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0:00 The state of play in Russia-Ukraine
3:38 Anatol: Here’s how the war could end
12:11 Which side wants peace more?
19:54 Why hasn’t Trump used his leverage?
24:13 Anatol’s plan for peace
32:23 What Russia-Ukraine reveals about the military-industrial complex
39:24 What Trump's military purges reveal about his presidency
42:57 Heading to Overtime
Robert Wright (Nonzero, The Evolution of God, Why Buddhism Is True) and Anatol Lieven (The Quincy Institute). Recorded April 29, 2025.
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Overtime titles:
0:00 Decoding the Signal-gate madness
6:29 Could Trump pull off a new Iran deal?
14:01 India-Pakistan and its parallels to Russia-Ukraine
21:23 Why isn't Trump tougher on Modi and Putin, really?
27:00 AI, China-hawkism, and other existential threats
34:31 Why is US foreign policy discourse so bad?
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