Was Europe’s approach to the Ukraine war a historic strategic mistake? In this powerful discussion, Professor Jeffrey Sachs argues that the conflict cannot be understood simply as an unprovoked military confrontation—it must be viewed through the broader history of NATO expansion, European security, and the growing confrontation between Russia and the West. Sachs argues that Europe has failed to seriously address Russia’s stated security concerns and that continued military escalation could push Ukraine toward even greater destruction while increasing the danger of a wider European—and potentially nuclear—conflict. The discussion examines the history of NATO expansion, the gradual increase of Western military involvement in Ukraine, the warnings made before the 2022 war, and the argument that Ukrainian neutrality and an inclusive European security framework could provide a path toward peace.
⚠️ Could Europe’s biggest mistake be refusing to address the political and security issues at the heart of the war? In this video, we explore: • Jeffrey Sachs’ warning about NATO expansion • The history of NATO moving eastward • Why Ukraine became a geopolitical flashpoint • The security concerns surrounding Russia and NATO • The role of the United States in European strategy • Why Sachs argues neutrality could help end the war • The danger of continued escalation in Europe • Whether diplomacy can still prevent a wider conflict Watch until the end for Jeffrey Sachs’ proposed framework for ending the war and rebuilding a European security system based on inclusive security rather than permanent confrontation
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
