I analyse emergency policy-making in three circumstances: the sovereign debt crisis of 2011, the Covid crisis of 2020, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine of 2022. Decisions taken under the influence of fear are the least inclined to progressive principles and participatory democracy.
A Wilsonian approach would argue in favour of the isolation and full defeat of the countries that do not abide with international law. In contrast, a perception of international relations based on the balance of power suggests that it is unwise to look for a total victory over Russia if this was to produce a further strengthening of China.
Credo di fare un esercizio utile, elencando i momenti salienti della legislatura presto archiviata. Mi si perdonerà il tono canzonatorio, inevitabile dati i protagonisti della storia.
Putin sees Ukraine as an integral part of the Russian national character. Hence, he won’t let them join “the West”. On our side, avoiding a direct involvement in the conflict is the right choice.