The Peril of Slowness: American Mistakes during Russia’s War of Aggression in Ukraine
Foreign Policy Association・2 minutes read
The Speaker highlights failures in American foreign policy during the Russo-Ukrainian War, emphasizing the importance of time in decision-making. The potential consequences of Russia winning the war, the need for American support in Ukraine, and the historical context of empires losing wars for positive change are discussed.
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- Professor Timothy Snyder highlights the failures of American foreign policy during the Russo-Ukrainian War, emphasizing the critical role of time in decision-making and the American struggle with thinking strategically in time.
- Ukraine's resistance against Russia has not only prevented genocide and upheld international order but also supported the European Union model and NATO's mission, challenging the necessity of nuclear weapons and deterring China from war.
- The potential collapse of the current timeline in Ukraine poses a significant threat, with the slow US response allowing Russian influence to grow, highlighting the urgent need for decisive action to prevent catastrophic consequences globally and support Ukraine effectively.
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