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Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
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30:01 - 38:12 (08:11)

The speaker addresses the issue of people caring about conflicts that are far away and the challenges of mobilizing in conflicts where there are numerous militias acting autonomously, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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The territorial defense in Ukraine has trained citizens with no military experience on guerrilla movements, checkpoints, and how to use firearms in the event of an invasion.
30:01 - 31:38 (01:36)
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Territorial Defense
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The territorial defense in Ukraine has trained citizens with no military experience on guerrilla movements, checkpoints, and how to use firearms in the event of an invasion. Footage shows citizens immediately responding to invasion by grabbing rifles.

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Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
Episode
#442 - Jake Hanrahan - What Is Life Like On The Ground In Ukraine?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Despite a central command to mobilize units, the militias in Ukraine often act autonomously, which can lead to infighting and chaos.
31:38 - 33:19 (01:41)
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Ukraine
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Despite a central command to mobilize units, the militias in Ukraine often act autonomously, which can lead to infighting and chaos. The priority should be to repair the country and help civilians in need before any further actions can be taken.

Chapter
Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
Episode
#442 - Jake Hanrahan - What Is Life Like On The Ground In Ukraine?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The media indeed showed concern when the war happened in Syria but people living closer to the warzone became more preoccupied with the situation.
33:19 - 35:10 (01:51)
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Media coverage
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The media indeed showed concern when the war happened in Syria but people living closer to the warzone became more preoccupied with the situation. The formation of an ad hoc army of civilians during the war was noteworthy for using self-discipline and self-teaching techniques.

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Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
Episode
#442 - Jake Hanrahan - What Is Life Like On The Ground In Ukraine?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker addresses the issue of the lack of attention and ignorance towards Ukraine by the media despite the country's cultural richness and educated population, and how this lack of awareness extends beyond just Ukraine.
35:10 - 36:31 (01:21)
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Media Bias
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The speaker addresses the issue of the lack of attention and ignorance towards Ukraine by the media despite the country's cultural richness and educated population, and how this lack of awareness extends beyond just Ukraine.

Chapter
Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
Episode
#442 - Jake Hanrahan - What Is Life Like On The Ground In Ukraine?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
In Ukraine, there was a decree to not allow Russian speaking during the height of the war in 2014, which resulted in tensions between those who consider themselves Ukrainian and those in separatist regions who identified as Russian.
36:32 - 38:12 (01:40)
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Conflict, Ukraine, Russia
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In Ukraine, there was a decree to not allow Russian speaking during the height of the war in 2014, which resulted in tensions between those who consider themselves Ukrainian and those in separatist regions who identified as Russian.

Chapter
Discussion on Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East
Episode
#442 - Jake Hanrahan - What Is Life Like On The Ground In Ukraine?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom