Ukraine: the long game
Ukraine's spring offensive has begun. But what can it realistically achieve and what can be done to prevent this becoming a 'forever war' with implications far beyond its borders.
Ukraine's spring offensive has begun. But what can it realistically achieve? What can be done to prevent this becoming a 'forever war'? And in the meantime, how has this regional conflict impacted on global politics. Are we seeing a changed international order, with the rise of China and a new role for Africa and the Global South? David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the long game for Ukraine and its western allies.
Guests:
Michael Clarke, Professor of Defence studies and Specialist Advisor to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
Karin von Hipple, Director General, Royal United Services Institute
Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist
Mark Galeotti, Writer on Russian security affairs and director of the consultancy Mayak Intelligence.
Produced by: Bethan Ashmead, Claire Bowes and Kirsteen Knight
Edited by: Richard Vadon
Sound engineer: Graham Puddifoot
Production co-ordinator: Debbie Richford
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- Thu 22 Jun 2023 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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