Our second discussion on the growing international crisis between American/NATO and Russian forces further concentrates on the "myth of Russian decline" and how that informs American foreign policy strategy (often for the worse).

This latest conversation focuses on Russia's military modernization process following the Georgian War of 2008, particularly its missile defenses and soldier professionalization.

Looking ahead to the Geneva meetings beginning later this month, should we expect the US to concede to Russia's draft treaty demands to roll back NATO expansion eastward? The stakes are high, but there's much more to learn from the diplomatic meetings ahead. 

Readings for both parts of this discussion include:

• Expanded Meeting of the Defence Ministry Board
• Ukraine: The Most Dangerous Problem in the World
• The Myth of Russian Decline 

Recorded on 30 December, 2021.

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