historical processes, where diverse ethnic groups within the USSR seek their independence. The discussion emphasizes that the Western world should recognize and support these countries' democratic aspirations and their efforts to establish their own identities and protect minority rights.