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"History in the Making: The War in Ukraine" with Mark McNamee provides a comprehensive exploration of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Host Mark, drawing from his extensive background in Eastern European studies and professional experience, offers a nuanced perspective on the region's significance. Through a blend of macro-level analysis and personal narratives, listeners gain insight into life in wartime Ukraine and the resilience of its people. Tune in to uncover the untold stories of Ukraine and understand the historical moment unfolding before us.
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Why did Putin invade Ukraine? Typically the answer to this question relates to geopolitical or historical reasons. However, in this episode, we delve into Putin's psychology and fundamental personal motivations to understand his preoccupation with Ukraine and willingness to unleash horrific levels of violence, sending hundreds of thousands to their deaths (and counting). To do this, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Professor Sheldon Solomon, an existential psychologist and philos...
A very eventful past few days - historic summits in Alaska and DC - and felt the need to give my brief analysis of what it means and where things stand. In short, not bad and could have been alot worse. Not to mention a shocking promise by Trump. Now let's see how Russia responds (can't imagine well!) To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/
Listen in to an informal chat on all things Ukraine - from the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska to China to Russian imperialism to the importance of Ukraine to US national security to helping frontline communities devastated by the war - with Yuri Boyechko, a Ukrainian native running an NGO since 2016. Yuri Boyechko, Founder & CEO at Hope For Ukraine, a leading nonprofit organization focused on delivering humanitarian aid to communities impacted by the war in Ukraine. Since 2016, and...
Can Trump get China to stop supporting Russia? How will the trade war with the US develop? Will China lead an axis of authoritarian regimes against the West? Has Beijing become more supportive of Russia lately? Will China be emboldened or deterred from invading Taiwan from the War in Ukraine? To answer these questions and more I spoke with former colleague Thomas Zhang, long-time China expert and Head of the China department at FrontierView. Thomas Zhang, China expert based in Si...
How will Trump's trade wars impact the War in Ukraine? What does the trade deal between the US and Europe mean for Ukraine? What about US-China trade relations and potential US secondary sanctions? And what happens to the dollar and euro? To answer these questions, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Michael Strain, a globally renowned macroeconomics and trade expert at the American Enterprise Institute. Mike often writes in the Financial Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg...
Did you know the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is a former KGB agent and multimillionaire who made his money in smuggling? Or that its priests routinely bless the missiles, drones, and weapons used against innocent Ukrainian civilians everyday? Even other Orthodox Church leaders, not to mention Pope Francis and Pope Leo, have condemned the Russian Orthodox Church's actions. Hear how Russia has used the church as yet another tool of its imperialistic aggression. Rostyslav ...
It's an unfortunate reality but its true: the primary obstacle in US politics today to supporting Ukraine comes from the Republican Party. It's been strange to see the party of Reagan hesitant to stand up to Russia and support a democratic ally in its quest for freedom. Why is that? And ultimately should the US support Ukraine? To answer these questions, I had on the show Larry Provost, a conservative columnist, Republican, US veteran, Trump supporter AND major supporter of Ukraine.&n...
Not many people know Canada has one of the largest Ukrainian populations abroad. And this fact has helped make Canada one of the most supportive countries of Ukraine in the Western world. To understand the strong level of engagement Canada has here on the ground in Ukraine, I had the pleasure of having a very engaging discussion with Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc, whose positivity and vibrance was thoroughly inspiring. Ambassador Natalka Cmoc, Ambassador of Canada ...
In this episode, I had the great honor of interviewing 4-Star US General Philip Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO. General Philip Breedlove, a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force who served as the commander of U.S. European Command, as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations, from May 2013 until May 4, 2016. Listen in to hear his views on: - Where the War in Ukraine is heading? - What is t...
There's alot of talk about Western military support to Ukraine, but what about Ukraine's own capabilities? To discuss that, I had on the show Arsen Zhumadilov, the head of the Defense Procurement Agency. Arsen discussed some critical developments in Ukraine's ability to defend itself - with a particular focus on drones - while focusing on how the process works in terms of getting Ukrainian-produced military equipment from the producers to the appropriate brigade at the front. We also t...
