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What Is Russia?
Russia is a subject covered in depth across 2 podcast episodes in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About Russia
- 1.Patrick Bet-David asserts that ceasefires have historically never worked and are consistently violated.
- 2.Ceasefire agreements are often immediately followed by renewed attacks, as seen with Ukraine and Russia.
- 3.During a ceasefire, adversaries use the time to become "bolder, tougher, stronger" and make strategic investments.
- 4.Funds intended for development, such as money sent to Iran for "bridges," are often diverted to acquire "weapons."
- 5.Allowing an adversary a period of ceasefire inevitably leads to them strengthening their military capabilities, posing a greater threat in the future.
- 6.Aerial images confirm that Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei’s compound has been "100% obliterated" following an attack.