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Ukraine Has Earned Its Seat. So What’s the Delay?
Description
Ukraine's defense industry is expanding at a remarkable pace. Its battlefield innovations are influencing military planners across Europe and North America. Yet despite Ukraine's growing importance to European security, major questions remain about NATO membership, European Union integration, and long-term Western commitments. In this episode, Professor Gerdes examines why Ukraine's strategic value appears increasingly obvious while political hesitation persists in both Europe and the United States. Is Ukraine already becoming the future of European defense? And if so, what is causing the delay?
Chapters
00:00 If Ukraine Is the Future, Why Is the West Holding Back?
00:58 Putin's Battlefield Problems Continue
02:30 Russian Strikes Against Civilians
03:50 Ukraine's Defense Industry Explosion
05:18 Why Ukraine Belongs Inside Europe
07:03 Russia's Failed 2026 Campaign
07:30 Ukraine Hits St. Petersburg
08:22 Zelensky's Patriot Production Push
09:28 Why Does the West Still Hesitate?
09:58 Hungary Changes Course
10:13 Ben Hodges on Allies and Security
11:35 Europe, America, and Ukraine's Future
12:47 How Long Until Ukraine Is Fully Integrated?
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