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

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Politics in Perspective

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

Politics in Perspective

1 hour 10 minutes 23 seconds

8 months ago

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

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