Geoffrey Roberts: NATO vs. Russia - Divided By Narratives


Author: Glenn Diesen June 16, 2025 Duration: 56:40
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Geoffrey Roberts: NATO vs. Russia - Divided By Narratives

Professor Geoffrey Roberts is a renowned historian focusing primarily on the Second World War and the Cold War. Professor Roberts discusses how historical narratives are used in politics. Why does Putin's political speeches usually delve into history? Why do the NATO countries always refer to the appeasement of Hitler in Munich, and why does the West engage in historical revisionism over the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact? Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f


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