Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Tony Abbott, Australia, & Ukraine
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"He said, one of the baffling things that I'm yet to understand is that on the left, we've had this Trump derangement syndrome, but on the right, we seem to have this Putin fascination syndrome."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:29⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers, noting that this video delves into Australian analysis through the lens of the Ukraine war and will utilize content from the "Ukraine Latest" podcast. He introduces the segment's focus on former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's stance on Ukraine.
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Tony Abbott's transformation and MH17
🎦 00:29-04:26⏩
Jonathan and Dom discuss Abbott's shift from a right-wing figure Jonathan disagreed with to a staunch pro-Ukraine advocate. They recall his controversial tenure as Prime Minister, particularly the MH17 tragedy's impact on Australia. They highlight that Russia's role in the downing of the plane deeply affected Australians and brought the conflict closer to home.
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Abbott's pro-Ukraine advocacy
🎦 04:26-06:05⏩
Jonathan and Dom discuss Abbott's active support for Ukraine, citing his criticism of Putin and his famous "shirtfront" threat. They detail Abbott's efforts to convince Republicans in America to increase support for Ukraine, arguing that fulfilling their superpower responsibilities necessitates aiding Kyiv.
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Abbott's GOP outreach and interview insights
🎦 06:05-06:34⏩
Jonathan recounts his encounter with Abbott at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, where he secured a rare interview with the former Prime Minister. He shares his plan to discuss Abbott's work with the GOP and his perspective on their potential abandonment of Ukraine.
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Abbott's analysis of GOP sympathy for Putin
🎦 06:34-08:45⏩
Jonathan details Abbott's analysis, suggesting some conservatives in the US view Putin as an ally due to his stance on "traditional values," aligning with their views on LGBTQ+ issues. Jonathan and Dom express astonishment at this perspective, with Abbott arguing that true conservatives wouldn't condone Putin's actions like murdering opponents and invading neighbours.
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Putin's appeal to US conservatives and Jonathan's articles
🎦 08:45-09:15⏩
Jonathan and Dom dissect the puzzling appeal of Putin to a segment of the American electorate. Jonathan points to Putin's manipulation of the Orthodox Church and his promotion of "traditional values" which resonate with some US conservatives. He draws parallels to the anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment prevalent in Russia, highlighting the dangerous overlap between the two ideologies. Jonathan references his previous articles exploring this connection.
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Global right-wing perspectives on the war
🎦 09:15-10:42⏩
Jonathan and Dom compare and contrast right-wing stances on the war globally. While the UK and Australian right wings firmly oppose Putin, the US right-wing exhibits a concerning divide. Jonathan expresses his bewilderment at the "Putin fascination syndrome" within the GOP.
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Abbott's rejection of the "China focus" argument and Jonathan's agreement
🎦 10:42-12:07⏩
Jonathan and Dom delve into Abbott's rejection of the GOP's argument for shifting focus from Ukraine to China. Abbott believes this to be a flimsy excuse for isolationism and warns that abandoning Ukraine sets a dangerous precedent for Taiwan. Jonathan strongly agrees with this assessment.
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Jonathan's concluding thoughts on Abbott's stance and the GOP's stance
🎦 12:07-13:22⏩
Jonathan expresses his surprise at finding common ground with Tony Abbott on this issue, acknowledging Abbott's past controversial statements. He reiterates the point that a Ukrainian victory is crucial to deterring a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
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Wrap up
🎦 13:22-13:29⏩
Jonathan humorously anticipates backlash from Abbott supporters while bidding farewell to his audience.
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