Preventing a Wider European War, With Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham, distinguished fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss why Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine and whether the fighting might spread beyond its borders.

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Host
  • James M. Lindsay
    Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair
Episode Guests
  • Thomas Graham
    Distinguished Fellow

Show Notes

Thomas Graham, distinguished fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss why Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine and whether the fighting might spread beyond its borders.

 

Reports Mentioned on the Podcast

 

Thomas Graham, “Preventing a Wider European Conflict,” Council on Foreign Relations, March 8, 2022

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