Sergey Karaganov

Experts Sergey Karaganov, Alexander Mercouris, and Glenn Diesen discuss altering Russia's nuclear posture, the potential consequences of the West's decline, reinstating the nuclear fuse for world peace, a supposed plan for an insurgency in Ukraine, motivations for pursuing nuclear weapons in a multipolar world, and the importance of detering biological weapons.

In this discussion, Sergey Karaganov, a longtime Russian foreign policy advisor and veteran speechwriter for Soviet and Russian leaders, dives into pressing geopolitical issues. He warns about the escalating risk of nuclear conflict if European support for Ukraine continues. Karaganov also highlights Russia's pivot to the East, its cultural roots in Siberia, and critiques NATO's role in European security. He discusses the need for a new European security architecture and reflects on Germany's growing assertiveness, suggesting a grave future if current trends continue.

Join Sergey Karaganov, a prominent Russian political figure and advisor to past presidents, alongside analysts Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen, as they dive into Russia's evolving nuclear strategy. They examine the recent lowering of Russia's nuclear threshold, reflecting on its historical context from the Cold War. The guests discuss tensions in Belarus, the conflict in Ukraine, and the shifting dynamics of nuclear deterrence, emphasizing the moral risks and geopolitical implications that could reshape Europe’s future.