Russia in Ukraine, What It Means, Where’s It Going

If you’re trying to make sense of where the Russian invasion of Ukraine sits now, and where it’s headed, here’s part of a podcast in which public intellectual Sam Harris interviews political scientist Ian Bremmer.

Why was the defense of Ukraine so slow to begin?

What’s the best we can hope for in terms of crippling the Russian economy?

Is there more that Europe could be doing to stop purchasing Russian natural gas?

Are there additional steps that could be taken to support Ukraine militarily?

This is not Russia against the world; it’s Russia against the U.S. and Europe, essentially Russia against rich white guys (and Japan). What does this mean vis-a-vis a resolution?

How will it end?  Indeed, will it end?