S3.7 Appeasement Then and Now: Reflections on US Foreign Policy and Ukraine
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S3.7 Appeasement Then and Now: Reflections on US Foreign Policy and Ukraine
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In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Jason and Charles discuss the US's current foreign policy toward Ukraine and how historical events from World War II, such as the Munich Agreement and European appeasement strategies, hold lessons for today. The conversation explores parallels between Hitler's actions pre-WWII and Putin's moves in Ukraine, debating whether modern diplomacy with Russia can realistically result in peace. The hosts discuss whether the US should continue support for Ukraine or if isolationism is a viable strategy.
00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic Overview
02:11 Recent Developments in US-Ukraine Relations
07:55 Historical Context: Munich Agreement and World War II
09:22 Hitler's Rise and Early Aggressions
16:47 Appeasement and the Munich Agreement
22:15 The Aftermath of the Munich Agreement
26:26 The Outbreak of World War II
32:41 The Fall of France and Early Nazi Conquests
35:15 The Rapid Fall of Nations
36:12 France's Struggle and Surrender
39:30 Hitler's Rationality Questioned
49:33 Putin's Vision for Russia
58:05 Why Americans Should Care01:07:11 Concluding Thoughts on Foreign Policy