The are again signs that Russia might be preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Against a backdrop of growing troop numbers on the border between the two countries, Moscow has also insisted that there can be no further NATO enlargement into the former Soviet Union - a demand already rejected by the Western Alliance. Obviously, many view all this as a bluff and argue that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, would not order an attack. Others are not so sure, especially given the recent Russian position on NATO. So, will Russia really invade? Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay. Here I take an informed look at International Relations with a focus on territorial conflicts, secession, independence movements and new countries. If you like what you see, please do subscribe. If you want more, including exclusive content and benefits, consider becoming a channel member. Many thanks! SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE null SUPPORT THE CHANNEL null Following the end of the Cold War, tensions emerged between Russia and Ukraine. While some of these were apparently resolved - such as the issue of nuclear weapons and the Soviet fleet - other issues remained, most notably the question of Ukraine's strategic direction. While it became a founder and participating state in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), many wanted to pursue EU and NATO membership. This came to a head in 2014, when the pro-Russian president was deposed. Asa. result, Russia invaded and annexed Crimea and instigated a separatist conflict in the east of the country - known as the Donbas. However, while a ceasefire was reached, a peace deal has never been signed. Instead, relations have continued to deteriorate. This has led Russia to take an increasingly assertive position on Ukraine, including the possibility of it joining NATO. It's against this backdrop, that fears have been growing that Russia may now be preparing a "further invasion". But this would carry risks and high consequences. But are those risks and consequences so high as to ensure that Russia will not attack? CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and Titles 0:30 Why Countries Go To War? 1:42 Geography and Demographics of Ukraine and Russia 2:26 Ukraine's Independence Conflict with Russia 3:56 Russia's Position on Ukraine and NATO 5:16 The Rationale for a Russian Invasion of Ukraine 8:01 The Consequences of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine 11:26 Will Russia Really Invade Ukraine? RELATED PLAYLISTS Current Issues and Disputes    • CURRENT ISSUES AND DISPUTES   Secession and Independence in the Post-Soviet Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0RwWZXeb-0 =============== FURTHER READING & USEFUL SOURCES NATO http://www.nato.int/ Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://mfa.gov.ua/en Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mid.ru/ US State Department http://www.state.gov/ Draft Treaty between Russia and the United States https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/rso/nato/1790818/?lang=en Nord Steam2 https://www.nord-stream2.com/ =============== MY BOOKS Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 [PRE-ORDER] The Cyprus Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2FaaBU2 Kosovo: The Path to Contested Statehood in the Balkans https://amzn.to/35jiBN2 The Foreign Policy of Counter-Secession https://amzn.to/2Qinm5t My other books https://amzn.to/2MlP13u =============== MY PROFILES & SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Twitter http://www.twitter.com/JamesKerLindsay LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ker-lindsay-b31b9930/ Academia.edu https://lse.academia.edu/JamesKerLindsay Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James_Ker-Lindsay =============== EQUIPMENT& TOOL USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO Camera: Canon XA40 https://amzn.to/3CLinzy Microphone: Røde VideoMic NTG https://amzn.to/2MAHBZj Key Light: Elgato https://amzn.to/3D85kJx Accent Lights: Aputure MC https://amzn.to/3kkoGSS Teleprompter: Parrot 2 https://amzn.to/2VLcRsm Tripod: Geekoto 79" Carbon Fibre https://amzn.to/2wWMNT1 Channel Analytics: TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/JKL Channel Graphics: https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKB34O =============== KEYWORDS #Ukraine #Russia #Invasion #InternationalPolitics #CurrentAffairs #InternationalRelations #Secession #Statehood #Independence #InternationalLaw #InternationalHistory DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel and will be at no additional cost to you.