Politics, Speech, and International Relations

This chapter explores the impact of political changes in Washington, particularly influenced by Elon Musk, and examines the implications for the federal workforce. It discusses the critical dynamics of political discourse in transatlantic relations, as highlighted by a controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference. The conversation also critiques the suppression of dissenting opinions and highlights the complexities of free speech in the context of rising right-wing movements and the ongoing war in Ukraine.