Dr. Fiona Hill – What’s Next for the Russia-Ukraine War ~ Prof G Conversations
Dr. Fiona Hill—Brookings senior fellow, Durham University chancellor, and former U.S. National Security Council official—joins Scott to talk about Trump’s impact on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S.-Russia relations, and the conflict’s global ripple effects.
Timeline
00:00 Introduction
01:18 What’s the current state of play between Russia and Ukraine, what do each side want, and what’s the likely outcome?
05:26 Can Putin and Trump’s talks be effective without Europe and Ukraine’s input?
08:30 Can Europe stand up to Russia in the Ukraine conflict without relying on U.S. support?
12:19 Should Europe seize Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s fight?
15:25 Can you describe China’s support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine?
20:26 Is India leaning towards Russia in this conflict?
25:25 Can you explain Trump’s strategy on the Ukraine conflict?
33:37 What are the most likely scenarios for the Ukraine conflict through 2025 and 2026?
40:01 How do you compare higher education in the U.K. vs. the U.S.?
45:40 Are UK universities seen more as a public good, with less emphasis on alumni donations than in the U.S.?
