Currents 052: John Robb on War in Ukraine

Jim has a forward-looking talk with recurring guest John Robb about the meaning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the likelihood that the event is a major historical hinge, Russia & China's different rule set, costs & benefits of strong national cohesion, Putin's hard-power intentions, short-term unfolding of the Russian campaign, likely effects on China's relations with Taiwan, whether modern societies are willing to engage in insurgency, Putin's legacy drive, Russia's trajectory going forward, and much more.