WAR & WORLD ECONOMICS | Jeffrey Sachs | AHI Podcast #13

World-renowned Economist, Jeffrey Sachs discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and its economic consequences. He presents diplomacy and discussions as the solution for ending wars today.

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[00:00] Welcome

[00:55] Introduction

[01:54] How close are we to 'nuclear' war?

[06:03] Ukraine trapped in a superpower proxy war

[07:22] How important is Diplomacy in finding a solution?

[09:21] Sanctions on Russia - Economic Perspective

[13:09] Funding of War in the current Cost of Living Crisis

[16:01] 'Avoid a disaster, avoid a War'

[17:05] Interest, Capitalistic model & Islam

[20:14] Lack of Political Accountability

[22:14] Biden signs $40 billion package for Ukraine

[23:52] Concluding remarks

Links related to the discussion:

A Mediator's Guide to Peace in Ukraine, December 5, 2022, Jeffrey D. Sachs

https://www.alhakam.org/inspirepodcast/

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