Russia's behavior in launching the invasion of Ukraine caught many in the West off guard, so Saul has been speaking to expert on Russian History - Professor Orlando Figes to understand what Putin's calculation may have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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347. Battleground Korea: Episode IV - The Unfinished Truce and Enduring Legacy
In this final episode of our Korean War series, hosts Saul, David, and Roger Morehouse examine the enduring legacy of the 1953 Armistice, exploring the human cost of the conflict and the profound ways it continues to shape modern geopolitics.
Joining them to discuss this is poli ... Show More
38m 11s
Yesterday
346. Lord Robertson on Putin's Propaganda, NATO's Future, and the Russian 'Surrender Plan'
Former NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen joins Saul, David, and Patrick Bishop for an authoritative briefing from the House of Lords.
The former Secretary General also provides a stinging critique of the 28-point peace plan floated by the Trump administration ... Show More
23m 24s
Feb 2022
Jacobin Radio w/ Suzi Weissman: Explaining the US-Russia Saber-Rattling
<p>Suzi talks to professor <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Cox_(academic)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael Cox</a> about what is behind Putin’s bluster at the Ukrainian border and the hawkish, confrontational response from the US, UK, and NATO. Is t ... Show More
58m 27s
Feb 2022
U.S.: Russia Plans To Fabricate Justification For War
America's top diplomat outlines scenarios Putin could use to justify war including a mass grave, a staged drone strike, or an attack using chemical weapons. Plus, the CEO of one of the largest tech companies in Ukraine discusses the war over money crushing Ukraine’s economy. You’ ... Show More
41m 53s