Ukraine (thread 1), Episode 21: Leverage at the Edge: What Dulles Would Say About Lifting Sanctions

We wrap up our third episode on leverage with John Foster Dulles — the man behind "Massive Retaliation" — and a tough question: what do you get when you ease sanctions before the other side gives you something real in return?

Listen in as we compare 1950s brinkmanship to today's debates over Russian oil, diesel, and Ukraine, and ask whether lifting pressure is a bargain or just a reward. It's a short, sharp look at why leverage matters — and why you shouldn't surrender it without a solid deal.