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Michael Clarke

@mikeclarke2020s

Professor of Defence Studies, defence and security analyst. Dir. Gen. Royal United Services Institute, 2007-2015. Assoc. Dir. Strat and Sec Instit, Uni Exeter

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5 months ago

Karl: I honestly don't think that is western policy. But some govts are; 1) so frightened of the 'escalation' dynamic and, 2) trying to handle this crisis without inconveniencing themselves too much, that your point represents what is actually happening, just at the moment.