John Mearsheimer on why the West is principally responsible for Ukrainian crisis

[georgecmu]

https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2022/03/11/john-mearsheimer-on-why-the-west-is-principally-responsible-for-the-ukrainian-crisis

[phs318u]

And Stephen Kotkin, on why it isn't.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/stephen-kotkin-putin-...

[verdverm → phs318u]

Adding "5 Questions for Stephen Kotkin, Ukraine Edition" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylaC0MUleZs

I find John M's arguments defeatist and pessimistic. Stephen offers a positive message and outlook.

I've collected several good discussions here: https://verdverm.com/ukraine/

[ttyprintk]

Previous commentary:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30559136

[TrispusAttucks]

Be careful. Apparently discussing historical facts may get Mitt Romney and MSNBC to call for your immediate imprisonment.

[_e4mv → TrispusAttucks]

The first casualty of war...