Putin's 'Mystical' Nuclear Rationality

As Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine continues, I argue that we need to adapt the notion of rationality we apply to nuclear actors. Understanding Putin as a nuclear actor means understanding his values - this constitutes a much needed enrichment of the notion of rationality we use in discourse about nuclear deterrence.

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00:00 Putin and nuclear risk
01:54 Nuclear rationality
03:35 Putin's rationality
06:34 Arguments against nuclear risk (Timothy Snyder)
08:58 Assessing arguments against nuclear risk
12:49 3 take aways

[VladVexler]

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[bluxmitalnoda]

there is 1 single rule of blackmailing. It never stops if you accept it

[petertromp]

This is one of the only channels that truly delve into multidimensional thinking on the topic of Russia-Ukraine and does so in a multidisciplinary way.

[davidwarren]

When he talks about a "world without Russia in it", I recall a line from the movie Der Untergang (The Downfall) where Magda Goebbels, as a justification for poisoning her six children, says she doesn't want them to live in a world without Hitler...

[williamhenry]

If we give in to nuclear blackmail, we'll wake up to a world in which nuclear blackmail is normal. So while it's interesting to ponder the question, I don't see any alternative but to simply ignore the threats entirely. Pragmatically, is better face down one risk today than an endless procession of them tomorrow.

[Acekhan]

"Victimized by their own expertise" is a world-class description the whole world needs to chew on these days. That's a gem of an idea, Vlad!

[johnnycondor]

The level of nuclear risk is unknown, but we should all continue to fully support Ukraine unwaveringly and indefinitely.

[fintux]

I've said for months now, that we cannot predict Putin's actions by thinking what would be the logical thing for a Western leader to do in his position, because clearly he has been repeatedly doing thing that Western leaders have been considering illogical. We must think what the enemy thinks, not what we would think if we were the enemy. I also fully agree about the multi-disciplinary view: it is not only about military, but also about psychology, culture, philosophy, history, economy, ... I hope your voice will be heard by those Wester leaders who make important calls on the decisions related to the war.

[monkeywrench]

Glad to see you are feeling better, and happy to see your latest works so valuable to all of us trying to unravel all the madness inside Russia. Thank you!

[LaurentParis]

Great to see that your channel has reached this magnitude! Please keep going Vlad, such great content.

[gjk]

This isn't all that new to regulars of the channel, but oh boy is this a concise essay. Thank you, Vlad! I will be sharing this a lot.

[eliseleonard]

I love the way you take us on your journey to find the viewing angle from which complex things can be better understood without oversimplification. After many years as a psychiatrist I’m still fascinated by the way we behave, but I’m increasingly aware that ‘getting from point A to point B’ is achieved by radically different internal steps by people who appear to be doing the same thing. This can’t be overlooked. Thanks once again, and good health to you 😘

[jewelianwest]

Yes, one of your best. A lot of work, so much appriciated! Each video and chat is an endorphin infusion leaving me much to mull over during the day. Thank you!

[frantsel]

Thank you so much for all your work and effort Vlad, you are wonderful!! <3

[charisma-hornum-fries]

Hey Vlad. You're the best. Thanks for making such a complex video while fighting for your health. I never thought that I needed anyone to explain the 'why' and the 'how' and in-between, but you do a good job of making sense of such a complex situation.

[aljabik]

Vlad, thank you. You are very lucid and help crystallise thoughts that are swirling inchoate in my head. Excellent sound as well

[markmitchell]

I really like it when Vlad sets off the lightbulb in my head by introducing an idea, or chain of thought I haven't been exposed to.

[hjlp]

Excellent analysis again! Thank you very much for your insights! All the best from Finland! 👍😎

[matthewyabsley]

I lived in Berlin, also visited Moscow and have had some exposure to Russian media (past and present). There seemed to be a visible difference between war memorials in the west and Russia. The people lost during wars were remembered for their sacrifices. In Russia it seemed there was a slant towards the glory of Russia through those people. A celebration of how mighty Russia is, how much. Celebration of suffering. Very weird

[pertsonvelts]

I too feel that we are blessed to have VV as part of YT content creators. A truly unique voice. Thank you for your work, Vlad!