The Duran Podcast

Europe doubles down on Ukraine war w/ Jeffrey Sachs (Live)

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Feb 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent economist and advisor, delves into the complexities of the Ukraine war and Europe’s unwavering stance. He critiques the weaknesses in European military capacity and highlights historical influences on current geopolitical dynamics. Sachs also examines the implications of U.S.-Russia relations, the necessity for new global financial thinking, and the historical impact of Western interventions. His insights on diplomacy and cooperation among great powers provide a thought-provoking perspective on the ongoing conflict.
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INSIGHT

The Nature of the War

  • The war in Ukraine is fundamentally a US-Russia conflict, not a Ukraine-Russia conflict.
  • It's rooted in a 30-year US strategy of expanding eastward.
ANECDOTE

Missed Opportunities for Dialogue

  • Zelensky banned negotiations with Russia by decree in October 2022.
  • Sachs advised Josep Borrell to talk to Moscow, but he refused.
INSIGHT

Chinese Statecraft

  • Chinese statecraft is incredibly mature due to its long history.
  • Sachs highlights China's experience and wisdom from centuries of statecraft.
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