Listen "Russia vs. NATO Expansion: Background to the Crisis"
Episode Synopsis
Notes on the historical and political context behind the current crisis on the Ukrainian border. Is a Russian invasion really imminent? What does American/NATO saber rattling tell us about the "myth of Russian decline" within the Western foreign policy establishment? Readings include:Expanded Meeting of the Defence Ministry BoardUkraine: The Most Dangerous Problem in the WorldThe Myth of Russian Decline Recorded on 22 December, 2021. ***After the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations and History. It is part of the Hawks & Sparrows project. Want more? Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon to receive bonus episodes, as well as early releases of the monthly Hawks & Sparrows newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter @after_history.Support the show