Mick Dunford

Anatol Lieven, a war studies professor and Eurasian affairs analyst, joins Mick Dunford, an expert in economic geography and China, to discuss the complexities of the Ukraine conflict. They delve into how Trump's oil sanctions haven't halted the war, revealing Europe's motives for militarization and the challenges of diplomatic negotiations. The duo explores the decline of Western hegemony in a multipolar world, the dire human cost of the conflict, and the risks of a protracted low-level war or even nuclear escalation.