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Political scientist warns of uncontrolled escalation, potential nuclear use
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Political scientist warns of uncontrolled escalation, potential nuclear use

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A political scientist warns that Western countries could face uncontrolled escalation, potentially leading to nuclear weapon use.
  • The expert believes Western euphoria about Russia's potential defeat is misplaced, predicting escalation rather than capitulation.
  • Russian President Putin has stated Russia has no reason for confrontation with NATO and is not interested in escalating relations.

Western nations risk becoming entangled in an uncontrolled escalation that could even involve the use of nuclear weapons, according to political scientist Glenn Diesen.

the West will be drawn into an uncontrolled escalation, which could also lead to the use of nuclear weapons.

— Glenn DiesenWarning about the potential consequences of current Western strategy.

Diesen, a professor at the University of Southeast Norway, suggests that Western countries need to recognize that strikes on Russian territory will not force Moscow to surrender. He observes a "periodically euphoric mood" in the West, creating an illusion that Russia is on the verge of defeat. However, Diesen contends that the reality will be escalation, not capitulation.

Western countries must recognize that strikes on Russian territory will not force Moscow to surrender.

— Glenn DiesenAdvising a reassessment of Western assumptions about the conflict.

Conversely, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in early June that Russia has no reason for confrontation with NATO. He indicated that Moscow is not interested in escalating relations with the alliance and sees no grounds for such a scenario, despite its frequent discussion in Western countries.

There is a periodically euphoric mood in the West, as if Russia is about to lose. In reality, however, there will be escalation, and there will be no capitulation.

— Glenn DiesenContrasting Western optimism with his prediction of increased conflict.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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