• S3.7 Appeasement Then and Now: Reflections on US Foreign Policy and Ukraine

  • Mar 11 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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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
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