Remilitarization: A March to War #substack #shorts

In this discussion, Jeffrey Sachs argues that modern Western policy toward Russia is rooted in long-standing imperial nostalgia and a historical animosity dating back to the 19th century. He posits that the push to position Ukraine as a central national project, despite its internal challenges, is a manifestation of this desire to maintain global hegemony. Sachs characterizes European security efforts as a classic security dilemma, where measures intended to be defensive are interpreted as, and effectively function as, offensive actions. Ultimately, he contends that this strategic path reflects a lack of creative diplomacy and is steering Europe toward dangerous levels of remilitarization.