Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Scott Ritter: The U.S. Now Considers the EU an Enemy
Dec 10, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, reveals the striking shift in the U.S. National Security Strategy that frames the EU as an adversary. He discusses the decline of European priority, highlighting U.S. frustrations with the EU's stance and a potential shift in NATO's collective defense role. Ritter also critiques the U.S.'s China policy and predicts that reduced American support may lead Europe towards greater autonomy, leaving Ukraine's future uncertain amidst escalating tensions.
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US Pivoted To Hemisphere First
- Scott Ritter says Trump's long-term pattern matches his campaign promise to prioritize the Western Hemisphere and confront China.
- The new National Security Strategy reflects that strategic redirection away from Europe and the Middle East.
Pragmatism Over Exported Values
- Scott Ritter argues Trump rejects exporting American values and focuses on pragmatic economic leverage instead.
- Trump prefers rewarding alignment with money rather than imposing ideology abroad.
EU Seen As Anti-American By US
- Ritter claims the EU is fundamentally anti-American and that Europeans often denigrate the US while expecting American support.
- He sees this hypocrisy as a reason the US is turning against Europe in policy.
