The current crisis over Ukraine reflects Vladimir Putin's fear of democracy as much as fear of NATO enlargement. Whether or not Russia's military buildup is the prelude to an attack on Ukraine, a new diplomatic initiative is essential. It will have to take not only  Russia's but also Ukraine's security concerns into account.

The current crisis over Ukraine reflects Vladimir Putin's fear of democracy as much as fear of NATO enlargement. Whether or not Russia's military buildup is the prelude to an attack on Ukraine, a new diplomatic initiative is essential. It will have to take not only Russia's but also Ukraine's security concerns into account.

29 - War or Diplomacy over Ukraine?

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, &ldquo;those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.&rdquo;

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The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

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29 - War or Diplomacy over Ukraine?

29 - War or Diplomacy over Ukraine?