Coffee House Shots Can Starmer be the bridge between Europe and the US?
Feb 17, 2025
Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform and an authority on European politics, joins the discussion on pivotal global events. He analyzes the fallout from the Munich Conference and its implications for US-European relations. The podcast delves into Ukraine's crisis, exploring potential peacekeeping efforts and military intervention challenges. The conversation also addresses Keir Starmer's difficult position regarding UK defense spending and his potential role in bridging the transatlantic divide amidst rising tensions.
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Vance Praises AfD
- J.D. Vance shocked Europeans at the Munich Conference by praising the far-right AfD party.
- He suggested their inclusion in government, despite their extremist views, alarming German officials.
Shifting US-Europe Relations
- J.D. Vance's speech at the Munich Conference signaled a shift in US-Europe relations.
- It reflected America's decreasing involvement in European security and increasing focus on cultural issues.
Vance and AfD
- J.D. Vance met with the AfD leader after the Munich Conference, further angering German officials.
- Some pro-Trump figures argue that European dependence on US security guarantees has led to this outcome.