Ian Proud
Former British diplomat who authorised many UK sanctions on Russia and argues from first-hand experience that sanctions have failed to achieve key foreign-policy goals in the Russian case.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 24min
Debate: Sanctions Don’t Work as a Tool of Foreign Policy
In a lively debate, Edward Lucas, a columnist specializing in information warfare, argues for the strategic use of targeted sanctions. Tom Keating, a sanctions expert, cites success stories like the Iran deal. Conversely, Ian Proud, a former diplomat, shares firsthand experiences of sanctions failing against Russia. Rebecca Harding, a trade economist, critiques poor strategies that lead to economic fallout. The discussion also delves into the complexities of measuring sanctions' effectiveness and their unintended consequences on ordinary citizens.
Nov 12, 2025 • 20min
Ian Proud: Zelensky's Aggressive Forced Conscription
Ian Proud, a former British diplomat with extensive experience in Russia, dives into the troubling rise of forced conscription in Ukraine. He highlights the increasing brutality of recruitment tactics and the impact on morale, with high-profile desertions reflecting a desire for negotiation. Proud discusses Western media's sparse coverage and Ukraine's broken promises on recruitment reforms. He also touches on the political fallout within Zelensky's administration, revealing growing dissent and a struggle for power amidst military setbacks.
