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Approaches to Global Conflict: Military, Sanctions, or Conversation?
The speaker argues that might is justified in instances of barrel bombs being dropped on civilians in Syria and explores the power of the military versus sanctions versus conversation in addressing global conflict, citing the situation in Yemen as an example.
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The war in Ukraine has caused a huge displacement of human beings that will have a ripple effect on the global resources that come into play to deal with refugees for many years to come, regardless of whether or not the conflict ended today.
45:12 - 46:44 (01:32)
Summary
The war in Ukraine has caused a huge displacement of human beings that will have a ripple effect on the global resources that come into play to deal with refugees for many years to come, regardless of whether or not the conflict ended today. Prior to the Ukrainian conflict, there were already 79 million displaced people worldwide, and estimates for displacement from Ukraine range from four to six million.
ChapterApproaches to Global Conflict: Military, Sanctions, or Conversation?
Episode#278 – Skye Fitzgerald: Hunger, War, and Human Suffering
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host and guest discuss instances in history where military force is justified, such as protecting civilians from government attacks in Syria, and compare it to the power of sanctions and conversation.
46:46 - 51:18 (04:32)
Summary
The host and guest discuss instances in history where military force is justified, such as protecting civilians from government attacks in Syria, and compare it to the power of sanctions and conversation.