The Stakes of International Affairs

The coalition supporting Ukraine against Russia today represents a significant portion of global GDP, with the question arising about the willpower and staying power to confront such challenges. The key issue lies in whether the leader of the free world possesses the determination needed to sustain this effort. Reflecting on history, the speaker highlights the unique order established since 1945, contrasting it with the chaos prevailing through millennia prior. There is concern about risking the peace and prosperity achieved through global cooperation by reverting to a state of 'realpolitik'.