Economist Podcasts The battlefield broadens: Ukraine resists
Feb 28, 2022
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, shares insights on Ukraine's valiant resistance against Russian forces, highlighting unexpected support from the West and the complexities of warfare. Stephen Mazie, Supreme Court correspondent, discusses Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination, contrasting her unique qualifications with traditional profiles. The conversation also touches on the reliability of eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the need for scrutiny in the justice system, especially in light of past societal panics.
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Nuclear Threat
- Putin raised the stakes by putting nuclear forces on high alert, a signal to the West.
- This doesn't necessarily indicate an impending nuclear strike but is meant to deter intervention.
Future of the Conflict
- Intense fighting is expected in Kyiv as Russian forces adapt and intensify their attacks.
- This increased violence may create dilemmas for Russian troops, given their confusion about the war's purpose.
Supreme Court Nomination
- Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman, to the Supreme Court.
- Jackson's confirmation would make the court more representative of America.