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The ‘Deep State’ and the War in Ukraine (Part II) | Jeffrey Sachs

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Understand the Consequences of NATO Expansion

The discussion highlights the resentment and challenges posed by NATO's eastward expansion, starting with Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic in 1999, which Russia viewed as contrary to prior agreements. The NATO bombing of Belgrade is criticized as an outrageous policy and a significant misstep in American foreign policy, suggesting it was influenced by political motivations rather than genuine humanitarian concerns. This act, perceived by Russia as an attack on a cultural ally, has since exacerbated tensions, indicating that the narrative of good versus bad actors in this geopolitical context is overly simplistic.

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