John Bolton Interview: Putin and the Presidents

[Renauda]

It’s an hour long but well worth watching. Bolton is scathing from beginning to end. For the most part, I fully agree with his assessments:

Link to video

[George K]

Thanks for that. Bookmarked and I'll watch it (at 1.25 x speed) later tonight.

[Renauda]

@George-K

There is a series of these interviews recently posted on YouTube. I also watched two others - one with Timothy Snyder and another with Yulia Ioffe. Snyder’s interview is also very informative.

[Mik]

Good interview. Interesting where he puts China here.

[Renauda]

@Mik

I thought so as well however he is very vague on the details as to how Biden could have realistically deterred Putin from last year’s invasion short of appeasement or putting US boots on the ground in advance of any Russian offensive.

[George K]

"We're in the early stages of a very very long conflict, probably to the end of this century."

Well, time for some more Scotch.

I found his assessment of Putin's take on Bush (43), Obama and Trump very interesting.

[Renauda]

@George-K

Well, time for some more Scotch.

Yes, and I might just join you with a wee Drambuie or Glayva.

[Renauda]

In a similar vein here is an interview with Stephen Kotkin that was made a couple of weeks ago.

Kotkin presents a frank assessment of the present global reality and possible outcome of the war in Ukraine and America’s paramount role in global security. China and Taiwan figure prominently in his argument.

Again, worth the time and effort to listen:

Link to video