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Rushin’ to fight? Robert Skidelsky, member of the British House of Lords

Britain may still call itself ‘great’ but, as its empire deflated and international weight decreased, its approach to geopolitics became increasingly petty, especially regarding Russia. From the spy wars of the previous decade to the current egging on of the Ukrainian war — what does London get from making Moscow an enemy? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Robert Skidelsky, Professor Emeritus of Political Economy at Warwick University and Member of the House of Lords.

15.06.2025
29:0 min
15.06.2025
29:0 min
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Rushin’ to fight? Robert Skidelsky, member of the British House of Lords
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.