Thoughts on Ukraine (Updated and Remastered)

This podcast episode delves into the intricate parallels between the post-World War I treatment of Germany and post-Cold War Russia, illustrating how punitive policies and broken promises have led to instability and conflict in both nations. Cooper critiques the detrimental effects of Western policies in Russia during the 1990s, the reckless NATO expansion, and the US's strategic involvement in color revolutions, culminating in the Maidan Revolution which dramatically escalated tensions in Ukraine. The discussion reveals how these historical missteps have dire consequences, firmly establishing that current conflicts are intrinsically tied to US foreign policy failures.