Geopolitics Decanted with Dmitri Alperovitch Putin’s Nuclear Meltdown
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Nov 26, 2024 Join expert Jeffrey Lewis, a professor and director at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, as he delves into the complexities of nuclear deterrence. He discusses Putin's diminishing nuclear blackmail tactics and the implications of Russia's new nuclear doctrine for global stability. Lewis also unpacks lessons from the Ukraine conflict and critiques the recent resurgence of Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, he explores U.S. nuclear needs and the growing Chinese nuclear threat, illuminating vital geopolitical dynamics.
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Zakharova Silenced
- Maria Zakharova, a foreign ministry spokesperson, was told not to speak about the RS-26.
- Dmitri Alperovitch believes this was likely due to Putin wanting to control the narrative.
Putin's Real Red Lines
- True Russian red lines likely involve direct attacks on major cities or strategic nuclear sites.
- Current escalations, while concerning, haven't reached this existential level.
Escalation: A Slippery Slope
- View escalation risk not as a cliff, but as a slippery hill.
- Pushing too far, even without a clear red line, could lead to uncontrolled escalation.
