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The Price Americans Pay for Ignoring the World - Michael McFaul - America at a Crossroads
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explains why Americans can’t afford to ignore international conflicts. Drawing on lessons from World War II, McFaul warns that “not our fight” thinking allows dictators to grow stronger—and often leads to larger, more dangerous wars that ultimately involve the United States. From Ukraine and NATO to China and Taiwan, this conversation explores why global security matters to everyday Americans.
📘 Guest: Michael McFaul, Fmr. US Ambassador to Russia under Obama
🎙️ Host: Larry Diamond, Stanford Political Scientist and Democracy Scholar
📅 Recorded December 2025
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