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A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

Update: 2025-11-25
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Breaking news meets expert analysis. As reports emerge that Ukraine may have agreed to a peace proposal with Russia, Michael brings in one of the world’s most trusted strategic minds — Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. In this urgent conversation, the Admiral reacts in real time to developing headlines, explains how the peace plan has shifted, and breaks down the difficult trade-offs Ukraine may face, including territorial concessions, NATO’s role, and long-term security guarantees. A must-listen episode on what could be the most consequential diplomatic moment of the war. Original air date 25 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

Michael Smerconish, James Stavridis