Andrew Fesiak on Warfare Economics: Predicting the War's End in Ukraine

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Professor Kotlikoff sits down with Andrew Fesiak, a distinguished expert in defense and security with a remarkable understanding of the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. Having lived over two decades in Ukraine, Fesiak brings a unique blend of on-the-ground insights and scholarly expertise. As a Senior Consultant at Black Trident Defense and Security Group, he's at the forefront of analyzing private military company dynamics and their impact on global security. With an academic foundation from Kiev State University and the helm of a media company focusing on the former Soviet Union, Andrew's perspective carries the weight of experience and the edge of real-time relevance.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Russia's invasion of Ukraine predicted chaos.

09:28 Finland joining NATO and Russia's thin spread.

12:43 Seven aircraft shot down, popular leader strategizes.

16:52 Ukrainian concerns about air protection for tanks.

23:06 Bridge in northern Crimea destroyed, transportation of weapons affected.

30:20 Weak sanctions emboldened Putin; serious potential consequences.

33:41 Ukraine should join NATO to prevent war.

39:51 New app stores important documents securely.

48:25 Russian troops face severe consequences for retreating.

54:02 Russian propaganda distorts tank destruction in war.

54:42 Russian morale low as Ukraine gains ground.

59:54 Ukraine and the west did an amazing job.

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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.

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