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The West's Economic Weaponization Against Russia Has Implications Beyond the Ukraine Crisis
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56:38 - 1:02:28 (05:50)

The current economic sanctions put in place by the West against Russia have far-reaching impacts beyond the Ukraine crisis. The US government may have an incentive to prolong the war as it wants the Russian state to bleed out and be destabilized.

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A theory suggests that the US government has an incentive to want Russia to bleed out and become destabilized due to a self-inflicted wound caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
56:38 - 58:43 (02:05)
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US government, Russia, Ukraine, destabilization
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A theory suggests that the US government has an incentive to want Russia to bleed out and become destabilized due to a self-inflicted wound caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The RAND Corporation study highlights Ukraine as an opportunity for regime change in Russia without starting a war.

Chapter
The West's Economic Weaponization Against Russia Has Implications Beyond the Ukraine Crisis
Episode
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The US and other Western countries are using economic sanctions against China as a way to send a message that they are unified and will use these tactics as a weapon.
58:43 - 1:00:51 (02:07)
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China
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The US and other Western countries are using economic sanctions against China as a way to send a message that they are unified and will use these tactics as a weapon. This approach has significant implications and is currently on full display.

Chapter
The West's Economic Weaponization Against Russia Has Implications Beyond the Ukraine Crisis
Episode
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The conversation explores the risks of overplaying our hand in international relations with a specific focus on the US and Russia.
1:00:51 - 1:02:28 (01:37)
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International Relations
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The conversation explores the risks of overplaying our hand in international relations with a specific focus on the US and Russia. Going too far could lead to a recession, famine, war and destabilize the Russian regime.

Chapter
The West's Economic Weaponization Against Russia Has Implications Beyond the Ukraine Crisis
Episode
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg