Nixon Warned That THIS Would Happen To Russia (1992)

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#russia #ukraine #foreignpolicy #nixon

[lukedaniell]

He was nearly 80 years old when he gave this interview. Sharp as a tack.

[barbaragallo]

I can't believe I'm saying this. We all need to listen to Richard Nixon, right now! He is spot on, 30 years ago.

[quddusquddus]

A good example of why familiarity with history is required.

[jeffearle]

Nixon’s analysis on foreign policy is almost always spot on. This was over 30 years ago and it is just as relevant today as it was then.

[oldgoat]

For all of his faults and flaws, Nixon had a highly intuitive grasp of foreign policy. He clearly understood how the world works and how action, or inaction, affected other nations and in the long term, affected the US. Did he have colossal failures? Yes he did. Dealing with the mess that was Vietnam immediately jumps to mind, but when it came to dealing with peer and near-peer adversaries, the man knew what he was talking about and how to handle things. A pity that such experienced people are lacking nowadays.

[stavroshadjiyiannis]

The US did the exact opposite of what Nixon seems to be suggesting here.

[roland]

Being from the UK, I've not really known to much about Nixon but watching these videos I can see he really did get it.

[avijitbasu]

What a brilliant far sighted politician he truly was.

[schakj]

Dang he hit the nail on the head. Shock therapy was a disaster in Russia — and then China was like hell no we’re not doing that.

[Monty]

What's really interesting was that a year later after Nixon's remarks, was that Yeltsin who was then president of Russia consolidated more power to the executive, bombed parliament and suspended the constitution. Nixon was spot-on!

[normanarmslave]

people who look back into history ALWAYS KNOWS what will happen next

[jakeinthebox]

Nixon is by far the most under-appreciated president we’ve ever had.

[NJC]

What a wisdom from a man who's near the end of his life. You just enjoy listening to him. Every word he said is worth an ounce of gold.
RIP mr. Nixon.

[brutonano]

What a penetrating insight. I can't remember a clear spoken president in years and I don't mean an orator speaking president.

[osamasarhan]

I can’t believe how smart this man is was !

[pointsoflightradio]

Nixon had a better grasp of world affairs than almost any US president

[jamesslough]

Very good video and I enjoyed watching. Nixon really had an excellent grasp on the big picture and how other countries think and act. Thank you so much for posting. Best Wishes.

[Kapsjarvi]

I live in Russia and I have to say that Nixon must have had a crystal ball.

[fjm]

On foreign policy Nixon was brilliant.

[nik]

Nixon was a political genius. Like him or hate him, but this fact is undeniable. By far the most intelligent president in American history. There are few politicians in the world - let alone in America - who could speak with such profound wisdom and refreshing clarity.