We've hit an inflection point in the so-called ceasefire talks: What will Trump do? "Walk away" as he has threatened, continue to provide some support to Ukraine, or even "arm Ukraine to the teeth" as he and others in his team have likewise threatened. Now that he has expressed some level of anger towards Putin just in the last few weeks, should we be more optimistic? Tune in to find out. We will know soon enough, but I figured it was time to give an overview of where we are, what I expect to...
This is Part 2 of my interview with Svit, where we dive into exactly what happened in Bucha and Irpin—and uncover the real story behind the Ghost of Kyiv. If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to Part 1, where we explore the critical battles just north of Kyiv that helped save the city—and the country—during those pivotal early hours and days of the invasion. You can find more information about the live tour here - https://capitaltourskiev.com/ or on IG here - https://www.instagram.co...
Hostomel, Moschun, Bucha, Irpin - these suburbs just a few kilometers northwest of Kyiv have become known around the world given what happened there in the first month of the war. From the heroic battles defending Kyiv from the Russian invaders to the unspeakable war crimes the Russians committed, hear it all from a man dedicating his life to informing the world of these victories and atrocities, and in doing so winning this information war against Russian propaganda. I had the pleasur...
From Bucha to the Hague - hear the inspiring story of Yana Rudenko, a survivor of the Russian occupation in Bucha in February/March 2022, who then fled Ukraine and settled in The Hague, Netherlands. Understand what it's like to live under Russian occupation, no contact with the outside world, no internet or phone connection, no power, 24-hour martial law and the constant uncertainty over your personal future. Hear her story of resilience and dedication to remember what Ukraine is fight...
Drones, Europe stepping up, Trump, ceasefire talks, George Orwell, why Trust is stranger than Fiction, the information war, the importance of the internet...we talked about nearly everything under the sun. My favorite quote - "Pacificism is a privilege" by a Bucha survivor commenting on the peaceniks in the West simply calling for "peace" at any cost in Ukraine. Enjoy the show with one of Ukraine's most ardent and consistent supporters in Europe. Note: This was recorded on Tuesd...
What is the outlook for Russia's current offensive? Can the front be stabilized in the coming months? And if US support is stopped, what happens with Starlink and air defense? Will European support be adequate? Ukraine's own drones? In this episode, Pavlo Narozhnyi - a renowned Ukrainian military expert - shared stories from the frontlines in the war, while also describing where the war is today and his vision of how the war develops in the coming months. Filled with detailed intel fro...
Will Norway tap its massive Sovereign Wealth Fund and provide Ukraine what's needed to win the war? Norway has enjoyed both higher volumes and prices of gas exports to Europe once Russia stopped sending gas to Europe in 2022. And as a founding NATO member with a border with Russia, Norway not only has the financial capacity to help Ukraine win the war, but also the political and security motivation to do so as well. With an isolationist US in the west and a threatening Russia in the east, lo...
Angel, soldier of the Ukraine Foreign Legion. Rest of his profile is unavailable in order to protect his and his family's identity. Storm troopers fulfill what are assuredly the most dangerous and difficult tasks of anybody in the military. And the survival rate is not good. What do they do exactly? What does a day look like for them? How do people become storm troopers? This week we took a break from geopolitics, Trump, mineral deals, and ceasefire talks to return to the battlefield. ...
Please note that this episode was recorded on Saturday March 22, before ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia As we enter talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine (potentially among others), its worth stepping back and understanding the historical approach to talks by the Kremlin as well as the White House. What are some of the major continuities in foreign policy between the Soviet Union and Putin's Russia? What impact will that have on the ongoing talks? Are we moving towards a "sp...
Please note that this was recorded on Tuesday evening, March 18 Kyiv time, so events could have developed significantly by the time of publication. Is NATO dead? Will Russia honor the ceasefire and work towards peace? Is Putin playing Trump? Can Europe protect Ukraine without the US? These are the questions of the day and the answers will define the next generation. General Sir Richard Shirreff, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, provided his answer to these quest...
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