As Russia and the United States prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s a notable absence: Ukraine, which was purposely sidelined from negotiations. History shows that’s a really bad idea, which contributed to losses in Vietnam and Afghanistan.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is @JohnTures2.

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