Wear is the Love Episode #10It’s a heavy week. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is all we can think about. We chat about my Substack piece on foreign policy and the Russian invasion and the issues of valor, public diplomacy, and masculinity that we’re seeing playing out in the news and on social media. We are actively praying for Ukraine.Episode notes:The photo of the children and the Ukrainian tankThe video of President Zelensky showing he is alive and wellThe quote from Zelensky on offers of evacuation from the USThe Top 5 articles for your week:“The war in Ukraine could portend the end of the “long peace”” (Vox)Because this is a good article to pair with my Substack post this week on the myth of European peace — Russia’s war is shattering perceptions and realities about the European continent.“What Does Putin Really Want?” (Politico Magazine)Because Putin’s endgame is the question of the day, and Politico asked 19 experts about his possible motivations. One expert was blunt: “Putin’s endgame is nothing short of a revanchist imperialist remaking of the globe to take control of the entire former Soviet space.”“Putin’s War at Home” (Foreign Affairs)Because while Ukraine burns, Russian citizens are not giving Putin the tacit support he thought he would receive, and this costly invasion could make him more vulnerable to instability.“Negotiating with Madmen” (Wisdom of Crowds)Because it’s very easy to call Vladimir Putin “irrational” as we often do with authoritarian leaders, but this essay argues that Putin is following his worldview to its conclusion with the war.“Economic sanctions were designed as a severe threat. Now they’re a default policy option.” (Washington Post)Because if you’re wondering what a sanction is, when they’ve worked, and why they’re talked about so much, this essay is for you. Get full access to Reclaiming Hope Newsletter at reclaiminghope.substack.com/subscribe

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