Ukraine (thread 1), Episode 12: Albert Beveridge: Evangelist of Empire and the Case for Unapologetic Power

This episode examines Albert Beveridge, an influential early-20th-century American imperialist and historian, contrasting his evangelical belief in American destiny with Nicholas Murray Butler’s restraint. It explores how Beveridge’s conviction that American leadership is inevitable would shape his response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — advocating decisive military and economic support, rejecting caution, and warning that American hesitation invites greater challenges from rising powers like China.