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Jun 2022
22m 53s

What does neutrality mean in the Russia-...

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When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, many countries decided to stay neutral. But what does neutrality mean? Can a nation truly avoid taking sides in the face of conflict?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. 

Guests:

Mark Farha - Author and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at the University of Zurich.

Happymon Jacob - Associate Professor of Diplomacy at Jawaharlal Nehru University and Founder of the Council for Strategic and Defense Research.

Glenn Diesen - Professor of International Relations at the University of Southeast Norway.

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