LORD ROBERT SKIDELSKY: EU sabotaging Trump’s peace with Russia | The Weight of Chains Podcast #002

Lord Robert Skidelsky—British economic historian, author, and member of the House of Lords—is best known for his definitive three-volume biography of John Maynard Keynes. But for many in the Balkans, he’s also remembered as one of the rare voices in the West who stood against the NATO intervention in Yugoslavia in 1999. With intellectual courage and a deep understanding of the consequences of international power politics, Skidelsky argued that the bombing campaign undermined global security and set a dangerous precedent. He’s been a long-time critic of NATO’s eastward expansion and a vocal advocate for a more balanced and historically grounded understanding of European security—a perspective that resonates powerfully in a region all too familiar with the costs of great power games. Today, we dive into his views on sovereignty, intervention, and the long shadows of Cold War realignments—perspectives that challenge the dominant Western narrative and offer listeners a rare sense of recognition and nuance. Host: Boris Malagurski Video, Editing & Design: Pavle Vasiljevic