Sarah Paine – Why Russia Lost the Cold War

Sarah Paine delivers a lecture on the multifaceted reasons behind Russia's loss of the Cold War, dissecting arguments ranging from Ronald Reagan's military buildup to the impact of the Helsinki Accords and internal Soviet failings. She explores counter-arguments, including the roles of Presidents Ford, Carter, and Nixon, the influence of the U.S. Navy, and the Soviet Union's internal struggles such as its failing economy and the burden of its empire. Dwarkesh engages Paine with questions about the Soviet economic system, the role of oil, and the impact of reforms, while Paine emphasizes the importance of long-term strategic thinking and the need for the U.S. to maintain its strengths and alliances in the face of current global challenges.